cmatthes Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Interesting to see a late '70s copy of a 4-digit (#0000) selling for more than a real 4-digit could bring just a few years ago... https://reverb.com/item/61961963-greco-1978-ex800hr-cherry-sunburst-s-n-j787740-10-09?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=Criteo-US-Conversions-2021Q4&utm_content=300x600 I'm sure it's a great guitar, but that price is bananas, especially with the inferior wood and construction. Of course, there's a sucker born every minute. If nothing else, visit the ad for the pics and the colorful description: Greco's Japan vintage, rare that is soaring at the premiere EX Type. White sycamore top with flame, mahogany pan cake body, 3 Peace maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. The pickup is also compatible with the coil tap that was installed in the flagship model. PU-0 of 2 Base mounted. The original Explorer has a strong impression of a flat sound, but this is a low / A very fat sound is characteristic because the mid is very swollen and comes out. Although there is a feeling of use, the electrical system etc. are original and can be recommended as a collection. There is a feeling of use suitable for the age, such as scratches and dents, missing paint, and corrosion of parts. There is no problem in playing condition. There is something like a reset mark on the neck joint. Possibility of finish correction is large throughout the neck. There is a rear pickup height adjustment screw change. Bridge elevation and screw head scraping. The pot knobs are probably different. Product rank :B : Pretty, scar & There is a feeling of use, but there is no problem in normal use year of manufacture :1978 country of manufacture : Japan weight :4.14 kg serial number :J787740 frets rest : 50% Less than truss rod : closing / There is enough room in the loosening direction neck condition : Good Case : soft case accessories : none 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Over $3,500 for a fucking Greco? No. 1 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor (Fret Friend) Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 It's nearly $3k overpriced! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currypowder Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 While I agree that this is over priced, it's certainly not $3K too much. These regularly sell in Japan for $2K+. Personally, I prefer the EX models from 80-82, but have also had really good experience with the 78-79 models, though the bodies on those tend to be multi piece and pancake similar to the Ibanez rocket roll and destroyer models. As with other MIJ models, vintage and modern, I would never suggest that they are 100% comparable to a Hamer. But don't think they are not close, they are guitars that were built with a lot of care and skill. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 1 minute ago, currypowder said: But don't think they are not close, they are guitars that were built with a lot of care and skill. My experience with Japanese guitars from the '70's is that they were not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currypowder Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 44 minutes ago, kizanski said: My experience with Japanese guitars from the '70's is that they were not. I don't necessarily disagree, until you get to about '78 depending on the brand. Once you get to about 80, I stand by my statement. At least based on my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, currypowder said: Once you get to about 80, I stand by my statement. In that case, put your money where your feet are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currypowder Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, kizanski said: In that case, put your money where your feet are. Um, I have, for many years, put my money where my feet are. I have no need/desire for another EX. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 6 hours ago, currypowder said: I don't necessarily disagree, until you get to about '78 depending on the brand. Once you get to about 80, I stand by my statement. At least based on my experience. I'll defer to "Curry" on this one. He's the "Zen Master" when it comes to these Japanese guitars. He sold me an Ornett's guitar that is fantastic. It's never been in the case since he sold it to me. Put some Rio's in it, because the pickups weren't great. But everyone asks, "Will you sell that"? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currypowder Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 47 minutes ago, The Shark said: I'll defer to "Curry" on this one. He's the "Zen Master" when it comes to these Japanese guitars. He sold me an Ornett's guitar that is fantastic. It's never been in the case since he sold it to me. Put some Rio's in it, because the pickups weren't great. But everyone asks, "Will you sell that"? Glad to see you still have that one, Shark. I wouldn't call myself a master, just a guy with a lot of experience, mostly good, with MIJ guitars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 12 hours ago, currypowder said: Glad to see you still have that one, Shark. I wouldn't call myself a master, just a guy with a lot of experience, mostly good, with MIJ guitars. "Lots of experience" = Master! I really like the guitar. Probably the most bang for the buck of any guitar I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menehune Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I recall a great MIJ Fender Strat that I wish I still had. I also recall my first electric, a 1960s MIJ clone of a Vox Phantom, that very nearly caused me to give up guitar. Interesting knob alignment on that Greco. Those white control cavity covers, and the honking-big round switch cover instead of a trianglish one - daring aesthetics, that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe mama Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 10:00 AM, kizanski said: Over $3,500 for a fucking Greco? No. they can get the ugliest go ugly laid ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I have a '78 Greco Destroyer (One of Serial's exes) Its no match to a Hamer Standard, but is still quite Tasty ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 13 hours ago, Joe mama said: they can get the ugliest go ugly laid ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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