Our company, established in 1947, is a manufacturer of electric guitars, basses and acoustics in Japan. We announces our website renewal from today. Loaded with a pair of Seymour Duncan DCJ "Duncan Custom" humbuckers, it's got a brand new bridge and tailpiece installed along with a new three-way pickup selector. 1978 Greco Les Paul - Black Iron Cross - James Hetfield - with hard case. scale Full ??C?? - Sir Paul McCartney - Made In Japan, 1978 Greco EG600PR Ace Frehley Gibson "Lawsuit Era" 3 PU Les Paul Custom, Vintage 1970's Greco EG-800 - Single Cut - Made in Japan - Lawsuit- Open Book HS, VINTAGE anni'80 Greco Spacey suono Stratocaster MIJ causa Black Beauty Chitarra, Greco EG-600PR LP Custom Triple PU Ace Frehley 1979 Cherry Sunburst, Vintage 1970s Greco Japan 'Lawsuit Era' S-50 Hollowbody Sunburst! Made in Japan by the Fujigen factory in 1978, this Greco EG-700 features a carved sycamore top with a two-piece mahogany back and three-piece maple neck, weighing 4 4kg's. era, Greco SG Junior 1962 Reissue Circa 1976-1980 Long Tenon P90 Hard Case, Up for sale is a Vintage Greco PB500 Spacey Sound electric bass. Brian May played (or at least mimed) his BM-900 on several television appearances[5][6] and in 1983 remarked: .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, A Japanese firm called Greco made a Brian May guitar, an exact copy. 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Hope you enjoy ou []. The Monolords, from left to right: drummer Esben Willems, guitarist and frontman Thomas V Jger, and bassist Mika Hkki. An extremely rare instrument, this Greco is the direct precursor to the Fender Japan instrument line, produced at the Fujigen factory two years before that factory was awarded the contract to make genuine Fender instruments, Greco LG100 rock spirit in great condition. Please look at all the pictures for a detailed view of condition. Greco Gibson replicas around 1975 and pre 1975 models had a Greco logo that looked like "Gneco". The predecessor of the Fender Japan JV Strats, this upper tiered Super Sound model was produced at the Fujigen factory in the years prior to Fujigen Gakki signing their deal with Fender. Greco instruments are ready to make YOUR music. The Greco BM line is particularly notable as they are almost endorsed signature models. p @media screen and (max-width: 560px){ } @media screen and (max-width: 780px){ } @media(min-width: 930px){ } @media(min-width: 1200px){ } a a#fav:hover{ color: #fcbf45; } a @media screen and (max-width: 560px){ a } a a a a a a a a a Add us to your Favorite Sellers! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING Custom shipping rates to most major countries. ?m a Fender guy and I need A Greco Iceman that is in Good Condition and Plays, Sounds and Sustains Great Greco's model is slightly more compact than the typical Ibanez Iceman .Appears to be All Stock, and Crafted in Japan Intonation, Action and Relief have been checked and / or set with every thing working as it should Has some expected nicks and scratches, and good frets with lots of life left Looks Good, Sounds Good, and hard to find in the market place Ships in a fitted Gig Bag via UPS with Tracking, Insurance Vintage 1960's Japanese Hofner style Beatle Bass copy Violin style body, no name badge on headstock but almost certainly Kimberly, Teisco, Greco or Apollo 30" scale length, Up for sale, a 1978 Greco SA-800 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Schaller strap locks. The only site in the world dedicated to Goya guitars - as well as Levin and "Goya" Greco brand guitars. The first set-neck Les Paul model from Greco, the EG-650 was their flagship guitar in the early years. The Cor-Tek-made Greco guitars have square-shaped, brick-like nuts with no slope and also often have shielding paint in the pickup and control cavities. We use many different elements (wood, metal, earth) to create instruments that are the tools of your creativity. Body red wood. While Monolord has no shortage of the dark and heavy, guitarist and vocalist Thomas V Jger comes at it from a perspective more common to pop songsmiths. An upper-tiered Greco model produced at the Fujigen factory, the EG700 takes a page from Gibson's late 1970s (Norlin era) playbook, non-paying bidders please note--if payment / communication is not received within 24 hours it will be presumed the bidder is agreeing to cancel the bid and i will re-list the item as is allowed under ebay rules--bidders with less than 10 positive feedback please contact me before bidding-, 1980 Greco Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar - Black, Greco Super Sounds 1976 Stratocaster / Has Seymour Duncan SHR-1B Hot Rails Humbucker. 