1974 Greco SE-500, Another truly great Matsumoku Strat < Back 1974 Greco SE-500 Pre-serial number model This is very late Gneco - the clarity of the spelling increased very soon after this was made. This mid-range model of Greco was a popular work-horse instrument and many arrive here with an amazing road worn patina, but still perfectly functional. This SE-500 has led a fairly charmed life - only a few signs of life on the finish, and the tobacco stained pick-up covers give away its age. The original Maxon pick-ups are in rude health - providing that slightly scooped yet biting tone - they sound amazing with a little crunch. As with all vintage guitars in original states, the potting may have deteriorated. We know that repotting these pick-ups will bring back some warmth - that is an option for the next owner; but until that decision is made, they stay as they are. They don't squeal, and we tried singing through them, but to no avail. Have a listen to how it sounds through a few of our amps here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysmYCdOxzts By this time, Matsumoku was fitting a more accurate version of the vintage style tremolo , and producing them at 25.5" scale unlike many of the earlier versions which are slightly shorter in scale and have the earlier bridge design. Whilst this guitar is in fantastic original condition, we feel this guitar could be an ideal donor for a DreamBuild upgrade project - several previous projects have used a 74 SE-500 as a donor Price Availability £695 Sold Recommendation Great as it is but also perfect donor for DreamBuild Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 3-way Bridge Original Vintage Board Maple 3.71kg; 8lbs 3oz Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Furch Z-61-1 1997, < Back Furch Z-61-1 1997 5307 If you’ve not heard of Furch before, it is well worth visiting their website and reading about their history. Then go onto the configurator and spend a real hour spending a virtual £5,000… From their humble beginnings, they now produce some extraordinarily good guitars. We have an unusual opportunity to get your hands on a 1997 roundback Z-Series – serial number 5307, electro-acoustic and you will want this for the amazing neck dimensions. A 50mm nut and 55mm saddle spacing, and a Furch D profile neck, this is not for the faint-hearted. It may suit a classical guitar player in need of a steel strung occasional; or maybe you want to comfortably switch between your Epiphone Masterbuilt Century and an acoustic without too much thinking. The neck is colossal. A real handful. A telegraph pole of a neck. Acoustically, this guitar is balanced and full. It doesn’t sound like an Ovation. Plugged in it is very flexible, although with no pre-amp controls, you can plug it into a Fishman Loudbox, or an AS50D and just get on with it. The previous owner had this as a studio tool – it has plenty of signs of use – not perfect by any means aesthetically, but a busy guitar is usually a good guitar. This is a good guitar. The guitar comes in a Proel case (75% of the clasps working), and will come with fresh strings and a new saddle if required. The current saddle is a little worse for wear, but still does the job. It’s ready for work – a great honest gigging or studio guitar. Price Availability £££ Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1997 Pick-ups N/A Selector N/A Bridge N/A Board Rosewood TBC Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

2017 Deimel Firestar, Enormous Specification. < Back 2017 Deimel Firestar 091 Frank Deimel has been a hero and inspiration for us since we first ever laid hands on one of his creations. Whilst a fair few "boutique" guitars really focus on how they look, Herr Deimel focusses on versatility, specification and also has some visual tricks up his sleeve too. As normal, prices for such guitars seem almost obtainable, but then you get an options list which tempts you into abject poverty while you wait years for the guitar to arrive and sell more vital organs when the taxman clears his throat and holds out a hand. This is a particularly high spec Firestar model from 2017 - a one-owner guitar here in UK that has formed part of a managed collection, and whose mileage is purely the journey to the MOT station every year - it is genuinely in 'As New' condition, complete with Certificate of Authenticity. A lot of option boxes were ticked: this Firestar has a one-piece Swamp Ash body and the "highly Figured" maple neck to the JM59 standard - a bit more to get hold of, but not too much. The saddle and tremolo are Mastery products - supremely engineered and constructed and the long arm encouraging warbles, but happy to go further if required. The Magenta aluminium scratchplate contains 2 Curtis Novak pick-ups - a JM-V at the neck and a JM-90 at the