1981 Greco Super Real SA-1200 ES-Style Vintage Guitar, Sunburst Lacquer w/ Dry Z, Brazilian Board, Case
$5,499.99
$5,499.99
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Up for sale, a 1981 Greco Super Real model SA-1200 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Hailing from the most collectable (and brief) era of Greco production and the pinnacle of Fujigen design, the Super Real SA-1200 was only offered in 1980-81 and was one of the two highest tiered catalog models in the Super Real line with a sticker price of 120,000 yen. This instrument does an exquisite job of capturing the finer points of the original 1959 ES-335, featuring a long pickguard, dot inlay on the bound genuine Brazilian rosewood fretboard, a pair of Maxon-made Dry Z humbuckers, and a gloss Sunburst nitro lacquer finish.
The figured maple body has a ‘50s-accurate solid maple/mahogany/maple center block, and the mahogany neck and bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard round out the tonewood complement. When it comes to playability, feel, and tone, the Greco instruments excel, and this guitar comes complete with its original Maxon-made "Dry-Z" humbuckers. This particular PAF replica pickup is the highest grade humbucker offered on any Greco, highly sought after in broader Les Paul circles for their detail and dimension, reflecting Greco's dedication to faithfully reverse engineer Gibson's late '50s humbucker tonal properties. The sound is harmonic-rich and dynamic, with plenty of definition and power from the bridge pickup, and more warmth and fullness in the neck position. It's also worth noting that while this guitar doesn't strictly fall under the "lawsuit" umbrella (there was never any legal action taken against Greco), the legacy of these Japanese instruments is forever attached to the term, given the adherence to the vintage specs and cosmetic touches of their USA-made counterparts. This Greco has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany, one-piece
-Shape: Medium C, full shoulders, measuring .850” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood (bound), dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe double-line, double-ring
-Serialization: 0-prefix, inked
Body Specs:
-Wood: Figured maple, maple/mahogany/maple solid centerblock
-Pickups: Maxon-made Dry Z humbucker x2, 1981 date stamps on baseplates
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: ABR-1-style bridge and stopbar (nickel plated)
-Plastics: '59-spec long wide-bevel pickguard, gold bonnet knobs, amber switch tip
The gloss Sunburst nitro lacquer finish highlights subtle birdseye and bubble figuring in the maple. Cosmetic wear is limited to light buckle rash on the back, faint scuffing along the pick path (largely constrained to the guard), and a few minor dings on top at the lower bout. The neck profile retains its smooth nitro gloss.
The original Super Real-branded Lifton-style brown tolex hardshell case is included.
The figured maple body has a ‘50s-accurate solid maple/mahogany/maple center block, and the mahogany neck and bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard round out the tonewood complement. When it comes to playability, feel, and tone, the Greco instruments excel, and this guitar comes complete with its original Maxon-made "Dry-Z" humbuckers. This particular PAF replica pickup is the highest grade humbucker offered on any Greco, highly sought after in broader Les Paul circles for their detail and dimension, reflecting Greco's dedication to faithfully reverse engineer Gibson's late '50s humbucker tonal properties. The sound is harmonic-rich and dynamic, with plenty of definition and power from the bridge pickup, and more warmth and fullness in the neck position. It's also worth noting that while this guitar doesn't strictly fall under the "lawsuit" umbrella (there was never any legal action taken against Greco), the legacy of these Japanese instruments is forever attached to the term, given the adherence to the vintage specs and cosmetic touches of their USA-made counterparts. This Greco has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany, one-piece
-Shape: Medium C, full shoulders, measuring .850” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood (bound), dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe double-line, double-ring
-Serialization: 0-prefix, inked
Body Specs:
-Wood: Figured maple, maple/mahogany/maple solid centerblock
-Pickups: Maxon-made Dry Z humbucker x2, 1981 date stamps on baseplates
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: ABR-1-style bridge and stopbar (nickel plated)
-Plastics: '59-spec long wide-bevel pickguard, gold bonnet knobs, amber switch tip
The gloss Sunburst nitro lacquer finish highlights subtle birdseye and bubble figuring in the maple. Cosmetic wear is limited to light buckle rash on the back, faint scuffing along the pick path (largely constrained to the guard), and a few minor dings on top at the lower bout. The neck profile retains its smooth nitro gloss.
The original Super Real-branded Lifton-style brown tolex hardshell case is included.
