This is one of the rarest Greco models out there - along with the 480, this is one you will least likely find. Only featuring in the 1974 Kanda Shokai catalogue for half a year, after the 'Electric Sounds" range evolved into the "Electric Guitar" range. The 550 became the 600, and was essentially a model that used the nicest looking wood in their stock. This 550 features the more faithful copy of the vintage bridge, and it retains its cover too. This 550 has a less chunky neck, also a single piece of maple instead of the laminate 5 piece of earlier models. The board has a 9.5" radius; the nut is 41mm.
 
The pick-ups are standard Maxon units governed by traditional 3 way switch and volume / tone functions and all work magnificently. Maxons are known for their low output airy bright snappiness that encourage Hendrix renditions, and stamp on the OD-1 and SRV repertoires take over.
 
The overwhelming feature of this 550 aside from its rarity is the condition. It has been played, but has been meticulously cared for.
 
Quite weighty at 3.89kg (8lbs 9oz), this may also remind you of a late 70s Fender. Like all Matsumoku necks, this one allows a super slick action, and is equally at home with a higher action.