1979 Blue Greco Mirage/Iceman M-1000 - Rick Nielsen Model!

Unbelievably rare 1979 Greco M-1000. I have seen a couple for sale in Japan, but not in the US. And certainly not in this condition. This is the model that Rick Nielsen played during their 1979 Budokan shows. I've attacehd a couple of pics from Rick Nielsen's Guitars of the Stars book with a little info as well as a pic showing him playing this model.

The Mirage is Greco's version of the Ibanez Iceman that was made for sale in Japan. They are essentially the same guitar with minor cosmetic differences. Ibanez did not have a blue model in the late 70s/early 80s.

This guitar is in very good shape. It's not mint and has some very light playwear. There is also some minor dark discoloration around the binding in a couple of areas (see the pictures). The discoloration is consistent with others I have seen pictures of. It's important to note that the discoloration is under the finish, there is no finish chipping around it.

The guitar is 100% original with Maxon PU-0 pickups.

A word on dating this guitar. The Maxon pickups are stamped that they were made in February of 1979. The serial number begins with "G0" which could indicate a 1980 date. However, since the pickup date is stamped with an early '79 date, I'm assuming it's a '79 model. 

The guitar plays well up and down the neck and there is no visible fretwear. The neck measurements are:

Width - 1 3/4" at the nut, 2 1/8" at the 12th fret
Thickness - 7/8" at the nut, 15/16" at the 12th fret

The guitar weighs 9.1 pounds

The original form fitting hard case is included.

Don't miss your chance to pick up this piece of rock n roll history.

I do not accept returns on vintage gear. This guitar is sold as is, please ask questions. I will answer promptly.