Rob -- wonderful informative video. The 1974 Greco 650B is their copy of Gibson's 1972 Les Paul. It features Greco embossed Maxon pickups and has a set neck.
Thanks to your video I now know I have an 1979 EG1000 in black. I got lucky and picked this thing up for $500 about 7 years ago. Hands down best les Paul I've ever played
Thanks Rob, my very first guitar was a goldtop 73 Gneco, purchased used, in July of 74, in Sacramento, CA, for between 125 - 150. The store had thousand of guitars, like a Home Depot, you just went up and down the aisles. I can't remember the name of the store. Also anecdotal info, The had Grecos in the US Military PXs and the PX catalogs...you probably already know that. Thanks for the history. I had no idea.
Dear Rob, When I was 13, I traded a Samick stratolike and an old saxophone at a small town OK music store for what I now know (thanks to this very specific video) was a '73 Greco Les Paul. I remember being totally confused, suspicious, and intrigued upon seeing it because based on everything I knew (at 13 anyway) about guitars, this one shouldn't exist. No one I knew had ever heard of Greco. Nor had they, like myself, ever seen a Les Paul knockoff come anywhere close to this one's quality and detailed likeness (bolt on neck aside). On top of all of that, it played and sounded f#ck!ng incredible! I don't have it anymore (life) but I recently started learning about them because it always seemed like a thing that shouldn't have existed, but did anyway. And now, thanks to knowledgeable people like yourself, I can finally stop wondering if I had just fever dreamed the whole damn thing. Mucho appreciado, Muchacho! Sincerely, Newest Subscriber
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Excellent, very informative video Rob. Great that you’re documenting all this. I agree that Super Real on a headstock = purchase immediately if it’s within your budget!
Great Content! I am diving into guitars after spending many years dealing only with basses. The similarities between the japanese brands from this era (late 70' early 80') is overwhelming in the realm of Stratocasters. I haven't looked too much at LPs yet.
I have 78 Greco lp standard, I was looking for a LP and I can tell you that the greco was the one that I liked the most, I was about to buy a Gibson Trad Pro V, but I saw this Greco at Portland Music Co. the finish strucked me and when I plugged in it was sealed, this guitar has more mid range and did not weight like a mf, I'm really happy that I bought it.
I'm looking at a Greco '78 EG-800 on line. Seller says it weighs 9.5 lb, which is kind of heavy to me, but not necessarily a deal breaker. I'm seeing some over 10lbs. It sounds like you found a lighter one. I like a thicker late '50's neck profile. Some of these have thin necks.
Play the guitar with the sand binding the same exact look but someone tried to carve Gibson into it and it doesn't have the dip in the middle of the headstock at the top it just goes Its rounded over
I have a Greco LP that is supposed to be a '85 Rock Spirits. But ... I can not check it because: it has a different kind of serial nr, it has a set neck (whereas Rock Spirits commonly have a 3-bolt hybrid construction), it has a mother of pearl logo different to all you've shown in this video. The previous owner told me it was part of a short run transitional model. I'm sure it's a real Greco, but up till now I did not have found a second one. Mysterious ..... but nonetheless a great playing and sounding LP.
Those Rock Spirits have been pretty mysterious over the years. Im a huge fan of them. I sold the one i had the video of and would like it or one similar back. If its from 85 tho possibly isnt a rock spirit truly? Those came around 89-91 if i recall?
Hi. Thank you for making this video. Essential viewing for anyone looking to explore the world of vintage MIJ guitars. Question: Is there a general rule-of-thumb for which level/models of Greco LPs that one would expect to have a nitro finish? Thank you!👍🙏✌
Just bought a 73 made in Japan on the bolt on plate..no serial number. M K on the truss rod cover. Last Fretboard position has a star in a circle stamped into the wood. Gneco headstock emblem.
Hi Rob .... greatly informative :) I was wondering if I might send you a photo of my headstock. It says Greco but it doesn't have the open book design. It looks more like an early Ibanez. Please would you be so kind as to send me a link to where I might reach you. Thanks again :)
Hello Rob. Thanks so much for your video series about Greco, I actually bought one turned out the GE450 in tobacco sunburst, and it seems unique, but still wonder why it’s labelled as 450 when the quality is exceptional, I’m comparing it to custom shop not even standard real thing. I still wonder if my guitar feels like this, so how about the higher number ones. I still have a feeling that because of the higher volume produced back then there could be a misplacing of wrong label tags on the wrong actual models. My guitar is exceptionally good and I love it, it’s all original. I play it through boss k 50 mkii ex .
