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Versatile old warrior < Back Greco DB-600N Price £1,275 Add to Cart Chat with Us Recommissioning old warriors gives us great satisfaction. This particular iteration of the 600 survived in the range from 1974 until 1978 after which the nut width increased by a few mm and the headstock shrank to the vintage style. This one personifies the 1970s - no nonsense, no need to hide the grain, 3 way switch and 4.17kg (9lbs 3oz) of heft. This is no boat anchor; just a little heavier than those before and after the 1970s. We have given this one a few extra things to warrant its place on the DreamBuild wall - firstly the frets. As with many hard-working Strats in the 70s, a fresh set of Gibson jumbo frets are set into a restored and unfinished neck. The lacquer on this one had perished to the point of getting painful, so we took it off completely. Now it really has a new guitar feel. The nut on these early 600s is just shy of a B spec, but nothing as narrow as a Jag. The nut is 40.2mm and the 12th fret is 49.7mm. It doesn't feel crowded, and nothing like the 'A' nut - the nearest equivalent we have had here would be a Custom Shop Bonnie Raitt. Sound-wise this has a few tricks up its sleeve too. The neck and middle pick-ups are original PU-100 Maxon single coils - very bright and plenty of guts in the output; and a 9.5k rewound bridge unit to provide a hotter tone than you'd expect from a 70s Strat. The 3 way switch remains, and careful fishing will get you the in-between sounds; there is the normal Master Volume, a Master Tone and now it gets interesting. We have re-purposed the lower tone control to add growl and punch from the bridge and neck pick-ups. There are no batteries in this guitar - no voltage addition, just changing the way the pick-ups behave. Rolling off the lower tone control alters the bridge pick-up tone from hot single coil to a calmer and less intense treble at the mid-point, then onto a growly P-90 type tone and then finishing with a big boost in the mids. This works on the neck pick-up in a similar fashion starting with the glassy airy blues tone through subtle jazz, then finishing at a Gibson-like howl - very reminiscent of the early Maxon humbuckers. No batteries, no booster pcbs, just making the best use of the magnets and wire in those pick-ups. If you play through a variety of different amps, or have a complex signal path on the floor, this control will allow you to tailor the guitar output immediately. You may end up ditching some of those pedals. Obviously I am always going to melt over an older vintage guitar, and I continue to do so here with this 50 year old Greco. With no headstock tax, this is a vintage guitar that won't cause anxiety when it is unattended while you're at the bar, and won't mind a few additional knocks and scrapes. I recommission these oldies to be tools and pals, not assets to monitor the value of. As normal, old and new where it matters most. Details The Look 1970's Natural - plenty of signs of life and ready for more Headstock CBS big headstock with original MH-803 tuners in great condition Neck Refretted with Jumbo frets like so many were in the 70s. Lacquer-free now, and a lovely natural feel to the slim C 7.25 radius neck. The nut is just shy of 41mm - a real 60s feel. Pick-ups 2 vintage PU-100 at the neck and middle, and a 9.5k hotter P-100 at the bridge. Bridge Original Greco vintage tremolo Controls 3-way switch, Master Volume, Master Tone. The lower Tone control dials out some treble, then boosts the mids as you roll down to 0. No mud, just useful power. No batteries, just making the best use of the pick-ups Gallery ← Previous Next→

These are vintage guitars that we have revived with a modern touch. We help you create THAT sound in your head. We are bold, imaginative and skilled in making YOUR DreamBuild come true. DreamBuilds These are vintage guitars that we have revived with a modern touch. We help you create THAT sound in your head. We are bold, imaginative and skilled in making YOUR DreamBuild come true. Free consultation for your dreambuild. Book Now Matsumoku Kodawari Ibi Keith Levene #1 A mojo packed work-horse, underpinned by the soulful characteristics of a vintage MIJ guitar, brought up to date - maybe beyond... Featured Showcase Upgrade Greco DB-600N Versatile old warrior Recreation Matsumoku Rising Sun Stealthy versatility, bit of a looker too Recreation Matsumoku DB-600 Ultimate spec of Greco with added modern twist Recreation Matsumoku Paisley Versatility to the max, classy and very special Recreation Matsumoku SP-600 Psychedelic Ultimate Versatility - all the guitar you'll ever need, and you'll get noticed Recreation Matsumoku DB-500 Tropical That perfect combination of 1973 Harayama neck, and sensational look. Recreation Matsumoku TE-350 Eye catching upgraded 1973 Greco TE-350 Recreation Matsumoku Greco HH Massive