Some Teisco History from North Carolina

Between 1965 and late 1977, Teisco guitars and amplifiers could be purchased new in North Carolina stores. Among the stores carrying Teisco products were Lowe's, Rose's, KMart, Belk, Walgreens and Sky City. Teisco items could also be found in other stores that sold tv's, appliances and hardware.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

1966 Checkmate 14 Amplifier

The first amp I ever owned was a Checkmate 14. It had a clean, clear sound. When the electronics failed in 1969, I removed the 6 X 9 inch oval speaker and installed it in my 1960 Chevy which had a bad radio speaker. Please click on images to enlarge.






Christmas 1972 Teisco Guitar ad


Monday, February 11, 2019

Rose's Department Store Ad

Rose's  carried the largest selection of Teisco equipment in my area. 1965 through 1967 were the peak years.