RARE 1973 Greco EG-360S Les Paul "Tobacco Burst" Pancake Body + Nylon Saddles + Alnico 2 Humbuckers (PRE-SERIAL MIJ MADE IN JAPAN Lawsuit Era) + GIG BAG

Vanborn Vintage Guitars presents …

A Greco Les Paul EG-360S Finished in a warm tobacco / two-tone sunburst, this one has that unmistakable early ‘70s vintage look — rich, deep, and full of movement depending on the light. Combined with the aged chrome hardware and gold reflector knobs, it delivers that classic, no-nonsense vintage aesthetic that just feels right.

Exclusively built for the Japan market ... at a time when they were giving the USA built Gibson versions a run for their money ... guess why they are called "lawsuit" guitars.

This one can be dated to circa 1973 -1975 (PRE-1975 Greco's do not have individual serial numbers)

Body: Pancake body construction with that characteristic layered build adding density and sustain
Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and beautiful mother of pearl inlays
Bridge: Original ST-style bridge with white nylon saddles — a rare and very cool feature
Pickups: Dual humbuckers with Alnico II magnets delivering a warm yet articulate response
Hardware: Chrome hardware with gold reflector knobs
Tuners: Kluson-style tuners
Strings: Currently strung with .009–.046

With the bolt-on design (which in all reality makes working on the guitar much easier than set-neck designs, Fender invented the go-to standard here) it resonates beautifully.

There’s a fast, immediate attack, a tight and focused low end, and that woody, slightly dry midrange character that early Grecos are known for — direct, responsive, and very “alive” under the fingers.

The original nylon saddle bridge plays a subtle but important role here, slightly softening the attack and rounding off the high end, giving the guitar a smoother, more controlled top response without losing clarity.

The pickups can shift from a warm, open and expressive neck tone, to a more cutting, articulate bridge sound that handles lead work effortlessly — with a balanced midrange that keeps everything musical and usable across styles.

Everything works as it should; pots and switch feel solid.
Obviously this +50 year old Les Paul has dings & scratches to prove its age (as pictured).

There are visible marks on the back of the neck, but these do not affect playability and feel smooth during playing.

The hardware has aged beautifully, and the overall instrument has developed that natural vintage patina that only decades of real use can create.

Included with the guitar is a brand new Thomann Gigbag with nice storage compartment.

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