Nice guitars my man. It looks like you were on to these early, are they really better built than the stuff coming out of the epiphone factory currently? I understand many of these are now a reasonably priced entry into the vintage market but I'm not sure i could be bothered doing the homework, seems like a project in and of itself.
DHgtr1 thanks man. They are super nice guitars, especially the EGF850. I’ll get a better video in a couple of months for my 2020 collection update! Great Mountain stuff on your channel, sir. I subbed so I can keep updated. 👍
@@DunsysGuitarWorld Hi ..Thanks..the long red video is all wrong..i cringe when I hear it..i wish I had your ear..cant tell u how long I tried to get Chiquita by aeorsmith tho I had never played in drop d...Thanks again...DH
That serial number is a guitar made in August 1976. You'd need to look at the 1976 catalog to match the model. Also, it might depend on what the pickups are. brochures.yokochou.com/guitar-and-amp/greco/1976vol5/en_index.html
Thank ya buddy - not sure I know that much, tbh, I'm just a fan. I guess maybe the Super Real guitars and higher end earlier Mint Collection guitars had long neck tenons? But I haven't owned enough to say with any degree of accuracy.
Between Greco, Burny, Aria and Tokia... what is the best made models for each. I am looking because my G&L single coils do not get that humber sound.... and though PRS is very cool as well as Gibson, the quality seems outstanding on the MIJ models from the past.... your thoughts if you had $2500 to spend.
I'll level with you here and say that that budget is more than I usually have - so I don't have any experience with Japanese guitars at that price. That said, that kind of budget is getting you up into the higher Greco Super Real EGF series - EGF1200 with Dry Z pickups - I'm lead to believe that these are incredible playing/sounding guitars. I've never played one (never actually seen one in the flesh). The EGF850 in this video is the best made guitar I own. As to the other brands, I don't know a whole lot about their top models, I'm afraid. You should maybe check out the Bacchus brand of guitars. Again I don't own one, but I've only heard good things about them - I get the impression that they are Custom Shop quality.
I have a 1983 Greco EG 59-50 G Mint Collection Series Gold Top. It has factory stock front and rear Screamin' Humbuckers. Plays great. Sounds great. Are these good pickups or should I up grade and what would you suggest? By buddy says keep it original.
Hi Delbert - some of the Screamin pups I've had sound great. But it can never hurt to try something else and keep the Screamin's so you can convert it back to stock if you're selling it on. The 59-50's are nice guitars.
I know this is an old video, but do you have any early 80's Greco LPs for sale, like an EGF850? I'm really wanting one from my year of birth (1980), but would still be interested in an 81/82. I really want a flame top with a burst finish too. I watched your video on buying guitars from Japan, but I'm nervous about ordering from there. Thanks in advance.
A very old, very bad video, lol 😂. Hopefully they’ve improved. I only have 2 of these guitars these days. The EGF850 and the EG59-70. I also have a 1980 EG500GS, which I got a while back. Everything is for sale, my friend. I don’t particularly like posting guitars by mail, but if you’re near Edinburgh, just drop me an email.
Hey Sebastian, I tend to stick to Greco's mainly because I've learned a lot about them over the years - some lessons the hard way! - and they were mainly made in Japan (although as you get into the Mint Collection years there are Korean made ones, but they are usually easily spotted). I own a couple of Orville's are they are nice guitars, so I would check them out too, the Orville by Gibson's are higher spec'd and more expensive. I don't have much experience of Tokai, GrassRoots and Burny, so I can't say a whole lot about them. I do have a couple of newer models coming soon, as I got 2 CoolZ guitars recently, so will be interesting to see how they compare to the older brands. I do like the look of the History guitars, so I might end up with one of them at some point.
