It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. 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 Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. Listed: 5 years ago Views: 349 Watchers: 5 Offers: 0 Sold By Birdhouse Music Northampton, MA, United States (677) Sales 1000+ Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. 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. Hey! 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 You are using an out of date browser. Played very little before that. . Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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 Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. I still don't understand it. 2. experienced Japanese supervision. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. 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. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Wow, I'm really surprised. 9.8. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Oops, looks like you forgot something. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. AMAZING tone. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. 3 Tone Sunburst New Old Stock. Shipping not included in price. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. 12 ozs. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Overall Impression 10 The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. Condition Very Good. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Great tone and feel, and the Bill Lawrenc. I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. 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). Final assembly and the setup of View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Serial number is SKT01090092. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 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 . One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. 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. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! Neck: Hardrock Maple The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. 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! Given Boris' reputation here and on TDPRI, he's probably said enough. BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. The double. Nice touch! I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. Not played since 2010. It has never been sold. The finish is beautiful, the neck clean. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Hey! The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. Only pedal I use occasionally is a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. This is a Strat style guitar. USA. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. The main point here, is. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. Sound 10 It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. Will ship Fed Ex Smartpost, or UPS Ground.407-885-3298. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. Trusted for. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This guitar shows very little wear. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. 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 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. Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. 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. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! Bill Lawrence tele model? It's a workhorse, stays in tune. Guess it must be the same guitar. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Make 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 Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence 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. Lot of treble Please check the fields highlighted in red. Color Red Red. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. You must log in or register to reply here. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. 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. Features 9 For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. Absolutely LOVE it. Jun Link to comment If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. 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. I would recomend this guitar, check it out before you buy. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Action, Fit & Finish 10 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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"! Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. 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. That's all I know about it. 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). Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! 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 also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. So this guitar should withstand some abuse. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. 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. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. New Old Stock. 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 tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. I made only minor adjustments after changing the strings to 11s. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. Hey! The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. The bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. The one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. Fender Moulded Hard Case. JavaScript is disabled. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. Hey! hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. I also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. 407-885-3298. There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. EUR Ditto for the tailpiece. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. The sound is 100% vintage strat. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. 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. Description. 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 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. May 11, 2010. Reliability & Durability 10 Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. USA. 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. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. I could not find any flaws. I added some dirt using an. It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. 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