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1964 Teisco WG-4L

I've written a bit about Teisco before as, well, I love them. Teisco was one of the biggest Japanese factories making guitars in the "boom time" in Japan, but was...

1964 Teisco WG-4L

I've written a bit about Teisco before as, well, I love them. Teisco was one of the biggest Japanese factories making guitars in the "boom time" in Japan, but was...

1967-68 Guyatone LG-150

The story of Guyatone is similar to that of Zen On, in that they were one of the earliest Japanese "modern" music companies started in 1933. Initially called Matsuki Seisakujo after...

1967-68 Guyatone LG-150

The story of Guyatone is similar to that of Zen On, in that they were one of the earliest Japanese "modern" music companies started in 1933. Initially called Matsuki Seisakujo after...

Morales Mosrite copies

Those of you who know me well will know how obsessed I used to be with Mosrites. I still think they're the greatest looking, playing and sounding guitar ever made,...

Morales Mosrite copies

Those of you who know me well will know how obsessed I used to be with Mosrites. I still think they're the greatest looking, playing and sounding guitar ever made,...

1966 Mosrite Mk V. My first real Mosrite.

Growing up in Brisbane had it's advantages. I still think it's one of the best, if not THE best city in the world to live. Generally speaking it's friendly, comfortable and...

1966 Mosrite Mk V. My first real Mosrite.

Growing up in Brisbane had it's advantages. I still think it's one of the best, if not THE best city in the world to live. Generally speaking it's friendly, comfortable and...

Tym "The Johnny model" Wosrite

Since I've been putting up a bunch of old guitars I've made over the years I thought this one was important for several reasons. This whole thing I now call...

Tym "The Johnny model" Wosrite

Since I've been putting up a bunch of old guitars I've made over the years I thought this one was important for several reasons. This whole thing I now call...

Tym Wosrite Versatone deluxe

Back before "professional collectors" took all the fun out of being obsessed with things, I had a serious problem with acquiring Mosrites. These wonderful guitars were reasonably hard to get...

Tym Wosrite Versatone deluxe

Back before "professional collectors" took all the fun out of being obsessed with things, I had a serious problem with acquiring Mosrites. These wonderful guitars were reasonably hard to get...