Late 1974 Greco TE-600

The TE-600 was the pinnacle of Telecaster offerings from Japan in 1974 - there are 2 distinct types of TE-600 during 1974 - the early ones had a slightly different neck profile - this late one has a typical slim-C neck profile that you may associate with much later MIJ Fenders, and other than just a few tiny signs of life, this one has been busy but cherished. Arriving with very worn frets, we have fitted new Jescar 45100 frets to give this amazing Tele a good decade of minimum maintenance - I would place it between Closet Classic and Journeyman in condition, but leaning towards Closet Classic; so a perfect blend of new guitar and old guitar feel.

The electrics and hardware are well looked after and original - the 500k pots and DM30 switch are as they left the factory - periodic servicing will keep these going. The star-tuners are in magnificent condition. There is some graceful aging on the bridge plate - just discolouration. There has been some clumsiness around the neck pocket - but this is purely finish related - nothing remotely serious.

The neck pick-up is nice and bright - it is the opposite of the earlier lower order Maxon Tele neck units. These are much more modern sounding with the volume and tone maxed out - back it all away and some more wooliness and jazziness appears. The bridge pick-up is a dead ringer for my 72 US Tele - it doesn't bite your head off, but it's all there, and again, with judicious use of the controls, you can be Keith Richards for a while.

This is a serious guitar - a proper viable alternative to a modern US Fender at a much friendlier price, and a fraction of the price of 1974 Fender in this condition. It comes with its fitted hard-case complete with a Greco polishing cloth - more than likely the one that was sold with the guitar.