Hi Rob, I wondered if you could help me date my Greco Black Beauty. I bought it in a pawn shop 10 years ago, and traded it off about around six yrs after that. Then miraculously i found it in a music store last weekend for sale and bought it back! I love this Greco, it's one of the best one's I've ever played, From your video, I'm thinking it's an '80s but it's a little different than anything you've talking about...it has no SN#, and some parts have been replaced. Can I send a pic of the headstock so you can give me some feedback on what year it is? Thanks!
Awesome video , I have a EGC-600 that doesn’t have a serial number on in. Black and gold hardware with white binding. Any ideas on what it could be? Mint collection was added in the title
Thanks for the greco info im currently shopping for one do you have knowledge on legend les paul copys I have one bolt on kneck very much from the 70s I think its a custom copy
Hi Rob! I have a "Gneco", an Electra Super Rock, and another basically identical black one, but with IBZ on the headstock. I have 2 questions. First, do you know anything about an IBZ? There seems to be zero information to be found online, but it has all the features as the other two, including pot numbers, etc. The other question concerns the narrow, 6 screw cavity cover. Seems this was only 73, 74 but I saw a RUclips who claimed his is a 77 with this cover. Thank you so much, -a new subscriber.
g'day mate. I have recently been given an old les paul copy. Sounds bloody great. The thing is it is identical to the 76 Greco, yet the name on the head stock is AXIOM . Any info you could throw my way would be much appreciated. Sounds like ifb you don't know , welll....
Hey there Rob, I'm looking to buy what appears to be a 1975 Bolt-On LP style Greco with the Greco branded pickups and I was wondering if you could help out with how much these guitars may be going for. Cheers!
Hello Rob. I just bought the EG450 straight from Japan. do you think these models are still bang for the buck? Are they compared to the real gib. Also I learnt that the number of the model EG450 indicates the value of the guitar back then, is that correct? Also what makes EG700 better guitar in specs than these models EG450? First I ordered eg700 cancelled it then ordered eg450 for the £100 price difference. And kind of regretted the cancellation Anyway let’s see how the EG450 plays and feels , it could be good guitar. Thanks for the videos and knowledge Waell
What about the EG700B model? They say it's a 75 but the thing on the "r" isn't on the Greco logo and it doesn't appear to be a bolt-on. What's up with that model, any good?
Certainly could be transition or late into 76 model. Totally possible, If it lacks the serial number on the headstock you can confirm from pickup dates if original. If its a Set Neck 75 you got a winner there. Not many around. Id like a Naurmo model from 1975 or 76. Was the first productions of Set neck models...most likely very hand made.
Hi Rob. I have Greco with small o on left side of r letter. No serial number, set neck. Sandwich body, solid body, two piece maple top. Black PU's with black covers. what do you think? looking at the 75-76 catalog the only match i get is EG800TB and its TB color
Great video Rob ! A friend has what we think is a 73 - 74 model, pancake body, gold hardware, "Gneco" with split diamond on headstock seems to be pearl inlay, block pearl inlay on1st fret & all the other inlays are block type, Maxon pups with number 23724 on each, each pup is a bit over 8k, Greco stamped onto pup covers, Made in Japan on the neck plate but no serial number on it, almost a "fretless wonder" neck, binding on neck & headstock, not "rounded off" neck next to neck pocket, bridge has either nylon or other non metal saddles, bridge & tailpiece are aluminum, tuners with the star logo, cherry sunburst finish. This seems to be a "mix" of all the info on this video, what are your thoughts on it & what year do you reckon it was born ?
