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Some questions for any experts out there on Greco Rickenbacker copies 1. When did Greco start making copies of Rickenbacker (a) guitars and (b) basses? The first catalogue containing guitar models I've seen is 1977 but one suspects earlier production, especially of the 480 copy. Basses seem to...

That's a good clip and a nice looking fireglo guitar! I love the 21 fret look. Are the tuners original? How did the toasters sound relative to the original pickups? Where did you buy it? My one from Japan's sitting under the Christmas tree unopened - can't wait to get my hands on it! To add...

Not worth much? Well, when these puppies sell second hand in Japan they go for about $600-$700USD, and when they come up on ebay the BINs tend to be $800-$1000USD + shipping and customs at the border. That's not bad money for your Greco! You chopping it up to add a pick-up might cost you...

I've just bought a very fine 1991 fireglo Grick six string from this guy Tak in Japan. now sitting under the Xmas tree (I'll stick some photos up once I sort the technology). His English is excellent, fast communication, he ships quickly via EMS (to Europe & the States as well as Australia -...

Check the bottom of this page, my Australian friend.... http://www.tymguitars.com.au/forsale_guitars_04.html

Good luck! The guitars are rare as hens teeth, so finding spares of anything is a nightmare. Buying the real thing would be an option, but again, good luck if you can find them. Rick dealers were sellig them for $150USD a pop, and they're all out of stock anyway. But why add a third p/u - it...