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1960s Teisco Audition 2 Vintage MIJ Electric Guitar

A wonderfully quirky piece of Japanese guitar history featuring its original gold foil neck pickup and a vintage DeArmond bridge pickup that appears to have been installed decades ago.

Built in Japan during the mid-to-late 1960s, this Audition-branded Teisco captures everything collectors and players love about vintage MIJ guitars: rocker-switch electronics, lightweight construction, distinctive styling, and unique vintage tones that stand apart from the usual Fender and Gibson-inspired designs.

The original gold foil neck pickup delivers the clear, airy, articulate sound that has made these pickups highly sought after, while the vintage DeArmond bridge pickup adds clarity, punch, and bite. Together they make for an inspiring and surprisingly versatile combination.

Features

  • Made in Japan, mid-to-late 1960s
  • Teisco Audition 2 model
  • Original gold foil neck pickup
  • Vintage DeArmond bridge pickup
  • Individual rocker-switch pickup controls
  • Lightweight and comfortable player
  • Unique vintage pickup combination
  • Classic MIJ styling and character

Condition

  • Electronics functioning properly
  • Neck is straight and playable
  • Frets show normal wear for age
  • Vintage cosmetic wear throughout
  • Various scratches, dings, finish wear, and patina consistent with age
  • Honest vintage instrument with over 60 years of history

This is not a museum-piece collector guitar. It is an honest vintage instrument that has been played and enjoyed for decades and retains all the character that comes with that history.

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This item is sold As-Described

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Listed10 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • E-110 Tulip
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • Mid-1960s
Made In
  • Japan
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Pickup Configuration
  • S
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Top-Load
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 22

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