Lot of treble For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. Hey! It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. JavaScript is disabled. 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". That's all I know about it. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. 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. 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. Great guitars played a couple & was taken-a-back at such a good deal What about the new 50's Tribute Les Paul Studio? I couldn't find any flaw! Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Jun Link to comment 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"! 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. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. Learn More. Bill Lawrence tele model? Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described Superb. Guitar sleeve is included. Not played since 2010. There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. Fender Moulded Hard Case. I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. May 11, 2010. Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! Make Bill Lawrence. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. AMAZING tone. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Played very little before that. Position 4 is party time, putting both pickups in series for fat humbucker tones. I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. I've been playing guitar since 1964. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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! Oops, looks like you forgot something. Gear Review Network / MusicGearReview.com - 2000, Other Reviews & Articles Related to Electric_Guitars. 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. 407-885-3298. Hey! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. I've been playing guitar since 1964. Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. 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. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and This is a Strat style guitar. Condition Very Good. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. I highly recommend it for the money. Assembled in California with imported hardware. The Pickups were loud and quiet. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. Fretboard: Maple . For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. Marshall Guitrock Mar 26, 2021 Mar 26, 2021 #1 Marshall Guitrock TDPRI Member Joined Mar 25, 2021 Posts 9 Age 39 Location Georgia Hi All, I picked up a loaded Bill Lawrence telecaster body and am wondering if you can help to identify which model I have. $ 1,999.00. It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . 9.8. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. I made only minor adjustments after changing the strings to 11s. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? I added some dirt using an. Korea, Republic of Oops, looks like you forgot something. 2. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Trusted for. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. 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. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! So this guitar should withstand some abuse. Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Color Red Red. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. 12 ozs. 1. It has never been sold. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. 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. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. The quality seems OK. 3 Tone Sunburst This guitar shows very little wear. 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 Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. It cost about $450 or $500 new. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Given Boris' reputation here and on TDPRI, he's probably said enough. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted Hey! Plays really well! Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. #6. The guitar came very well setup. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. I would recomend this guitar, check it out before you buy. Neck: Hardrock Maple It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. I own the SwampKaster S. I like it. New Old Stock. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat $ 1,999.00 NOS VAULT 3 Tone Sunburst Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana Neck: Hardrock Maple Fretboard: Maple Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups 1 in stock Add to cart Categories: Bill Lawrence, Electric Guitars, Guitars Description Reviews (0) Description Absolutely LOVE it. Visit . Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. . This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The sound is 100% vintage strat. How about their new album? 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: Shipping Region: Oops, looks like you forgot something. This is one muscular tone machine! Reliability & Durability 10 Nice touch! My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. Guess it must be the same guitar. www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. New Old Stock. Great tone and feel, and the Bill Lawrenc. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Shipping not included in price. Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. 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. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. I had one and it wasn't bad at all. The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. Oops, looks like you forgot something. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. I also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! Sound 10 I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. EXCEPTIONAL!! Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. A small local guitar shop in my town has a couple of "Bill Lawrence" Swampkaster S's (Priced at $599) and one Swampkaster T (on sale for $499). 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The sound is 100% vintage strat. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. 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