This SE-500 is one of the last before the arrival of the Super Sounds decal and the serial numbers. It has the single piece neck (not counting the tiny bit by the lower E tuner) and the 9.5 radius, and retains the pancake style construction with a very nice 2 piece top (usually 3 or even 4 on SE-500s). A lovely deep sunburst - it polishes up beautifully, just a couple of parking knocks to show its 51 years in existence.

Well maintained Grecos from this era will go on forever, this one has just arrived with us from Japan and has clearly been cherished, re-fretted in the recent past and has obviously provided great service. It just needed a service and is now ready for another 51 years at least.

The Maxons are typically bright and airy - but with a huge bass response even on the bridge pick-up. half a century of use allows the DM30 switch to get the in-between settings with minimal dexterity.

With some original condition 70s guitars, sometimes a slight compromise is required for the sounds - not so this one. It happily sits alongside a modern Fender - have a listen to the demo video to hear how the guitar sounds plugged straight into the small valve amp.

We always ship in a new box, well padded for long haul, and fully insured. Reference prices for your location are given, but please contact us either here or directly on our website for a precise cost.

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Listed14 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • SE-500
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1975
Made In
  • Japan
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Fretboard Radius
  • 9.5"
Neck Material
  • Maple
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Ash
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Nut Width
  • 1.575"
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On

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