Fujigen Greco SE-700 Early Sixties

The Greco SE-700 was the premium big-headstock model of the range in the 1970s. It has a 2 piece body and the rosewood board gives it a real 70's look (despite the model name). The guitar now features a set of Clausen A3 pick-ups - similar to the SuperBlues spec, but each position has been wound and potted precisely to release the full soul of this guitar. It's original PU-119 (Excels) accompany the guitar in the case pocket if required. They are still fully functional, but these Clausens unlock the potential of this guitar.

Each of the 5 positions (including the middle on its own) has a distinctive character and there is no weak position amongst them and all respond well to subtle control changes on the guitar and the amplifier. The controls and switch are now also upgraded to CRL and CTS. Everything else on this guitar remains original - the bridge and tuners are all in great aged condition - most importantly perfectly functioning. We have wound the bridge pick-up to give it a bit more bite and aggression than normal - no need for that 'lil 59 in this guitar.

At a fraction over 3.5kg (7lbs 14oz) this has "that perfect Strat" weight and feel to it - the aged but not cracked nitro finish gives it that authentic vintage touch too. There is a small bit of natural aged wear down to the wood on the outer edge and evidence of some minor cosmetic repairs to cover up parking knocks it has picked up over the years. Study the photos, and contact us if you want to see this in more detail. The frets are run-in, but not low and according to the 2 gentlemen that attend to frets here, are of that perfect age and state to be your best friend, and remain so for a fair few years before the inevitable re-fret.

The serial Number on this one is B783427, a late February 1978 Fujigen build from the time they were really showing off to impress the boys from Corona prior to the partnership. A Fender guitar from this CBS era is hit and miss - there were some real howlers, and even the good ones are likely to have been upgraded by now. During this era, Fujigen and their contemporaries were just the opposite - getting better and better. This guitar feels like one of their very best. This SE-700 will put guitars twice its price to shame.

Have a listen to the video - Tony is playing through the Blackstar, I am through the Milkman first, then the Blackstar.