bridge. The JM-V is a classic take on the Fender sound; the JM-90 being a P-90 style construction and resulting beefier tone. This has a master volume and master tone both using 500k CTS pots, the tone being governed by a Sprague 1813 capacitor. That, in itself, provides a great sounding guitar - each of the 3 fundamental tones sounding expensive and there on purpose. But this is just the beginning. Between the saddle and bridge is another pick-up - a Mojo Jaguar bridge unit; Alnico 5 with 42awg wire just as they were in 1963. This pick-up, known as Behind-the-bridge, delivers the subtle vibrations that make it past the saddle. Plucking the strings over this pick-up will give the very strange effect you'd expect, but there is method behind this madness. A slider switch by the selector toggle allows you to decide which bridge pick-up is in play - either the JM-90 or the Mojo Jaguar. If the Mojo is selected, and the toggle in the bridge position, then all you will get is those post-saddle vibrations that do change with chord positions, but only as far as the scale is altered by the chord. The demo video will show you what this means to your ears. If the toggle is selecting neck and bridge, then the neck tone will dominate, but the parallel connected Mojo will enable some shimmering harmonic effects to add colour to the sound in fascinating and slightly discordant ways. If the neck pick-up is selected on its own, the Mojo has no effect on the tone regardless of the position of the slider. And there is more... The slider switch next to the pick-up selection toggle activates a piezo disc that is mounted in the control cavity. This piezo disc operates independently from the magnetic pick-ups and the presence of the effect is governed by reducing the magnetic pick-up volume. Once again, the demo video will describe this effect more than words can. This piezo effect applies to tones using the Mojo pick-up too - already a huge palette is available. But there is still more... There is a further slider switch and two roller wheels on the upper horn - these govern the LesLee controls where further magic happens. The slider switch activates the effect, and the roller wheels govern the rate and depth of the effect. Producing an effect similar to a rotary speaker and a tremolo (guitar effect, not bridge). Activating the Leslee overrides the pick-up selector toggle as the signal alternates between the neck and bridge pick-ups either slightly in terms of which pick-up dominates, or at its maximum effect the time it takes to sweep the whole signal between them. This is controlled by one rotary wheel, the other rotary wheel will determine how quickly this happens. When the controls are set to near maximum effect, the effect can almost resemble a slicer. If the Mojo pick-up is engaged as the bridge pick-up, the LesLee will provide an even more intense effect as the signal sweeps between the neck pick-up and the Mojo, which as explained above is only reporting the vibrations of the string between the saddle and the bridge to the signal path. If words aren't enough here, please check out the demo video. Engaging the piezo adds yet more character to the tone. Complexity accepted, and with sufficient time to familiarize yourself with the controls and functions, this is a creator's dream. Ideas and experimental work will flow easily from this instrument as the controls are well placed, the rotary wheels are weighted perfectly and the guitar feels like a very premium instrument indeed. The Pyramid 1508 frets are, as their name would suggest, a triangular style fret, similar to Jescar 51108, an unusual but interesting fret - another characteristic of the guitar that sets it aside from most others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MicmqYLJTzs This exciting and indulgent specification added over 40% to the basic spec Firestar price - the resulting guitar is breath-taking; a fastidiously well built instrument offering you a huge opportunity to experiment and get very creative. Price Availability Click Buy button to reveal latest price. 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2017 Pick-ups Curtis Novak JM-V, JM-90+ Mojo Jaguar Selector 3-way Toggle Bridge Mastery Board Rosewood 3.67kg; 8lbs 1oz Modifications Most options ticked Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Westone Paduak I, Really early Paduak < Back Westone Paduak I F810081 The previous owner of this had it from new, gigged relentlessly with it until life took over. It's missing its brass knobs currently, but we'll put that right as soon as we can. F810081 is an early model of Paduak with the regular Matsumoku neck plate, not the later Westone embossed plate. Not exactly a one-trick-pony - the F-450 humbucker is splittable, and the active boost gives a proper boost even when in single mode. The Brochure stated "greatly increased output" for the active circuit. They weren't kidding. It's no secret I am borderline obsessed with Paduaks. Not without reason I reckon. Price Availability £595 1 only at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Ideal donor for sensitive upgrade Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1982 Pick-ups F-450 Selector coil split and boost mini-switches Bridge HD Brass Board Maple 3.48kg; 7lbs 11oz Modifications Fender knobs Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