My main attention would direct me towards the Neck pocket...so its NOT rounded on the bottom of the neck? Typically the black ones would be rounded, but earliest of the 73 models. Interesting but certainly possible...the 73ish era later in the year would bounce to those Typical Cherry Bursts. Very much like this... mojostompboxes.com/products/1973-greco-eg-500-les-paul-custom-sunburst-made-in-japan The Second digit in the PIckup Stamps State the year so id be pretty positive saying 1973, Should be quite the looker! Cheers
Hey Rob, I bought what is believed to be an left handed EG-900. It’s a really cool guitar but I haven’t been able to track down more information on it. The pickups are unmarked unlike most of the models, no serial number (but the guitar was refinished) but the pots are original. From what I researched the EG-900 late 1975 and early 1976 had unmarked U-3000s that had different output compared to the marked U-3000s. I don’t know how to further identify what year and model my guitar is. Anymore suggestions you can provide? I’m at a loss and I don’t wanna take apart my guitar completely to find out. I’d appreciate the advice!!!
EG900 From 1976 is pretty hard to find. Congratz if so. The way to check the validity of it from then if it has no Serial Number. Your looking at 1975. With a Belly Carve in the back. Look for binding over the frets. If its from 1976 it should have a serial number but they wouldnt be stamped or anything..so if its painted over it would be hard to tell. Based on my video...Does your Logo match ones from 1975 or 1976 as there were differences...?
@@TheYetti1 Headstock definitely matches the standard range that you mentioned following the custom headstock for 1976-1979. The pickups dated on the guitar are May 21st 1976. Don’t see any date codes on the pots from what I see but maybe I dunno where to look. Also, I dunno if this helps but the original finish before it was destroyed was black. However, looking at the 1976 Greco Catalogue, the EG-900 was show to come in cherry burst. Dunno if black was also a color offered or something else occurred. There is no belly carve. Asked on the MyLesPaul forums as well and they aren’t even sure! I’m still in love with it but learning my guitar’s history would be great!
How similar were the 1980-84 standard pick ups to the mint series of the same era. Found a few and not sure which to get. Don’t love the finish on the mint one from 84 but the 1980 500 is amazing looking
@@TheYetti1 sorry to bother you again but in your opinion would a 1978 eg800 with pu-0 be better than a 1981 eg-500 with u-1000? Both around the same price
@@Skaterjack0307 Depends on if the 1981 is Labeled Super Real? However the EG800 will include all the best specs where the EG500 could be missing a few. I could see how the prices are similar.. but i would go for the 800.
@@TheYetti1 hey man really appreciate the help you’ve given me. I’m pretty set on a few ones and not sure which to get. Are you good at identifying if they are fake or real? I’d say I’m average but could I send you some links ?
@@bjstein4242 i think that was the last attempt to get out of a lawsuit me thinks... but yeah there are a few nice guitars from that era. I always see the Goldtops at a decent price too!
can you tell me something about a les paul model (plaintop, maybe honeyburst) with the last logo of the video (the yellowish one), no serial number on the headstock and nothing write on the vintage kluson style tuners?
@@airbag97 Hmmmmm to me it looks like it could be one of those 58-50s or close to. Interesting it doesn't have any serial numbers but i think i can stand by early 90s for something like that. Only other way we could date it would be from the bottom of the pickup dates if they are original.... Ex 12345 or 123456 Your Number 2 is the year date so further Ex: 103924 or 518018 Would be 1990 or 1991
I recently saw a beautiful Greco LP, according to your description it would be a standard 76' to 79' model ( Logo, tuning pegs et truss rod cover ) with Maxons U-3000 pickups but there's no serial N°. Could you guy's help me with it ? I can send pictures Thanks a lot and cheers from France :-)
You can send pics over email if you havent already...just going through old comments i havnet responded to yet. Details are in the description of any video.
Yeah i would say anything in the 500-600 USD price is the going rate at these times. IF you can see one below $400 in japan its worth a snag as it will put it close to $500 prices with the shipping.
How good is the greco eg 550? Im thinking in get one of those, but there's just not much references online, it would be great if you can give me some advice on that guitar!
I have a eg59 that I'm trying to identify see if it's a 85 or a 100 and has the open O logo and looks like a Nitro finish but I can send you pictures it looks really nice but I'm just not sure about
Yeah those 59s are the ones i havent tackled just yet in my knowledge. They all are done really well and look great. Some day ill find one i want to pull the trigger on owning. Find my email in the description and send em over. Ill do my best for you!
