Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? Learn More. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 3 Tone Sunburst By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. So this guitar should withstand some abuse. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. Position 4 is party time, putting both pickups in series for fat humbucker tones. This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. 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. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Duh. Superb. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. 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. New Old Stock. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. The frets were well dressed too. The quality seems OK. 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 continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. . Not played since 2010. 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. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. You are using an out of date browser. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Features 9 I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Neck: Hardrock Maple View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. 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. Shipping not included in price. I bought this from the Recycler for $450.00. Ditto for the tailpiece. 407-885-3298. I had one and it wasn't bad at all. 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. Hey! Make Bill Lawrence. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. Assembled in California with imported hardware. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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 Oh yeah, the pickups were Black Label T1 and T2. I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. 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. 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. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Fretboard: Maple France, Please check the fields highlighted in red. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. The guitar came very well setup. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. It has never been sold. The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. 12 ozs. 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. Lot of treble The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Wow, I'm really surprised. Guitar sleeve is included. One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. I made only minor adjustments after changing the strings to 11s. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. I still don't understand it. The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. Condition Very Good. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The cutting and 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. 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. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. Trusted for. Played very little before that. It cost about $450 or $500 new. 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 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 also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. May 11, 2010. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. I added some dirt using an. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Korea, Republic of 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. USA. 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 . Please check the fields highlighted in red. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Comes with a soft case. 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. In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. USA. Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! 9.8. $ 1,999.00. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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