An easy introduction to vintage guitars < Back Matsumoku No.43 Price £695 | SOLD Add to Cart Chat with Us Missed out on this model? Talk to us for a rebuild! This is a very cost effective way into DreamBuild ownership - all guitars sold as DreamBuilds have to be very special and personal. As we rebuild and re-specify these special guitars, we are left with some very good original parts - some customers want to keep original components with their upgraded guitars, others are only interested in the finished product. The later group of folk have allowed us to produce this guitar. This is a guitar with a few tricks up its sleeve. Based around an early 1973 Fujigen built Ibanez 2375, this features the chunkier 5-piece neck unique to 1973. We named this after the handwritten production line data in the neck pocket and pick-up cavities. This body appears to be a from the prototype line which would also explain the clearcoat finish over a body that would under normal circumstances be painted. The pancake body construction makes itself obviously know, and the thin slab on top has charm even where the contour of the body explains why it didn't make it into production! Originally equipped with short fat Maxons, we have upgraded them to Excel PU-119 pick-ups from a 1977 SE-700 - the first Greco model to feature a 5 way selector therefore appropriate middle pick-up construction to work in parallel mode. 2 new CTS premium pots govern master volume and neck tone, and a push push knob controls the middle and bridge tone. A new CRL 5 way switch provide the normal Strat tones if the push push knob is down, but give it a tap when the neck pick-up is selected and it brings in the bridge coil in series for a big fat humbucker sound. In the neck and middle position, the middle coil joins in parallel to the series connected neck/bridge. This gives a thicker more powerful "in between" tone. These series tones could be heard on the American Deluxe. The addition of these tones to the pallette is in keeping with this vintage Strat style guitar - it is not attempting to be a humbucker guitar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tq-0arS93c The guitar retains its early Gotoh bridge - even though it looks rather agricultural, it does the job adequately, and the nice solid block gets a solid acoustic ring usually only experienced with very expensive guitars. Another clue that this guitar served as a prototype is the presence of the infamous "star tuners" - only fitted to the most expensive guitars at the time. They retain their quality solid feel, and enable very stable tuning. Whilst yellow pick-up covers and knobs won't be to everyone's taste, we think they make a nice change from established colour schemes - yellow always cheers us up. It is pure vintage MIJ in feel and balance, and at 3.88kg (8lbs 9oz) a little weightier than the more famous and later Fender JVs. A 9.5" radius and a 42.5mm nut make this very comfortable and a very low action can be achieved. Details The Look Shiny, Natural, aged nakedly hiding nothing, and shiny metal, and yellow. You won't lose it. Headstock Still featuring its customized rod cover - adopt the name Kenny Ollerenshaw as your stage persona? Ibanez wasn't always such a fashionable word to have on a Strat, a previous owner was tired of being unfashionable. We have removed the handwritten and incorrectly spelt wishful thinking and put on one of ours - after all, the wood was conditioned and supplied, and the neck constructed by Matsumoku. Neck Chunky C - none of the super skinny JV here - a decent handful. And a Harayama 5-piece. Pick-ups 3 x PU119 otherwise known as Excels. Very well regarded pick-ups, these originating from a 1977 SE-700 Bridge Gotoh original style - and it works well. Controls CRL 5-way switch, a CTS 250 master volume, a CTS 250 neck tone and an Alpha push-push middle and bridge tone control that activates the series mode pick-up configuration. Gallery ← Previous Next→

