{"product_id":"teisco-spectrum-5-no-case","title":"Teisco 1960s Spectrum 5 Metallic Blue Stereo\/Mono Z-Coil Good","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Spectrum 5 was different from Teisco's typical 1960s output. While Teisco and its parent company Kawai were saturating department stores with entry-level guitars under a myriad of nameplates, they came to believe their newfound market share might put them in a position to compete with the likes of Gibson and Fender. That's where the Spectrum 5 comes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs the 1966 Teisco Del Rey catalog boasts, the Spectrum 5 \"has unique features which no other guitar in the world can match\" — the mahogany body with Mosrite-inspired German-carve edge, seven-layer hand-rubbed lacquer finish, staggered pickups with stereo\/mono output, and a five-ply ebony neck unique to this model. Mark Knopfler has used the Spectrum 5 in the studio. Brian Ray, Paul McCartney's guitarist, calls his \"a true piece of rare vintage guitar art.\" These guitars have been highly sought after for decades, and a reissue was produced specifically because demand for the originals outpaced supply. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loviesguitars.com\/product\/2022-gibson-70th-anniversary-1959-les-paul-reissue-murphy-lab-ultra-heavy-aging-dirty-lemon-coa-ohsc\/\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe electronics are where the Spectrum 5 stands out. The Spectrum 5 moniker refers to the five basic color tones produced by its five self-canceling colored switches, whose sounds range from bass to treble — any combination of switches can be pressed, allowing a wide range of tonal colors. Each pickup is a split Z-coil single-coil — there are two jacks to play in true stereo, using two amps. Basically, the bass strings go to one amp and the treble strings through another. The five colored slider switches correspond to the visible electromagnetic spectrum — red, orange, yellow, green, blue — and each engages different pickup combinations and phase relationships. The mono output allows conventional single-amp use; the stereo output splits the signal for a genuinely immersive two-amp experience that players describe as immediately and unmistakably different from anything a standard guitar can produce. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loviesguitars.com\/product\/2022-gibson-70th-anniversary-1959-les-paul-reissue-murphy-lab-ultra-heavy-aging-dirty-lemon-coa-ohsc\/\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThere are all sorts of cool features worth noting: the parachute fretboard inlays, the German carve, and the 4+2 headstock design. These guitars are a joy to play and sling around because they are light and balanced. The proprietary Kawai\/Teisco rolling bridge with complex vibrato system is original and functioning with the original arm. The multi-ply maple neck carries the original 4+2 tuner configuration. Zero fret plus 22 additional frets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gibson.com\/en-US\/murphy-lab\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe guitar isn't perfect - the original metallic blue finish is in poor condition.  The metallic finish on these tends to flake on these, and someone couldn't handle it so they did some sanding where there were flaky edges to the finish. We describe it as poor, yet oh so cool. The tailpiece cover is missing the Teisco emblem. The tone knob and shaft will fall out if the guitar is turned upside down — it slides back in and works fine, visible in the photos. One pot is a replacement. Some wiring and solder joints have been touched. Non-original nut. Action set at 2\/32\" on both strings at the twelfth fret. No case — we will ship with the utmost care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese aren't the best playing guitars in the universe, but they are cool AF!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: Originally, metallic blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: poor, yet oh so cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 7lbs 10oz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-9\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 12th Fret:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2.0865\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 20-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 13-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 9-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 41-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Condition: fair - scratched and worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: Multi-ply Maple \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Kawai\/Teisco Unique 4:2 configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Markings: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: feels like real bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: pearl parachutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 22 frets plus a \u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ezero fret\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: Offset \"German Carve\" Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: none\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Condition: poor, but super cool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Brand: Kawai\/Teisco rolling bridge with a complex proprietary vibrato system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Arm Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddles Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Brand: Teisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Condition: very good. cover missing Teisco emblem. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Brand: Kawai\/Teisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Type:  Five colored slider\/rocker switches that allow for various phase and pickup combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Color: multi color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Brand: Teisco \"split\" or staggered single-coil (often referred to as Z-coils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cover Color: white\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Brand: Teisco \"split\" or staggered single-coil (often referred to as Z-coils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Cover Color: white\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Brand: Teisco \"split\" or staggered single-coil (often referred to as Z-coils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cover Color: white\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: some\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: some\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 2 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: 1 original, 1 replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: good and very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Plate Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScrews Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56561665867942,"sku":"G-2301","price":1849.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20260602_102744.jpg?v=1780424369","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/teisco-spectrum-5-no-case","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}