The grey “battleship” pickups were really unique and very short-lived, only appearing on Teisco guitars for a year or two. But going back to 1964, this ET-440 model appeared. This is when the guitar buying public started to see the more familiar striped pick guards and shark-finned K guitars. Then in late 1965, Chicago Musical Instruments became the exclusive importer of Teisco instruments. The company had been importing guitars to the USA since the late 50s, but in early 1964, Teisco guitars started to really flood the American market. Teisco was probably the most popular Japanese guitar name back in the 60s. This was early on in my weird guitar days, so I didn’t realize that this model was sort of special in the lengthy catalog of Teisco guitars. Anyway, it was in this store that I saw the first Teisco ET-440. It’s hard to place, and maybe my mind was just hazier back then, but I remember most folks seemed to be slightly scared of this skinny old gal. She was like this combination of poodle dresses, black-rimmed cat glasses, and saddle shoes, but there was always like this punk edge about her. I think there was a guy residing behind the large counter, but I remember the lady who always seemed to be there. As I remember, they were much older than me but seemed to be leftovers from the 50s. This eclectic mix of goods seemed to reflect the personality of the people who owned the store. Man, I wish I could go back in time to that store! That store had such an assortment of items it was mind-boggling! Records, magazines, antiques, guitars, amps, stereos, juke boxes, and toys, all dating to the 70s or earlier. Entering the store, I was greeted with heavy cigarette smoke and almost constant rockin’ tunes playing from an old record player. But what I do recall was this long hallway leading to the store, covered with old 45 records and magazines. And in that mall there was a store called (as I remember) “Grendel’s Lair.” It might have been called something different, I just can’t recall.
But there was this one particular old mall, full of second hand shops. Occasionally a few of us would venture out to local flea markets, antique shops, and swap meets to search out all kinds of treasures. I still remember it clearly, as it was way back in my early teen years. Instagram: let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter.‘Wonderment’ is probably too light a word to describe the first Teisco ET-440 I ever saw. If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)įor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Jingles can be in any style, can feature the Tape Notes theme, lyrics, or none of those things - be as creative as you'd like (as long as they're between 5-15 seconds). ‘Loving In Stereo’ - Caiola Records, AWAL Recordings Ltdįor all of the details on sending in a jingle email your Tape Notes jingle and we'll play our favourites each week on the podcast. Tracks discussed: Keep Moving, All of the Time, Bonnie Hill
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