Teisco was a Japanese budget brand that produced guitars starting in the late '40s. By the early '60s, Teisco guitars became increasingly unique with a number of original shapes and designs being produced. Those imported to the United States were branded as Teisco Del Rey starting in 1965. Collector interest in Teisco and other budget import brands has increased in the past several years. Teiscos are notoriously difficult to date and identify as no comprehensive records were kept during production.  The ET-312 was a three pick-up update to the ET-300 with added controls. 

Years of Production: 1960s

Design Elements: Three single-coil pickups, striped pickguard, four control knobs, dot inlays