{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-kawai-thinline-hollowbody-sunburst-mij-teisco-era-player","title":"Vintage 1960s Kawai Thinline Hollowbody Sunburst MIJ Teisco Era Player","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eUp for grabs at the Japanese Guitar Company is a fantastic mid-1960s \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eKawai-built Thinline Fully Hollow Body\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced during the height of the Japanese guitar boom, this instrument was built in the Kawai factory and originally distributed under badges like Prestige, Kimberly, or Teisco.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis model features the highly iconic \"hook\" 6-in-a-line headstock and a deeply vibrant sunburst finish over a fully hollow maple body. The back of the body features a stunning, tight laminate flame that looks absolutely killer under lights.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eUnder the hood, it retains its original chrome-ring single-coil pickups and factory electronics plate—complete with the original fluted \"V\" and \"T\" knobs and 3-way toggle. These pickups have that classic, low-output microphonic chime and woody bite that modern indie, lo-fi, and slide players actively hunt down.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an authentic vintage player’s piece with decades of genuine character:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; Wood:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The body front shows beautiful, extensive natural finish checking (see photos) that gives it a true relic look. No structural splits or dynamic body cracks.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHardware Modifications:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e To keep this guitar stable and gig-ready, the original factory tremolo tailpiece and metal roller bridge have been replaced with a rock-solid fixed chrome trapeze tailpiece and a carved wooden floating bridge wedge.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Playability:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The neck profile is chunky and straight. The rosewood fingerboard is healthy, and the original small frets still have life left in them for a vintage player.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a uniquely styled, resonant MIJ hollowbody that stands out from the usual crowd, this Kawai is ready to plug in and bring some serious vintage vibe to your rig.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 23.5“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.68“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 9.7\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .07“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .06“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 5lbs 11oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 7\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - PA-9-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-23ef2fe8-7fff-9ba8-c1fc-320b5434e943\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kawai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54445998211436,"sku":"UNI-255","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC03639.jpg?v=1789824402","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/vintage-1960s-kawai-thinline-hollowbody-sunburst-mij-teisco-era-player","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}