Vintage guitars for sale: Greco Bass

Originally made famous by Paul McCartney, the violin bass has become a staple for anyone looking for a unique tone and aesthetic
Greco's take on the violin bass doesn't disappoint, delivering on the quality while being more budget friendly than the Hofner models. It's really hard to tell the age on these but this one appears to have some age on it. It a quality set-neck version
Frets have very little tang left and will likely need to be replaced in the near future
Case: Hard
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There's something undeniably cool about a vintage Japanese SG-style bass, and this Greco is no exception
Built during the golden era of Japanese guitar manufacturing, this bass captures the look, feel, and attitude of the classic double-cutaway design while delivering the quality craftsmanship that made Greco one of the most respected names to come out of Japan
The lightweight body and comfortable neck make this an incredibly easy bass to play, whether you're tracking in the studio, ... more

1970s Greco Jazz Bass MIJ Fiesta Red Matching Headstock Block Inlays w / Gigbag
Offered here is a fantastic vintage Greco Jazz Bass from the 1970s, built during the golden era of Japanese guitar manufacturing. Greco earned a reputation for producing some of the finest vintage-inspired instruments of the era, and this bass is a perfect example of why these instruments continue to be highly sought after by players and collectors alike
Inspired by the classic 1970s Fender Jazz Bass, this ... more

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a super cool and super clean Greco PXB-80NT Bass with the P-Duce active pickups and a Light Ash body    These gems hail from the Fujigen factory and were made on the same production lines as many of the top of the line Ibanez basses of the day    And the quailty shows with top shelf light Ash, a Maple neck and a sublime Ebony fretboard   34" scale, 16" radius, 8 1 lbs    The active pickups deliver a crisp note attack and plenty of midrange punch coupled ... more

Northwest Vintage Guitars brings you a great Greco GOB II Bass. These GOB Basses have tone for days. High quality materials, expert craftsmanship, and fantastic electronics.  These were manufactured right alongside the Ibanez basses of thge day at the famed Fujigen factory in Japan.  They feature a 3 piece maple neck with a rosewood fretboard and a dark stained resonant Ash body that looks like a million bucks  
The nut measures 1 67" and the first fret depth is .81" and it's .92" at the ... more

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a clean Greco GOB II set neck P Bass style solid Ash bass from 1980   And it's in perfect working order with leveled, crowned and polished frets and deep cleaning   These are killer basses with a no nonsense design and everyone that plays it is impressed   The pickup reads 17 3k ohms and produces a warm and clear room-filling tone   Comes safely packed in the gig bag in the photos  
The nut measures 1 67 " , neck depth is .81 " - 91" at the 1st and 12th... more

The Ultimate Lawsuit-Era Low End
Step into the golden age of Japanese guitar manufacturing with this stunning 1970s Greco EB420 Bass in a beautiful translucent Cherry finish. Built as a masterful tribute to the iconic Gibson EB-3, this "lawsuit-era" SG-style bass delivers the massive, thumping low-end and vintage mojo that put 1970s Japanese craftsmanship on the map
Vintage Tone Meets Modern Playability
This bass is a true player??s dream. It retains its highly coveted original ... more

1981 Greco TB Thunderbird IV! Made in Japan. Gloss Sunburst finish on classic Thunderbird Mahogany body, with white guard with engraved TB logo. Set Maple neck, topped with a 20-fret Rosewood board with dot inlays. Chrome hardware. Tone supplied by a pair of humbuckers. Tone pot upgraded to a CTS pot with Orange Drop cap, a nice upgrade. Moved strap button. All else is original, and there have been no breaks or repairs. Bass shows some play and age marks, but is in overall very good condition. ... more

Works great but has lots of cosmetic wear. Neck is straight, truss turns, action is low, frets look great, electronics are clean. Truss cover is non-original and only has one screw since the holes don't line up. There's lots of wear and discoloration in the paint. Dings and scratches throughout. Worst offenders pictured. There were stickers on the back at some point and the area they covered is plainly visible. Patina on hardware. Bottom strap button was re-drilled. Comes in a basic gig bag. ... more

1989 Greco VB-650 Violin Bass
SN#: H913179
Nut: 1 56
Thickness of the Neck at the First Fret is .83
Thickness of the Neck at the Twelfth Fret is .89
Comes in Original Case
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready / worthy. (Including new Strings, perfect ... more

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a super clean Greco VB-90 Beatle Bass made by Fujigen Japan in 1989   It features a Spruce top, sycamore back and sides, a Maple neck, and a Rosewood fretboard with 22 frets   These rare beauties feature a "Staple" type single coil with two rows of adjustable pole pieces   These are great sounding pickups with a clear round sound and plenty of depth   Lindy Fralin did a rewind video on these recently that shows the construction and design   
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Up for sale is a vintage Greco Mercury Bass made in Japan
Finished in a beautiful natural ash finish, this Mercury Bass captures the classic look and feel of late-1970s Japanese craftsmanship. These early Greco basses have developed a strong following for their solid construction, comfortable necks, and vintage-inspired tone
This bass has recently been cleaned, restrung, and professionally set up. It plays well and is structurally sound
Cosmetically, it shows honest play wear ... more