I have 2 sets of the ’72 ‘73 pick ups with the Japanese symbol stamped on the back engraved in the base plate it says patent pending and it has numbers code or just a few digit with a decimal point in between ones that has a stamp 33 on it with the Japanese symbol engraved into the base plate not stamped and I was wondering if you knew anything about those pick ups they’re fabulous but where are those prototypes for you 1000 or anything else like that I know they’re not tell me go eat but any information on that would be great hard to find anything on the Internet
I dont have experience with them But as for quality goes id say they are all pretty comprable. Most likely made by almost the same people in different cases. But in terms of Rank Aria was on the top and Burny and Yamaha were pretty even.
I have a Yamaha Studio Lord from 1980, set neck, Mahogany/maple body, Maple neck, Rosewood fret board, the head stock is a open book but not identical to the Gibson and the contoured Maple top is not identical to the Gibson, I think of it as a quality guitar that happens to resemble a Gibson Les Paul. The Yamaha was never exported when it was being manufactured. Sometimes I think they came from the same factory as the Greco as they are similar.
Hi, I recently bought a Greco custom, but I don't know when these headstock logos changed. Would appreciate your input. The custom logo i have is like a flame torch design
Are you able to link a picture of it or email me the logo? it most likely will be something from after the 1990s if its different but still says Greco. But let me know!
@@TheYetti1 Thanks for getting back to me. So the one I bought has got the abalone type Greco inlay. serial number 0 6568 ink stamp on the back. It seems like a 59 reassue from 1980 but it's not labeled a super real could this be from just before they started naming on that?
This was very helpful! I was just curious about the Super Power versions? I spotted one for under $700. Looks like a beautifully made guitar! Edit: also subscribed as I am going to be buying one of these copies and this has been very informative! Great content!
Exactly what i wished to provide for subscribers...sorry for my late. Sorry for my late acknowledge...but hope i helped you snag one by now. If not try to stay near $400-500 USD for Super Powers !
@@TheYetti1 No worries at all! I ended up with the 500 Super Power. The shipping did push the cost over the 500 mark I was aiming for but for the playability of the guitar, it was well worth it. It just sounds fantastic. Thanks for all your info! Keep up the good work.
Rob -- wonderful informative video. The 1974 Greco 650B is their copy of Gibson's 1972 Les Paul. It features Greco embossed Maxon pickups and has a set neck.
Thanks to your video I now know I have an 1979 EG1000 in black. I got lucky and picked this thing up for $500 about 7 years ago. Hands down best les Paul I've ever played
I have been eyeing the 76-79 Greco EG600s a lot lately, thank you for the knowledge!
Thanks Rob, my very first guitar was a goldtop 73 Gneco, purchased used, in July of 74, in Sacramento, CA, for between 125 - 150. The store had thousand of guitars, like a Home Depot, you just went up and down the aisles. I can't remember the name of the store. Also anecdotal info, The had Grecos in the US Military PXs and the PX catalogs...you probably already know that. Thanks for the history. I had no idea.
Super cool was not aware about the military having them!
Thanks Rob, i was researching a lot of forums but couldn't find info on everything. Great video!
Dear Rob,
When I was 13, I traded a Samick stratolike and an old saxophone at a small town OK music store for what I now know (thanks to this very specific video) was a '73 Greco Les Paul. I remember being totally confused, suspicious, and intrigued upon seeing it because based on everything I knew (at 13 anyway) about guitars, this one shouldn't exist. No one I knew had ever heard of Greco. Nor had they, like myself, ever seen a Les Paul knockoff come anywhere close to this one's quality and detailed likeness (bolt on neck aside). On top of all of that, it played and sounded f#ck!ng incredible! I don't have it anymore (life) but I recently started learning about them because it always seemed like a thing that shouldn't have existed, but did anyway. And now, thanks to knowledgeable people like yourself, I can finally stop wondering if I had just fever dreamed the whole damn thing. Mucho appreciado, Muchacho!
Sincerely,
Newest Subscriber
You are welcome my friend!!
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I was hoping to hear something about the early/mid 80s mint collection
Excellent, very informative video Rob. Great that you’re documenting all this. I agree that Super Real on a headstock = purchase immediately if it’s within your budget!
You as well sir! Cheers!
