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Greco EG-900 Les Paul Standard 1979 MIJ Original Dimarzio PAF's & OHSC
Estimated price for orientation: 979 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Greco Body Color: Vintage Tobacco Burst Body Type: Solid Body Material: Solid Wood Model: EG 900 Les Paul Model Year: 1979 String Configuration: 6 String Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan Dexterity: Right-Handed
Up for sale! A 1979 Greco EG900 LP Standard in very good, player’s grade, condition. All original, except for the Faber aged tuners and a new bone nut. Original tuners included as well. One of the finest "lawsuit era" Les Paul’s produced by Greco at Japan's famed Fujigen factory, this EG900 precedes the "Super Real" series of instruments by a matter of months, and features many of the hallmarks of those top-tier guitars. With a nitro lacquer Tobacco Sunburst finish, factory installed Dimarzio PAF pickups, and fret edge binding, this guitar has a host of premium details not found on lesser Greco’s, and will please any Gibson aficionado. And, while no legal action was taken against Greco for their instruments from this era, its worth noting that Gibson would later use the same Fujigen factory to produce their Orville line of instruments exclusively for their Japanese customers.
A clear reaction to the Gibson KM model also introduced in that year (Gibson's first attempt at the '59 Burst), the Greco EG900 is very visually similar, with expert build quality that many players will argue exceeds Norlin-era Gibson production methods. The dual Dimarzio PAF pickups are powerful, punchy, and surprisingly articulate, with growl and power in the bridge position, balanced by a hardly less tame neck pickup. For saturated lead lines that truly sing while being equal parts thick and clear, the neck position humbucker absolutely roars, and when both pickups are engaged there's an array of great rhythm tones at your fingertips. The guitar weighs in at 9lbs 10oz. professionally setup and dialed in with 10-46 strings and comfortable, low, action.The mahogany neck features a medium C profile that borders on the more slender side of things and stays fairly consistent in depth as you move up the fretboard. I would say it is closer to a 60’s than a 50’s profile. The rosewood fretboard retains the original fretwire which has a similar width to the wide/flat wire Gibson was using in that era. They have approx. 60% life left. The fretboard is a very nice dark rosewood and boasts very nice inlay work as well. The cream binding goes over the fret tangs as per Gibson spec, and was a feature noted in the Greco catalog to differentiate this guitar as one of their finest offerings. The truss rod also works correctly and is a 5/16 brass nut,not the cheap, inset allen head. The neck joint is also notable on this guitar, as it's the same dowel strengthened medium tenon joint that was a hallmark of the Super Real guitars. The original hand carved bone nut has been replaced with a new one, also measuring 1 11/16" in width. On the headstock, the original "Standard" truss rod cover is present, as well as the pearloid inlaid Greco logo.
All of the electronics work as they should, with 500k pots, green chiclet tone caps, and the aforementioned factory installed Dimarzio PAF humbucker’s with double cream bobbins. All of the original hardware is intact including the gold bonnet knobs, cream pickguard and pickup rings, Nashville-style bridge, and stopbar tailpiece. Cosmetically, this guitar is in very good, played condition, with buckle rash on the back and some small dings and scuffs on the body, particularly near the rear strap button. There is also a small split in the bridge pickup ring, but it still works as it should, and the bridge and tailpiece show some surface wear to the chrome plating. The Tobacco Sunburst nitro lacquer finish appears 100% original, having no touch-ups or oversprays and retains a deep and unfaded shade of brown at the edges of the body with a rich amber center to the burst. The guitar is also crack free with no repairs, and the instrument is structurally sound in every respect.New Hardcase is included with the sale as well.
Please feel free to ask questions, I will respond ASAP and do my best to accommodate you. Also please advise me if you would like more pictures of the guitar. I have a lot of them but for some reason could not add more than the free 12 eBay offers.
Continental US buyers, shipping and Paypal only please. Guitar will be securely packed and shipped within 2 business days of cleared payment. Thanks for looking and check out my other listings!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Greco |
| Body Color: | Vintage Tobacco Burst | Body Type: | Solid |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | Model: | EG 900 Les Paul |
| Model Year: | 1979 | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
Up for sale! A 1979 Greco EG900 LP Standard in very good, player’s grade, condition. All original, except for the Faber aged tuners and a new bone nut. Original tuners included as well. One of the finest "lawsuit era" Les Paul’s produced by Greco at Japan's famed Fujigen factory, this EG900 precedes the "Super Real" series of instruments by a matter of months, and features many of the hallmarks of those top-tier guitars. With a nitro lacquer Tobacco Sunburst finish, factory installed Dimarzio PAF pickups, and fret edge binding, this guitar has a host of premium details not found on lesser Greco’s, and will please any Gibson aficionado. And, while no legal action was taken against Greco for their instruments from this era, its worth noting that Gibson would later use the same Fujigen factory to produce their Orville line of instruments exclusively for their Japanese customers.
