1978 Greco EG-500 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar – Sunburst – Made in Japan

1978 Greco EG-500 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar – Sunburst – Made in Japan

The Greco EG-500 is one of the standout Japanese-built Les Paul-style guitars from the famed "lawsuit era," offering exceptional craftsmanship, vintage-inspired tone, and remarkable value. Built in 1978 at the legendary FujiGen factory in Japan, this guitar represents the quality that made Japanese instruments of this period highly sought after by players and collectors alike.

FujiGen would later go on to manufacture Gibson's Orville line for the Japanese market, and many players consider these late-1970s Greco guitars to be among the finest vintage Les Paul alternatives available. With its classic Sunburst finish, substantial feel, and vintage-inspired construction, the EG-500 delivers the look, tone, and playing experience associated with far more expensive vintage instruments.

Specifications:

• Model: Greco EG-500 Les Paul Standard
• Year: 1978
• Serial Number: B788153
• Finish: Sunburst
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.72"
• Fingerboard Radius: 10"
• Neck Depth: .820"–.950" (1st–12th Fret)
• Frets: 22
• Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Factory: FujiGen Gakki

Condition:

This guitar is in good overall condition and has been professionally set up in-house. Setup work includes a fresh set of strings, full cleaning and polish, fingerboard conditioning, potentiometer cleaning, and adjustment to a comfortable low-to-medium action.

There is a repaired body separation on the bass-side contour of the body. The repair has been professionally glued and stabilized, and only minor finish checking/cracking remains visible in the area. The repair is smooth to the touch, structurally sound, and does not affect playability, stability, or tone.

Additional cosmetic wear includes light scratches, small dings, and minor surface marks consistent with a well-maintained vintage instrument.

The neck is straight, the frets have plenty of life remaining, and the guitar plays exceptionally well with comfortable action throughout the fingerboard.

Features:

• Vintage FujiGen-built Japanese craftsmanship
• Classic Les Paul Standard styling
• Comfortable medium-profile neck
• Excellent sustain and resonance
• Professional in-house setup
• Highly sought-after lawsuit-era Greco model
• Outstanding alternative to vintage Gibson Les Pauls

Whether you're a collector of vintage Japanese instruments or a player looking for an authentic Les Paul experience without the vintage Gibson price tag, this 1978 Greco EG-500 is a fantastic example of why these guitars have become so respected over the years.

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