Greco 1977 EG1000

"I want to get that edgy, heavy, and powerful Les Paul Custom tone that's so reminiscent of 70s rock."
"But genuine 70s vintage items are too expensive and unaffordable, and current models..."New"With a guitar, it's impossible to reproduce that distinctive, sharp, piercing high-pitched sound that was so characteristic of that era."
Are you hungry for that sound your idol rock star played, and are you searching for it without compromise?

The Les Paul Custom from the late 1970s is characterized by its unique sound that redefined rock history, a combination of the sharp attack provided by the maple neck and the tight low end from the ebony fingerboard.

However, finding an instrument that accurately reproduces the materials and details that are the heart of that sound, and that also possesses the genuine resonance that comes from nearly 50 years of maturation as a musical instrument, is now extremely difficult. With overseas collectors furiously buying up old Greco guitars from that era as "Japan Vintage," the chances of finding a high-end model in good condition domestically are diminishing with each passing moment.

This guitar perfectly satisfies that yearning for a 70s custom guitar and allows you to directly experience the incredible craftsmanship of Japanese artisans from that era. The EG1000, a top-of-the-line model from Greco, was made in 1977. It is packed with details that show the dedication of craftsmen, who thoroughly studied the original Gibson and assembled it with pride at the time, including Fuji String Instruments.

This vintage guitar boasts a natural resonance forged over half a century, approximately 50 years. Manufactured in 1977, it's now about 49 years old. The wood has completely lost its moisture, and the body and neck have become one, resulting in an overwhelmingly dry and resonant sound. It's no wonder that overseas enthusiasts are desperately searching for this instrument; it possesses a truly authentic character.

A maple neck, typical of this era.RecruitFurthermore, the volute, which enhances the strength of the back of the neck, is perfectly reproduced. Combined with the tightly grained, hard ebony fingerboard, it has a significantly faster attack than a regular Les Paul, and even when distorted, it produces a bright, cutting, and exhilarating high-frequency range.

Supporting the clear, resonant maple neck is a mahogany body rich in harmonics. Together, these elements perfectly reproduce the quintessential custom sound, a rumbling tone that remains sharp even when heavily overdriven.

From the gold Grover tuners and diamond inlays on the headstock to the elegant multi-layer binding and even the distinctive control knobs of the era, everything has been copied with artistic precision.

At its heart lies the Greco original U-3000 pickup, a feature reserved only for Greco's top-of-the-line models at the time. It delivers powerful yet linear responses to the player's picking dynamics, producing a rich, expressive humbucking sound.

The 1977 EG1000 has completely transcended being merely an old copy model and is now a guitar that commands respect worldwide. For discerning players who want to recapture that sharp, cutting hard rock sound of John Sykes and Randy Rhoads with an authentic old tone, and who want a golden-era instrument crafted with the utmost dedication by Japanese artisans as their lifelong companion, this is a guitar that is ready to go.

The pride of Japan shook the original manufacturer, and the passion of that era, combined with half a century of experience, has nurtured this miraculous sound. Experience an overwhelming custom tone that will make your whole body tingle the moment you touch it.

[SPEC]
BODY: Maple/Mahogany
NECK: Maple
FINGERBOARD: Striped Ebony
PU: Original U-3000
WEIGHT: 4.5kg
Nut width: 44.5mm
w/Softcase
Medium Scale Neck

*Bridge pickup cover is missing.

*Comes with a standard 1-year warranty.
*Please feel free to contact our staff for more details about the product.
*We will buy back any items you purchased from our store at a high price.

Contact person: Matsui