Teisco Crescendo

by Joe Guerin
(Bluffton, SC)

I have what I believe is a 1966 Teisco Crescendo Hollow body Teardrop guitar. I have only found one other like it on a English guitar website. I would like to find out some info on it and of course, if it worth anything. Thanks.

ANSWER

Hi, Joe--

Cool guitar--thanks for the pic!

Teisco guitar models are not listed separately in the Blue Book. In fact, regarding pricing, there is only this:

"Pricing on Teisco Del Rey models and other Teiscos remains a bit strange. Most models that hang on walls are tagged at $99 (and sometimes lower), but clean cool shaped models sometimes command the $200 to $300 range."

I did find a guitar like yours in the guitar museum: Vintage Teisco Crescendo

It sold in 1977 for a little over $200.

That is about the extent of the information that I could find. Hope it helps!

Lynne