versatility and inspiring tones Recreation Matsumoku Junior Get those ZZ Top riffs ready... Upgrade Matsumoku DB-500 That perfect combination of old vintage feel, and modern everything else Upgrade Matsumoku DB-500N The best value way into Vintage guitars Recreation Tokai ES-T Getting the absolute best out of a late MIJ Tokai Breezy Upgrade Matsumoku No.43 An easy introduction to vintage guitars Upgrade Matsumoku 73 Black Strat Another Matsumoku tribute to the famous Black Strat Recreation Matsumoku クーパー A high performance genuine vintage guitar you can and should take on the road. Recreation Matsumoku Monaco H79 The ultimate spec in an International Series tribute. The best, everywhere. Recreation Matsumoku Frontman I You can hide a packet of JPS on it Recreation Matsumoku Frontman II Gritty Growly Yellow Super Strat Recreation Matsumoku SE-500 Floral That perfect combination of 1973 Harayama neck, and modern everything else Recreation Matsumoku TE-280 Another perfect combination of 1973 Harayama neck, and modern everything else Recreation Matsumoku Monaco L78 Taking a single pick-up guitar to the extremes Recreation Matsumoku Super Monaco B79 Because you need a neck pick-up Upgrade Matsumoku SE-500 That perfect combination of old vintage feel, and modern everything else Recreation Matsumoku Ibi JKL No.2 Short scale, angry when you need, furious at all other times Recreation Matsumoku アーレンス Left Handed Gilmour tribute Recreation Matsumoku Ibi JKL No.1 Short scale, powerful and dynamic with a twist Recreation Matsumoku Monaco C78 An amazing combination of old and new where it really matters. Create Your DreamBuild Step 01 Choose Your Donor Guitar From our iconic Matsumoku collection or bring us a donor guitar of your choice. Step 02 Choose Your Dream Specs We can be your sounding board or advise what's required to create THAT sound in your head. Step 03 Build & Revise An ascending spiral path we go on together to make your DreamBuild come true. Step 04 Refine & Complete That last 5% that only experienced luthiers can provide. Contact Us to Create Your DreamBuild Matsumoku Guitar and Bass Ltd Ketteringham Hall Church Road, Wymondham NR18 9RS DreamBuild Enquiry Choice of Donor Guitar From Our Collection Your Own Guitar Areas to Upgrade / Customize The Look Headstock Neck Pick-ups Bridge Controls Submit Thanks for submitting!

Greco EG-480S, Affordable Vintage Soul < Back Greco EG-480S Pre Serial Number A timeless alternative to a new Epiphone - there is a lot of sense in affordable vintage guitars over brand new ones; and yes this is bolt on neck and therefore a much smaller appeal to a traditional set neck Les Paul. If this isn't a complete turn-off, this guitar is a wonderful example of how well Fujigen were producing guitars in the mid-1970s. This one has been busy - we have refurbished it appropriately. As with a few Fujigen guitars of this era, the binding had blown to bits. So, new binding on this one. The 480 was the top of the range for the bolt-ons, and has superior hardware to the lower order 360s and 420s. The tuners are the well regarded and reliable "star-tuners" - these have an action and feel missing from all but the most expensive tuners today. The body is a chambered sycamore topped pancake mahogany construction, the weight is a medium 3.95kg (8lbs 11oz); and the acoustic resonance is very pleasing even before you plug it in - it does a decent impression of a National. The maple neck is capped with an ebony fretboard - the scale is faithful and the neck has a substantial 50s-style C-shaped profile carve, measuring .890” deep at the 1st fret and .975” at the 12th. It has the feel of a far more prestigious brand. The Maxon pick-ups are never a disappointment, and have a soul, a warmth and can be as smooth or growly as you wish with the controls. This is the type of guitar you can lose hours and hours with, and it defies its price tag, and hopes you'll give it a chance despite the presence of a neck plate. A 1974 Gibson will set you back many thousands of pounds or dollars - this one will be a tiny fraction of that and is a very viable alternative to a brand new Epiphone. 50 year old guitars built by the big manufacturers in Japan are a bit of well kept secret - nothing new of a comparable price will play like these, and while the top end Super Real and Mint Series Grecos now approach the astronomical price levels that rival the Gibsons themselves, make the most of this well kept secret while it lasts and bring an EG480B into your life before the market pulls these prices up too. If you like a bit of heft to your Les Paul, prefer the company of an older guitar, give this one some serious thought. They are getting rarer in this condition - this one is in excellent condition. Price £825 Availability 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Play it forever Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 3-Way Toggle Bridge ToM Board Ebony Weight 3.95kg; 8lbs 11oz Modifications New Binding ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 02:49 Play Video Play Video 04:59 Play Video Play Video 04:40 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 02:39 Play Video Play Video 10:37 Play Video Play Video 07:21 Play Video Play Video 02:42

