Helped need: 1980 Greco LP Custom (Pics Heavy)

[thedraperyfalls]

Hello there,

I am from Singapore and recently I saw this beautiful guitar up for sale. Seller says that it's a 1980 Greco Les Paul Custom, and that those made in 1980 especially are very sought after because of their exceptional build quality.

My queries are:
1.) how true is seller's statement that 1980 Greco LPs are exceptional? I understand that in 1980, there were the high-end Grecos, and also the lower-end ones. I assume this is an example of a lower-end model?

2.) Is it really from the 1980? And what are you thoughts on its value? It's going for USD450, is that a fair price? Considering the numerous knocks and dings on this guitar, which I guess takes away some of it's value.

3.) What other tell-tale signs that it's a genuine and worth-while Greco?

Thank you so much in advance. All comments are very much appreciated.

Definitely not a one-piece top;

Thick maple cap?

Short tenon? Long tenon? I don't see anything extending to the pickups cavity. Sorry, I'm pretty new,

 

[RyanC]

The serial number and headstock inlay all appear to make it an '80 model. Not sure on the specific model though, but the three piece top probably puts it on the lower end. $450 seems pretty fair to me though.

Good luck!

 

[muccax]

HI
IT LOOKS REAL TO ME ..... HAS FRET BINDINGS TOO AND ORIGINAL PICKS UPS TOO ...... BUT THE 3 PIECE TOP MEANS A LOWER MODEL ....
BUT DONT WORRY ABOUT THAT .... THE BEST GRECO I HAVE IS A 3 PIECE TOP ... A SUPER POWER FROM 1980 .... I GOT A EGC FROM 81 AND 3 FROM 82 ....(ONE OFF THE 82 HAD GOT A 4 PIECE TOP BUT IT IS ONLY 3.3 KG ).... ALL VERY GOOD GUITARS
THEY ALL HAVE KIND OFF A BIG NECK .... BUT VERY EASY TO PLAY
AND IT IS FROM 1980 AS THE SELLER SAYS ....
AND I DONT THINK YOU CAN GO WRONG FOR 450 DOLLARS
ALL THE BEST
OTTO