Great Content! I am diving into guitars after spending many years dealing only with basses. The similarities between the japanese brands from this era (late 70' early 80') is overwhelming in the realm of Stratocasters. I haven't looked too much at LPs yet.
I have 78 Greco lp standard, I was looking for a LP and I can tell you that the greco was the one that I liked the most, I was about to buy a Gibson Trad Pro V, but I saw this Greco at Portland Music Co. the finish strucked me and when I plugged in it was sealed, this guitar has more mid range and did not weight like a mf, I'm really happy that I bought it.
I'm looking at a Greco '78 EG-800 on line. Seller says it weighs 9.5 lb, which is kind of heavy to me, but not necessarily a deal breaker. I'm seeing some over 10lbs. It sounds like you found a lighter one.
I like a thicker late '50's neck profile. Some of these have thin necks.
Fantastic bunch of Guitarchaeological information here!
How is it that I haven't discovered your channel before? Great stuff!!
Play the guitar with the sand binding the same exact look but someone tried to carve Gibson into it and it doesn't have the dip in the middle of the headstock at the top it just goes Its rounded over
Hey there. This was helpful. I’m looking at a eg59-100 for $1300
My 1974 Greco EG 650 S has a set neck.
as does my 1974 650B Les Paul Custom.
I have a Greco LP that is supposed to be a '85 Rock Spirits. But ... I can not check it because: it has a different kind of serial nr, it has a set neck (whereas Rock Spirits commonly have a 3-bolt hybrid construction), it has a mother of pearl logo different to all you've shown in this video. The previous owner told me it was part of a short run transitional model. I'm sure it's a real Greco, but up till now I did not have found a second one. Mysterious ..... but nonetheless a great playing and sounding LP.
Those Rock Spirits have been pretty mysterious over the years. Im a huge fan of them. I sold the one i had the video of and would like it or one similar back.
If its from 85 tho possibly isnt a rock spirit truly?
Those came around 89-91 if i recall?
Hi. Thank you for making this video. Essential viewing for anyone looking to explore the world of vintage MIJ guitars. Question: Is there a general rule-of-thumb for which level/models of Greco LPs that one would expect to have a nitro finish? Thank you!👍🙏✌
No "Mint Collection" headstock ? That is my favourite...
Just bought a 73 made in Japan on the bolt on plate..no serial number. M K on the truss rod cover. Last Fretboard position has a star in a circle stamped into the wood. Gneco headstock emblem.
Hi Rob, thanks for the video, very interesting. Could you make one about the other Greco models, like the copies of the SGs for example? Thanks
Ah i just dont have an interest in the SGs but if i did ill deff setup a video for em.
Appreciate you!
Awesome video!
Have any info on the Super Power?
Hi Rob .... greatly informative :) I was wondering if I might send you a photo of my headstock. It says Greco but it doesn't have the open book design. It looks more like an early Ibanez. Please would you be so kind as to send me a link to where I might reach you. Thanks again :)
Hello Rob. Thanks so much for your video series about Greco, I actually bought one turned out the GE450 in tobacco sunburst, and it seems unique, but still wonder why it’s labelled as 450 when the quality is exceptional, I’m comparing it to custom shop not even standard real thing. I still wonder if my guitar feels like this, so how about the higher number ones.
I still have a feeling that because of the higher volume produced back then there could be a misplacing of wrong label tags on the wrong actual models. My guitar is exceptionally good and I love it, it’s all original. I play it through boss k 50 mkii ex .
I have Greco eg 360 1972's and old logo.
Hi Rob, I wondered if you could help me date my Greco Black Beauty. I bought it in a pawn shop 10 years ago, and traded it off about around six yrs after that. Then miraculously i found it in a music store last weekend for sale and bought it back! I love this Greco, it's one of the best one's I've ever played, From your video, I'm thinking it's an '80s but it's a little different than anything you've talking about...it has no SN#, and some parts have been replaced. Can I send a pic of the headstock so you can give me some feedback on what year it is? Thanks!
Awesome video , I have a EGC-600 that doesn’t have a serial number on in. Black and gold hardware with white binding. Any ideas on what it could be? Mint collection was added in the title
Hey Rob - thanks for the video. Got a 1980 greco custom on layaway at GC for 1199. It’s a violin / dark burst. Good year and price?
