Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. This is a Bill Lawrence Telecaster that was made in the U.S.A. You really won't find another stratocaster that plays quite like this one. You are using an out of date browser. The double. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. I added some dirt using an. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. Swampkaster T review by Bill Lawrence USA Sound: 10 Overall Impression: 10 Reliability & Durability: 9 Action, Fit & Finish: 10 Features: 9 Reviewer's score: 9.6 Superb Users' score: 8.1 (7. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. Color Red Red. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence Reliability & Durability 10 May 11, 2010. Hey! Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. It cost about $450 or $500 new. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. Description. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. Love to see a picture. Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. Guitar "feel". For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo ShopUp to 25% off select Gibson guitarsShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Guitar sleeve is included. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Assembled in California with imported hardware. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Please check the fields highlighted in red. experienced Japanese supervision. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Features 9 SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Visit . EUR Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. USA. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. Given Boris' reputation here and on TDPRI, he's probably said enough. How about their new album? The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. The sound is 100% vintage strat. B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner. I couldn't find any flaw! With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. That's all I know about it. Trusted for. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. Neck: Hardrock Maple Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. USA. Currency: It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Will ship Fed Ex Smartpost, or UPS Ground.407-885-3298. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. Make Bill Lawrence. If you want to look good and sound hot, this is a great guitar and it should be selling for the price of an American Strat or more! Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups are made in California by "Bill Lawrence USA". Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Guess it must be the same guitar. Absolutely LOVE it. I saw a real hot guitarist at a local jam session play one and went on a hunt for my own because, I was very impressed with its sound and looks.This is "sweet"! The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. I had one and it wasn't bad at all. This is a Bill Lawrence Telecaster that was made in the U.S.A. You really won't find another stratocaster that plays quite like this one. Fretboard: Maple Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. The one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Oops, looks like you forgot something. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. Jun Link to comment I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. I know. Fender Moulded Hard Case. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Hey! A small local guitar shop in my town has a couple of "Bill Lawrence" Swampkaster S's (Priced at $599) and one Swampkaster T (on sale for $499). . Please check the fields highlighted in red. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The frets were well dressed too. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. Plays really well! SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Sound 10 Great tone and feel, and the Bill Lawrenc. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. JavaScript is disabled. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. I could not find any flaws. Comes with a soft case. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. Brand: Bill Lawrence Model: SwampKaster T Colour: Natural Body: Swamp Ash Neck: Hard Rock Maple Neck Profile: Soft V Fingerboard: Maple Fingerboard Inlays: Black Dots Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm) Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm) Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm) Frets: 21 Binding: Cream Pickguard: Red Tortoiseshell Tuners: Gotoh Style Split Shaft Hey! The SwampKaster S is a fantastic guitar with miles of tone, a great bargain.It's advertised as USA swamp ash body, USA pickups, final set-up in USA. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Guitar sleeve is included. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! Ok, well, I'm looking for a guitar that can do vintage fuzz tones and slightly over driven sounds well (Think "Black Keys" type stuff). Please check the fields highlighted in red. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. The main point here, is. finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. You must log in or register to reply here. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: I'm debating whether or not to keep it and install a new nut, better tuners, and maybe even a bridge upgrade (Glendale or Callaham), as well as upgrade the electronics, or just sell it off. Marshall Guitrock Mar 26, 2021 Mar 26, 2021 #1 Marshall Guitrock TDPRI Member Joined Mar 25, 2021 Posts 9 Age 39 Location Georgia Hi All, I picked up a loaded Bill Lawrence telecaster body and am wondering if you can help to identify which model I have. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. . Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. The bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. 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