Greco TE-280, Old Warrior ready for battle < Back Greco TE-280 Pre-serial Number Another great old Tele from that golden era. This one arrived covered in green sparkly stickers and missing its bridge completely. Presumably once very busy, but retired less than gracefully, there is no 1970s MIJ guitar that can't be rescued and made to live on indefinitely. Now wearing new frets, sporting a new Wilkinson Bridge and a Maxon bridge pick-up to match the creamy perfection of the classic Tele-neck Maxon, this Tele is ready to serve and try to puts its sticker bombing and parts-raiding behind it. The Wilky bridge came with a brass plate for the pick-up base, and this is now adapted for the Maxon pick-up. Is there a difference? The sound gives up less easily - there is a sense of strength to the tone, but doesn't fundamentally affect the signature howly snarly tone. It used to be white, its now yellow - a lot of the MIJ white guitars are now yellow; but not true yellow, just has "become yellow". The new frets give it the new guitar feel, but you're never in doubt this is an oldie, and the Gibson scale will remind you this is a MIJ oldie. The truss rod cover clearly harks back to the late 60s and early 70s models from Fujigen and Matsumoku. They are usually missing so it is great to have it still in place. Spelling errors too - all lovely early 1970s MIJ. Being the lowly TE-280, there is a sense of purpose rather than a celebration of Leo Fender. Fans of neck pick-ups don't usually default to the Tele, but that all changes when there is a Maxon involved. It needs a new category - it is warm, creamy and smooth, yet still bites and has an airiness. The bridge will provide everything from Country to Punk - especially Punk. It can sound very angry indeed. Its the Tele you can take to the pub - no need to panic about it. It is ready to earn a living. Price £725 Availability 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Play the hell out of it Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 3-way Bridge Wilkinson Board Maple Weight 4.03kg; 8lbs 14oz Modifications Wilkinson Bridge plate & brass pick-up base ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 02:49 Play Video Play Video 04:59 Play Video Play Video 04:40 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 02:39 Play Video Play Video 10:37 Play Video Play Video 07:21 Play Video Play Video 02:42

Stealthy versatility, bit of a looker too < Back Matsumoku Rising Sun Price £995 Add to Cart Chat with Us Starting with a fine solid 1978 Matsumoku built Aria Stagecaster, and looking for an excuse to use a splendid looking scratchplate, I rather went to town on this one. Starting with the hardware, the already fine tremolo bridge was replaced with a Gotoh GE-101TS in Gold with the lovely stainless block, a set of aged gold SD-91 tuners replaced the original ones, and matching gold jack plate and strap buttons gave me the general look - we were pleased with it. Even though Maxon SP-II pick-ups are great sounding units, these models were still constrained with the 3 way switch. Rather than convert the middle to RWRP, I went several stages further to make this guitar sound even better than it looks, and add some stealthy versatility to make this into a proper studio and stage tool. The concept is to have a set of traditional vintage sounds - optimised to boutique mega-bucks standards; and add some really very powerful and rich sounds usually available to HSH super-strats. But not making life difficult with a plethora of mini-switches - just a simple push pull on the lower tone knob to toggle between vintage and modern. This is a set of Tony's finest Alnico V single coils, a perfect neck unit, a secret sauce middle and a perfectly hot bridge. With the tone knob pushed down, the 5-way gives you a standard array of tones - vintage output from the neck and middle, and a overwound bridge unit to get some proper power. The lower tone knob is available to tame that bridge unit if you need, the middle tone knob acting on the neck and middle units. Pulling up the lower tone knob - easy as it is a rubberized surface - and the real power kicks in. The neck unit converts to a series neck and bridge configuration. These are wound and are constructed from magnets that do not turn this power to compressed mud - the clarity remains, just a lot more in the mid range - from a chime to a howl. Neck and middle together converts from a traditional quack to a powerful cluck. A vintage output middle joins the series connected neck and bridge. The increase in