1978 Greco BM900 "Brian May Red Special" - Red Special - MIJ - Killer Queen! Stream or download music of jazz/funk/rock guitarist Michael Greco. A 57 strat scratchplate fits straight on, identical holes Skunk stripe, single string tee, drilled tuners with logo, bridge saddles with logo, even the style and layout of the headstock logo is very similar. The "Mint Collection Series" features varied according to price, with some of the higher-end models, such as the EG58-120, model having most of the features of the "Super Real" higher-end models. DFG-3H Natural, DFG-2H Black, and DFG-2H Natural arrive on 11/23/2022! Combine our Zemaitis element with your own contributions (head, hands, and heart), and you create your version of the perfect Tone. These designs were seen as commercial disasters. Absolutely roars! logo era Pre serial number production Year date established from the original pickups serial number Made on the 23rd February 1974 Sunburst finish over a white Sycamore flame top Mahogany neck, trapezoid inlays Perlodid headstock logo, neck binding Slimmer 60s style neck profile, 42mm nut width 24 ?? Made in Japan in 1977 (when the Gibson style Greco models were starting to get real good! Most of the "Mint Collection Series" had long-tenon neck joints, but some had medium long tenon neck joints. And if you can hear that from someone, I think you have done a rather good job being this guitarist that doesnt sound like everybody else. Crafted at the famed Fujigen factory in Japan, this lawsuit era LP truly delivers the goods, faithful to vintage Gibson design parameters in many respects. [13] The Fuji-Gen Gakki CNC router and Fuji-Gen Gakki-made pickups were used for the "Super Real" and "Mint Collection" series starting from 1981 to the early 1990s. Some Greco open-book headstock Gibson replicas starting from around 1988 had no serial numbers. 1958 saw a leap of faith with the first semi-hollow-bodied electric guitar. We added SEB Guitar demonstration. From the mid 1970s to the mid 1990s Greco models have mostly used 2 serial number formats for non Acoustic models. Tokai Guitars & Basses. Up to 1980 the lowest priced Greco Les Pauls, such as the EG450 model, had Birch bodies. It was the element of tone they loved in music, one of the substances, earth, wood or metal, regarded as constituting the material universe In the mid/late 1960s, Kanda Shokai also exported some Greco-branded guitars based on Hagstrm and EKO designs for Avnet/Goya in the USA. Complete 1978 Greco Guitars Catalog. Greco (Japanese: Gureko) is a Japanese guitar brand owned by the Kanda Shokai Corporation (in Japanese) , a musical instrument wholesaler mostly known for being part of Fender Japan. ?d love to see it! The Greco Fender replicas from the late 1970s and early 1980s are similar to the early Fender Japan guitars, as Kanda Shokai owns the Greco brand and is also a part of Fender Japan. Its really hard to pinpoint exactly what it is. ?s famed Fujigen factory and faithful to vintage Gibson spec, this LP boasts premium fit and finish work, with PAF-style humbuckers and traditional tonewoods, Greco SE 500 Super Sounds Stratocaster - 1978. Of course, there are lead guitar parts here and there, in every song, but theyre mostly written, not improvised. Contents 1 History 2 Timeline 3 Model characteristics Loaded with the highly praised Maxon humbuckers, it sounds as good as it looks! The "Gretsch" models are some of the rarest and most desirable models that Greco ever released. Some notable guitar players who have used Greco guitars include Ace Frehley who used Greco Les Paul replicas when his band Kiss was on tour in Japan, Millie Rose Lee of Dead Witch and Elliot Easton of The Cars, Peter Tork of The Monkees on his 19791981 solo tours had two of the Tobacco Sunburst Les Paul models. For more info please visit our TERMS & CONDITIONS PAGE located in the footer. Made Japan. In 1982 Kanda Shokai and Yamano Gakki become part of Fender Japan and Kanda Shokai stopped producing its own Greco Fender replica models. Demo, Thank