Hi GHD, that would be a 1975 Greco as you may know already. Unfortunately the catalog page doesn't say much of interest about wood parts (http://vintagejapanguitars.narod.ru/75-0019.jpg) other than a maple neck. It likely has a pancake body of sen tamo ash. How does it sound and play?
I’m about to buy a 1987 Greco Les Paul (serial number dictates this). However, I’m curious about a small plaque at the bottom of the headstock on the back (below the serial number). It has the number “600” on it.
This marking seems to be more common with Grecos of the 1970s, but not really the mint collection. Can you clarify what this means, what model it could be, and it’s value?
For some reason they continued to use triple digit stickers even though the model was called an EC68-60 at the time. The 60 meant 60,000 yen as the list price.
These days around $650-$700 US is a good price. They are good guitars but there are lots out there for sale. Don't pay too much! For me the 1982's are the nicest ones with the fret edge binding, but they are teh same quality as the later ones IMO.
I've just purchased a Greco TE-350.
ReplyDeleteOn the neck plate it has MATSUMOKU - K7501721 - MADE IN JAPAN.
Any information about this guitar would be appreciated
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ghd
Hi GHD, that would be a 1975 Greco as you may know already. Unfortunately the catalog page doesn't say much of interest about wood parts (http://vintagejapanguitars.narod.ru/75-0019.jpg) other than a maple neck. It likely has a pancake body of sen tamo ash. How does it sound and play?
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ReplyDeleteI’m about to buy a 1987 Greco Les Paul (serial number dictates this). However, I’m curious about a small plaque at the bottom of the headstock on the back (below the serial number). It has the number “600” on it.
This marking seems to be more common with Grecos of the 1970s, but not really the mint collection. Can you clarify what this means, what model it could be, and it’s value?
Thanks!
For some reason they continued to use triple digit stickers even though the model was called an EC68-60 at the time. The 60 meant 60,000 yen as the list price.
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ReplyDeleteWhat do you think is fair market value for one of these EC-59-60 guitars? Do you think I should hold out for an early 80s LP?
These days around $650-$700 US is a good price. They are good guitars but there are lots out there for sale. Don't pay too much! For me the 1982's are the nicest ones with the fret edge binding, but they are teh same quality as the later ones IMO.
ReplyDeleteThanks Aoyama! Really appreciate your advice :)
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