midrange is precisely where you need it. Position 3 converts from a vintage output middle to a hot output middle - great for searing slide guitar. This middle pick-up is where the magic happens - there are 2 outputs that either serve in their own right, or have the desired effect when coupling with their neighbours. Middle and bridge converts from vintage quack to a less scooped growl as the full winding of the middle becomes available to match the hot bridge perfectly. The bridge is just the bridge - it needs nothing more than the tone control or a backed off volume control. Lots of words - language is very rarely sufficient to accurately describe the tones that this guitar will provide - please give the demo video a listen - ears need to hear what I am trying to describe. The new guitar feel is accentuated by a fresh set of frets - all you lucky folks with a 59 Les Paul will recognise the 44500 Jumbo frets - ideal for these Matsumoku necks. Luxury from start to finish here. Details The Look Cheers you up as soon as you clap eyes on it. Headstock It's a 1978 guitar, so the appropriate large headstock. Neck A new set of Jescar 45100 Jumbo give this a classy new guitar feel. Pick-ups Tony's finest single coils. Alnico 5, vintage neck, dual output middle and overwound bridge. Best of all worlds. Bridge New gold Gotoh GE-101TS with the stainless block Controls 5 way selector, Master Volume, Neck/Middle Tone, Bridge Tone - the latter is a push pull to activate some amazing versatility. Gallery ← Previous Next→

Ultimate Versatility - all the guitar you'll ever need, and you'll get noticed < Back Matsumoku SP-600 Psychedelic Price £975 Add to Cart Chat with Us Another Sao Paolo style build - so named due to a fantastically famous but unbelievably shy metallist originating from that particular city. These guys really know their stuff when it comes to what they want from a touring guitar, and this configuration is the result of that project. The brief sounds simple - look like a Strat, sound like a Strat, but handle foolish amounts of gain for one song, and spacey modulated clean for the next. Gimme some new sounds too. Even though the specification may read complex, and be difficult to explain in less than 20 minutes, the actual control philosophy is easy to adapt to. The 5 way switch does what you would expect, the lower tone control will get you from chimey single coil to full on hot-rail style humbucker - treble focussed with the knob down, and bass focussed with the knob pulled up. The really interesting tones emanate from that S-1 switch which will likely have you using that middle pick-up more than most. Pressing the switch will deliver a tone you won't hear on a regular Strat - the two coils will run in parallel and provide a crystal clear tone that cuts through without any shrill spikiness, or dominating bassiness. In conjunction with the pick-ups either side of it, you will find a huge array of parallel tones that don't disappear in a band mix like positions 2 and 4 sometimes can. There is a huge palette of tones to dial up and all with the standard switch arrangements - no hunting for mini-switches and making sure it is the right one. The master tone will work on the bridge pick-up as it will the other 2 but you may find yourself using the gradual coil split to define the bass / treble balance instead of just removing higher frequencies. The coil being cut never fully leaves the circuit - just enough remains in play to keep hum at bay but remove all the compression from the full series humbucker. Haussel was selected over the more familiar Seymour Duncan and DiMarzio options as we wanted some character beyond full-on power and shred. These pick-ups work very well clean, and many mega-bucks boutique luthiers around the world choose Harry Haussel for a reason. Phenomenally expensive, but sometimes, only the best will do. These are handmade by the man himself for the guitar in question. The revised configuration will undoubtedly take some time for familiarization, but it is unlikely that this familiarization exercise will be a chore – these Matsumoku built Grecos are an absolute dream to play. The more you explore, the more you find, and the more you can be inspired. This is a celebration of detail, quality and versatility. From the precision engineering offered by Gotoh upper end products, to the positioning of the rails on the bridge pick-up to follow the string line, this guitar is the ultimate work-horse. We love building them, and can make adjustments to the specification as you require. Oh yes, and the scratchplate - so subtle I nearly forgot. The SE-600 in 1974 was a real attempt to out-Fender Fender, and now this has jumbo frets to go with its large headstock, this thing just screams 1974. So it received a frilly collar, 19 inch bell-bottoms and Bold as Love and Disraeli Gears albums under its arm. Peace man. Details The