DO ya pull the trigger? EG-2500 ?

MauiCliff · 05-13-2012, 09:56 PM

Here is something you dont see everyday....

.............would you pull the trigger?

??? 79?? Greco EG-2500? Limite - Japan Auction & Shopping Service - Japanese, Anime, Car Parts, Dolls, Robots, & Much More

https://box.yahoo.co.jp/guest/viewer...%3D1%26lm%3D20

chriseskew24 · 05-13-2012, 09:58 PM

Man that thing is sexy! Never seen one before!

chriseskew24 · 05-13-2012, 10:00 PM

wow 4500 american! to rich for my blood

bluesyrat · 05-13-2012, 11:56 PM

oh my god, don't you think it's a bit overpriced?

River · 05-13-2012, 11:59 PM

Blech.

tonebone · 05-14-2012, 12:01 AM

Considering there are "finish" cracks at the headstock/neck?

Not completely original?

Multi-piece back?

I would get a replica built, personally.

JDB · 05-14-2012, 01:09 AM

Got to ask why Greco did that.
Unbelievable top but multi piece back. For that kind of $$ you would expect a very nice 1 piece back too.

reborn old · 05-14-2012, 01:47 AM

You have to remember these were probably priced under $1000 USD new,
with JPY - USD exchange rates in 1979.
But I do agree it is a Greco shortcoming, with Tokai offering 1 piece backs from LS-80 models and up.

wulfman · 05-14-2012, 01:56 AM

Beautiful top, but I'd say save the cash for an old Tokai or two.

JDB · 05-14-2012, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reborn old

You have to remember these were probably priced under $1000 USD new,
with JPY - USD exchange rates in 1979.
But I do agree it is a Greco shortcoming, with Tokai offering 1 piece backs from LS-80 models and up.

Think most Flg-rlg -90s and up from that period did too

Udonitron · 05-14-2012, 02:19 AM

That is the same one that was up 2 years ago.
I have loads of photos of it from the last time...incl various cavity shots etc.
Last time it was listed as a 1200 Limited solid top and I think it sold for 180K from what I recall, Mark tried for it too.
I have seen these Limited's in gold tops too...lost out on one a few years back for 30K.

Udonitron · 05-14-2012, 08:36 AM

These photos were taken from the last time it was listed and sold in July 2010.

Mick51 · 05-14-2012, 08:44 AM

Thanks for the headstock pics! Nice to have full disclosure.

GammyBird · 05-14-2012, 08:44 AM

Oh yeah....I didn't see that in the pictures. I didn't look to hard either mind you

Big difference in the amount of detail from your pictures and the newer ones Udo...

Not a lot to go by here.

Do you remember how much it sold for last time?

Udonitron · 05-14-2012, 09:21 AM

Sold for around 180K if I remember correctly.

GammyBird · 05-14-2012, 09:25 AM

ok...just read that in your earlier post

Udonitron · 05-14-2012, 09:30 AM

Get your glasses on there me son!

GammyBird · 05-14-2012, 09:31 AM

lol...yah ok

****in Monday's!!!

That's my Monday excuse...

allenmance · 05-14-2012, 10:12 AM

For $4500 + shipping you could have a killer R9 or even a handmade MCI burst made from old wood and correct hardware.

tonebone · 05-14-2012, 10:44 AM

udo, ........ our in-resident elephant.

His talents are being wasted. I think he oughta have a job appraising art or sumthin real high-toney. And high-compensatory.

tonebone · 05-14-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriseskew24

Man that thing is sexy! Never seen one before!

And you (we, ... I at least) still haven't seen one.

tonebone · 05-14-2012, 10:38 PM

Hey Cliff(s of)Maui!

Have you ever paid customs fees on a guitar? Japan?

Europe?

MauiCliff · 05-15-2012, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonebone

Hey Cliff(s of)Maui!

Have you ever paid customs fees on a guitar? Japan?

Europe?

Gee funny you should ask...... never in all my years..... until today......I have 2 guitars hung up in Honolulu coming from Japan.. spoke with customs today....they will release by the end of this week... with import tax and duty fees.... not sure the cost... oh well....

Thomas/Sweden · 05-15-2012, 01:03 PM

I'm all good when it comes to LP's, almost!

tonebone · 05-15-2012, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MauiCliff

Gee funny you should ask...... never in all my years..... until today......I have 2 guitars hung up in Honolulu.. spoke with customs today....they will release by the end of this week... with import tax and duty fees.... not sure the cost... oh well....

Japan? Or Europe?

Thanks Cliff! And sorry to hear you got snagged.

MauiCliff · 05-15-2012, 05:41 PM

Japan

Shai`tan · 05-15-2012, 05:47 PM

A tad too rich an asking price imo. Definatelyy a sweet top. If
it was loaded with primo replica/original hardware and real PAFs.... maybe.

MauiCliff · 05-16-2012, 03:10 AM

ah.. come on... someone buy this....

JDB · 05-16-2012, 05:09 AM

Aww come on, with neck issue and the 3 piece back he's dreeeaaaammmmmin.

renzo_lao · 05-16-2012, 05:22 AM

After that headstock break, no...

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