you very much for visiting Tokai website. I cut a lot of bass on my guitar sound these days, he says. looks like an ??N?? Serial Numbers. When asked how he vets potential riffs for Monolord songs, Jger, who is also the bands singer and main songwriter, offers this: The core of it is some kind of hook that makes it stand out just a little bitthats what Im looking for. I tried the low-gain TI-Boost together with the [dunn effects Death Knob] HM-2 Blender EQ and I can get really creamy mids, but it doesnt feedback as bad as the HM-2.. "Mint Collection" models with a K after the numeric price designation (e.g. EUR 1977 Greco Les Paul Split Diamond Headstock Guitar with Case - Cherry Sunburst, 1975 Greco EG 800 Les Paul Electric Guitar with Case - Sunburst. A 12-string version for both body styles were available as well, and were labeled models 960 and 976 respectively. Comes with used Rickenbacker bass case; fits perfectly. Compare prices and shop vintage and used Greco acoustic and electric guitars on Reverb to see for yourself. Most of the Greco open-book headstock Gibson replicas were made by FujiGen Gakki. Instruments manufactured with the name "Greco" are electric and acoustic guitars. Part of the Mint Collection series of instruments which launched in 1982, this Greco was made at the Fujigen factory, rarely seen outside Japan, Up for sale, a 1979 Greco EG500 Standard in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Mahogany Body and neck with a Hard Rock Maple Center. tat : "Occasion " . Greco guitars have become a part of vintage guitar history, making a name for itself by manufacturing eclectic electrics, like the Shrike model of the late '60s, and lawsuit-era models, like the Fender replicas of the late '70s and early '80s. Vintage Greco KF-190 Tele / Rick Style Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar w / VIDEO! But now I try to get as close to Malcolm Young as I can. Its a really old setup, he admits, but I just love having a room crammed with stuff where I can turn around, pick up a cowbell, and just start playing and recording.. The "Rock Spirits" models were lower-priced models from between 1979 and the early 1990s. And also Nicke Andersson of Entombed and the Hellacopters, among other bandshes been an inspiration. Surprisingly, American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith is also among his favorites. Free shipping. Produced at the Fujigen factory in Japan, the 101S mirrors the specifications of a '70s Gibson J-45, with an X-braced spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a mahogany neck capped with a dark rosewood fretboard. In the 1970's Japanese guitar making went to another level and the stratocasters from 1976 onwards are regarded almost universally as being better than the guitars produced in the US at the same time. Greco 1978 Les Paul Eg 450 Made in Japan Set Neck . ?Jeff Beck?? The string vibration of wooden instruments travel faster at the center of the body than than do at the top and back. Hooks may be more commonly associated with pop than metal songwriting, but Monolords latest magnum opus, Your Time to Shine, is rife with them. Vintage white urethane finish has faded to a nice cream colour, it seems to be all original with the exception of some straplocks and new knobs. Condition is "Used " . And while no legal action was taken against Greco for these guitars, Gibson did commission the same factory to make their "Orville" Up for sale, a 1974 Greco model EG650N in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Wednesday 13 - New Video!!! Because Monolord is only a three-piece, Jger admits its hard to recreate his layered recording approach while playing live. The neck has a really nice feel and the pickups have a nice vintage sound. This is when they went to one piece mahogany necks, rosewood boards, center blocks just like the originals and even better pickups like the DRY Z's. Tone supplied by dual humbuckers with 3-way switch and individual volumes and tones. A staple in the ?80s riff realm, Sykes is most notably known as a guitarist for both Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake. Strung with with Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Bass flats ( 43- 100). 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[12] Fuji-Gen Gakki obtained a CNC router in mid-1981 for making guitar parts and also began to manufacture their own pickups starting in late 1981. logo era Pre dating Greco? 