SPOILER ALERT: This Teisco Del Ray might be the coolest bass we've ever seen... I mean, Peach Splatter? Offset body? Are you serious? This EB-200 is as cool as it gets.
In the 1960s, the world was hungry for electric instrument, and Japanese manufacturers such as Teisco, Guyatone, and Matsumoku seized on the opportunity to export mass-produced axes. The market for affordable electric guitars grew so much that in 1966 over 750,000 guitars were exported from Japan. Most of their design elements were price-driven, which ultimately led to quirky but intriguing instruments that resembled American-made classics but captured their own unique vibe.
Despite having a Mustang-like 30" short scale, the big offset body, giant headstock, and central bridge location make the EB-200 just as large as any Fender long-scale bass, but it still has the more compact playability of a short scale and the deeper, thicker, and less brilliant sound that comes along with it. For pickups, the EB-200 sports two bar magnet single coils that are a bit microphonic, so they pick up some of that natural character of the bass. When you activate both pickups, they're wired in series, too, so you get a huge, thick sound that will make your P-Bass tremble in its boots.
Somewhere along the way, someone got clever with the finish on this EB-200, and we are so glad they did! We call it "Peach Splatter," and it's an impressive job to say the least. It must've been a professional job, and the result is fantastic.
From there, the 3rd string tuner has been replaced, and someone put some snap-style strap buttons on it (it'd be really easy to swap those out to more traditional buttons if needed, but they complete the punk rock vibe). Other than that, all of the parts and components appear to be original from the mid-'60s.
This 1960s Teisco Del Ray EB-200 unfortunately does not include a case. It is a massive bass. No, seriously—it is 47" long. Sadly, we haven't been able to find a case or bag that fits it properly. But honestly, that just means you'll leave it out on a guitar stand, which will give you plenty of opportunity to show it off.
