1980 Greco L-200S - L5 CES Clone! - Sunburst - Japan Premium Vintage - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets/Action/Intonation
1980 Greco L-200S - L5 CES Clone!
Serial # J806405
Sunburst Nitro Finish
Ebony Fretboard
Japan Premium Vintage
Nut Width: 1.61
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .76
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.11
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz's
Comes in Original Hard Case
New Tail Piece, Pickup Rings & Covers
All Original Electronics
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
Here is one of the MOST SOUGHT AFTER vintage Japanese guitars ever produced. It is an almost legendary 1 of 1 faithful reproduction of the Gibson L-5 CES. It is the Greco L-200, a true top of the line, no corners cut masterpiece, sports a full Nitro Vintage Sunburst finish and was exquisitely crafted in the fine year of 1980. It is in very good vintage cosmetic condition and professionally dialed in for smooth playability with everything functioning flawlessly. It was produced at Japan's famous FujiGen factory, known for their amazing quality and top tier craftsmanship. At the time, it was the highest priced instrument in Greco's 1977 catalog at 200,000 yen. At the time, it was double the price of Greco's L-100 which is nearly identical in its cosmetic appearance, the L-200 is a no-corners-cut faithful clone of the L-5 CES with a carved spruce top, carved and book-matched curly maple back, three-piece maple neck with walnut stringers, multi-ply bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl block inlay, full 17" lower bout width, premium Grover tuners and L-5 tailpiece, and an oval label visible through the F hole signed by the luthier. Each guitar was custom built by one of the best or "Master Builder" of the time.
The guitar has a new tail piece, pickup rings and covers, The Maxon U-2000 Pickups and all the electronics are original and untouched. The electronics work flawlessly with a three-way pickup selector and individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. The factory original Maxon U-2000 pickups each have date codes stamped on the baseplates that translate to 1980.
The amber colored binding has some checking and had some disintegration common with Greco ES-style instruments in this era, in two places the binding has been filled and stabilized with super glue as needed for optimal aesthetics and performance. It is rock solid and perfectly stable now. (see pics) There is a little scratch on the top and left over screw holes from the pickguard, which was lost, other than that she looks extremely clean for her age.
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
* All Guitars Are Professionally and Safely Packed and Fully Insured. We Normally Ship Via UPS
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. @TheGuitarDude
Search for The Guitar Dude
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us
954-448-2413
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s
We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
1980 Greco L-200S - L5 CES Clone!
Serial # J806405
Sunburst Nitro Finish
Ebony Fretboard
Japan Premium Vintage
Nut Width: 1.61
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .76
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.11
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz's
Comes in Original Hard Case
New Tail Piece, Pickup Rings & Covers
All Original Electronics
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
Here is one of the MOST SOUGHT AFTER vintage Japanese guitars ever produced. It is an almost legendary 1 of 1 faithful reproduction of the Gibson L-5 CES. It is the Greco L-200, a true top of the line, no corners cut masterpiece, sports a full Nitro Vintage Sunburst finish and was exquisitely crafted in the fine year of 1980. It is in very good vintage cosmetic condition and professionally dialed in for smooth playability with everything functioning flawlessly. It was produced at Japan's famous FujiGen factory, known for their amazing quality and top tier craftsmanship. At the time, it was the highest priced instrument in Greco's 1977 catalog at 200,000 yen. At the time, it was double the price of Greco's L-100 which is nearly identical in its cosmetic appearance, the L-200 is a no-corners-cut faithful clone of the L-5 CES with a carved spruce top, carved and book-matched curly maple back, three-piece maple neck with walnut stringers, multi-ply bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl block inlay, full 17" lower bout width, premium Grover tuners and L-5 tailpiece, and an oval label visible through the F hole signed by the luthier. Each guitar was custom built by one of the best or "Master Builder" of the time.
The guitar has a new tail piece, pickup rings and covers, The Maxon U-2000 Pickups and all the electronics are original and untouched. The electronics work flawlessly with a three-way pickup selector and individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. The factory original Maxon U-2000 pickups each have date codes stamped on the baseplates that translate to 1980.
The amber colored binding has some checking and had some disintegration common with Greco ES-style instruments in this era, in two places the binding has been filled and stabilized with super glue as needed for optimal aesthetics and performance. It is rock solid and perfectly stable now. (see pics) There is a little scratch on the top and left over screw holes from the pickguard, which was lost, other than that she looks extremely clean for her age.
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
* All Guitars Are Professionally and Safely Packed and Fully Insured. We Normally Ship Via UPS
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. @TheGuitarDude
Search for The Guitar Dude
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us
954-448-2413
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s
We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
1980 Greco L-200S - L5 CES Clone!
Serial # J806405
Sunburst Nitro Finish
Ebony Fretboard
Japan Premium Vintage
Nut Width: 1.61
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .76
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.11
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz's
Comes in Original Hard Case
New Tail Piece, Pickup Rings & Covers
All Original Electronics
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
Here is one of the MOST SOUGHT AFTER vintage Japanese guitars ever produced. It is an almost legendary 1 of 1 faithful reproduction of the Gibson L-5 CES. It is the Greco L-200, a true top of the line, no corners cut masterpiece, sports a full Nitro Vintage Sunburst finish and was exquisitely crafted in the fine year of 1980. It is in very good vintage cosmetic condition and professionally dialed in for smooth playability with everything functioning flawlessly. It was produced at Japan's famous FujiGen factory, known for their amazing quality and top tier craftsmanship. At the time, it was the highest priced instrument in Greco's 1977 catalog at 200,000 yen. At the time, it was double the price of Greco's L-100 which is nearly identical in its cosmetic appearance, the L-200 is a no-corners-cut faithful clone of the L-5 CES with a carved spruce top, carved and book-matched curly maple back, three-piece maple neck with walnut stringers, multi-ply bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl block inlay, full 17" lower bout width, premium Grover tuners and L-5 tailpiece, and an oval label visible through the F hole signed by the luthier. Each guitar was custom built by one of the best or "Master Builder" of the time.
The guitar has a new tail piece, pickup rings and covers, The Maxon U-2000 Pickups and all the electronics are original and untouched. The electronics work flawlessly with a three-way pickup selector and individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. The factory original Maxon U-2000 pickups each have date codes stamped on the baseplates that translate to 1980.
The amber colored binding has some checking and had some disintegration common with Greco ES-style instruments in this era, in two places the binding has been filled and stabilized with super glue as needed for optimal aesthetics and performance. It is rock solid and perfectly stable now. (see pics) There is a little scratch on the top and left over screw holes from the pickguard, which was lost, other than that she looks extremely clean for her age.
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
* All Guitars Are Professionally and Safely Packed and Fully Insured. We Normally Ship Via UPS
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. @TheGuitarDude
Search for The Guitar Dude
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us
954-448-2413
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s
We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.