1974, Made in Japan production FujiGen production, VB360 LEFT HAND model 30th April 1974 pickup serial dated ??GNECO?? You get this tone that just cuts through everything. It has the same wood material and format, plate with serial number It plays superb with a great action and the sound is very authentic A friend of mine played this back to back with his '58 strat and there was Greco electric bass guitar. No matter what setting, you can still hear that sound., When it comes to the matter of spearheading a musical movement, Jger offers the following assessment: Even though its called doom, the foundation is rock n roll. Di Marzio and Gibson 490 T. Honduras Machon pickups ListencontentcopyCopy translationshareShare translation, Up for sale, a 1978 Greco EG800 Standard in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Are we sure this Elliott Smith fan fronts a doom-metal band? Vinatge 70's Greco Spacey Sound Stratocaster Guitar Mint Sunburst FREE Shipping! Of course, youve got to be tight when playing death metal, too, but being a bit late or a bit early is not as visible as if youre playing slow. This Greco is 100% original save for a quartet of gold speed knobs, and comes complete with the original hardshell case. Thomas V JgerMonolords Dark Prince of the V, (Jgers guitars have Lace Finger Burners humbuckers. Made in Japan (Fujigen) in 1978, the GO series were aimed at competing with the Ibanez Musician models that were starting to surface in Western markets. These guitars scream with modern features and vintage Gretsch stylings from the '40s, '50s and . The Streamliner Collection is built for versatile tones and spectacular style. Made by the Fujigen factory in 1977, the Greco MR-600 was originally designed as a Mick Ralphs (Bad Company) signature model. Our original designs continue to move our legacy forward, and our determination to offer the best possible Greco instrument has not changed in 60 years. Applying a new template overrides the settings. The Japanese-made Greco guitars were initially being distributed in the US through Goya and later by Kustom (known for their amps). And when that one solo does finally appear in the albums final track, its better, says Jger, "because there are not any other solos on the record.. 1979 Greco SE-700S Sunburst EARLY SIXTIES Vintage Stratocaster, electric guitar, Used Greco JB 800 Japanese made 4 String Electric Bass with Gig Bag- Sunburst, Precision style PJ Parts Custom Bass Greco, Kramer, Spitfire, Schaller, noCase, Classic 1977 Greco Super Sound - Natural - Made in Japan, Vintage 1980 Greco EG-600PR "Ace Frehley" LP Custom - RARE 3 Pickup Model - MIJ. The "Super Sound" models were mid-priced models from the "Super Real" years (1979-1982) and the "Super Power" models were lower-priced models from the "Super Real" years (1979-1982). The ideal option for a beloved first guitar, our fun flat-top, parlor-style Jim Dandy looks quite dapper in exciting new finishes like Nocturne Blue and Frontier Stain. Up for sale is a Rare Vintage Japanese made Greco JB-800 4 string electric bass. His music is influenced by greats like Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Pat Martino, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joe Pass, Soulive, Al Di Meola, John Mclaughlin, George Benson Vintage 1968 Greco Model GR 960 Acoustic Electric guitar with original case. Greco SE 500 Spacey Sounds 1981 '57strat replica, Guitar Greco Single Cut Standard EG480 Japan 1971 / Video, Greco Electric Bass Guitar 4-String 1974-75 Made Japan, Matsumoku, w / Gig Bag, 1979 Greco Super Sound SE600J ? Up for sale, a 1976 Greco EG900 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Popular Products Greco Violin Bass Sunburst 1966 Used from $756.54 Oops, Something went wrong. We use many different elements (wood, metal, earth) to create instruments that are the tools of your creativity. As such, this guitar perfectly captures the essence of a vintage '70s Strat with an ash body, maple neck and fretboard, and trio of alnico single coil pickups. Learn More. Their 2014 debut, Empress Rising, is an exercise in musical restraint, showcasing the trios ability to riff on and develop a single motif. Press Copy and paste it into any text file to save your current settings. Up until 