Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. I have been . Fender Moulded Hard Case. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Guess it must be the same guitar. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. 2. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Overall Impression 10 It cost about $450 or $500 new. 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've been playing guitar since 1964. 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. Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Features 9 Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. That's all I know about it. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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 cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. Hey! Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. I could not find any flaws. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. I couldn't find any flaw! Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. I added some dirt using an. I had one and it wasn't bad at all. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. 9.8. . The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. . 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. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. 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. 12 ozs. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Shipping not included in price. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Solid Body Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Will ship Fed Ex Smartpost, or UPS Ground.407-885-3298. 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 bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Visit . You must log in or register to reply here. finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and 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. I own the SwampKaster S. I like it. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. Reliability & Durability 10 -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. I would recomend this guitar, check it out before you buy. How about their new album? Oops, looks like you forgot something. This guitar shows very little wear. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. Fretboard: Maple Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? 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 bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. 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. I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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). So this guitar should withstand some abuse. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. 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. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. Position 4 is party time, putting both pickups in series for fat humbucker tones. Guitar sleeve is included. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. 3 Tone Sunburst Not played since 2010. Learn More. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. The guitar came very well setup. Oh yeah, the pickups were Black Label T1 and T2. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? 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. 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). For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. The sound is 100% vintage strat. It's a workhorse, stays in tune. 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 Guitar "feel". Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. I've been playing guitar since 1964. No dislikes, but I will change out the bridge for a Wilkinson because it is the best non-locking bridge around.It is a solid built guitar with a bolt-on neck. Assembled in California with imported hardware. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. EXCEPTIONAL!! hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. 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. Nice touch! I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. Serial number is SKT01090092. 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 Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Plays really well! 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. New Old Stock. the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence 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 Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. France, Final assembly and the setup of USA. Korea, Republic of Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. $ 1,999.00. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. The one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. I know. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. 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 help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. AMAZING tone. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. Lot of treble Please check the fields highlighted in red. I also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. experienced Japanese supervision. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. Played very little before that. 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. 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 . Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! Color Red Red. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. New Old Stock. Duh. 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