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japanese guitars

Greenburst “Jetstar”
This 1964 Greenburst “Jetstar” M.I.J. Mongrel Mash-up Is Loud and Ready to Rock The pitbull nature of its look makes you want to smack it around like Jack White or Dan Auerbach might
Teisco Del Ray ET-460
$50 Pawnshop Guitar? Not Anymore. This ‘60s Teisco Del Ray ET-460 Commands a Four-Figure Sum on the Vintage Market Fancier Teiscos like this and the Spectrum 5 are a comparative king’s ransom these days
Teisco Spectrum 5
Cool, Quirky and Collectible: the Teisco Spectrum 5 With its innovative features this oddball Holy Grailer is interesting enough to push anyone’s buttons.

Latest japanese guitars

1968 Silvertone/Teisco EV3T

It's Cheap, Nasty, and Sounds Terrific: the Silvertone/Teisco EV3T

By Terry Carleton published 16 November 21

Some 50 years later, Teisco guitars like this have found their way into respectability among not just collectors but also players and session musicians.

Norma EG-421

What Do David Bowie, Jack White and St. Vincent Have in Common?

By Terry Carleton published 2 November 21

They’ve all played off-brand guitars like this Japanese-made Norma EG-421.

1967 Kent Model 834

The Kent Model 834: One of Japan’s Most Underrated Vintage Rarities

By Terry Carleton published 31 August 21

Video Light but solid, this groovy oddball is one of the many stand-out guitars from the Kent-Guyatone era.

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