Greco EG-500 SB Custom Super Power Electric Guitar | 1981 Vintage Les Paul Style
Greco EG-500 SP Super Power Custom | 1981 Made in Japan Fujigen Les Paul Style
Mahogany body with carved maple top. Set neck. Bound rosewood fingerboard. Vintage humbuckers. Gold hardware. Includes hard case. 3.9kg.
Up for sale is a stunning piece of Japanese guitar history: a 1981 Greco EG-500 Super Power Custom. Crafted during the legendary "Golden Era" of Japanese manufacturing at the world-renowned Fujigen factory, this guitar is a masterclass in Les Paul-style craftsmanship.
The EG-500 series from the early '80s is highly regarded for its premium appointments and build quality. It features a classic tonewood combination with a mahogany body and beautifully carved maple top. The traditional mahogany set neck with bound rosewood fingerboard provides the incredible sustain and resonance Greco is famous for.
Loaded with two vintage Greco humbuckers, this guitar delivers a warm, rich midrange and clear top end. It excels at everything from smoky blues and jazz to high-gain classic rock.
Test it for yourself at our Sydney shop, or we can ship it safely to your door anywhere in Australia. Contact us for a shipping quote.
In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $1,895
Key Features
Year: 1981
Model: Greco EG-500 SP Super Power Custom
Made in: Japan (Fujigen Factory)
Body: Mahogany with carved maple top
Neck: Mahogany, set neck construction
Fingerboard: Bound rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75 inches
Pickups: Vintage Greco humbuckers
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle switch
Hardware: Gold finish
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic bridge with stop-bar tailpiece
Tuners: Original Greco tuners
Finish: Cherry Burst
Weight: 3.9 kg
Case: Hard case included
Sound and Tone
The vintage Greco humbuckers deliver warm, rich midrange and clear top end, making this guitar incredibly versatile. The mahogany body and maple top combination provides excellent resonance and sustain.
Condition
Excellent condition. Minor scratches and nicks on the back of the body, back of the fretboard and back of the headstock. The front of the guitar is in almost impeccable condition. All original. Includes hard case.
Historical Context
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Greco was one of Japan's most respected guitar makers. These "Super Power" models were built at the Fujigen factory with a level of detail that many players argue rivals or even exceeds American-made guitars of the same era. This is a "player's vintage" instrument, built to last and ready to perform.