Thanks for the greco info im currently shopping for one do you have knowledge on legend les paul copys I have one bolt on kneck very much from the 70s I think its a custom copy
Hi Rob! I have a "Gneco", an Electra Super Rock, and another basically identical black one, but with IBZ on the headstock. I have 2 questions. First, do you know anything about an IBZ? There seems to be zero information to be found online, but it has all the features as the other two, including pot numbers, etc. The other question concerns the narrow, 6 screw cavity cover. Seems this was only 73, 74 but I saw a RUclips who claimed his is a 77 with this cover. Thank you so much, -a new subscriber.
Grab my email from one of the video links and send me some pics... not familiar with the IBZ but i can try to help!
Thanks for the Follow
I have a EGC-480 where the headstock has a torch/flame design instead of a split diamond. Can you confirm that it came out in 1990?
g'day mate.
I have recently been given an old les paul copy.
Sounds bloody great.
The thing is it is identical to the 76 Greco, yet the name on the head stock is AXIOM .
Any info you could throw my way would be much appreciated.
Sounds like ifb you don't know , welll....
What’s your thoughts on the earliest Grecos guitars?
Hey there Rob, I'm looking to buy what appears to be a 1975 Bolt-On LP style Greco with the Greco branded pickups and I was wondering if you could help out with how much these guitars may be going for. Cheers!
Any idea how to tell if a guitar is part of the "Mint Collection" run?
Hello Rob. I just bought the EG450 straight from Japan. do you think these models are still bang for the buck? Are they compared to the real gib. Also I learnt that the number of the model EG450 indicates the value of the guitar back then, is that correct? Also what makes EG700 better guitar in specs than these models EG450? First I ordered eg700 cancelled it then ordered eg450 for the £100 price difference. And kind of regretted the cancellation
Anyway let’s see how the EG450 plays and feels , it could be good guitar.
Thanks for the videos and knowledge
Waell
So no mint collection or the tokai produced flaming chalice model's?
What about the EG700B model? They say it's a 75 but the thing on the "r" isn't on the Greco logo and it doesn't appear to be a bolt-on. What's up with that model, any good?
Certainly could be transition or late into 76 model. Totally possible, If it lacks the serial number on the headstock you can confirm from pickup dates if original. If its a Set Neck 75 you got a winner there. Not many around.
Id like a Naurmo model from 1975 or 76. Was the first productions of Set neck models...most likely very hand made.
I am just learning about these.which one can get for 500-1000 bucks?
Hi Rob. I have Greco with small o on left side of r letter. No serial number, set neck. Sandwich body, solid body, two piece maple top. Black PU's with black covers. what do you think? looking at the 75-76 catalog the only match i get is EG800TB and its TB color
Hi Rob just picked up a Greco lp gold top project, no date or mij stamps on neck plate, how do I figure out the model and date……cheers AL (Uk)
Great video Rob ! A friend has what we think is a 73 - 74 model, pancake body, gold hardware, "Gneco" with split diamond on headstock seems to be pearl inlay, block pearl inlay on1st fret & all the other inlays are block type, Maxon pups with number 23724 on each, each pup is a bit over 8k, Greco stamped onto pup covers, Made in Japan on the neck plate but no serial number on it, almost a "fretless wonder" neck, binding on neck & headstock, not "rounded off" neck next to neck pocket, bridge has either nylon or other non metal saddles, bridge & tailpiece are aluminum, tuners with the star logo, cherry sunburst finish. This seems to be a "mix" of all the info on this video, what are your thoughts on it & what year do you reckon it was born ?
My main attention would direct me towards the Neck pocket...so its NOT rounded on the bottom of the neck? Typically the black ones would be rounded, but earliest of the 73 models.
Interesting but certainly possible...the 73ish era later in the year would bounce to those Typical Cherry Bursts.
Very much like this...
mojostompboxes.com/products/1973-greco-eg-500-les-paul-custom-sunburst-made-in-japan
The Second digit in the PIckup Stamps State the year so id be pretty positive saying 1973, Should be quite the looker!
