Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. New Old Stock. 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. . 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". The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Guitar sleeve is included. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Sound 10 experienced Japanese supervision. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. You are using an out of date browser. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. Great guitars played a couple & was taken-a-back at such a good deal What about the new 50's Tribute Les Paul Studio? 3 Tone Sunburst Korea, Republic of To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Guitar sleeve is included. It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. I've been playing guitar since 1964. 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. 12 ozs. 9.8. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. 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. The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. 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 This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Visit . For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Ditto for the tailpiece. France, 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. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! 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 Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 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 Listed: 5 years ago Views: 349 Watchers: 5 Offers: 0 Sold By Birdhouse Music Northampton, MA, United States (677) Sales 1000+ The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Description. Gear Review Network / MusicGearReview.com - 2000, Other Reviews & Articles Related to Electric_Guitars. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. Bill Lawrence tele model? This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. Only pedal I use occasionally is a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. Reliability & Durability 10 It's a workhorse, stays in tune. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. $ 1,999.00. I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. May 11, 2010. Guitar "feel". Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. EUR Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? Hey! The guitar came very well setup. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. I know. The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. Oops, looks like you forgot something. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? 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. Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". That's all I know about it. New Old Stock. Jun Link to comment Oops, looks like you forgot something. I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The sound is 100% vintage strat. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. Features 9 Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. The bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. I played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, 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. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The sound is 100% vintage strat. Confusing . 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. The double. Wow, I'm really surprised. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest How about their new album? Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. 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 dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Condition Very Good. 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. I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Serial number is SKT01090092. Neck: Hardrock Maple The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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 bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. This is one muscular tone machine! Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. Color Red Red. Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL Oops, looks like you forgot something. Hey! Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Duh. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence The cutting and USA. The main point here, is. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described I could not find any flaws. Make Bill Lawrence. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Will ship Fed Ex Smartpost, or UPS Ground.407-885-3298. Hey! This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. Nice touch! BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKasters were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. 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). This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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. Trusted for. Oops, looks like you forgot something. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. The frets were well dressed too. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. Learn More. 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Fender Moulded Hard Case. The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. I own the SwampKaster S. I like it. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. 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. From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. Hey! There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Superb. Final assembly and the setup of By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. Action, Fit & Finish 10 USA. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. I've been playing guitar since 1964. Overall Impression 10 Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: I made only minor adjustments after changing the strings to 11s. 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