ULTRA RARE 1978 Greco ORDER MADE (Racing Stripe + Blue Metallic Sparkle) SE-600 Super Sounds S-Style ... CUSTOM SHOP Maxon "EXCEL" (1962-1964 Pre-CBS REPLICA Single Coil CLONE pickups) + GIGBAG

Vanborn Vintage Guitars Presents …

This 1978 Greco SE-600 Super Sounds “Order Made” is not a standard production instrument — it is an exceptionally rare custom-order example from Japan’s golden lawsuit-era, built with a specification set that fundamentally changes how a S-style guitar feels and plays.

During the 1970s, Japanese manufacturers like Greco began producing extremely high-quality instruments that rivaled — and in some cases surpassed — American production standards. These so-called "lawsuit era" guitars became increasingly respected for their craftsmanship and consistency at a time when U.S. production quality was fluctuating.

Built by the renowned Japanese "Fujigen" factory, these instruments represent outstanding value, delivering vintage quality, craftsmanship, and tone, simply under a different logo on the headstock.

This period ultimately led Fender to officially partner with Japanese manufacturers, resulting in the birth of Fender Japan in the early 1980s in that same Fujigen Factory

Tonally, it is loaded with a full set of original Maxon Excel PU-100 pickups (dated 1978). These originate from Maxon’s early reverse-engineering period, focused on capturing the dynamic response and tonal behaviour of highly regarded early-’60s S-style single coil pickups (that MAGIC Pre-CBS Sound from 1962-1964)

The result is a set that delivers:

• Open, airy vintage cleans with body
• Smooth, controlled top end without harsh ice-pick frequencies
• Full, musical midrange presence
• Natural compression when pushed
• Excellent note separation and touch sensitivity

These pickups are a key reason why Maxon Excel sets from this era are increasingly sought after, especially when preserved as a complete original set.

The guitar comes with a brand new Thomann Gigbag

The guitar weighs approximately 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs).

Regarding the frets, they show some light playing wear, still well over 80% of fret life remaining, and there is absolutely no need for a refret anytime soon.

Condition is very good, with honest playwear consistent with age (as pictured) for example some lacquer cracking on the headstock

the electronics work perfectly! (and the quick connector on the pickguard allows for easy maintenance if needed)

currently strung with a set of 9-46 strings.

This is not just a S-style guitar — it is a rare custom-ordered Japanese instrument defined by its non-standard neck geometry and premium construction choices, offering a playing experience that sits between traditional Fender design and more modern ergonomic feel.

A serious collector-grade piece, and a deeply inspiring player’s instrument.

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