A clear reaction to the Gibson KM model also introduced in that year (Gibson's first attempt at the '59 Burst), the Greco EG900 is very visually similar, with expert build quality that many players will argue exceeds Norlin-era Gibson production methods. The dual Dimarzio PAF pickups are powerful, punchy, and surprisingly articulate, with growl and power in the bridge position, balanced by a hardly less tame neck pickup. For saturated lead lines that truly sing while being equal parts thick and clear, the neck position humbucker absolutely roars, and when both pickups are engaged there's an array of great rhythm tones at your fingertips. The guitar weighs in at 9lbs 10oz. professionally setup and dialed in with 10-46 strings and comfortable, low, action.The mahogany neck features a medium C profile that borders on the more slender side of things and stays fairly consistent in depth as you move up the fretboard. I would say it is closer to a 60’s than a 50’s profile. The rosewood fretboard retains the original fretwire which has a similar width to the wide/flat wire Gibson was using in that era. They have approx. 60% life left. The fretboard is a very nice dark rosewood and boasts very nice inlay work as well. The cream binding goes over the fret tangs as per Gibson spec, and was a feature noted in the Greco catalog to differentiate this guitar as one of their finest offerings. The truss rod also works correctly and is a 5/16 brass nut,not the cheap, inset allen head. The neck joint is also notable on this guitar, as it's the same dowel strengthened medium tenon joint that was a hallmark of the Super Real guitars. The original hand carved bone nut has been replaced with a new one, also measuring 1 11/16" in width. On the headstock, the original "Standard" truss rod cover is present, as well as the pearloid inlaid Greco logo.
All of the electronics work as they should, with 500k pots, green chiclet tone caps, and the aforementioned factory installed Dimarzio PAF humbucker’s with double cream bobbins. All of the original hardware is intact including the gold bonnet knobs, cream pickguard and pickup rings, Nashville-style bridge, and stopbar tailpiece. Cosmetically, this guitar is in very good, played condition, with buckle rash on the back and some small dings and scuffs on the body, particularly near the rear strap button. There is also a small split in the bridge pickup ring, but it still works as it should, and the bridge and tailpiece show some surface wear to the chrome plating. The Tobacco Sunburst nitro lacquer finish appears 100% original, having no touch-ups or oversprays and retains a deep and unfaded shade of brown at the edges of the body with a rich amber center to the burst. The guitar is also crack free with no repairs, and the instrument is structurally sound in every respect.
A clear reaction to the Gibson KM model also introduced in that year (Gibson's first attempt at the '59 Burst), the Greco EG900 is very visually similar, with expert build quality that many players will argue exceeds Norlin-era Gibson production methods. The dual Dimarzio PAF pickups are powerful, punchy, and surprisingly articulate, with growl and power in the bridge position, balanced by a hardly less tame neck pickup. For saturated lead lines that truly sing while being equal parts thick and clear, the neck position humbucker absolutely roars, and when both pickups are engaged there's an array of great rhythm tones at your fingertips. The guitar weighs in at 9lbs 10oz. professionally setup and dialed in with 10-46 strings and comfortable, low, action.The mahogany neck features a medium C profile that borders on the more slender side of things and stays fairly consistent in depth as you move up the fretboard. I would say it is closer to a 60’s than a 50’s profile. The rosewood fretboard retains the original fretwire which has a similar width to the wide/flat wire Gibson was using in that era. They have approx. 60% life left. The fretboard is a very nice dark rosewood and boasts very nice inlay work as well. The cream binding goes over the fret tangs as per Gibson spec, and was a feature noted in the Greco catalog to differentiate this guitar as one of their finest offerings. The truss rod also works correctly and is a 5/16 brass nut,not the cheap, inset allen head. The neck joint is also notable on this guitar, as it's the same dowel strengthened medium tenon joint that was a hallmark of the Super Real guitars. The original hand carved bone nut has been replaced with a new one, also measuring 1 11/16" in width. On the headstock, the original "Standard" truss rod cover is present, as well as the pearloid inlaid Greco logo.
All of the electronics work as they should, with 500k pots, green chiclet tone caps, and the aforementioned factory installed Dimarzio PAF humbucker’s with double cream bobbins. All of the original hardware is intact including the gold bonnet knobs, cream pickguard and pickup rings, Nashville-style bridge, and stopbar tailpiece. Cosmetically, this guitar is in very good, played condition, with buckle rash on the back and some small dings and scuffs on the body, particularly near the rear strap button. There is also a small split in the bridge pickup ring, but it still works as it should, and the bridge and tailpiece show some surface wear to the chrome plating. The Tobacco Sunburst nitro lacquer finish appears 100% original, having no touch-ups or oversprays and retains a deep and unfaded shade of brown at the edges of the body with a rich amber center to the burst. The guitar is also crack free with no repairs, and the instrument is structurally sound in every respect.
New Hardcase is included with the sale as well.
Please feel free to ask questions, I will respond ASAP and do my best to accommodate you.
Please feel free to ask questions, I will respond ASAP and do my best to accommodate you.
Also please advise me if you would like more pictures of the guitar. I have a lot of them but for some reason could not add more than the free 12 eBay offers.
Continental US buyers, shipping and Paypal only please. Guitar will be securely packed and shipped within 2 business days of cleared payment. Thanks for looking and check out my other listings!
Continental US buyers, shipping and Paypal only please. Guitar will be securely packed and shipped within 2 business days of cleared payment. Thanks for looking and check out my other listings!