Greco EG700, made in Japan 1981, cherry sunburst. Here we have an exceptional example of a 'lawsuit Les Paul'. The '700' in the model number means that in it's day, this sold for ¥70,000, almost double the cost of the basic model, so it's blessed with some additional glory. You get the good stuff: a pair of Maxon's PAF-style U-2000 humbuckers, an unchambered mahogany body, a premium grade two-piece solid plain maple top, bound fretboard with the nice 'nibs' on the frets, strong long-tenon neck joint, deluxe Kluson-style tuners. That translates very nicely in the hands: this has a certain integrity to it you can really feel during play. The neck is fairly slim and very cooperative, it's very friendly to move around on. The body is on the lighter side for a vintage LP and rings enthusiastically at the lightest touch. Plugged in, the pickups show their magical colours. The neck pickup is thick and warm, but with heaps of definition and sparkle and a sweet openness through the midrange. The bridge pickup has heaps of growl and bite, but there's a satisfying fatness and punch to it as well; there's a certain percussive and chiming quality to the tone you only get from a quality LP. The piece of maple on the top is gorgeous, it's bookmatched remarkably and draws the eye in with it's pleasing concentric lines. These are becoming harder and pricier to source, so word is obviously getting around about how good they are. The original Greco case and paperwork is a very unusual and welcome bonus. It's a good eg...g.

Model: Greco EG700 Super Sounds
Made: Japan, 1981 (serial 10641)
Finish: cherry sunburst, cream binding
Neck: 1-piece mahogany, rosewood board, slim 60s profile, 43mm nut, 12" radius, 24.75" scale
Body: mahogany 3pce, plain maple 2pce cap
Weight: 4.280kg
Mods: 3-way switch replaced
Pickups: Greco U-2000 humbucker x2
Case: vintage Greco brown wood hard case, very good quality and condition
Bonus: original truss rod tool and Greco manual

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some minor scuffs, mostly along hte back edge and through the middle of the body, as well as some dimples near both cavities. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body, no major marks though. The front is nice and clean, just a few dimples behind the bridge, near the knobs and in the elbow area and some standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10).

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets look great with minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.