1978 Greco EG 500 B - Les Paul Standard - Ebony 8 lbs 11 oz's - Made In Japan - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets/Action/Intonation!

1978 Greco Les Paul EG-500B
SN#: E780034

8 lbs 11 oz's!

Made in Japan

Comes in a 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 Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!

1978 Greco EG 500 B – Black Beauty Lawsuit Les Paul Standard - Killer Looks w Classic Sound!

This is the one you’ve been hunting for: a 1978 Greco EG-500B in drop-dead gorgeous Ebony Black, built at the absolute peak of the Fujigen factory’s golden era. This isn’t just another Japanese copy – this is the real-deal “lawsuit” Les Paul Standard that made Gibson sweat: open-book headstock, cream-bound body and neck, trapezoid inlays, and that perfect late-70s Greco craftsmanship that players swear beats most Norlin-era Gibsons hands-down.

Built like tanks with: multi-piece pancake mahogany body with a carved three-piece maple top, set three-piece maple neck with a medium tenon joint, bound rosewood board, and a lead friendly-fast neck profile that feels like it’s been your #1 for decades. Loaded with the original, ultra-desirable Maxon U-1000 humbuckers – hotter and clearer than PAFs, with that legendary midrange punch and harmonic bloom that defined the best 70s Japanese rock machines.

Tone: Absolutely nuclear. The U-1000s deliver thick, aggressive PAF-style roar with extra output and glassy top-end – think early Gary Moore, Paul Kossoff, or Ace Frehley cranked through a Marshall. The bridge pickup snarls and sings with endless sustain, the neck is fat, vocal, and dripping with bluesy warmth. Roll back the volume or tone and it cleans up beautifully. This thing does classic rock, hard rock, and blues like it was born for it.

Playability: Fresh professional setup – low, buzz-free action, perfectly dressed original frets with tons of life, spot-on intonation, slick neck feel. You’ll forget the gig is over.

**Condition:** Very good vintage player grade and 100% original. The front is prettyclean for 47 years old – deep glossy black with only faint swirling and a few sper small nicks/scratches. Back shows honest buckle rash, light scratches and a few small dings (pure rock ’n’ roll battle scars). No cracks, no breaks, no repairs. The hardware has stayed fresh and shiny, and looks killer.

Features:

Finish: Ebony

Top Material: Maple Top

Body Material: Mahogany Body

Neck Material: Three Piece Maple Neck

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard

Neck Profile: Thin C

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Scale Length: 24-3/4"

About Greco:

The Greco brand of “replica” guitars was started by the Kanda Shokai Corporation in 1966, and is widely considered to be one of the best. Fueled by the popularity of bands like Led Zeppelin and other British invasion artists, the company was producing copies of Gibson’s Les Paul Standard by the early 1970s using scaled drawings derived from Gibson catalogs, and photos of musicians using real Gibson guitars. The company even enlisted the services of popular Japanese guitarist Shigeru Narumo to supervise its production of the Greco line, which gave a tremendous boost to its sale of Les Paul replicas.

By the mid-to-late 1970s, the company was making a Les Paul copy that rivaled the craftsmanship of its authentic U.S. counterpart—at prices far below those of the real McCoy. This 1978 Greco EG-700 is an exquisite example of those guitars. It features a beautiful black finish, set-neck construction with medium tenon joint. it’s a stunning example of Japanese six-string ingenuity and craftsmanship.

Key Specs:

- 1978 Greco EG-500B (top-spec model, Fujigen factory, Japan)

- Solid mahogany pancake body + carved 2-piece maple top

- Set 3-piece maple neck with medium neck tenon

- Bound rosewood fretboard with pearl trapezoid inlays, 22 frets

- Original Maxon U-1000 humbuckers

- 24.75" scale, 1-11/16" nut width

- Original tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

This guitar 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 strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. If needed the frets have been 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 

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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.  

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 business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling 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. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us 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.