Cheers
Hey Rob, I bought what is believed to be an left handed EG-900. It’s a really cool guitar but I haven’t been able to track down more information on it. The pickups are unmarked unlike most of the models, no serial number (but the guitar was refinished) but the pots are original. From what I researched the EG-900 late 1975 and early 1976 had unmarked U-3000s that had different output compared to the marked U-3000s. I don’t know how to further identify what year and model my guitar is. Anymore suggestions you can provide? I’m at a loss and I don’t wanna take apart my guitar completely to find out. I’d appreciate the advice!!!
EG900 From 1976 is pretty hard to find. Congratz if so. The way to check the validity of it from then if it has no Serial Number. Your looking at 1975. With a Belly Carve in the back. Look for binding over the frets.
If its from 1976 it should have a serial number but they wouldnt be stamped or anything..so if its painted over it would be hard to tell.
Based on my video...Does your Logo match ones from 1975 or 1976 as there were differences...?
@@TheYetti1 Headstock definitely matches the standard range that you mentioned following the custom headstock for 1976-1979. The pickups dated on the guitar are May 21st 1976. Don’t see any date codes on the pots from what I see but maybe I dunno where to look. Also, I dunno if this helps but the original finish before it was destroyed was black. However, looking at the 1976 Greco Catalogue, the EG-900 was show to come in cherry burst. Dunno if black was also a color offered or something else occurred. There is no belly carve. Asked on the MyLesPaul forums as well and they aren’t even sure! I’m still in love with it but learning my guitar’s history would be great!
How similar were the 1980-84 standard pick ups to the mint series of the same era. Found a few and not sure which to get. Don’t love the finish on the mint one from 84 but the 1980 500 is amazing looking
Yeah they should all be pretty well made...some of the 82s you will get the hotter "screamin" ones
@@TheYetti1 sorry to bother you again but in your opinion would a 1978 eg800 with pu-0 be better than a 1981 eg-500 with u-1000? Both around the same price
@@Skaterjack0307 Depends on if the 1981 is Labeled Super Real?
However the EG800 will include all the best specs where the EG500 could be missing a few.
I could see how the prices are similar.. but i would go for the 800.
@@TheYetti1 hey man really appreciate the help you’ve given me. I’m pretty set on a few ones and not sure which to get. Are you good at identifying if they are fake or real? I’d say I’m average but could I send you some links ?
@@Skaterjack0307 Sure man you can find my email in the description of any of the videos. Thanks!
Hey Rob, how about the later GRECO all upper case with radius logo.. was the oddball for sure.. ??
I think you are referring to the "Go" era? Has a different headstock shape?
@@TheYetti1 yes, the GO headstock.. still of the late 70's even on EG 500 and others.. what happened there?
@@bjstein4242 i think that was the last attempt to get out of a lawsuit me thinks... but yeah there are a few nice guitars from that era. I always see the Goldtops at a decent price too!
can you tell me something about a les paul model (plaintop, maybe honeyburst) with the last logo of the video (the yellowish one), no serial number on the headstock and nothing write on the vintage kluson style tuners?
No serial number will be Early 90s most likely. May need to see photos tho...if you find my email contact.
@@TheYetti1 drive.google.com/folderview?id=1OwI6mBFyRr1NDEicInAYyJlp3UHaISkS
@@airbag97 Hmmmmm to me it looks like it could be one of those 58-50s or close to. Interesting it doesn't have any serial numbers but i think i can stand by early 90s for something like that. Only other way we could date it would be from the bottom of the pickup dates if they are original....
Ex 12345 or 123456
Your Number 2 is the year date so further Ex: 103924 or 518018 Would be 1990 or 1991
I recently saw a beautiful Greco LP, according to your description it would be a standard 76' to 79' model ( Logo, tuning pegs et truss rod cover ) with Maxons U-3000 pickups but there's no serial N°. Could you guy's help me with it ? I can send pictures
Thanks a lot and cheers from France :-)
You can send pics over email if you havent already...just going through old comments i havnet responded to yet.
Details are in the description of any video.
Hi Rob,
How much would be a good price for a Greco 1977 custom Les Paul?
I have found one at 650€
Yeah i would say anything in the 500-600 USD price is the going rate at these times. IF you can see one below $400 in japan its worth a snag as it will put it close to $500 prices with the shipping.
When did Gibson file the lawsuit against these guys?
