Ditto for the tailpiece. May 11, 2010. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. 407-885-3298. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described 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. 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. Position 4 is party time, putting both pickups in series for fat humbucker tones. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. USA. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. 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". For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. Oops, looks like you forgot something. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Love to see a picture. 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. . Sound 10 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. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. I have been . 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. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. 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"! Hey! Not played since 2010. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. Learn More, Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. Overall Impression 10 Serial number is SKT01090092. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. It cost about $450 or $500 new. If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. I've been playing guitar since 1964. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. Gear Review Network / MusicGearReview.com - 2000, Other Reviews & Articles Related to Electric_Guitars. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Hey! SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. So this guitar should withstand some abuse. . I know. Oops, looks like you forgot something. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T 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. Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Solid Body Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. How about their new album? Please check the fields highlighted in red. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. EXCEPTIONAL!! 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. Please check the fields highlighted in red. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Played very little before that. Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. The quality seems OK. the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence 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 bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Make Bill Lawrence. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Oops, looks like you forgot something. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Action, Fit & Finish 10 Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. Visit . SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Oops, looks like you forgot something. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. Guitar "feel". I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Great blues guitar. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Condition Very Good. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. 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. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Guitar sleeve is included. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. It has never been sold. Comes with a soft case. I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 9.8. I've been playing guitar since 1964. France, Lot of treble I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. Fretboard: Maple Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. You must log in or register to reply here. Jun Link to comment Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. 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 With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. Wow, I'm really surprised. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Great guitars played a couple & was taken-a-back at such a good deal What about the new 50's Tribute Les Paul Studio? Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. The one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. The main point here, is. 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. 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. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. $ 1,999.00. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 I couldn't find any flaw! By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. 12 ozs. Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL Currency: This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. 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. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. I could not find any flaws. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. A good clean sound is a plus, can the G&L cover that? I bought a swampkaster.. red strat style with maple neck. replaced all the wiring, pots, jack, and swapped out the pickups for Lindy Fralin Vintage Hot. 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 For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. AMAZING tone. I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. 1. It's a workhorse, stays in tune. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. Nice touch! Please check the fields highlighted in red. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. This guitar shows very little wear. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. 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. Shipping not included in price. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Color Red Red. experienced Japanese supervision. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! The frets were well dressed too. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. The Pickups were loud and quiet. 2. 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). By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. 3 Tone Sunburst Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. 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 . Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. Hey! 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! It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". 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