1977 Aria Pro II ST-500, Proper old warrior ready for battle < Back 1977 Aria Pro II ST-500 H770992 A very rare spec - a natural ST-500 with a Rosewood neck needed a Custom Order form filling out at the Japanese music store - this could quite easily be mistaken for the ultra-rare ST-800 model, but the machine-head style and body construction place this as a guitar built on a 500 platform. This neck did find its way onto the 600B model a few years later. Arriving with us in what is technically known as "a right old state", we have given this old warrior a full refurbishment - keeping as much original as possible, as these ST-500 models were incredibly good; punching well above their weight even when new. The neck has been completely refinished, and now has a set of Jescar 45100 medium jumbo frets. Whilst feeling and playing like a brand new neck, it looks convincingly old and matches the rest of the aesthetic. It's set up like our mate Rob's '63 Strat that he stripped the Fiesta red off in the mid 70s, (and wished he hadn't). The small headstock makes him think its his, as most Strats in this colour scheme are firmly CBS. Most importantly, it plays beautifully. The pick-ups are original to the guitar and have that characteristic brightness and power of the SP-II units. The controls are original to the guitar, refurbished and fully functional. We have refurbished the bridge unit and given it a new tremolo arm and output jack on its original boat. There is a substantial shim in the pocket made of layers of 1977 Japanese newspaper (really!), and loads of room both sides in the rod if you want to set it up in a more modern fashion, but give this a go before you do The battered up body is limited to the finish - there are no big chunks of ash missing - it has just been biffed around all of its life, and doesn't seem to mind. Any cracks you see in the photographs are in the polyester finish. The 3.38kg (7lbs 7oz) feels light and balanced, the typical Matsumoku construction and the new frets make it "zing" and ring acoustically before you plug it in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkvSR3eB8Vo The "old one you'll never sell" is for sale for someone to be able to say that again. Price Availability SOLD Sold Recommendation Enjoy it Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1977 Pick-ups SP-II Selector 3-way Bridge Original vintage tremolo Board Rosewood 3.38 kg; 7lbs 7oz Modifications Refretted (Jescar 45100 Medium Jumbo), refinished neck Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

1973 Fujigen Greco EG420 No.3, War-horse ready for battle < Back 1973 Fujigen Greco EG420 No.3 Pre-serial Number Model Another fine example of a very rare1973 Greco EG-420 is now available at Matsumoku. The 420 retains the dimensions and playing character of the 360, but these 420 models have the benefit of the involvement of Narumo san, who knew a thing or two about the real things. The Maxon pick-ups are controlled through the original pots (250!) and have none of the scratchiness of many 50 year old examples. These 420s were produced in the Fujigen factory and there are plenty of folk who have the opinion that the quality control operatives overseeing these guitars were more diligent than those working at Gibson at the time. These are not pure faithful Les Paul copies - those didn't appear until 1975, but these earlier ones are still lovely to play and have character of their own. E to E on the saddles is 50mm, the nut is 41mm instead of the 43mm you may expect. The 12" radius will seem familiar, the bolt on neck may not. The original saddles and tail piece have succumbed to the effects of time, and are no longer shiny and new. We can replace these with equivalent Gotoh units if this is an issue. There are some very obvious age-ralted marks on the top by the saddle and tailpiece - this is pure wear and tear - not a Bigsby scar! It has put its knees through its jeans but remains extremely solid and healthy underneath. Just contact us via the website to discuss any modifications you might like. The original tuners function very well and the guitar generally has that run-in vintage feel, and significant signs of being 50 years old. I bet a ECL/CMI '72 out of Kalamazoo would be well over 3k now. Ironically a new one with this relic finish would be even more expensive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLT68xzqDAk We have given it a thorough service, careful nut and bolt rebuild, and a fresh set of strings and now it's ready for anther 50 years. You don't have one of these instead of a Gibson, you have one on the way up to one, or next to one in the rack. Price Availability £585 Sold Recommendation Enjoy as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1973 Pick-ups 2 x Maxon Selector 3 way Bridge ToM style Board Rosewood 3.56kg; 7lbs 14oz Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Combination of 1973 refurbished Harayama neck; modern everything else < Back Matsumoku DB-350 Paisley Price ££££ | SOLD Add to Cart Chat with Us Missed out on this model? Talk to us for a rebuild! I give the Harayama speech elsewhere on