Vintage Guitars

1965 Teisco TG-64

The Chronologue
Year1965 (circa)ColorCopper
BirthplaceTokyo, JapanFactory OptionsN/A
ManufacturerTeisco Co.Case Mfd.Unknown
ModelTG-64 (ET-320 in some markets)Case ExteriorHard Shell, Laminated Carboard.Taupe Covering, 5 Latches (one keyed), 3 Metal Hinges, Leather Handle
Serial #N/ACase InteriorGreen Felt, Neck Pocket
Serial # LocationN/ACase ExtrasN/A
Original PriceUnknownNotes
Specifications
Overall
TypeElectric Solid Body 6-String GuitarBody Length18 5/8″
Weight7 lb. 6oz.Body Depth1 5/16″
Scale24.5″Upper Bout Width10 1/2″
# Of Strings6Waist Bout Width9 7/8″
Total Length41 1/2″Lower Bout Width13 3/4″
Construction
Body
Body TypeSolid Body, Offset Double Cutaway, Monkey Handle, Rounded Edges, Countoured BodyBody BindingN/A
TopSolid Woodf-hole BindingN/A
BackSolid WoodBracingN/A
SidesSolid WoodFinishNitrocellulose
Neck
Neck DetailLaminateSide Marker9 Black Dot, 3,5,7,9,12,15,17,19,21
Neck ProfileU, Flattens towards BodyNutWhite Plastic
Neck Depth1st Fret .884″, 10th Fret 1.123″Nut Width1 7/8″
Neck AttachmentBolt-on, 4-screws Through Neck Plate to Body12th Fret Width2″
Neck Heel CapN/ATrussSteel Rod
FingerboardRosewoodTruss AdjustmentNeck Heel, Wrench Turn
Fingerboard Radius20″Truss Adj. CoverN/A, Body Routed for Truss Adjustment Access
Fingerboard BindingWhite Celluloid, Fully BoundPeghead ProfileTeisco “Shark Fin”, w/ Textured Aluminum Plate Guard
Frets.058″ Nickle Silver WirePeghead VeneerN/A
Fret Count22Peghead BindingN/A
Position Marker9 Side Markers, Neck Binding Extends Into Thin Rectangle Fretboard Cutouts. 3,5,7,9,12(db),15,17,19,21Peghead LogoRed “Teisco” Gold” Del Rey” Over Silver/Blue Crown with White Background Sticker
Hardware
TunersMfd UnknownPickguardTextured Aluminum Plate Housing Pickup Switches, Tone Switch and Tone Potentiometer
Tuners Type6 Individual, Open Back, 2-screws to PegheadPickguard Mount8 Philips Screws to Top
Machine HeadsWhite Celluloid, Rounded RectangleKnobsFine Knurled Plastic Hat, Push-on
Tuner BushingsWhite CelluloidKnob DetailsV-Black Hat w/ White Stamped 1-10 Alternating w/ Dot on Rim. T-White Hat w/ Black Stamped 1-10 Alternating w/ Dot on Rim
TailpieceCM Fixed Plate w/ CM Back Hinged String and Tremolo Bar Rocker Plate. Sits on Spring Loaded Tension ScrewSwitch Cap1 White Plastic DPST On/Off Tone Switch, 3 White Plastic On/Off Rocker Pickup Selectors
Tailpiece MountBottom Plate 7 Screws to Body Top, Body Routed for Rocker Plate Back Hinge and Spring Loaded Tension ScrewControl PlateBlack Plastic Tail Butted Against Pickguard Housing Volume Potentiometer and Outpiut Jack, 6-Screws to Body
Bridge TypeFixed 2-piece Thumbscrew Height Adj. Affixed 2-screws to BodyPickup BezelN/A
Bridge DetailUncompensatedPickup LocationNeck, Middle Bridge
Bridge MaterialCMPickup Mount2 Spring Loaded Screws Through Pickguard Into Pickups Brackets
Bridge SaddleSteel Rod InsertStrap ButtonAluminum End Pin and Upper Bout Horn Pin
Tremolo ArmPush-in and Screw Tightened to Stay in Place or Loosened to Swing. Black Plastic Tip
Electronics
Pickup3 Teisco Mfd, Single CoilSwitch StampN/A
Pickup DetailGrey Plastic Integrated Cover w/ Bottom Openings for Mounting Brackets, Chrome Top InsertSwitch Detail1 DPST Bass Rolloff, 3 DPST On/Off Rocker Switches for Pickup Selectors
Pickup DateN/ACapacitor StampDPST Tone Switch Cap -002k(S), Tone Pot -03k(S) Note: (S) is most likely Suzuki Mfd.
Pickup Poles6 Height AdjustableCap ValueTone Switch Cap .002µF, Tone Pot Cap – .003µF
Pickup WiringMounted to PickguardCap Value ActualTone Switch .003µF, Tone Pot – .027µF
Pickup OutputP1-5.36kΩ, P2-5.03kΩ P3-5.55kΩResistorN/A
PotentiometersMfd UnknownResistor Value ActualN/A
Potentiometer StampUnknown (may be solder covered)Wire HarnessUnshielded, Lay in Body Routing Channels
Potentiometer ValueUnknown (may be solder covered)Ground WireVolume Pot Case Ground Wire to Tailpiece
Pot Value ActualVolume 390kΩ, Tone 389kΩOutput JackMfd Unknown, Mounted to Black Plastic Plate
Catalog Description
TG-64 (ET-320) The Finest three pick-up with tremolo electric guitar made. Large ultra deluxe body contoured and sculpted for perfect body comfort. A handsome sculptured cutout lightens the big body and ensures perfect balance. Three ultra high sensitive pick-ups for maximum sensitivity. New floating bridge with built-in rollers for friction free vibrato. Individual noiseless velvet touch ON/OFF switches. Volume and Tone control, and solo or rhythm bass cutout switch. The detachable and adjustable steel reinforced neck is warp-proof. The 22 extended rosewood fingerboard has 10 inlaid position markers. Brushed satin metal plates protect the beautifully finished body. List $144.00
Chronologue Legend
Pickups numbering starts from top position. Ex. P1-Neck, P2-Middle, P3-Bridge
Pup – Pickup
UB – Upper-bout, LB – Lower-bout, WB – Waist-bout
Laminate – Pressed layers of wood w/ veneer
Celluloid – Nitrocellulose-based plastics
W/B – Binding alternates White/Black or Black/White depending on count. Ex. 5-ply W/B = W/B/W/B/W
(db) – Double Markers
Pearlette – Plastic resembling natural pearl.
MOP – Authentic mother of pearl
COB – Chrome over brass
CM – Chromed Metal
OAP – Tuners mounted on a metal plate
V/T – Volume/Tone
kΩ – Kiloohms, measuring electric resistance
μF – Microfared, measuring electrical capacitance
Unknown – Electronics – examination would disrupt vintage integrity, or accurate reading is weighted by other components.
Unknown – Wood or hardware – examination would disrupt vintage integrity
N/A – Not Available from manufacturer.
The Chronologue entry is for model inspected only. Similar models may exhibit different specifications.
The Chronologue is for historic reference. Updates to continue.
Maintenance on models not performed unless documented.
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