@@DunsysGuitarWorld THANK YOU. you are the MAN. so detailed response. in point. I will chase for Greco one in my local OLX or at Reverb. Or you have something you dont need anymore :)
Not sure if there was an EG500 in 1976 - seems to go from EG600 to EG480 brochures.yokochou.com/guitar-and-amp/greco/1976vol5/en_02.html - the model number indicates the cost that year, eg (no pun intended) 600 = 60,000 yen. The difference in price is due to the difference in hardware, pickups, woods & construction. But the prices changed over the years with inflation etc.
darkstorm979 I guess it depends on what model of Greco you go for, tbh. Some of the lower models in the 1970’s aren’t that great. But once you get to 1979 anything that has a model number of 500 or greater is going to be a pretty nice guitar - like an EG500. I like Greco’s and Gibson’s equally. Greco’s are certainly as well built (sometimes better) and are usually a lot cheaper.
The replaced bridge on the eg700, did you replace it with the large hole bridge designed for import guitars or the small hole style for gibson guitars?
@@DunsysGuitarWorld That's what my wife does not understand about playing guitar. I might trade in one of my guitars for something else someday but for now, I'm trying to buy certain models that I have wanted for years. I finally make enough money that I can afford the guitar said I have always wanted.
JB Guitarist exactly! I had a nice collection of guitars back in 1985-1995, but sold them all, apart from a Fender Japan Strat that cost £150 and a Squier Telecaster that I got for free, as I left work and needed to pay my way through college. I’ve rebuilt my collection over the last 15 years. And I still have that Strat and Telecaster to remind me of the times when things weren’t so great.
Hey man, nice guitar - does the Mint Collection 700 have "Screamin" humbuckers? I've had no issues with any humbuckers in my Greco's (U1000, U2000, PU2, Screamin and Double Trick) nor the electronics. All very good quality and sound. The Hot Lick P90's in the 56-60 were pretty microphonic, so I had them potted.
Ah.....difficult one! The EGF850 and the EG56-60 are equal for home use - the one I use most for gigging and rehearsing is the EG59-70, because it's pretty beat up and I don't need to worry about dinging it. And the Double Tricks sound great through any backline.
Hi Dunsy! What's your opinion about the two types of Greco LP bolt-on neck guitars, versus the set-neck Greco's, in terms of playability and collectability? I see that bolt-on necked guitars, even with decent flame, go up for sale on Yahoo Japan for Buy It Now prices of Y25K-30K and attract zero bids, while bids for set-neck ones (even early '70s) whistle up to Y50K and beyond fairly quickly. Are there any significant differences in playability or durability that you are aware of?
The Super Real series in the early 80's has the biggest of the neck profiles - I only have the EGF850, but that is very much like the R9 feeling neck that Gibson do.
Jonathon Denton I would keep the Classic AND get a Greco! I would say that anything from a EG600 up would definitely hold its own with a Classic. When you get into the EGF series these are much more vintage spec Gibson types. I guess when you consider that you can pick a used EG600 for half of what a used Classic costs, then it’s great value for money. I’m a Gibson and a Greco guy!
La EG 700 de 79 est vraiment magnifique!! wouah
Awesome collection, very cool!!
Wow you got an Awesome Axe collection there beautiful ol girls there !!!
Beautiful guitars my friend .... cheers from Chile !!!!!
Thanks Pablo!
Sweet guitar!
Thanks Darryl, appreciate you checking them out 👍
Nice guitars my man. It looks like you were on to these early, are they really better built than the stuff coming out of the epiphone factory currently? I understand many of these are now a reasonably priced entry into the vintage market but I'm not sure i could be bothered doing the homework, seems like a project in and of itself.
Nice guitars ..they look pretty well made Thanks..DH
DHgtr1 thanks man. They are super nice guitars, especially the EGF850. I’ll get a better video in a couple of months for my 2020 collection update! Great Mountain stuff on your channel, sir. I subbed so I can keep updated. 👍
@@DunsysGuitarWorld Hi ..Thanks..the long red video is all wrong..i cringe when I hear it..i wish I had your ear..cant tell u how long I tried to get Chiquita by aeorsmith tho I had never played in drop d...Thanks again...DH
very nice collection!
Alejandro Rio thank you! Let a couple of these go, then bought some more. Will do an update video soon.
Nice collection...
