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Topic: An unusual 7-string Teisco |
Bill Sinclair
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Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Posted 9 Jul 2018 10:53 am |
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I've had a hankerin' for a single neck 7-string for a while but the Gibsons and Rickenbackers are out of my reach right now. This crazy looking Japanese Teisco came my way for an affordable price so I decided to give it a shot. If Astro Boy played steel this would be the one.
I was a little disappointed to find that it was a 20.5" scale instead of 22.5" but I can adjust. It has really wide string spacing so that's kind of a plus. Had a crack in one corner that needed gluing. The pickup consists of a large L shaped magnet with two stacked single coil windings wired in series. The bottom winding was open so I just connected the top winding and still have a pretty growly pickup even with just the one winding. A few initial pictures:
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Bill Sinclair
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Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Posted 9 Jul 2018 11:10 am
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Model EG-7L, I'm guessing from the 50's. There was a slot in the bridge for a rod that was missing so I ordered some 1/16" brass and fixed it. Gently straightened the bent #4 key. I thought I had taken a picture showing the pickup windings but I guess I didn't. Beyond that I just cleaned it up and and strung it in A6 with a high E.
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David Matzenik
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Cairns, on the Coral Sea
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Posted 9 Jul 2018 1:20 pm
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The metal plates are reminiscent of the end of a samurai sword. I love it! Banzai!
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John Rosett
From:
Missoula, MT
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Posted 9 Jul 2018 2:50 pm
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I love 7 string steels. This one is very cool. I especially like the way the volume and tone controls are mounted.
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Joe Elk
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 9 Jul 2018 3:17 pm
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I like that guitar!!
Joe Elk Central Ohio |
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Bill Sinclair
From:
Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Posted 9 Jul 2018 5:57 pm
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Thanks guys!
Just sayin' -
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Steven Cummings
From:
Texas
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Posted 10 Jul 2018 2:47 am
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2 thumbs up.... Nice design....
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Steven Cummings
From:
Texas
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Posted 10 Jul 2018 2:48 am
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2 thumbs up for a cool design. Nice acquisition!
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Peter Jacobs
From:
Northern Virginia
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Posted 10 Jul 2018 3:54 am
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| That’s nuts... in a good way. Cool steel - thanks for showing it to us. |
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James Kerr
From:
Scotland, UK
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Mark Helm
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 12 Jul 2018 8:17 pm Way Cool!
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I dig it. Good for you!
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