1979 Greco EG800 Custom Triple Pickup Vintage Electric Guitar w/ Maxon PAFs, Japan, Ace Frehley
$2,249.99
$2,249.99
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Up for sale, a 1979 Greco EG800 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Crafted at the Fujigen factory in Japan, this “lawsuit era” Greco predates the highly lauded Super Real series of instruments by less than a year; inspired by Ace Frehley’s iconic ‘73 Les Paul Custom, this Greco features a trio of Maxon-made humbuckers, ‘70s-spec tonewoods, and a gloss Red (Cherry) Sunburst finish accented by gold hardware.
Taking a page from Gibson's 1970s playbook, tonewoods include a two-piece carved maple top over a sandwich mahogany body, paired with a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. At 9lbs 8oz, this Greco dishes out ample natural sustain with a sensitivity to pick attack, qualities that are translated faithfully through the trio of Maxon-made U-2000 humbuckers. These pickups feature Alnico V magnets and are articulate and warm, with good growl and punch, responding well to thick overdrive and delivering an open, dynamic response. This EG800 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (three-piece)
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .840” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, block inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: D79-prefix (April, 1979)
-Factory Markings: “EG800 Greco Guitar” foil sticker on back of peghead
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple, mahogany
-Pickups: Maxon U-2000 humbucker x2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector (B, B/M, N)
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to late ‘78
-Hardware: Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar (gold-plated)
-Plastics: Gold speed knobs, cream pickup surrounds
The gloss Red (Cherry) Sunburst finish is framed by multi-ply binding, highlighting subtle flame figuring in the maple top towards the edges. Cosmetic wear is limited to some minor marks, largely relegated to the back. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean save for one shallow finish chip on the bass-side shoulder at the 2nd fret.
The original rectangular black tolex hardshell case is included.
Taking a page from Gibson's 1970s playbook, tonewoods include a two-piece carved maple top over a sandwich mahogany body, paired with a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. At 9lbs 8oz, this Greco dishes out ample natural sustain with a sensitivity to pick attack, qualities that are translated faithfully through the trio of Maxon-made U-2000 humbuckers. These pickups feature Alnico V magnets and are articulate and warm, with good growl and punch, responding well to thick overdrive and delivering an open, dynamic response. This EG800 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (three-piece)
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .840” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, block inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: D79-prefix (April, 1979)
-Factory Markings: “EG800 Greco Guitar” foil sticker on back of peghead
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple, mahogany
-Pickups: Maxon U-2000 humbucker x2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector (B, B/M, N)
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to late ‘78
-Hardware: Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar (gold-plated)
-Plastics: Gold speed knobs, cream pickup surrounds
The gloss Red (Cherry) Sunburst finish is framed by multi-ply binding, highlighting subtle flame figuring in the maple top towards the edges. Cosmetic wear is limited to some minor marks, largely relegated to the back. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean save for one shallow finish chip on the bass-side shoulder at the 2nd fret.
The original rectangular black tolex hardshell case is included.
