Greco EB420 Bass Black 1976
Greco EB420, black, made in Japan 1976. This is awesome, it's such an enjoyable little thing. Greco kicked off making electric instruments in the mid 1960s. and by the mid 70s, their efforts were becoming extremely impressive. This one references the Gibson EB-3 model, or the SG Bass if you prefer, which was made from 1961-79. It's the more basic of the two models from that era, so it's got a bolt-on neck. It's comfy and quick to play, well balanced and lightweight with a lovely little rounded neck. The pickups are warm and full: the neck is a wide, weighty wallop, while the bridge pickup is creamy and snarly with a generous attack. The hardware is quirky, but it all works nicely. I really like this one, it's super cute and also just a little bit mean.
Model: Greco EB420
Made: Japan; 1976
Serial: L760122
Finish: black; gloss polyurethane
Body: agathis
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 30.5" scale, 12" radius, 42mm nut, slim C, bolt-on build
Weight: 3.510kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Greco 'Grand Microphone', 'Humbucking Microphone'
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and edges and some scuffs on the front and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has dimples on the top horn, bald spots in the elbow area and a dent near the rear strap pin, as well as widespread scuffs around the whole body. The sides have minor dimples and scuffs around the whole body, but no major marks. The front has dimples around the knobs.
Overall: very good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Rotosound strings.
Fret life: 7/10, minor wear only