Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. I would recomend this guitar, check it out before you buy. 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. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. The Pickups were loud and quiet. 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. 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 Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Guitar "feel". There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and Only pedal I use occasionally is a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Description. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. New Old Stock. The finish is beautiful, the neck clean. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. 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. 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 New Old Stock. This is a Strat style guitar. 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 played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. I highly recommend it for the money. Nice touch! EXCEPTIONAL!! How about their new album? This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. 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. . I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. Comes with a soft case. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. I have been . SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Oops, looks like you forgot something. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. Hey! I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Not played since 2010. It has never been sold. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The frets were well dressed too. Assembled in California with imported hardware. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. I own the SwampKaster S. I like it. I still don't understand it. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. 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. AMAZING tone. 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'm thinking about bringing in the Ibanez I've been trying to sell on craigslist (to no avail) and trading for one of these. Love to see a picture. Sound 10 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 T Red. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Hey! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Wow, I'm really surprised. Serial number is SKT01090092. 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. Bill Lawrence tele model? Played very little before that. The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. I added some dirt using an. 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. 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. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. 3 Tone Sunburst I couldn't find any flaw! The sound is 100% vintage strat. 9.8. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. The sound is 100% vintage strat. I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I made only minor adjustments after changing the strings to 11s. I've been playing guitar since 1964. Great guitars played a couple & was taken-a-back at such a good deal What about the new 50's Tribute Les Paul Studio? Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. A good clean sound is a plus, can the G&L cover that? I had one and it wasn't bad at all. The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. Reliability & Durability 10 Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest Oops, looks like you forgot something. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. 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's a workhorse, stays in tune. Currency: Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! Please check the fields highlighted in red. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. USA. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. EUR I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! 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. Hey! 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. 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). Neck: Hardrock Maple Superb. This guitar shows very little wear. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Lot of treble Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Great tone and feel, and the Bill Lawrenc. I know. Learn More. The main point here, is. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. You are using an out of date browser. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. Duh. If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Fender Moulded Hard Case. . Korea, Republic of It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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. Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. 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. 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. 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. In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. USA. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. Absolutely LOVE it. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. 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"! 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. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. #6. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. You must log in or register to reply here. The cutting and Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Given Boris' reputation here and on TDPRI, he's probably said enough. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. $ 1,999.00. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Will ship Fed Ex Smartpost, or UPS Ground.407-885-3298. Guitar sleeve is included. Confusing . Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. 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 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 SwampKasters were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. 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 Plays really well! 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! One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Ditto for the tailpiece. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. Overall Impression 10 Make Bill Lawrence. 12 ozs. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? 1. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence 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". 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. Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. 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. Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! Oh yeah, the pickups were Black Label T1 and T2. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Action, Fit & Finish 10 By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. So this guitar should withstand some abuse. hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. 407-885-3298. I could not find any flaws. The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . This is one muscular tone machine! Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. 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. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. That's all I know about it. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. 2. Visit . SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The quality seems OK. The one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. The guitar came very well setup. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Guess it must be the same guitar. I also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. Gear Review Network / MusicGearReview.com - 2000, Other Reviews & Articles Related to Electric_Guitars. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. France, Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Trusted for. B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. Hey! Shipping not included in price. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. 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. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Features 9 The double. Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". It cost about $450 or $500 new. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. 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). Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. Great blues guitar. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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 Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. May 11, 2010. Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Solid Body Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Fretboard: Maple Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL The bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. Final assembly and the setup of Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Please check the fields highlighted in red. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. experienced Japanese supervision. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent.
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