Teisco is famous for its unusual originals as well as copies of 'famous maker' instruments. In the early 60s, Sears offered a non-catalog line of varied Teisco-made guitars, and this guitar was part of that elite, odd family.

Most Teiscos sported striped metal pickguards from 1965 on, so we can use this as a general guide to the appearance of these instruments.

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