Will ship Fed Ex Smartpost, or UPS Ground.407-885-3298. Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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 I couldn't find any flaw! For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. 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. Plays really well! Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described Only pedal I use occasionally is a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. Wow, I'm really surprised. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. I still don't understand it. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. The frets were well dressed too. This guitar shows very little wear. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. Oh yeah, the pickups were Black Label T1 and T2. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. I've been playing guitar since 1964. 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. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. Guess it must be the same guitar. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. The quality seems OK. EXCEPTIONAL!! Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Condition Very Good. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. Overall Impression 10 Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. The cutting and May 11, 2010. B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner. Love to see a picture. USA. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. 9.8. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. That's all I know about it. Color Red Red. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. 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. SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Assembled in California with imported hardware. . New Old Stock. Please check the fields highlighted in red. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. 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. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! I played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Position 4 is party time, putting both pickups in series for fat humbucker tones. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T Red. Serial number is SKT01090092. The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Fender Moulded Hard Case. Action, Fit & Finish 10 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. 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 Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. I've been playing guitar since 1964. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Jun Link to comment I have been . This is one muscular tone machine! It cost about $450 or $500 new. The Pickups were loud and quiet. It has never been sold. Learn More. The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. 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. 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). Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Hey! 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. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? The double. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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 . This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. AMAZING tone. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. Final assembly and the setup of 407-885-3298. 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! 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. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Description. Comes with a soft case. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 12 ozs. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. I would recomend this guitar, check it out before you buy. JavaScript is disabled. Features 9 Korea, Republic of Duh. The sound is 100% vintage strat. 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 I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. Gear Review Network / MusicGearReview.com - 2000, Other Reviews & Articles Related to Electric_Guitars. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. You must log in or register to reply here. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. I could not find any flaws. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Please check the fields highlighted in red. So this guitar should withstand some abuse. I added some dirt using an. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. #6. 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. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. EUR The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Shipping not included in price. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana Nice touch! Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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. Lot of treble 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. This is a Strat style guitar. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Currency: SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Neck: Hardrock Maple It may not display this or other websites correctly. Played very little before that. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. 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. Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Hey! The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. Ditto for the tailpiece. Make Bill Lawrence. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The guitar came very well setup. Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL 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. A good clean sound is a plus, can the G&L cover that? Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Trusted for. Superb. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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