It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. Currency: Jun Link to comment The double. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Korea, Republic of -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. Hey! Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange A good clean sound is a plus, can the G&L cover that? The cutting and I own the SwampKaster S. I like it. Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. 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. 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. Position 4 is party time, putting both pickups in series for fat humbucker tones. The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. Oh yeah, the pickups were Black Label T1 and T2. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. 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. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. Guitar "feel". France, 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Not played since 2010. the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence Guitar sleeve is included. hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. It may not display this or other websites correctly. finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". . Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Reliability & Durability 10 Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Will ship Fed Ex Smartpost, or UPS Ground.407-885-3298. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. I bought this from the Recycler for $450.00. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! 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. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Learn More. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. New Old Stock. The Pickups were loud and quiet. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. It's a workhorse, stays in tune. Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. Fender Moulded Hard Case. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. I played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. 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"! Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The main point here, is. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. I could not find any flaws. Action, Fit & Finish 10 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). I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Trusted for. Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I've been playing guitar since 1964. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. Oops, looks like you forgot something. USA. I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. USA. Plays really well! 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. #6. Shipping not included in price. JavaScript is disabled. I highly recommend it for the money. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. 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. 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. The guitar came very well setup. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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 Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Bill Lawrence tele model? EXCEPTIONAL!! Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. I had one and it wasn't bad at all. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Wow, I'm really surprised. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! Oops, looks like you forgot something. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL Love to see a picture. 1. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. Description. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Absolutely LOVE it. Guess it must be the same guitar. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. 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 Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. $ 1,999.00. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. You must log in or register to reply here. I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. 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. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The quality seems OK. Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. 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. Played very little before that. Color Red Red. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Duh. 407-885-3298. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner. The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. 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". I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Neck: Hardrock Maple The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. 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! This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. It has never been sold. View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Nice touch! The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. Hey! Great guitars played a couple & was taken-a-back at such a good deal What about the new 50's Tribute Les Paul Studio? Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. Serial number is SKT01090092. This is a Strat style guitar. Hey! I also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. Please check the fields highlighted in red. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Features 9 Please check the fields highlighted in red. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. 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. 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 . The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. The bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Guitar sleeve is included. Learn More, Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. Comes with a soft case. New Old Stock. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T Red. 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 Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. 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 Strat. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Gear Review Network / MusicGearReview.com - 2000, Other Reviews & Articles Related to Electric_Guitars. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. Make Bill Lawrence. You are using an out of date browser. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. experienced Japanese supervision. Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 I made only minor adjustments after changing the strings to 11s. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. 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. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. Assembled in California with imported hardware. From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Fretboard: Maple Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. Visit . The finish is beautiful, the neck clean. This guitar shows very little wear. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. May 11, 2010. I still don't understand it. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. That's all I know about it. Listed: 5 years ago Views: 349 Watchers: 5 Offers: 0 Sold By Birdhouse Music Northampton, MA, United States (677) Sales 1000+ 12 ozs. Great blues guitar. I added some dirt using an. Hey! Please check the fields highlighted in red. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Overall Impression 10 Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana The sound is 100% vintage strat. 9.8. Confusing . Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. I know. 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'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. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Final assembly and the setup of Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. Great tone and feel, and the Bill Lawrenc. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. 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. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Please check the fields highlighted in red. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. AMAZING tone. One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. Lot of treble Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. 2. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Condition Very Good. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Please check the fields highlighted in red. . I've been playing guitar since 1964. 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. How about their new album? Superb. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. The frets were well dressed too. EUR It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. 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. 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