Offered today is a vintage Teisco TRE100 electric guitar. This baby is NOS (new old stock) and in excellent original condition. It is made in Japan and features a built in amp and speaker. Very rare, collectable and unique indeed. Based on my research, this guitar was produced in 1964. When was the last time you saw one of these available and in this condition?

This guitar provides the quintessential 1960s early rock and roll sound. Please note that no case is included.

Amp-in-guitar!
The TG-64 was definitely a boss guitar, but even cooler was the TRG-1 transistorized guitar, also introduced in ’64. This guitar did Nat Daniels one better and, instead of putting the amp in the case, put a transistorized amp and speaker in the guitar! To be fair, Danelectro did produce some guitars with a miniature tube amp built-in, but it’s not known if these ever made it to production status. But the TRG-1 is a remarkable guitar available in a confusing number of variations.

The 1964 TRG-1 was a slightly more asymmetrical variant of the WG body style, with offset double cutaways and offset waists. It had the squared-off Bizarro Strat head introduced in ’63 and rectangular-edge fingerboard inlays. The tail was a primitive top-mounted trapeze. Most of the face of the guitar was covered with a large metal pickguard, which had one two-tone neck pickup. The volume and tone knobs were above the strings, as was a small sliding on/off switch for the amp. In the off position, the guitar played out as a normal electric guitar. Horizontal grill slots were cut into the pickguard, behind which sat a 3-inch speaker. The amp operated on two 9-volt batteries installed in back. The TRG-1 shown in the subsequent ’64-65 catalog had a new, hooked headstock, but all the examples I’ve seen have the squared-off Bizarro Strat head. Also, the model I have has a TRE100 designation on the back sticker, so at least some were called this.

The TRG-1 was an amazing guitar and any serious collector of electrics should have one. The little amp worked quite well. While one wouldn’t win any audiophile awards with the tiny radio speaker, a player could easily cause a ruckus in the back seat of a convertible with one of these babies. The TRG-1 is a Star-A-Star guitar!

The seller own hundreds of classic NOS (New Old Stock) guitars, amps, effects pedals and other musical instruments from the 1960’s. Such names as Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Gibson, Kay, Martin, Fender, Ampeg, etc. are all available. He has been supplying the music world with classic 60’s instruments for over 50 years. Feel free to contact me with your wish list.

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Condition: This guitar is really in a class all by itself. Beyond excellent and mint, you will find new. How many other dealers are offering NOS equipment from the 1960’s? Not too many I presume.

Inspection: The owner encourages any interested party to come to West Suburban Chicago (Aurora) and inspect the equipment personally. While there, see the other treasures that are available.

This is a super rare opportunity to own a classic guitar in original and unused condition. If you desire the best in your vintage instruments or amps, then you’ve come to the right place.

Shipping will be $40 via Fedex or UPS ground within the continental US. Local West Suburban Chicago pickup preferred. International shipping is extra.

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