(ARCHIVE) Greco SS600P2 Black 1989

Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989
Greco SS600P2  Black 1989

Greco SS600P2 SG style, made in Japan 1989, black. This is so cool. The SS600P2 was a signature model for mid 80s all girl J-rock band Princess Princess' guitarist Kanako Nakayama. The basic shape references the classic '63 Gibson SG, but this one has a tasty soft-V shape neck profile, uncovered pickups and dot inlays. Otherwise, the specs on this are the same as the more common Mint Collection SS63-60. It's a joy in the hands: light, super loud unplugged, well balanced with no 'neck dive'... tasty. The neck is a little slimmer than some other 60s style SGs, which I rather enjoy frankly; it's so easy to play. The 'Screamin' humbuckers are a slightly overwound PAF style, so there's heaps of midrange growl and low end thump, but there's still plenty of clarity and snap through the top end. Black SGs especially look a bit better with a couple of decades of play on the clock, and this is really oozing a certain no-nonsense swagger. So, overall: so cool, right?

Model: Greco SS600P2
Made: 1989, Japan (serial 9 5650)
Finish: black, 4-ply black guard
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood board, set-neck, 24.75" scale, 9.5" radius, soft-V
Weight: 2.940kg
Mods: frets replaced at some point
Pickups: Greco 'Screamin'' humbucker x2
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has a minor chip on the end and some light scuffs on the back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples only. The back has a handful of light scuffs and surface scratches, no major marks. The sides have a few dimples on the top horn and near the jack and a dent in the elbow area. The front has light scuffs around the body, especially in the elbow area, plus a couple of dimples and some play wear on the top horn and guard. Overall: good condition (7/10).

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have some very little wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.

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