Look Roadworn but scrubs up well - the top end hardware is all new and shiny. Old and new where it matters most. An estimated 25 years ago, this originally black 1974 SE-600 was stripped and refinished in black nitro. Headstock Big 1970s headstock style with orignal star tuners. Neck The SE-600 in late 74 featured a slightly slimmer neck more similar to the early and now appreciated and adored MIJ Squiers. The 7.25 radius maple neck now features a fresh set of Jescar 45100 Jumbo frets as you would find on a premium Gibson - this was a popular upgrade to Strats during the 70s amongst the guitarists who's made a bit of money but wasn't yet having endorsements thrown at them. Pick-ups 3 x Häussel ST Blades (Alnico V) wound for this guitar with black covers and compensated rails on the bridge unit for the angle. Bridge Luxurious quality and totally appropriate for these guitars - the Gotoh NS510T tremolo is about as good as it gets. Controls New CRL 5-way selector, S-1 Master Volume with Middle pick-up mode (series or parallel), CTS 500k Tone pot, Bourns 500k coil splitter (linear) with push/pull to direct slpit direction. Paper-in-oil capacitor for good taming. Huge versatility but retaining the aesthetical purity. Gallery ← Previous Next→

1973 Greco SE-500, Fully unleashed vintage Matsumoku < Back 1973 Greco SE-500 Pre-serial Number This is another fine example of a pre-serial number Matsumoku Stratocaster destined for the home market in Greco guise. Despite being significantly cheaper than the imported US equivalent, this guitar represents incredible value for money compared to the “real thing” from 1973. The neck profile is a substantial C, unlike the later and better-known JVs, the scale is as you would expect unlike some very early Strat clones, and an interesting 10" radius to that beautiful maple fretboard.. The pick-ups are pure Maxon – bright and airy and the previous owner has converted the selector switch to a 5 way unit so accessing the velvety in-between settings is now no longer a function of luck and making everyone wait 3 bars while you find them. The guitar has had a recent refret, and a very nice job too. New frets on a Harayama 5-piece neck is usually DreamBuild territory,and makes an already fabulous feeling guitar into a perfect one. The bridge pick-up is now controlled by the lower tone control, the upper tone control now taking care of the neck and middle units. Maxons were always a bright sounding pick-up, and the ability to tame that bridge tone is very useful. Have a listen to it in the video below: And look at the beautiful fretboard - this kind of quality is usually reserved for Masterbuilt guitars! The 500 was the premium model back in 1973; the 550 and 600s were still a year away so the 500s from 73 really had the pick of the timbers. Price £845 Availability Sold Recommendation Enjoy it as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1973 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 5-way Bridge Original Vintage Board Maple Weight 3.77kg; 8lbs 5oz Modifications 5-way switch and reconfigured tone controls ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 07:21 Play Video Play Video 02:42 Play Video Play Video 01:50 Play Video Play Video 03:32 Play Video Play Video 03:49 Play Video Play Video 04:39 Play Video Play Video 04:50 Play Video Play Video 06:36

Fender Japan TLG-94P, Rare model in great condition < Back Fender Japan TLG-94P A006871 A real rarity, and not just in UK, this is a Dyna-Gakki produced premium model of Telecaster. I say premium as the only way of paying more for a Tele was to opt for the TL-52 with the B-Bender, USA hardware and nitro finish; the TL-60 made entirely out of Rosewood; or one of the endorsee models such as Ritchie Kotzen and Nolie Edwards. Then in the price range was this TLG-94 - a double bound, modern bridge and matching headstock model. Stunning to look at and fabulous to play, this was a very discerning choice. Somewhere on the internet there is a picture of Edge playing one of these guitars. This model seems to be missing from the catalogues - don't mistake this for a 40th Anniversary TLG-70P - the model designation for this one is very clearly stamped on the neck and the body. In 2010, a similar model called the TL-62B was available, but with different neck and binding. This is a TLG-94P, Crafted in Japan, so a transition model as Fujigen gradually transferred to Dyna. Whilst it will be tempting to rank this below Made in Japan models - it is a popular opinion that MIJ is superior to CIJ, bear in mind this is Dyna showing off, and just letting everyone know that they produced incredible quality guitars such as the Alembic-rivalling AG-170. The 1990s mean invariably ceramic pick-ups - a bright snarly immediate bridge, and a neck-up which is mounted slightly further away from the strings to deliver a jazzy warm bloomy tone - in the middle it sounds