Serial: E787527

Luthier Measurements: 

Nut Width: 1.73

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .87

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .96

Radius: 12

Scale: 24.75

Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz's

Comes in Original Greco Gig Bag

$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings,  Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action. 

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🔥 1978 GRECO EG-800CB — BLACK BEAUTY LES PAUL CUSTOM 🔥

Here’s a classic late-1970s Japanese Black Beauty: a 1978 Greco EG-800CB, Fujigen’s high-quality take on the Gibson Les Paul Custom. Built during the golden lawsuit-era years, these EG-800 models deliver authentic Custom looks, solid construction, and rich, resonant tone that still impresses today.

This example is in player-friendly condition with little dings, dents, and scratches throughout — honest wear that gives it character without detracting from its sharp black finish. It has a little spot where the finish looked like it flaked off on the face of the headstock. It’s 100% all original and has been professionally set up and dialed in, so it’s ready to play right out of the case.

The Specs

Classic 1978 Greco EG-800CB Les Paul Custom formula:

•  Mahogany body with carved maple top

•  Set neck (maple or mahogany, typical of the era)

•  Bound rosewood or ebony-style fingerboard with block inlays

•  24.75” scale, 22 frets

•  Original dual Maxon / Greco humbuckers (often PU-2 Alnico 5 style)

•  Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

•  Gold hardware and multi-ply binding

•  Classic Black Beauty aesthetics with open-book headstock

These Fujigen-built instruments from 1978 are known for excellent neck joints, good resonance, and the refined Japanese craftsmanship that made Greco a favorite among players seeking premium Les Paul alternatives.

The Sound

Expect rich, classic Les Paul Custom tone with excellent clarity and harmonic complexity. The original dual humbuckers deliver warm, vocal neck tones and a biting, articulate bridge that cleans up nicely when you roll back the volume. Push them and you get satisfying crunch, sustain, and midrange punch that sits perfectly in a mix. The maple top and mahogany body combination gives it that perfect balance of warmth and snap. Professionally dialed in, this EG-800CB is responsive, dynamic, and inspiring.

The Playability

Professionally set up with comfortable action and accurate intonation. The neck feels fast and familiar in the classic slim-to-medium late-’70s profile. Frets are in good shape for the age, and the whole guitar feels balanced and easy to play for long sessions. Excellent upper-fret access and that solid, resonant Les Paul feel under the hands. Light cosmetic wear doesn’t affect playability in the slightest.

A genuine 1978 Greco EG-800CB Black Beauty, all original, player-friendly condition, and professionally set up. Classic Les Paul Custom looks, tone, and feel with high-quality Japanese craftsmanship from one of the best periods. Perfect for the player who wants authentic late-’70s Custom character without the vintage Gibson price tag.

This one is dialed in and ready for its next chapter. Grab it while it’s here.

🔥 This guitar (or bass) has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. We make sure all frets are leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥

About The Guitar Dude 

Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).  

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Consignment Services

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Our Guarantee  

We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.  

Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)

- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues. 

- Intonation is spot-on.  

- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.  

- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.  

Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy 

We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:  

- You must 

notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.  

- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.  

- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.  Please note there is a 10% restocking fee on guitar orders that have been purchased and paid for - that have been off the market for 24 hours or more, even if they have not been shipped or picked up by the carrier. We perform a final set up and change strings put when an order is placed and paid for. NO EXCEPTIONS

We do our best to honestly describe and photograph every guitar and most of the noticeable imperfections. That said, we are human, if something very small can be overseen, if tiny marks, dings or super fine scratches (normal wear) bother you, please don't buy.

We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.  

Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.  

We are a small family owned and run business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time, money and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling, returns without restocking fees or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.  

Payment, Shipping & International Duties  

- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.  

- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.  

- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.  

International Shipping Note 

International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS, but USPS is the only available or reasonable carrier in certain situations. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. We can’t under value merchandise as it can not be properly insured. If you would like to discuss different avenues, contact us by phone for a personalized quote.  

Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.