Greco Strat & LP for Sale

Justin Connolly · Oct 7, 2010

Just wondering what the Greco experts think about these two guitars currently on offer:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120628926891&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120628934078&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Thanks for your advice.

Udonitron · Oct 8, 2010

They are both gorgeous! Love the Olympic White Strat!

That 1000 is very nice as well but it is a 3 piece back, not a 2 as he said.

jacco · Oct 8, 2010

Aren't those JohnA's guitars?

JVsearch · Oct 8, 2010

Udonitron said:
They are both gorgeous! Love the Olympic White Strat!

That 1000 is very nice as well but it is a 3 piece back, not a 2 as he said.

+1, it looks more like a 3 piece back than other 3 piece backs I've seen.

jacco · Oct 8, 2010

JVsearch said:
Udonitron said:

They are both gorgeous! Love the Olympic White Strat!

That 1000 is very nice as well but it is a 3 piece back, not a 2 as he said.

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+1, it looks more like a 3 piece back than other 3 piece backs I've seen.

Yes it sure looks like 3 piece but if John says it's a 2 piece, it's a 2 piece for sure.

Justin Connolly · Oct 8, 2010

Do you think the price is ok or too high on both these guitars? There's an EG 1000C selling in Japan (with the full insignia on the headstock and 'Custom' on the TRC) for about $100 less but then you have to factor in Import duty/VAT costs, long-distance post, etc.

jacco · Oct 8, 2010

Justin Connolly said:
Do you think the price is ok or too high on both these guitars? There's an EG 1000C selling in Japan (with the full insignia on the headstock and 'Custom' on the TRC) for about $100 less but then you have to factor in Import duty/VAT costs, long-distance post, etc.

2 things:
1. I think you've answered your own question
2. A EG900 is probably a 70s Greco which is a different guitar (fi pancake body)

Udonitron · Oct 8, 2010

jacco said:
JVsearch said:

Udonitron said:

They are both gorgeous! Love the Olympic White Strat!

That 1000 is very nice as well but it is a 3 piece back, not a 2 as he said.

Click to expand...

+1, it looks more like a 3 piece back than other 3 piece backs I've seen.

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Yes it sure looks like 3 piece but if John says it's a 2 piece, it's a 2 piece for sure.

Well he said it is almost a 1 piece as there is a seam near the upper bout if I recall. I can see a pretty evident seam cutting right through the cutaway. Could be wood grain but it sure looks like a seam?

jacco · Oct 8, 2010

Udonitron said:
jacco said:

JVsearch said:

Udonitron said:

They are both gorgeous! Love the Olympic White Strat!

That 1000 is very nice as well but it is a 3 piece back, not a 2 as he said.

Click to expand...

+1, it looks more like a 3 piece back than other 3 piece backs I've seen.

Click to expand...

Yes it sure looks like 3 piece but if John says it's a 2 piece, it's a 2 piece for sure.

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Well he said it is almost a 1 piece as there is a seam near the upper bout if I recall. I can see a pretty evident seam cutting right through the cutaway. Could be wood grain but it sure looks like a seam?

That's what I see too but I don't have it live in front of me.

Justin Connolly · Oct 8, 2010

Here's another two I was looking at:

(1)
http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170461674843&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

The back of the neck seems unusual. Dark headstock then complete yellow/gold neck; no blend-in between the two. I read somewhere to be careful as some headstocks on LPs crack/break and some guys have the repair work sprayed over with a dark colour and varnished to cover the repair job. I'm not saying that is the case here but has anyone come across the sharp contrast between headstock and neck colours?

(2)
Is this a steep price for the Bacchus (below)?

http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170401376505&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Thanks for advice.

JohnA · Oct 8, 2010

I've had the EG1000D for a few years, and studied it to death when I got it, I'm sure it's a 2-piece back, the grain does look like a join, but if you look end-on it's not. It's a fantastic player too!

The Greco Strat looks a lot nicer than it is! Nice neck, but the rest of it isn't great!

JohnA · Oct 8, 2010

Justin Connolly said:
Here's another two I was looking at:

(1)
http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170461674843&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

The back of the neck seems unusual. Dark headstock then complete yellow/gold neck; no blend-in between the two. I read somewhere to be careful as some headstocks on LPs crack/break and some guys have the repair work sprayed over with a dark colour and varnished to cover the repair job. I'm not saying that is the case here but has anyone come across the sharp contrast between headstock and neck colours?

(2)
Is this a steep price for the Bacchus (below)?

http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170401376505&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Thanks for advice.

1 - looks OK, but expensive for a 70's Greco

2 - yes it is! heres mine for sale: :wink:

http://www.tokaiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=16844

Anonymous · Oct 9, 2010

Justin Connolly said:
Is this a steep price for the Bacchus (below)?

http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170401376505&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Surely everything from koiz is at a steep price? Just be grateful there isn't a video of him singing while playing this one!

I know Bacchi are great guitars, but they do a funny job with their plastic parts. The knobs on that one almost match the scratchplate, but the pickup covers don't even pretend to be the same colour. My BST-64V is much the same. Surely they could have sourced stuff that matches better?

Anonymous · Oct 9, 2010

stratman323 said:
Justin Connolly said:

Is this a steep price for the Bacchus (below)?

http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170401376505&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Click to expand...

Surely everything from koiz is at a steep price? Just be grateful there isn't a video of him singing while playing this one!

I know Bacchi are great guitars, but they do a funny job with their plastic parts. The knobs on that one almost match the scratchplate, but the pickup covers don't even pretend to be the same colour. My BST-64V is much the same. Surely they could have sourced stuff that matches better?

Koiz' prices are always negotiable.
+1 for the vid without him singing

JohnA · Oct 9, 2010

Update

Just checked again and it IS a three piece, I was certain it was two, so didn't really check very well. Thanks for the heads-up

Udonitron · Oct 10, 2010

So that line really in a seam? Cool as I know where you are coming from...I have had a few that I swore were 2 pieces for ages and one day I picked it up and was stunned that it was three. They did such a good job at matching backs hey?

JohnA · Oct 10, 2010

I remember when I got it looking for ages and was sure it was two-piece, after your post I took another look and it was obviously three, it had actually sold before I saw this post but I hadn't shipped it yet so let the buyer know and he was happy to still go through with the sale. Apparently he actually plays them

:wink:

Anonymous · Oct 11, 2010

JohnA said:
Apparently he actually plays them :wink:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I NEVER used to concern myself with how many bits of wood made up a guitar body before I joined this **** forum!

Justin Connolly · Oct 11, 2010

This is the one I purchased for (sterling) 400+100 postage from stjjjj:
A Greco EGC-600 CS LP Custom Mint Collection 1987

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300474766901&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Seemed like a good deal, in decent condition, all original parts, electics fine, etc.

Justin Connolly · Oct 11, 2010

Sorry folks, since the deal is done that web page has altered slightly. Just scroll down a bit to see it and read the details.

Greco Strat & LP for Sale

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