Comments on: Back Catalog Memories: TEISCO Spectrum 5 Plexi Guitar

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 22:57:48 +0000

There is one on ebay right now.

By: Carl

Carl — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 04:07:48 +0000

This is incorrect about the 60s Spectrum v having a Teisco badge.
I have one that was bought new for me as a kid and it does not have the badge on it and never did. I took the guitar out of the un opened box my self….
I can semd a picture but dont see a way to do it…..
Carl 951-310-6480

By: Derek

Derek — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 17:57:14 +0000

I used to own a Teisco DelRay and it was probably one of the sweetest guitars I’ve ever owned It played like a dream !

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By: MASSOUD RAZAVI

MASSOUD RAZAVI — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 15:37:27 +0000

I HAVE A SPCTRUM5 WHICH I BOUGHT SOME 20 YEARS AGO I IRAN.THE ONLY THING THAT PUZELS ME IS ON THE BACK OF THE GUITAR A PLKCARD WHICH SAYS MADE IN U.S.A. AND ON THE NECK SAY JACKSON I CHECKED JACKSON DID NOT MADE THIS GUITAR THEY DIDNT EXSISTE IN 1967 CAN ANY BODY HELP.

By: Jose

Jose — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:27:58 +0000

Wow that is something!!! I am pretty young in the guitar world compared to others, but my first guitar I ever received was a gift from my mom. Turned out the guitar was made from a guy named Johnson who makes really weird guitars!! Somewhere in Arizona I believe and is famous for doing his eccentric guitars. Anyway, I realized that older guitars tend to have richer sounds and the teisco would be a nice addition. I was wondering where I could get one?

By: victoria

victoria — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:41:48 +0000

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By: robert cortes

robert cortes — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 01:12:44 +0000

hello mike i have done business with you before and recently bought a body glove gigh bag from you and as usual i am very satisfied with you merchandise and service my question is…..are you ever gonna put out a model of the univox lucy (lucite guitar) i owned one back in the 70’s and i have been looking for another in a lefthanded model…by the way all three guitars i bought from you are still awsome and wonderful….would like an answer back mike thank you.

By: beaudry diane

beaudry diane — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:58:41 +0000

verry well !!!

By: David Alan Gates

David Alan Gates — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:01:38 +0000

ANY musician (who’s actually a WORKING musician) SHOULD know about how important GLENN CAMPBELL was in MOST of the 60’s west coast sessions AS an ‘ax man for hire’ in the WRECKING CREW with HAL BLAINE/JIM GORDON – LARRY KNECHTEL/LEON RUSSEL – CAROL KAYE etc… etc…

You COULDN’T HEAR a session coming out of L.A. WITHOUT members of the CREW being involved
from the MONKEES to the (early) BYRDS – Phil Spector – Brian WIlson & The Beach Boys (which is how Campbell actually was a ‘Boy’ for awhile)… and that (famed) guitar solo on LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE (again – Campbell)…. Glenn WAS one of THE most famed (and most requested) session players known to all working within the industry. But to “fault” him for NOT being stuck in the studio and using his vocal talents to take the “pop route” to greater stardom is like faulting ANY successful musician for making both money AND his name known to the public at large – as well as some “wannabe” who doesn’t seem to know where that pop music comes from in the talents of those who make that music. What’s next ‘Scott’ – complaining about the Beatles success for not staying in leather pants and playing the Cavern and the Star Club instead of listening to Brian Epstein in appealing to a wider audience and possibly fame for “selling out”
to stadium crowds and ‘commercial success’???

P.S. – Rest in peace LARRY… one of THE greatest keyboard players (and even bass players) ever to walk into the studios in LA, and onto stages all over this world. Even Paul Simon owes more than a bit of his ‘soul’ for what you gave to him in making that ‘Bridge’ to the world in his music and on the piano.

– David

P.S.S. – nice site you have here in remembering some older cheap guitars for those starting out that couldn’t afford the GRETSCH’s & the GIBSON’s… (Hofner’s…. Fender’s & others) at the time…
[when GLENN was playing – with all five fingers].

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:00:19 +0000

Yes! I never knew Glen Campbell could play that well. Of course all Remember of him was Southern Nights. Too bad he decided to take the pop star road when he couldve been an axe man for hire. As far as the Teisco Spectrum 5 is concerned, Eastwood would be one of the last I would want to re issue it. I would rate their guitars slightly under the fender squirt series as far as quality of build goes. The 5 deserves more than that. Schaffer has been making a guitar very similar in style to a 5 right down to the body conjure and headstock design. They do have a custom shop and I’m looking into having them build me a lefty version as close to a 5 as possible. But if Antibes interested, go to their web

By: Margert Graichen

Margert Graichen — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:44:51 +0000

I’ll be honest, I’m a little confused. But good blog.

By: Jon Hodgins

Jon Hodgins — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:28:21 +0000

PLEASE OH PLEASE TO THE HIGH MUCKETY MUCKS OF EASTWOOD GUITARS. DO A SPECTRUM 5 COPY. PLEXI OR NOT. I GOTTA GET ONE. MY FRIEND HAD ONE MOONS AGO. THIS IS THE NECTAR OF THE JAPANESE GODS. Please keep me informed on your progress with this.You rule.

By: john

john — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:22:30 +0000

I bought a vegas 66. has a great sound.I am trying to sell on craigs list. Not much intrest.It has the orignal sales recipt from a store in Hong Kong! I have orignal case.I havent seen alot of info on this model.

By: Bob Hardison

Bob Hardison — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:21:56 +0000

I brought a Teisco Vegas 40 guitar from Japan in 1968. Someone wanted it so bad that I took him up on his offer and regretted it afterward. I did change the pickups to ones that are used on Fender Jazzmaster, no other changes. It was the best sounding guitar that I have ever owned. I would like to see a picture of this guitar again. Hopefully, I can find one for sale.

By: Jon Fine

Jon Fine — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:01:47 +0000

It might be a Teisco–the early ones had that round badge on the headstock. I’ve seen that same headstock shape on guitars made by Kawai, branded St. George, Kingston, Winston, etc. I’ve never seen that pseudo-Jazzmaster shape on a Japanese guitar from that period, or the pickups either, but the control knobs and the tuners look identical to the ones on my first electric, a St. George, which was made by either Teisco or Kawai. It’s a shame the clip’s not in color–the tuner buttons on mine were bright yellow!

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:40:26 +0000

What a great video! Glen Campbell’s playing is amazing! second only to his dancing. And I do love those Collins Kids! Especially Lorrie!

By: Mike Robinson

Mike Robinson — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:54:48 +0000

no idea what that one is, but a cool video!

By: DaveG

DaveG — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:44:36 +0000

is this a Teisco that Glen Campbell is playing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtznA8yKyAA

By: emP

emP — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:11:23 +0000

Talking about vintage plexi guitars…I`ve just seen a coolest looking plexi guitar by ampeg from 1969 on vintageandrare.com. It is however outside my reach regarding the price..

By: ChrisJ

ChrisJ — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:10:05 +0000

Do I sense an Eastwood repro in the future? A little something in plexi, yes? If so, I hope for a lefty version.

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:10:31 +0000

Great guitars! I recently came across several distressed Teisco guitars and nursed them back to playing status. Looking around for more whenever I can afford it.

Thanks for the fun photos and great guitars.
Bill