Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 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. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. This is one muscular tone machine! Granted, they were at a small shop where the owner (who is a luthier) sets all the guitars up before putting them on the wall, but I was pretty impressed with the three that I played. hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. The frets were well dressed too. You are using an out of date browser. Hey! View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Hey! Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. The Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Natural has a Swamp Ash Body, Soft "V" Shape Hard Rock Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard w/12" Radius, Vintage Style Tele Bridge, Gotoh Style Split Shaft Tuners, 3 x High Output Bill Lawrence Pickups, Incl. Neck: Hardrock Maple For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. I added some dirt using an. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. experienced Japanese supervision. I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: I also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Stratocaster $550 Used - Very Good Bill Lawrence Semi Hollow Sunburst $829 $82.90 Off $746.10 Used - Good Bill Lawrence Tele Style Black / Red - EXC $877 $80 price drop $797 Used - Excellent Free Shipping Bill Lawrence mojo infused BCOR-55B MIJ $550 $50 price drop $500 Used - Fair Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. Sound 10 Please check the fields highlighted in red. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Guitar "feel". The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. That's all I know about it. Trusted for. Nice touch! I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. 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). This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. I've been playing guitar since 1964. 407-885-3298. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. EUR For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. 1. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Great tone and feel, and the Bill Lawrenc. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. 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. 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. Learn More. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. I know. www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. 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. Jun Link to comment It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. Hey! SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest $ 1,999.00. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. It has Bill Lawrence USA vintage pickups in it, black w/cream double binding (binding on front and back), red tortoise pickguard, vintage tele type tailpiece with strings through the body, die cast tuners, slight V shape to the neck, rosewood board, this is a really nice instrument, it plays a LOT better than I . This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. You must log in or register to reply here. Overall Impression 10 France, Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! So this guitar should withstand some abuse. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Guitar sleeve is included. The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location 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. 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. Duh. 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"! Comes with a soft case. 2. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Listed: 5 years ago Views: 349 Watchers: 5 Offers: 0 Sold By Birdhouse Music Northampton, MA, United States (677) Sales 1000+ SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. I could not find any flaws. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Assembled in California with imported hardware. Superb. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Serial number is SKT01090092. How about their new album? Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. It cost about $450 or $500 new. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. The sound is 100% vintage strat. I played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. 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