How good is the greco eg 550? Im thinking in get one of those, but there's just not much references online, it would be great if you can give me some advice on that guitar!
Search my videos for the unboxing and deep dive of the EG 500 series. The Yellow one is a EG550
Just buy it it will be great !
Are the early Greco’s eg 73-75 good guitars?
What is te grecos “gold era” ?
I want to buy a lp and a strato but im lost with the models
Most Greco from 1976 are great guitars.
Yeh would also incline the 76-78 eras are the best times to snag a solid body awesome build beast.
@Rob Hanson so sn A78....Standard should be a keeper?
I have a eg59 that I'm trying to identify see if it's a 85 or a 100 and has the open O logo and looks like a Nitro finish but I can send you pictures it looks really nice but I'm just not sure about
Yeah those 59s are the ones i havent tackled just yet in my knowledge. They all are done really well and look great. Some day ill find one i want to pull the trigger on owning. Find my email in the description and send em over. Ill do my best for you!
I have 2 sets of the ’72 ‘73 pick ups with the Japanese symbol stamped on the back engraved in the base plate it says patent pending and it has numbers code or just a few digit with a decimal point in between ones that has a stamp 33 on it with the Japanese symbol engraved into the base plate not stamped and I was wondering if you knew anything about those pick ups they’re fabulous but where are those prototypes for you 1000 or anything else like that I know they’re not tell me go eat but any information on that would be great hard to find anything on the Internet
I apologize for all the errors in my last post I need to stop talking to my phone
Hi i found a Eg700 with serial number j766502 for £600 is it a good price for one of them
How do brands like burny , Aria and Yamaha stack up against a Greco.
I dont have experience with them But as for quality goes id say they are all pretty comprable. Most likely made by almost the same people in different cases.
But in terms of Rank Aria was on the top and Burny and Yamaha were pretty even.
Excellent thank you
I have a Yamaha Studio Lord from 1980, set neck, Mahogany/maple body, Maple neck, Rosewood fret board, the head stock is a open book but not identical to the Gibson and the contoured Maple top is not identical to the Gibson, I think of it as a quality guitar that happens to resemble a Gibson Les Paul. The Yamaha was never exported when it was being manufactured. Sometimes I think they came from the same factory as the Greco as they are similar.
I plan to get one soon I hear great things about the studio lord ls500s
Being a 73 model myself, I'd like to find a 73 Greco or Ibanez. I'm not a fan of Gibson and much more prefer the pre lawsuit Era copies.
Hi, I recently bought a Greco custom, but I don't know when these headstock logos changed.
Would appreciate your input.
The custom logo i have is like a flame torch design
Are you able to link a picture of it or email me the logo? it most likely will be something from after the 1990s if its different but still says Greco. But let me know!
@@TheYetti1 please find attached pic of headstock
Hdre is the headstock attached hopefully
@@PetesGuitar2303 drop a link i cant see it
What year had a single screw for the neck, as I am.under the impression it is 1990, it is an ECG500
Hey are you still available to answer a Greco question?
...yesss
@@TheYetti1 Thanks for getting back to me. So the one I bought has got the abalone type Greco inlay. serial number 0 6568 ink stamp on the back. It seems like a 59 reassue from 1980 but it's not labeled a super real could this be from just before they started naming on that?
Hi wonder if you could help me to figure out what model and of LP Greco?. No year stemp on headstock or plate and it's not Gnecko.
Any with no serial number could be early 90s - if its not gneco.
I should mention its a black Greco with open O, diamond on headstock, gold hardware and binding on top and back
This was very helpful! I was just curious about the Super Power versions? I spotted one for under $700. Looks like a beautifully made guitar!
Edit: also subscribed as I am going to be buying one of these copies and this has been very informative! Great content!
Exactly what i wished to provide for subscribers...sorry for my late. Sorry for my late acknowledge...but hope i helped you snag one by now.
If not try to stay near $400-500 USD for Super Powers !
@@TheYetti1 No worries at all! I ended up with the 500 Super Power. The shipping did push the cost over the 500 mark I was aiming for but for the playability of the guitar, it was well worth it. It just sounds fantastic. Thanks for all your info! Keep up the good work.
Hi Rob have an opportunity to purchase a Greco 1977 335 for $958 USD .... your thoughts thanks.
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