Greco EG500, cherry burst, made in Japan 1977. Greco have made a lot of great guitars over the decades, but their Gibson style stuff made from 1975-85 are probably their most iconic offerings. This is a great little 'lawsuit era' take on the Les Paul Standard, although technically Greco and Gibson never went to court. It's got a chambered body and a really lovely maple top, with some 'almost flame' plain maple figuring that's bookmatched beautifully and draws the eye in. It's a darker, more subtle take on the classic cherry burst, it really has that '59 style fade to it. The tone on offer has a lot of character: it's growly and creamy with a dash of gain, but it cleans up to a smooth and eloquent voice when played clean. The neck is slim and quick, it's easy to get along with and has weathered the decades with dignity. You can't go too wrong with these, and in a fun bonus, it comes with a cool vintage hard case.

Model: Greco EG500
Made: Japan, 1977 (serial I775932)
Finish: cherry sunburst, red back and sides
Body: agathis, 2-piece, maple top
Neck: 3-piece maple with rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, slim 60 shape
Weight: 3.630kg
Mods: guard removed and missing
Pickup: Maxon U-1000 PAF-style humbucker x2
Case: basic vintage hard case

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some marks on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. he fretboard binding on the end next to the neck pickup is a little loose. The back has some chips on the edge in the elbow area and top horn, as well as widespread light scuffs and dimples around the body. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body, as well as light chips near the jack, in the elbow area and top horn. The front is pretty clean, just some minor scuffs around the whole body, dimples in the elbow area and some play wear on the horns. The guard is missing. Overall: very good condition (7/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets appear to be recently dressed and polished and they're in good shape, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.