this site - it is worth a read - but this Tele gets you one of his supreme 3 piece necks coupled with a medium weighted body. Whilst we always adore the original Maxon pick-ups, this one has been re-imagined with the serious stage or studio player in mind. This TE-350 is equipped with a Seymour Duncan Stacked Tele at the neck to provide the traditional Tele neck tone in a noiseless fashion. At the bridge we have had Tony wind a Vintage output pick-up that matches the neck unit well, and contributes to the alternative lead sound. Modernisation continues with a 4 way switch enabling all 3 traditional tones where you expect them to be, and a series phase shifted tone in the second position. There is no comparison to describe this tone - it is the result of improving the series option that most 4-way switches enable. The Gotoh bridge piece is a side-less ashtray for increased comfort, and features quality brass saddles in traditional Tele fashion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tfPikVIpn4 Old Greco Teles are timeless looking instruments to begin with and we still think this is a timeless updating - that plate will look as relevant and appropriate in 20 years time. The refurbished fretboard and new frets provide a "new-guitar" feel - an extremely premium one at that. Harayama necks always feel wonderful. This is a 50 year old Vintage guitar that you can rely on in the most demanding circumstances - the inherent fragility of such a guitar is now replaced with top drawer reliability. That extra lead sound should hopefully open up some new ideas for you - a little old fashioned analogue slap-back delay is ideal for it. This comes with a fitted case - we suspect this is the original case for the guitar. Details The Look This guitar retains a lot of its original look - a few scars from 50 years service. Shiney new chrome Gotoh hardware always looks good on these models. Paint faded very gracefully. New Paisley scratchplate Headstock New premium Gotoh SDS510 tuners and trees Neck Glorious 3-piece maple neck refurbished with new Jescar 55090 frets - a proper Custom Shop feel. Pick-ups Seymour Duncan STK-T1N at the neck and Tony Edwards Vintage at the bridge Bridge Gotoh BS-TC2 Bridge Controls 4-way switch - all 3 classic Tele tones and one extra alternative lead tone. New CTS pots, Sozo cap and new control plate with a choice of Chrome Tele or Chickenhead knobs Gallery ← Previous Next→

Taylor 150c 12-String, No need to go up the range - this is the ideal workshorse 12 string. < Back Taylor 150c 12-String 2202280470 This Taylor 150c is a no-nonsense decent quality electro-acoustic that covers all bases from Wish You Were Here through to Love and Affection - the bass and treble controls covering just about all your glisten and shimmering needs. Hardly used, it was bought for one gig, and then stored. Lots of acoustic volume, and when the 100 series is as good as they are, it seems unnecessary to venture up the range and spend a fortune unnecessarily. This one comes with a Taylor padded gig-bag. The video uses a Loudex Mini amp with gain at 3 out of 10 and a dab of reverb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxhKlbUdMCg Price Availability £650 Sold Recommendation Enjoy as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2020 Pick-ups Expression 2 Selector n/a Bridge pin Board Ebony TBC Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Fernandes GM-85, Maximum stage presence < Back Fernandes GM-85 Signature model This rather subtle shy and retiring guitar was a signature model for Kenichi Ito, lead guitarist for the Japanese electro-pop outfit Iceman. He had a proper rock sound and if only he'd come to me I could have given him extra crazy sounds for his solos. This may look ungainly, but actually is very comfortable to play, and has a mighty fine quality spec as did many signature model Fernandes guitars. This one arrived with a refusal to make any sound at all, but a malfunctioning mini-switch and a confused Japanese guitar technician who somehow managed to make a simple problem very complex allowed this to come to us having been given up on. Never give up on guitars. The original spec for these was a single volume, a 3 way pick-up selector, a kill switch enabler and a kill switch. As both of these Fernandes pick-ups are 2 conductor units, don't believe any claims of coil-splitting. This other switch was a standby / on / on with killswitch. But it was damaged anyway so in went a chicken head over a rotary to enable the craziness Kenichi needed a floor pedal for. Now we have a 3 way pick-up selector, a kill switch on that arcade button which is active at all times, and the crazy-chicken which when rotated, provides that thin (yet still powerful) cutting icey raspy tone that Kenichi wanted for his solos. Should have come to