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For Sale - Greco 'Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexiglas' Copy
Seymour Duncan pickup, Superb Condition
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Fender Japan are far from being the only
company producing superb guitars. Here is an example of exactly the sort
of quality instrument that had the US manufacturers extremely worried: a Greco
copy of the Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexiglas guitar
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This is were I normally put the 'tech
spec' box... but I don't know too many details! The body is
obviously see-thru plexiglas/acrylic... whatever you want to call
it. It has a maple neck with rosewood board and 24 frets. The fret
wire seems similar to that used by Fender. In fact the neck profile
feels much like a Strat/Tele except that the fret board profile is
flatter... like a Gibson.
The bridge is Strat-like and fully
adjustable. The single pickup is a Seymour Duncan humbucker. It is
not original, but Seymour Duncans are superb pups, so I'm certainly
not complaining. Controls consist of volume and tone pots, and coil
splitter switch.
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in Japan, of course) bears the serial C024*** which would
seem to indicate it was made in March 2002. Other than it begins
with 'AP' I can't even tell you its model number. Yes, these are
very rare! If you want to research Greco further, this
site is a good start. Weight is about 9lbs.
Condition is superb... no
photographable marks or blemishes. There is very little fret wear
and all control work smoothly and without noise.
Having never played a plexiglas
guitar before I wasn't sure what to expect. I don't know how much
of this has to do with the Seymour Duncan pup and how much to do
with the body material... but it's fantastic!! I've got a new
favourite guitar! It sustains for ever, isn't at all 'toppy' or
harsh, and the definition is superb. Sitting here now, surrounded
by Fender, Yamaha, and Gretsch (not for sale!) guitars, I can
honestly say that this thing beats them all in the rock guitar
stakes. I never thought I'd say that about a one pickup, plastic
guitar, but there you are.
Here are four sound files A,
B, C,
D
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| Japanese 'copy guitars'
are becoming extremely collectable. Indeed, some are
attracting very high prices. I believe - and I'm not alone - that
prices of almost all models from the well-known Japanese 'copy'
manufacturers can only continue to climb.
If you get the impression from the
above that I consider this a knockout guitar, you're right! Please
don't buy this one.
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Price including gigbag:
£495.00 |
Contact me on 01992 523138 or by email
I suggest shipping via the Royal Mail's
Special Delivery service which guarantees next day before noon delivery
and includes insurance for £25.00.
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