Greco EG-700 Gold Top “Super Sound Model” 1980 MIJ Japan – Maxon PU-2 PAF-Style Pickups, Vintage Japan

1980 Greco EG-700 Gold Top “Super Sound Model” – Made in Japan

Up for sale is a 1980 Greco EG-700 Gold Top “Super Sound Model,” made in Japan.

This is a vintage Japanese single-cut model from Greco’s highly regarded late-1970s to early-1980s era. The serial number is “0 9097,” and the back of the headstock has the original “EG 700 / Greco Guitar” model sticker.

This guitar is equipped with Greco / Maxon PU-2 humbuckers. Both pickups are PU-2 models, and the pickup baseplates show the “PU-2” stamp. These are desirable PAF-style pickups used on higher-grade Greco models of this period, and they are a very nice feature on this vintage EG-700.

The guitar has a beautiful Gold Top finish, a natural mahogany-style back and neck, cream binding, block fingerboard inlays, and the classic Les Paul-style control layout. It has the look, feel, and sound that make vintage Japanese Greco guitars so attractive.

The sound is warm, open, and articulate. The neck pickup has a smooth and full tone, while the bridge pickup has a clear, strong, and lively character. It is a very enjoyable player’s guitar with a classic vintage Japanese tone.

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(Specifications)

Brand: Greco

Model: EG-700 Gold Top “Super Sound Model”

Year: 1980

Serial Number: 0 9097

Made in: Japan

Finish: Gold Top

Body: Maple top / Mahogany back

Neck: Mahogany set neck

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Fingerboard Inlays: Block inlays

Pickups: Greco / Maxon PU-2 humbuckers

Pickup Marking: “PU-2” stamped on the pickup baseplates

Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle switch

Bridge / Tailpiece: Tune-o-matic style bridge with stop-bar tailpiece

Nut Width: approx. 43.5 mm

Scale Length: approx. 630 mm

String Height: approx. 1.5 mm on the 1st string / approx. 1.8 mm on the 6th string

Overall Length: approx. 100 cm

Weight: approx. 4.46 kg

Frets: approx. 90% or more remaining

Condition: Very Good vintage condition

Accessories: Vintage leather-style gig case and strap shown in the photos

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(Condition)

This guitar is in Very Good vintage condition.

There are small dings, scratches, finish chips, and signs of use in various areas, as expected for a vintage instrument.

There are some small paint chips along the lower edge of the Gold Top finish. There is also a small repaired clear-coat chip at the tip of the headstock.

There are small dings, scratches, and some paint touch-up areas on the body back and body edges. The neck back also has some small marks and signs of use, but it remains comfortable to play.

The body top has a nice vintage look overall, with some small marks and age-related finish wear. The back and sides also show natural vintage wear, but the overall appearance is still very attractive.

The frets have approximately 90% or more life remaining. The neck is in good playing condition, and the current string action is comfortable at approximately 1.5 mm on the 1st string and 1.8 mm on the 6th string.

The controls and electronics have been checked and work properly.

Please check all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

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(Included)

・Vintage leather-style gig case

・Strap shown in the photos

Please note that the zipper pull tab on the vintage leather-style gig case is missing. The zipper itself can still be opened and closed.

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This is a very attractive 1980 Greco EG-700 Gold Top “Super Sound Model” with Greco / Maxon PU-2 pickups, the original EG-700 model sticker, and a great vintage Japanese look.

It is not a mint collector-grade piece, but it has the honest wear, character, and tone of a well-played vintage Greco. The PU-2 pickups are a strong point of this guitar and make it especially appealing as a player’s vintage Japanese Les Paul-style model.

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■ Our Vintage Guitar Policy

We specialize in Japanese vintage and used guitars and carefully inspect each instrument before listing and shipment.

This guitar is physically in our inventory and has been carefully cleaned, inspected, tested, and checked for basic playability.

Before listing, we performed overall cleaning, fret and fingerboard care, neck adjustment, and hardware cleaning / polishing.

The metal parts, including the bridge, tailpiece, pickup parts, control knobs, tuners, and small screws, have also been carefully cleaned and polished as much as possible.

The neck, frets, controls, and electronics have been checked, and the guitar is currently in good playing condition.

Please understand that vintage and used instruments may have minor age-related wear, small cosmetic marks, and slight changes in setup due to long-distance shipping or climate differences.

Minor adjustments after arrival may be needed depending on the buyer’s playing style, preferred string gauge, and local climate.

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