1981/1982, Nisshin Onpa (Maxon) made pickups were used in the Greco guitars including the "Super Real Series" and the guitars were made in a more luthier style with no CNC machines used. Instruments manufactured with the name "Greco" are electric and acoustic guitars. Instruments manufactured with the name "Greco" are electricand acousticguitars. This rare Greco had a great relic'd look with patina in all the right places adding some mojo to this great sounding old Greco. So, I took out my old HM-2 and tried it, and I immediately knew what he was talking about. Gloss Sunburst finish on sharp cutaway hollow Maple body, with dual 'F'-holes, black guard, and bound top and back. This one has 1970s Greco S-50! Please try again. Greco Classical Acoustic Guitar Model GR121k L@@K, Up for sale, a 1992 Greco EGB-850 LP Custom-style vintage bass in 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Ill Be Damned was really hard to keep down because we all wanted to play faster. This guitar boasts fully upgraded electronics with USA-made components in the wiring harness and USA Fender American Vintage black bobbin 57 / 62 single coil pickups, Nice made in Japan Greco Super Power for sale. Greco Guitars. Templates can be switched at any time. This is a 1979 Greco EG-600 Les Paul Custom. board, medium size frets Standard 34?? Awesome vintage GrecoPMB800 bass guitar, made in Japan, from 1986. Tone has many different qualities. Then, if I get the vibe, [with] more than one riff, I go upstairs, turn on the computer and record a demo.. Solid pancake construction (4 4kg's) with a maple neck and 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, it's loaded with an aftermarket set of Seymour Duncan SH1n / SH4 pickups and new pots with Orange Drop capacitors. So, what the hell are we talking about? 1970? vintageguitarsforsale.co is a website aimed at finding you the best and rarest vintage guitars, whether to play, collect, or simply as an investment, 2023 vintageguitarsforsale.co | terms and conditions, 1978 Greco BM900 "Greco Project Series" Brian May "Red Special " , Super rare!! Plays Amazing and Sounds Fantastic .Rare Model comes with a Zematis hardcase. Vintage Teisco Univox Greco Domino Guitar 3 Tuners total. Loaded With Vintage Seymour Duncan JB and CTS pots. Greco Guitars Catalog 1978 p1 Greco Guitars Catalog 1978 p2 Greco Guitars Catalog 1978 p3 Greco Guitars Catalog 1978 p4 Greco . Netherlands, Monolord perform a set at the Freak Valley Festival in Netphen, Germany, with Thomas V Jger plying his blend of clean and fuzzy tones, and using wide-ranging dynamics, on his Greco V-type. But they now sit with guitar history's most sought-after electric guitars. The guitar has not been tested for playability nor have any internal components been tested. the rudimentary principles of an art Greco Gibson replicas started using serial numbers around 1975 and pre 1975 models had a Greco logo that looked like "Gneco". I said, "Thanks very much for sending it to me. GRECO EG LES PAUL 1970's Custom Honeyburst C / W Bag. ?Black Beauty?? Applying a new template overrides the settings. They have been making guitars since the early 1960's at the FijugenGakki plant. Get yours now. line of Japan-exclusive instruments, Up for sale, a 1981 Greco EG500C Super Power Custom in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Eluveitie's new single "Exile of the Gods" out today! Please check the fields highlighted in red. A Les Paul from the very early days of Greco, this is one of the few early models that wore a super aesthetic laminate flame on the brown sunburst finish. This SA-800 faithfully reproduces the high quality craftsmanship and tonal nuances of your favorite ES-345, and tonewoods include heavily figured bookmatched white sycamore body construction, with a maple center block and three-piece maple neck capped with a bound ebony fingerboard. The reason is simple: Thomas V Jgers guitar riffsthe raison dtre of Monolords songcraftare relentlessly catchy and infused with immense groove and swagger. Greco Gibson replicas started using serial numbers around 1975 and pre 1975 models had a Greco logo that looked like "Gneco". So, on some songs I go with the chords, and some songs I go with a lead. ?s in superb condition for a 45 year old guitar with just a few dings and scuffs (pictured). Made in Japan to our highest standards, these guitars are just fun to Our classic 2 pickup Disc Front an enduring Zemaitis design. "Click here to download our free web catalogue.". Catalogue at 2019 profile Maple neck Black neck binding Black Block inlays Open Gear headstock tuners Four saddle, radius adjustable, and intonatable bridge Dual Alnico single coil pickups It has a very typical and classic J Bass growl and tone Standard Volume, Volume, Made by the Fujigen factory in 1989 as part of their "Collection" series of primarily Gibson style builds, the EB-65 was their take on the EB-0 design. famous ?74 Les Paul Custom (hence the ??RR?? 