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Greco Telecaster Deluxe Td400 1970s - $1,100 (Boulder)
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Stunning Greco Telecaster from about 1972.
Sounds amazing with major mojo!
The Telecaster Deluxe model launched in 1972, alongside the Tele Thinline and Tele Custom, all showcasing Fender's new Wide Range humbucking pickups designed by former Gibson pickup wizard Seth Lover. Meanwhile, over in Japan, Greco were making exceptional Fender-style guitars, built to a brilliant standard largely by hand and showing up some of the inconsistencies in the USA-made instruments. This one was made in 1974, referencing the then-pretty-new Tele Deluxe.
The neck is a beefy D style shape with plenty of girth in the back, so it's conducive to big juicy chords. The pickups aren't the same as a Wide Range style, they're closer to a mildly-overwound PAF. They're a great match for the guitar: breathy, clear and sparkly on top, with a juicy darkness and thump when you dig in hard. It's great if you're crossing between lead and rhythm parts, everything comes out sounding big and full with plenty of character and life. The mocha brown is perfectly 70s, with a fun little bit of grain on show and a pleasing contrast against the golden maple board. It took me all of five seconds to fall in love with this one, I reckon you'll have the same experience... sigh.
Comes with a cool case which seems to be original.
Ask any questions!
Don‘t miss this chance to own this killer axe!