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Full view of a red burst bass guitar with a dark tortoiseshell pickguard, two pickups, and a white control plate.
01 / 24Full view of a red burst bass guitar with a dark tortoiseshell pickguard, two pickups, and a white control plate.
Full-length view of a red burst bass with a dark tortoiseshell pickguard, chrome bridge cover, and white control plate.
02 / 24Full-length view of a red burst bass with a dark tortoiseshell pickguard, chrome bridge cover, and white control plate.
A red burst bass guitar, angled slightly right, shows its dark woodgrain pickguard, two pickups, and white control plate.
03 / 24A red burst bass guitar, angled slightly right, shows its dark woodgrain pickguard, two pickups, and white control plate.
The bass guitar's back, showing a red burst finish with many scratches, a light wood neck, and four tarnished metal tuners.
04 / 24The bass guitar's back, showing a red burst finish with many scratches, a light wood neck, and four tarnished metal tuners.
The back of a red burst bass guitar with a maple neck, chrome neck plate, and strap buttons, showing many scratches.
05 / 24The back of a red burst bass guitar with a maple neck, chrome neck plate, and strap buttons, showing many scratches.
Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the light wood grain, four tarnished tuners, and a string tree bar.
06 / 24Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the light wood grain, four tarnished tuners, and a string tree bar.
The back of a light wood headstock with four trapezoidal chrome tuners showing heavy wear and oxidation.
07 / 24The back of a light wood headstock with four trapezoidal chrome tuners showing heavy wear and oxidation.
Close-up of the red burst bass body, showing a chrome bridge cover, white control plate with two black knobs, and dark tortoiseshell pickguard.
08 / 24Close-up of the red burst bass body, showing a chrome bridge cover, white control plate with two black knobs, and dark tortoiseshell pickguard.
The red burst bass guitar's body and neck are angled, showing the dark tortoiseshell pickguard, two pickups, and a chrome bridge cover.
09 / 24The red burst bass guitar's body and neck are angled, showing the dark tortoiseshell pickguard, two pickups, and a chrome bridge cover.
Red burst bass guitar body, angled from the lower bout, showing two pickups, a chrome bridge cover, and significant paint chips.
10 / 24Red burst bass guitar body, angled from the lower bout, showing two pickups, a chrome bridge cover, and significant paint chips.
Close-up of the red burst bass body, showing two pickups, a chrome bridge cover, white control plate with two black knobs, and significant wear.
11 / 24Close-up of the red burst bass body, showing two pickups, a chrome bridge cover, white control plate with two black knobs, and significant wear.
Close-up of the bass body, showing the red burst finish, chrome pickup cover with wear, white pickguard, and output jack.
12 / 24Close-up of the bass body, showing the red burst finish, chrome pickup cover with wear, white pickguard, and output jack.
The lower bout of a red burst bass, showing a chrome strap button, body wear, and finish chips along the black edge.
13 / 24The lower bout of a red burst bass, showing a chrome strap button, body wear, and finish chips along the black edge.
Rear view of the red burst bass body, showing the neck joint with a metal plate, a strap button, and visible finish wear and scratches.
14 / 24Rear view of the red burst bass body, showing the neck joint with a metal plate, a strap button, and visible finish wear and scratches.
Close-up of the bass body's lower bout, showing the red burst finish, neck plate, and significant wear and chips on the black edge.
15 / 24Close-up of the bass body's lower bout, showing the red burst finish, neck plate, and significant wear and chips on the black edge.
The lower bout of the red burst bass shows significant finish wear and chips on the black edge, with a chrome strap button visible.
16 / 24The lower bout of the red burst bass shows significant finish wear and chips on the black edge, with a chrome strap button visible.
Close-up of the bass neck, showing the dark fretboard with four bass strings and light binding along the side.
17 / 24Close-up of the bass neck, showing the dark fretboard with four bass strings and light binding along the side.
Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the dark fretboard, four strings, frets, and cream binding with some wear.
18 / 24Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the dark fretboard, four strings, frets, and cream binding with some wear.
A digital caliper measures the bass's fretboard width at the nut, showing 1.66 inches, with block inlays visible.
19 / 24A digital caliper measures the bass's fretboard width at the nut, showing 1.66 inches, with block inlays visible.
A digital caliper measures the neck thickness of the bass, showing "0.00" on its screen, with the headstock blurred in the background.
20 / 24A digital caliper measures the neck thickness of the bass, showing "0.00" on its screen, with the headstock blurred in the background.
A digital caliper measures the bass's fretboard, showing "0.85" on its display, with a dark wood fretboard and white block inlays visible.
21 / 24A digital caliper measures the bass's fretboard, showing "0.85" on its display, with a dark wood fretboard and white block inlays visible.
A digital scale displays "7 lb 2.29 oz" next to the worn, dark red burst body of the bass, showing paint chips.
22 / 24A digital scale displays "7 lb 2.29 oz" next to the worn, dark red burst body of the bass, showing paint chips.
Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the light wood grain, a cream binding, and black markings on the fretboard.
23 / 24Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the light wood grain, a cream binding, and black markings on the fretboard.
Close-up of the bass's lower bout, showing significant black finish chipping and wear, revealing the light wood underneath.
24 / 24Close-up of the bass's lower bout, showing significant black finish chipping and wear, revealing the light wood underneath.

Teisco

1960s Kingston (Kawai/Teisco) Solidbody Electric Bass Guitar Red Burst MIJ

$449.00

Available

  • Year1960s
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1960s
Model
Kingston (Kawai/Teisco) Solidbody Electric Bass Guitar Red Burst MIJ
Finish
Red Burst
Condition
Good
Made in
Japan
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
32
Nut width (in)
1.66
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.8
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.85
Weight
7lbs

Construction

Neck joint
Bolt-on
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets Are Low But Playable

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Dual Wooden-Inlaid Humbucker Pickups
Tuners
Teisco Sealed-Back Tuners

Description

1960s Kingston (Kawai/Teisco) Solidbody Electric Bass In Red Burst Finish

Finish Shows Heavy Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout, Including Various Dings, Marks, Scratches And Buckle Rash On Back

Truss Rod Functions As Intended, Neck Has Been Straightened And Plays Well With Medium-High Action

Electronics Are In Fully Working Order

Made In Japan By Teisco

Solid Body With Laminate Bolt-On Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard And Pearloid Block Inlays

Individual Volume/Tone Controls With On/Off And Tone Switches

Top Loading Bridge With Ashtray Cover

Comes As Shown With Period-Correct Chipboard Case

Vintage 1960s Kingston Bass Guitar, made in Japan. This classic short-scale bass features the distinctive styling and craftsmanship of the Japanese guitar boom era, with a lightweight body, comfortable neck, and warm, punchy vintage tone. Known for their unique character and retro appeal, Kingston basses from the 1960s are increasingly sought after by collectors and players looking for authentic vintage sound and aesthetics.

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