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Its like another melody. Such embellishments function as additional riffs or motifs within the jigsaw puzzle of Monolords sound, in service to the melodic framework of songs rather than as obligatory showcases of technical prowess. Please check this out. From the mid 1970s to the mid 1990s Greco models have mostly used 2 serial number formats for non Acoustic models. The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now. Tokai has been a hallmark of quality products for several decades. When you write shorter songs, you can bang out the chords and you are done, explains Jger. Crafted at the famed Fujigen factory in Japan, this lawsuit era LP delivers the good, faithful to vintage Gibson design parameters in many respects. I? Most of the 1960's guitars were original models, but in the early 1970's, they got into making replicas of original Fenders and Gibson's. I try to make [a demo] as complete as possible. His studio consists of an old PC running Windows XP with Pro Tools 8 and a Digidesign 002 interface. Medium tenon neck joints with dowel reinforcements were used up until 1981 and standard Gibson style long and medium tenon neck joints were used after 1981. Except I dont play drums. (played at home never gig'd with), Circa 1960? Many counterfeit Tokai guitars are sold in Canada and the USA through e-Bay and other outlets. Nice overall condition. "Good Day To Be A Bad Guy" (warning explicit lyrics) from their new album "Horrifier", 2023 Zemaitis Guitar Company | All Rights Reserved. Soon Greco would move toward copying Fender and Gibson products, becoming a major brand in the so-called "Lawsuit" copy era, along with Tokai and the Ibanez company, which became the subject of legal action by Gibson. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS IN THE UNITED STATES (Excluding Hawaii & Alaska). For Our Customers. See All- Best Selling Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 10-46 (621)Total Ratings 621 $8.00 New Musician's Gear Folding Tubular Guitar Stand, Black (381)Total Ratings 381 $9.99 New Ernie Ball 2223 9-42 Gauge Electric Guitar Strings (630)Total Ratings 630 $6.99 New Segawe OFW-Y01-1206A-2 Beginner Electric Guitar With Amp Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Its got all these mids and aggressive highs, but its a bit too noisy, and I got a lot of feedback because I wanted to push it to the max. This old Greco bass has an awesome relic'd look only time can provide. You could probably arrange the songs so theres a guitar solo on every track, but thats not really what were looking for, explains Jger, who ascribes to a less-is-more ethos. These are the instruments that define Zemaitis. Other higher priced no-serial Greco Les Paul and SG models were made by Tkai and the Les Paul models have an EG-75 or EGC-75 model number stamped in the pickup cavity and sometimes have fret edge binding. 1History History[edit] Kanda Shokai was established in 1948 and the Greco brand name was started in 1960. The hugely successful ES-335 was born. Those models with the Boomerang L shaped split coil pickups were called "Shrike" models. Vintage offerings can often be had at incredibly fair prices, although some models fetch more depending on condition and rarity. Designed in the late 1970's to compete with the Ibanez Musician and Studio series basses, the Greco GOBII (Greco Original Bass) was an update to the first GOB designs. 22 Frets, Alder Body, Roasted Maple Bolt-on Neck, Bound Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Single Coil Neck Pickup, Virtuoso Bridge Pickup, Push/Pull Tone Pot for Coil Split, 24-3/4" Scale, High Gloss (polyurethane) Finish, with Greco Gig Bag. 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