1979 Greco EX- 800
Korina Finish on an Ash Body
Made in Japan
Professionally Modded For Ultimate Tonal Capabilities - B.C. Rich Inspired/Style
Replacement Battery Cover
Serial H794535
Comes in a BRAND NEW SKB Molded TSA Hardshell Case
Professionally setup for optimal tone and playability. Truly stage or studio ready.
Get ready to jump on a musical wave of exploration... This incredible 1979 Greco EX-800 with factory mods is dripping with vintage appeal and sonic MOJO. This sweet one-off Explorer comes from that talked about "lawsuit era" of Japanese guitar production and is masterful replica of Gibson's design with the quality and stellar craftsmanship Japanese luthiers are hailed for...
The EX-800 has a solid ash body with a sweet grain that comes to life with its natural "Korina" finish. Paired perfectly with a dark, rich rosewood fingerboard and a 3-piece rock solid maple neck, that has some light flame figuring, this Explorer is simply begging for the spotlight. It has a comfy C-shaped neck profile with lightly rolled edges which will make this one player that is hard to put down.
Unplugged this EX-800 is resonant and has a naturally clear tone, but once you plug her in and crank her up those Maxon made U-2000 humbuckers take control and thats when the fun begins. These pickups sport vintage Alnico V magnets, delivering a steady dose of warm, well-balanced articulate tone that come alive and like to be pushed through a nice tube amp to serve up plenty of punching power and output to cut through the mix and offer enough growl for rock riffing or killer leads. It has a ton of little switches and controls that open up a new world of tonal possibilities. This is a not something we have found in any catalog, which leads us to believe that it must have been professionally modified, sent back to Greco as a custom order or maybe even an employee guitar... the solder joints look untouched and there is an original factory finish inside the cavities along with custom electronics. So while there are many plain EX-800's out there, this one is in a class all by itself. Cosmetically it is in great shape with moderate play wear including a few bumps and bruises, including a few small dings, chips to the finish dents and scratches(see pics) that remind you of how she likes to be rocked hard and fun to play.
Features:
• Ash Body
• 3-piece Maple Neck
• Long Neck Tenon
• Rosewood Fretboard
• Dot Inlays
• Medium Jumbo Frets
• Maxon Made U-2000 Pickups
• Tune-o-Matic Bridge & Stopbar
• Natural Finish
It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” isn’t good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards and we try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
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We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS INCURRED (NOT CHARGES) WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
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I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 30 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
