Should I refin my 63 Teisco SS4L ???

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Should I refinish my 1963 Teisco SSL4?

Leave it alone for the mojo
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Paint it black
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Paint it another color (I won’t tho)
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Should I refin my 63 Teisco SS4L ???

Post by OffYourFace » Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:40 pm

Here’s what it looks like now. I restored the electronics years ago and had it refretted.

It’s obvious that someone played the shit out of it.
Should I leave it as is or refinish it black?

I’ve always wanted a Black one but I know people like mOjO. These things have jumped up in value and it might help the resale value for certain buyers…
What say you?


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Re: Should I refin my 63 Teisco SS4L ???

Post by Pacafeliz » Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:49 pm

Don't mess with the mojo.
Never ever.
i love delay SO much ...that i procrastinate all the time.
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Re: Should I refin my 63 Teisco SS4L ???

Post by MattK » Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:14 pm

Leave it for sure. It's only original once, and the wear looks superb.
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Re: Should I refin my 63 Teisco SS4L ???

Post by countertext » Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:57 pm

Paint it, black.
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Re: Should I refin my 63 Teisco SS4L ???

Post by thisisnickpaige » Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:00 am

Forget mojo, that faded sunburst is one of the most beautiful color ways I know of. Harkens back to vintage arch tops and early Jazzmaster. Just a stunning piece of work, and don’t forget the matching headstock and neck! What a cool piece! ❤️
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Re: Should I refin my 63 Teisco SS4L ???

Post by adamrobertt » Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:12 pm

Meh, I'd leave it
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Re: Should I refin my 63 Teisco SS4L ???

Post by RIORIO » Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:31 pm

Leave it
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Re: Should I refin my 63 Teisco SS4L ???

Post by Gonkulator » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:28 am

I'd leave it. That's one hell of an awesome finish. The tonz.
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