Comes with a soft case. 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". Plays really well! I had one and it wasn't bad at all. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. The finish is beautiful, the neck clean. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. I have been . Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Will ship Fed Ex Smartpost, or UPS Ground.407-885-3298. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Absolutely LOVE it. How about their new album? The Pickups were loud and quiet. Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. I highly recommend it for the money. It has never been sold. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T Red. Trusted for. Overall Impression 10 Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. Ditto for the tailpiece. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted I made only minor adjustments after changing the strings to 11s. Duh. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. Confusing . Oops, looks like you forgot something. New Old Stock. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 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. Reliability & Durability 10 It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Superb. 9.8. There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Fretboard: Maple I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. Learn More, Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. EUR 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 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. Currency: I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Gear Review Network / MusicGearReview.com - 2000, Other Reviews & Articles Related to Electric_Guitars. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. I couldn't find any flaw! The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. Color Red Red. I could not find any flaws. With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. May 11, 2010. Hey! Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Given Boris' reputation here and on TDPRI, he's probably said enough. EXCEPTIONAL!! Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. 407-885-3298. I've been playing guitar since 1964. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 1. The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. Jun Link to comment Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! 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. Description. I added some dirt using an. I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. Please check the fields highlighted in red. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The sound is 100% vintage strat. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 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. 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. Make Bill Lawrence. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: 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 have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. 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). I've been playing guitar since 1964. Final assembly and the setup of From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. Guitar sleeve is included. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. The one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Assembled in California with imported hardware. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. 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 Please check the fields highlighted in red. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. That's all I know about it. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. Not played since 2010. Listed: 5 years ago Views: 349 Watchers: 5 Offers: 0 Sold By Birdhouse Music Northampton, MA, United States (677) Sales 1000+ Nice touch! The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. 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. This is one muscular tone machine! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. 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. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like 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. 2. You must log in or register to reply here. Played very little before that. Fender Moulded Hard Case. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? I know. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. A good clean sound is a plus, can the G&L cover that? Wow, I'm really surprised. Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. Please check the fields highlighted in red. It cost about $450 or $500 new. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. 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! Bill Lawrence tele model? USA. Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Lot of treble 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? Action, Fit & Finish 10 Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Great guitars played a couple & was taken-a-back at such a good deal What about the new 50's Tribute Les Paul Studio? Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Great blues guitar. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The quality seems OK. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I would recomend this guitar, check it out before you buy. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. . AMAZING tone. Features 9 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. Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 12 ozs. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. 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 also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. 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. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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 Hey! The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. This guitar shows very little wear. 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. Condition Very Good. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. 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"! Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Learn More. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Sound 10 Shipping not included in price. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. I still don't understand it. France, This is a Strat style guitar. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. #6. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. 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 Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. 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. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. experienced Japanese supervision. 3 Tone Sunburst USA. So this guitar should withstand some abuse. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. 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. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The cutting and 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 SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. 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. 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. The bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. Great tone and feel, and the Bill Lawrenc. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. JavaScript is disabled. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Please check the fields highlighted in red. You are using an out of date browser. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Hey! 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). Position 4 is party time, putting both pickups in series for fat humbucker tones. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Serial number is SKT01090092. Love to see a picture. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. Neck: Hardrock Maple 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Visit . The sound is 100% vintage strat. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. I played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. The double. Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. I bought this from the Recycler for $450.00. 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. Guess it must be the same guitar. The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. . finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and I own the SwampKaster S. I like it. New Old Stock. Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. $ 1,999.00. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Solid Body Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. Korea, Republic of It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. The main point here, is. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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. 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 The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. Guitar "feel". Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. It's a workhorse, stays in tune. 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