Thanks Henry, much appreciated. I've updated my collection quite a bit and two of these have gone, but been replaced by some other stuff of course!
i discovered recently my dads greco lespaul H766539 , and i just want to know what kind of EG is that i have no idea what EG500 means
That serial number is a guitar made in August 1976. You'd need to look at the 1976 catalog to match the model. Also, it might depend on what the pickups are. brochures.yokochou.com/guitar-and-amp/greco/1976vol5/en_index.html
You know your stuff when it comes tae the Japanese gear, Jimmy!
Do you know all the models that use a long neck tenon?
Thank ya buddy - not sure I know that much, tbh, I'm just a fan. I guess maybe the Super Real guitars and higher end earlier Mint Collection guitars had long neck tenons? But I haven't owned enough to say with any degree of accuracy.
Between Greco, Burny, Aria and Tokia... what is the best made models for each. I am looking because my G&L single coils do not get that humber sound.... and though PRS is very cool as well as Gibson, the quality seems outstanding on the MIJ models from the past.... your thoughts if you had $2500 to spend.
I'll level with you here and say that that budget is more than I usually have - so I don't have any experience with Japanese guitars at that price. That said, that kind of budget is getting you up into the higher Greco Super Real EGF series - EGF1200 with Dry Z pickups - I'm lead to believe that these are incredible playing/sounding guitars. I've never played one (never actually seen one in the flesh). The EGF850 in this video is the best made guitar I own. As to the other brands, I don't know a whole lot about their top models, I'm afraid. You should maybe check out the Bacchus brand of guitars. Again I don't own one, but I've only heard good things about them - I get the impression that they are Custom Shop quality.
I have a 1983 Greco EG 59-50 G Mint Collection Series Gold Top. It has factory stock front and rear Screamin' Humbuckers. Plays great. Sounds great. Are these good pickups or should I up grade and what would you suggest? By buddy says keep it original.
Hi Delbert - some of the Screamin pups I've had sound great. But it can never hurt to try something else and keep the Screamin's so you can convert it back to stock if you're selling it on. The 59-50's are nice guitars.
I know this is an old video, but do you have any early 80's Greco LPs for sale, like an EGF850?
I'm really wanting one from my year of birth (1980), but would still be interested in an 81/82.
I really want a flame top with a burst finish too.
I watched your video on buying guitars from Japan, but I'm nervous about ordering from there.
Thanks in advance.
A very old, very bad video, lol 😂. Hopefully they’ve improved. I only have 2 of these guitars these days. The EGF850 and the EG59-70. I also have a 1980 EG500GS, which I got a while back. Everything is for sale, my friend. I don’t particularly like posting guitars by mail, but if you’re near Edinburgh, just drop me an email.
@@DunsysGuitarWorld damn, I'm in the North of Scotland, would love the EGF850.
Ah, wasn’t sure if you were outside the UK - just fire me an email. Address in in my Channel info. Or through FB/Instagram.
I'm totally lost about Japan Les Pauls. What brand you recommend beside Greco? TOKAI, GrassRoots, Burny, Orville, History...
Hey Sebastian, I tend to stick to Greco's mainly because I've learned a lot about them over the years - some lessons the hard way! - and they were mainly made in Japan (although as you get into the Mint Collection years there are Korean made ones, but they are usually easily spotted). I own a couple of Orville's are they are nice guitars, so I would check them out too, the Orville by Gibson's are higher spec'd and more expensive. I don't have much experience of Tokai, GrassRoots and Burny, so I can't say a whole lot about them. I do have a couple of newer models coming soon, as I got 2 CoolZ guitars recently, so will be interesting to see how they compare to the older brands. I do like the look of the History guitars, so I might end up with one of them at some point.
@@DunsysGuitarWorld THANK YOU. you are the MAN. so detailed response. in point. I will chase for Greco one in my local OLX or at Reverb. Or you have something you dont need anymore :)
is 1976 considered EG500??
