Teisco Guitar and Bass Models (By Jimmy Noise / Aug 2012) The following table includes all the known and verified Teisco models of the 1950’s to 70’s, excluding the lawsuit models of the 70’s. These will come once we have completed the ones below. The models numbers are guitars and basses that will have a Teisco logo. This section is purely for Teisco / World Teisco / Teisco Del Rey branded instruments. Teisco did build other guitars with different model numbers and logos; these are detailed in the section of this web site.

It was important to establish what Teisco models were manufactured. In time this table will be the ultimate guide for the Teisco collector. It will enable collectors the ability to reference data about each particular model. If your model number is not on this list, then it is unlikely that your guitar was a Teisco / World Tesco / Teisco Del Rey branded instrument.

May 18, 2017  Teisco Serial Number Dating. The tuners were the same as the Teisco. The lower priced no serial number Greco Les. The no serial Greco guitars made by Tokai have square shaped. The source dating code is an element of standardization that is administered by the Electronics.

However it is possible that other models numbers may still exist. The most recently added model number was discovered in June 2016. This table was started in 2005. Each model was checked and verified before it was included onto this published table. Many of these model numbers don’t appear in catalogues, hence the importance of documenting. By clicking on the model number, you will be taken to the profile page for that model.

Please note a lot of these are still in draft form and incomplete and are a work in progress.