just as it should. This has been the pride and joy of its previous owner - there is some wear on the saddles and plate, but nothing to detract from its playability or just how amazing it looks. There will not be many chances to get hold of a TLG-94P, this one is freshly serviced and ready for the stage again. Price £1,795 Availability Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1997 Pick-ups Fender Vintage Selector 3-Way Bridge Modern 6 saddle Board Rosewood Weight 3.58kg; 7lbs 14oz Modifications None Out of gallery ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 01:41 Play Video Play Video 03:32 Play Video Play Video 03:49 Play Video Play Video 04:39 Play Video Play Video 04:50 Play Video Play Video 06:36 Play Video Play Video 04:01 Play Video Play Video 08:18

Epiphone Emperor Jo Pass, Great value < Back Epiphone Emperor Jo Pass S6124920 This is a Korean made JP, a Samick produced version, so assured of a very solid construction unlike some Indonesian and Chinese versions. This one has a delightful Bigsby tremolo which is rarely seen on an Emperor, and this plays wonderfully with it; tuning is stable and it doesn't slide around the top like a few Gretsches we have wrestled with. The Epiphone humbuckers are perfect for this application - the original Alnico 2 units really don't need upgrading if the warm jazzy sound is what you want. The bridge humbucker can get dirty and aggressive so it is fine to cover a bit of Joe Pass and Billy Duffy in the same set. This was a busy guitar about 10 years ago - anyone who has stayed at any North Norfolk holiday parks may have seen this guitar with its late owner entertaining heartedly. We have just recommissioned it after a few years storage, and its good to go again. There is a little scar you can see on the upper cutaway - this is lacquer deep and not in any way structural. Comes with a hard case and original Epiphone parts to convert this to a non-Bigsby if that is preferred. Price £895 Availability 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1996 Pick-ups Alnico 2 Humbuckers Selector 3-Way Bridge Bigsby Board Rosewood Weight 3.4kg; 7lbs 8oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:32 Play Video Play Video 03:49 Play Video Play Video 04:39 Play Video Play Video 04:50 Play Video Play Video 06:36 Play Video Play Video 04:01 Play Video Play Video 08:18 Play Video Play Video 07:40

1977 Aria ST-500N, 70's nirvana < Back 1977 Aria ST-500N E771352 Pure 1970's on offer here - the big headstock, a well-shouldered substantial C-shaped neck, natural finish and some growly single coils (5.4-5.5k). When the Greco range was transferred to Fujigen and became more and more faithful to US Fenders, Matsumoku continued to produce these guitars with their chosen characteristics - mostly retaining the chunkier neck profiles. Curiously, only the entry level 400 model featured a 5 way switch - all other 500 and 600 models retained 3 way simplicity. We have given this ST-500 the 5-way switch it so deserves so now you have the in-between tones - save the dexterity for the fretboard. While we were there, we allowed the lower tone control to govern the bridge pick-up too for some great rhythm tones. The condition of this guitar is outstanding - usually these late 70s guitars show a fair bit of wear and tear - not so this one. Ok, the sticker that graced the guitar behind the tremolo has left a tan-line, but that is the only real sign of it being 48 years old. Obviously cherished throughout its life, this is a recent arrival from Japan, and there really isn't too much more to say beyond it being a comfortable dependable fashion-proof instrument that is perfectly fine for home or gig duties. It tips the scales at 3.46kg (7lbs 10oz) so nice and light for an Ash/Maple combo. As most of the Stagecaster and Strikin' Sound guitars were small headstock guitars, this is a rare chance to get one with a large headstock. It's good to go as it is, but could serve as the basis for a nice upgrade project. Price ON SALE! Click Buy button to reveal latest price. Availability Sold Recommendation Great intro to vintage guitars Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1977 Pick-ups Maxon SP-II Selector 5-way Bridge Vintage Tremolo Board Maple Weight 3.46kg (7lbs 10oz) Modifications 5-way switch ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:49 Play Video Play Video 04:39 Play Video Play Video 04:50 Play Video Play Video 06:36 Play Video Play Video 04:01 Play Video Play Video 08:18 Play Video Play Video 07:40 Play Video Play Video 01:46

