(SOLD) Greco EG500 Tobacco Burst 1979
Greco EG500, tobacco burst, made in Japan 1979. This is a looker, but it's not a wallflower... it plays superbly to boot. Greco stuff made from 1975-85 are sometimes called their 'golden age' guitars, and this treasure dates to right in the middle of that purple patch. The headstock is a curiosity: the 'bump' style headstock was only made in 1979, a departure from the open-book style of the previous and subsequent years and a cool little feature. The plain maple top is really pretty: there's some gorgeous grain lines on show and the aged burst finish looks a treat. The body is chambered, so this doesn't really weigh any more than a standard Tele or Strat, which is a fun bonus. The Maxon pickups are great: airy mids, heaps of low end punch, sweetness and clarity in the high end... they love a dose of dirt but are hi-fi enough to clean up nicely too. This is a comfy, fun player, it never feels like a wrestle. to get your notes out. The hard case is a nice bonus too... ooh thanks!
Model: Greco EG500
Made: Japan, 1979 (serial I787366)
Finish: tobacco burst over plain maple top, brown back and sides
Body: agathis, maple top
Neck: 3-piece maple with rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 3.730kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Maxon U-1000 PAF-style humbuckers
Case: basic non-original hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor marks on the end and the front near the D and G tuner posts and some light wscuffs on the back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, there's a dent on the bottom side of the back behind the 3rd fret and some minor dimples up and down the back but nothing nasty. The back has a dent near the neck joint, some scuffs and dimples along the top and back edge and widespread light scuffs around the body. The sides have an extra hole on the top horn from a moved strap pin, some dimples and scuffs along the elbow area to all the way around past the jack, there's a couple of little dents near the knobs and some dimples on the bottom horn. The front has some dimples up from the bridge pickup and in the elbow area, a dent a couple of inches behind the bridge and some scuffs near the knobs, as well as the standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: 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 have some normal wear but no major buzz issues, 7/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.