Vintage 1960s Teisco Bobcat – Red • Made in Japan • Used

Looking for a vintage instrument packed with retro vibe and unmistakable lo-fi character? This 1960s Teisco Bobcat delivers classic Japanese vintage appeal in a vibrant red finish. Built during the golden era of Made in Japan guitar manufacturing, this offset short-scale player features its original single-coil pickup and signature metal pickguard, offering the snappy, articulate, and resonant tones that garage-rock and indie players love.

Condition is Very Good for its age. The guitar displays honest, light cosmetic wear consistent with a vintage instrument from the 1960s, including light finish checking and minor surface marks. The back of the body shows some buckle rash and on the front areas of sticker residue from its history. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details. Electronics and hardware have been thoroughly tested and function as expected.

Our technicians have inspected the instrument, verified proper electronics operation, and completed a complete setup for safe, reliable playability.

Specifications

• Model: Teisco Bobcat

• Finish: Red

• Condition: Very Good

• Origin: Japan (MIJ)

• Era: 1960s

• Body: Solidbody Offset

• Pickguard: Original Metal

• Bridge Pickup: Original Vintage Single-Coil

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

• Hardware: Chrome

Condition Notes

• Very Good condition overall for its age

• Honest, age-appropriate cosmetic finish checking and light surface wear

• Buckle rash present on the back of the body (see photos for details)

• Original hardware and metal pickguard intact

• All electronics function as intended
  

Professionally Inspected & Ready to Play

Every pre-owned instrument at BCR Music & Sound receives a thorough inspection before it reaches our showroom or website. We verify neck relief, fret condition, electronics, hardware, and overall functionality before performing a complete setup. This ensures your guitar arrives playing its absolute best right out of the box.

Secure Packing & Shipping

We take shipping seriously. Every guitar is carefully protected using professional packing materials, immobilized inside its shipping carton, and fully insured for transit. Whether you're across Pennsylvania or across the country, you can buy with confidence knowing your instrument has been prepared to arrive safely and exactly as described.