Greco TE-600 (Order Built), Very special Tele. < Back Greco TE-600 (Order Built) Pre-serial Number Here is a real rarity - and definitely a custom order from the "Order Made" section of the Kanda brochures in the mid 1970s. Adding a Rosewood neck to a model was an expensive option, and the double bound beautiful sunburst body would not have been a bargain either. We are matching this to the TE-600 spec due to the star-tuners - only the 600s got these. The neck feels very expensive - we adore all the TE models from the entry level 280 right up to the premium catalogue models. Several of each have passed through our hands over the last few years. I would put this profile as a Slim C, but not the usual skinny necks that Fujigen evolved to produce. There are a few signs of life on the finish, but it doesn't detract from the lovely grain coming through. It weighs 3.6kg (7lbs 14oz) so a little bit lighter than than most TE-350 and TL-500s. It is a string through construction - not the top loaders we are used to seeing. The pick-ups are the same units as the SE-600 that recently passed through here, PU101 and PU102 with their howly growly output - the perfect output to just nudge the gain up on the amp. Acoustically the guitar has the lovely snappy resonance that we associate with the really early mahogany bodied teles and a barely visible seam indicates a pancake construction. These models always sing - maybe a little less refinement than the later Sen ash bodies in the late 1970s, but this is the character that makes them hard to put down. Perhaps the look of this guitar is enough for you to want it in your life - rest assured, there is a fantastic characterful Tele behind it. For purists, it is hard to accept that Greco Teles were anything more than fakes, but actually they have a totally different character and justifiably sit alongside the real ones. And it will be a fraction of the price of that real one next to it in the rack. Price £975 Deposit Taken Availability 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Play the hell out of it Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Maxon PU101 & PU102 Selector 3-Way Bridge Original 6 saddle string-through Board Rosewood Weight 3.60kg; 7lbs 14oz Modifications CTS Premium pots ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:49 Play Video Play Video 04:39 Play Video Play Video 04:50 Play Video Play Video 06:36 Play Video Play Video 04:01 Play Video Play Video 08:18 Play Video Play Video 07:40 Play Video Play Video 01:46

Greco EG480B, The ultimate bolt-on. < Back Greco EG480B Pre-serial Number Let's get the obvious out the way - yes this is bolt on neck and therefore a much smaller appeal to a traditional set neck Les Paul. If this isn't a complete turn-off, this guitar is a wonderful example of how well Fujigen were producing guitars in the mid-1970s. This one has had a very cherished life, and comes with its original sale certificate, strap and also a period correct fitted hard case. The 480 was the top of the range for the bolt-ons, and has superior hardware to the lower order 360s and 420s. The tuners are the well regarded and reliable "star-tuners" - these have an action and feel missing from all but the most expensive tuners today. The body is a chambered sycamore pancake construction, the weight is a very comfortable 3.76kg (8lbs 4oz); and the acoustic resonance is very pleasing even before you plug it in. The maple neck is capped with an ebony fretboard - the scale is faithful and the neck has a substantial 50s-style C-shaped profile carve, measuring .890” deep at the 1st fret and .975” at the 12th. It has the feel of a far more prestigious brand. The Maxon pick-ups are never a disappointment, and have a soul, a warmth and can be as smooth or growly as you wish with the controls. This is the type of guitar you can lose hours and hours with, and it defies its price tag, and hopes you'll give it a chance despite the presence of a neck plate. The previous owner has opted to change the pick-guard and the pick-up surrounds for pleasing cream ones, but the original black items are present and correct, and can be re-fitted if the next owner chooses. A 1974 Gibson will set you back many thousands of pounds or dollars - this one will be a tiny fraction of that, and a very viable alternative to a brand new Epiphone. 50 year old guitars built by the big manufacturers in Japan are a bit of well kept secret - nothing new of a comparable price will play like these, and while the top end Super Real and Mint Series Grecos now approach the astronomical price levels that rival the Gibsons themselves, make the most of this well kept secret while it lasts and bring an EG480B into your life before the market pulls these prices up too. Price SOLD Availability Sold Recommendation Enjoy this as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Original Maxon Selector 3-Way Bridge ToM Board Ebony Weight 3.76kg; 8lbs 4oz Modifications Cream plastic - black plastic still in the case ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:39 Play Video Play Video 04:50 Play Video Play Video 06:36 Play Video Play Video 04:01 Play Video Play Video 08:18 Play Video Play Video 07:40 Play Video Play Video 01:46 Play Video Play Video 07:27