Teisco Checkmate 16

SR505bassman · #1 04-23-2011, 02:26 PM

Anybody have one? What do you think? What are they good for? Have an opportunity to buy one that looks to be in very good condition for $75 - is this a good deal? Any input appreciated - thanks!

BillyIVbass · #2 04-23-2011, 02:35 PM

Hmmm I think that's solid state. I wouldn't buy it to play bass through, nor does it hold any real "vintage value" I might pick it up if it sounded cool for guitar.

Some of the tube amps from that era can be cool or modded to get a Fender Champ sound.

billfitzmaurice · #3 04-23-2011, 02:39 PM

It may be OK for bedroom practice, that's about it.

GrowlerBox · #4 04-23-2011, 02:41 PM

Isn't that a condom?

SR505bassman · #5 04-23-2011, 07:02 PM

Thanks guys. Didn't look like much, but I know it's from '66 and wondered about performance and "vintage value". Sounds like a pass. Thanks again.

kesslari · #6 04-23-2011, 07:26 PM

Not everything old is good.
There was a tremendous amount of crap back in the day...