Not sure if there was an EG500 in 1976 - seems to go from EG600 to EG480 brochures.yokochou.com/guitar-and-amp/greco/1976vol5/en_02.html - the model number indicates the cost that year, eg (no pun intended) 600 = 60,000 yen. The difference in price is due to the difference in hardware, pickups, woods & construction. But the prices changed over the years with inflation etc.
Do you like the Greco's as well as your "Paul?" Are they better than a LP studio? Looking into them now.
darkstorm979 I guess it depends on what model of Greco you go for, tbh. Some of the lower models in the 1970’s aren’t that great. But once you get to 1979 anything that has a model number of 500 or greater is going to be a pretty nice guitar - like an EG500. I like Greco’s and Gibson’s equally. Greco’s are certainly as well built (sometimes better) and are usually a lot cheaper.
The replaced bridge on the eg700, did you replace it with the large hole bridge designed for import guitars or the small hole style for gibson guitars?
Tony Howell hi Tony, just a standard Gotoh for import guitars
@@DunsysGuitarWorld thank you so very much. Greetings from Ohio, USA
Thanks! I'm in the same situation with the bridge on my 78 EG800.
Those are some beautiful guitars!
Thanks, Sir. I've sold 2 of them since that video - but replaced them with more, lol!
@@DunsysGuitarWorld That's what my wife does not understand about playing guitar. I might trade in one of my guitars for something else someday but for now, I'm trying to buy certain models that I have wanted for years. I finally make enough money that I can afford the guitar said I have always wanted.
JB Guitarist exactly! I had a nice collection of guitars back in 1985-1995, but sold them all, apart from a Fender Japan Strat that cost £150 and a Squier Telecaster that I got for free, as I left work and needed to pay my way through college. I’ve rebuilt my collection over the last 15 years. And I still have that Strat and Telecaster to remind me of the times when things weren’t so great.
Hi nice collection I am thinking to buy Greco guitar in stead Gibson do you have any for sale? I am living in Scotland Fife Best regards Milan.
I'm awaiting delivery of a 1984 EG 700 Gold top, whats the electrics and pickups like?
Hey man, nice guitar - does the Mint Collection 700 have "Screamin" humbuckers? I've had no issues with any humbuckers in my Greco's (U1000, U2000, PU2, Screamin and Double Trick) nor the electronics. All very good quality and sound. The Hot Lick P90's in the 56-60 were pretty microphonic, so I had them potted.
Thinking about getting a Peter Frampton Les Paul Custom but can’t decide whether to buy Greco or Burny?!
What should i buy?
I'm more of a Greco guy, tbh. I've had a few Burny's - which were nice, but for some reason just prefer the Greco's.
Which is your favourite ?
Ah.....difficult one! The EGF850 and the EG56-60 are equal for home use - the one I use most for gigging and rehearsing is the EG59-70, because it's pretty beat up and I don't need to worry about dinging it. And the Double Tricks sound great through any backline.
@@DunsysGuitarWorld They are all yiu favourites for different reasons ! Sounds fair play to me !
Hi Dunsy! What's your opinion about the two types of Greco LP bolt-on neck guitars, versus the set-neck Greco's, in terms of playability and collectability? I see that bolt-on necked guitars, even with decent flame, go up for sale on Yahoo Japan for Buy It Now prices of Y25K-30K and attract zero bids, while bids for set-neck ones (even early '70s) whistle up to Y50K and beyond fairly quickly. Are there any significant differences in playability or durability that you are aware of?
Can you give me some direction on which grecos/ mij los have 50s profile necks?
The Super Real series in the early 80's has the biggest of the neck profiles - I only have the EGF850, but that is very much like the R9 feeling neck that Gibson do.
Are these guitars worth selling my classic for. I’m super intrigued in these!
Jonathon Denton I would keep the Classic AND get a Greco! I would say that anything from a EG600 up would definitely hold its own with a Classic. When you get into the EGF series these are much more vintage spec Gibson types. I guess when you consider that you can pick a used EG600 for half of what a used Classic costs, then it’s great value for money. I’m a Gibson and a Greco guy!
Yes they are better in most cases
Can i buy this guitar 😍