me! No batteries, just a little wizardry on how the pick-ups talk to each-other. The tremolo is divine - very slick and accurate - the guitar plays surprisingly comfortably and is genuinely more than just a gimmicky weird shape. You could take this one a little more seriously than you perhaps thought. If you need stage presence; if you do the occasional Prince cover, if you glam-rock seriously, if you just want to get noticed, then this is a great useful guitar that will deliver on those fronts too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAzyTDt98BA Price Availability £895 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation go crazy Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2000 Pick-ups Fernandes VH-7 and VH-1 Selector 3-way Bridge Wilkinson Gotoh Board Rosewood 3.6kg; 8lbs 1oz Modifications Chickenhead craziness Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Abbotts and GP Matthews, 2 very nice interesting old banjos for restoration < Back Abbotts and GP Matthews No number We are not famous for our banjos here, or have very much to do with them beyond fixing them and identifying them for folk. We do need to find a new home for these two - both a little bit special and not the type you will find at car boot sales. We have decided to offer them as restoration projects as banjo specialists and players will have a better idea of how they wish to do it. First up is the Abbotts - a 5 string banjo but with the drone peg and nut absent. It has a tremendous tone and stays in tune as we bang out Wild Horses a few times a day. This is an 11 inch skin, a fairly recent replacement. From my scant knowledge, I assume this to be a Chalton Street model, therefore 1930s or slightly before, by all means chime in and correct me. It'd make a decent plectrum banjo as it is, or a sensitive restoration could get it back to best. This one has a hard case to accompany it. Next up is a very rare fretless George P Matthews. This requires a great deal more recommissioning, and we know about the one in Justecordes in Paris at 1475 Euro, but it has been for sale for years, so remain realistic! Jacken Elswyth has a few videos of a restored model - they sound great fun. We would dearly like to find a new home for these as a pair or individually if that is required, and have a Clifford Essex Popular in a similar state that can go with either or both of them. We are open to offers for these - 100% of the proceeds will be given to the widow of the recently deceased owner of these instruments. Price Availability Offers Welcome 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1928 Pick-ups n/a Selector N/A Bridge N/A Board N/A TBC Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Greco SE-800J, Rewarding once mastered < Back Greco SE-800J C781817 This is the result of Jeff Beck's Japan tour of late 1978 - and this is by far the most faithful tribute to the guitar he was seen with. The 800 feels a lot more premium than the lower order models - the soft V neck with the 42mm nut, the hooligan spec DiMarzio FS-1 at the bridge and the heft of a late 70s CBS Strat. It isn't a boat anchor, but at nearly 4kg, it feels as solid as a rock. Of course it's complex - it is a Swiss Army Knife of functionality. You will agree to forego the soft gentle neck and middle in-between tone and receive a huge array of powerful tones in exchange. Rather than fill the page with a description of how the switches work, please battle through the demo video where I attempt to explain it all as simply as I can. The powerful mid-enhanced FS-1 pick-up really bites and makes most humbuckers sound dull in comparison. The accompanying Excel PU-119 pick-ups are as articulate and defined as we know to expect. Having the facility to combine the neck and middle into series, and then add some reverse phase Dimarzio to it will likely have you declaring "that's that sound!". The traditional Strat neck sound is easily found - the switching is a lot more intuitive that you may expect; and as with all complex wirings, once familiarized, they all make sense and can be found on the fly. This guitar demands you get to know it, and once you do you'll just need to rehearse the explanation as to how you are getting that sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyRcZJYZt4s I have the original saddles here and they will be included in the sale. The guitar comes with a slightly well used but functional period correct hard case Price Availability On Sale! Click Buy button to check latest price. 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Scratch that itch... Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1978 Pick-ups DiMarzio FS & 2 x PU-119 Selector 3 mini-switches Bridge Vintage Tremolo Board Rosewood 3.95kg; 8lbs 11oz Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38