Superb. Korea, Republic of Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. . It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 2. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T Red. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? Learn More, Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. Ditto for the tailpiece. Cream City Music is one of the world's finest guitar shops with selections including the Used Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T Electric Guitar in Candy Apple Red. 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. 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. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. Guitar sleeve is included. Absolutely LOVE it. France, Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Yup- the only thing they have to do with Bill Lawrence is the pickups are ones that were designed by him a number of years ago. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! I'm thinking about bringing in the Ibanez I've been trying to sell on craigslist (to no avail) and trading for one of these. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. Hey! The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. 1. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. It has never been sold. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. How about their new album? With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Condition Very Good. It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I know. Description. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. Jun Link to comment Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. 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. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster $700.00 $87.39 shipping or Best Offer Bill Lawrence BL3M-55G $685.10 Was: $806.00 $150.00 shipping or Best Offer Bill Lawrence BT2-0031E Mod Electric guitar 1990s With Soft Case F/S $1,183.00 Free shipping Electric Guitar Bill Lawrence BL-E Black Modified Good Operation $475.00 $198.00 shipping The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. $ 1,999.00. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. A good clean sound is a plus, can the G&L cover that? 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. The one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. Will ship Fed Ex Smartpost, or UPS Ground.407-885-3298. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Color Red Red. Great blues guitar. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. I've been playing guitar since 1964. If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! The Pickups were loud and quiet. Oops, looks like you forgot something. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. The sound is 100% vintage strat. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Played very little before that. Trusted for. The finish is beautiful, the neck clean. B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner. The pickups are the original Bill Lawrence Black Label and really have that true vintage sound and that Straty quack in position 2 and 4. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. 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. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. . It's a workhorse, stays in tune. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. This guitar shows very little wear. Lot of treble This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Hey! The bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Features 9 Please check the fields highlighted in red. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. Shipping not included in price. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 407-885-3298. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL I highly recommend it for the money. I could not find any flaws. The cutting and 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". Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. New Old Stock. The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location 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. Currency: 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 By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Guitar "feel". Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. I have been . The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. Bill Lawrence tele model? It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. Visit . #6. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Neck: Hardrock Maple hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. This is a Strat style guitar. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Action, Fit & Finish 10 Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted I own the SwampKaster S. I like it. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. USA. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Good luck on your quest, but getting anyone here or on TDPRI to say anything encouraging about buying a Swampkaster, particularly a new one, is a TALL order indeed. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. May 11, 2010. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Serial number is SKT01090092. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Assembled in California with imported hardware. www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. 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. 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Oops, looks like you forgot something. EUR Plays really well! Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Solid Body Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. 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). Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The main point here, is. No dislikes, but I will change out the bridge for a Wilkinson because it is the best non-locking bridge around.It is a solid built guitar with a bolt-on neck. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . This is one muscular tone machine! You are using an out of date browser. I still don't understand it. Hey! Oops, looks like you forgot something. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I had one and it wasn't bad at all. The double. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Sound 10 Reliability & Durability 10 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! 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. Hey! 12 ozs. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Final assembly and the setup of the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. USA. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. I played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. The guitar came very well setup. EXCEPTIONAL!! Guitar sleeve is included. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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