1974 Greco PB-580S P-Bass Style Electric Bass Sunburst ?? Matsumoku-Built, Vintage Feel and Solid Tone w / Hardshell Case
Up for sale is a Greco PB-580S Precision-style electric bass, crafted in the renowned Matsumoku factory in Japan??known for producing some of the most consistent and well-respected instruments of the ??70s. This one??s got classic tone, solid construction, and was at the top of the line of P-Bass style instruments for that model year
This bass is in great shape for ... more

This bass guitar has been kept in very good condition. The electronics sound great, it has nice low action with close to no signs of fret use at all! It has a beautiful silver burst finish that really makes this bass guitar stand out. This bass has some signs of use such as some small scratches, and a decent amount of indentions. These are just cosmetics and don??t affect how it plays. This is a very cool looking bass guitar that plays just as good as it looks! Made in Japan! This will be ... more

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a rare Greco "Gneco" PB750DX Electric Bass with a unique and quite toneful pickups setups    33 75" scale, 7 25" radius, 10 8 lbs   It's a Maple body and neck with a split coil Alnico Precision bass replacement pickup with accurate specs to the original, and the factory dual staple bridge single coil   The neck reads 6 4k ohms and the neck reads 8 4k ohms   the way toggle controls them in standard fashion   Really killer tones from either pickup   Comes ... more

Made in Japan Greco Phoenix bass in natural finish
Very cool vintage Japanese bass with a unique body design, brass hardware, and a great late 70s / early 80s MIJ look and feel. Features include PJ-style pickups, ebony-look fingerboard, brass bridge, and onboard controls for tonal flexibility
This bass has just been cleaned and restrung and plays with nice action. The neck feels solid and comfortable and the bass has a strong, punchy sound with plenty of low-end character
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Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a vibey 1988 Greco TB75 Thunderbird bass in Tobacco Sunburst   These gems feature a Basswood body, a 3 piece Maple body, and a dark Rosewood fretboard   This one has some great sounding replacement pickups that read in the 9 2 ohms range and give a great deep and articulate tone   Comes safely packed in the softshell case in the photos  
The nut measures 1 7 " , neck depth is .82 " - 95" at the 1st and 12th frets respectively   It's a comfy medium C ... more

1989 Greco PXB-80 Phoenix Active Electric Bass
Black - Pro Duce P / J Pickups
Made In Japan (FujiGen)
Serial: # 91795
Ebony Fretboard
Nut: 1 51
Thickness of the neck at the First Fret is .82 and .95 at the Twelfth
Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz's
Comes in a Brand New Deluxe Padded Gig Bag

$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in ... more

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Greco Precision Bass PB-420, Made in Japan 1975 ?? Natural Ash (Matsumoku Factory) ?? Serial J750672
A very cool mid-??70s Japanese Precision Bass from the Matsumoku factory - one of the most respected builders of that era. This PB-420 is a great example ... more

1981 Greco EB-500 SG Style Bass w / Massive Sounding Mudbucker, Punchy Bridge Humbucker
Up for sale is a 1981 Greco EB-500, a bass that drips with vintage character and delivers that unmistakable EB-3-inspired style without the difficulties associated with owning a vintage Gibson. This Japanese-made beauty sports the classic double-cut SG body in a rich cherry finish that has aged beautifully, showing subtle checking and natural patina that only comes with decades of honest play. The vibe is... more

1978 Greco GOB700 ??Speedway?? Electric Bass w / Neck Through Construction, Hybrid Bone / Brass Nut, Gigbag
For Sale, we have the Greco Speedway GOB700 Bass, a glorious homage to the iconic Ibanez Roadstar basses. This bad boy isn??t about mimicking though, it??s about setting a standard. Crafted with a meticulous eye for detail and a whole lot of mojo, the GOB700 is a sonic heavyweight that's all about that bass
Neck-through construction means sustain for days, and when paired with the ... more

Very cool vintage Greco GOB-900 bass from Japan featuring an absolutely gorgeous natural ash body with neck-through construction and cream pickup covers that perfectly complete the classic late ?70s / early ?80s Japanese aesthetic
This bass has that unmistakable high-end vintage MIJ feel the moment you pick it up. The neck-through design gives it excellent sustain and resonance, while the dual pickup configuration delivers a huge range of tones from warm and rounded to aggressive and ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Greco BEB-1200 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This exceedingly rare, non-catalog Greco model, produced at the Fujigen factory during the ??lawsuit?? era of Japanese production, is an extremely faithful take on the B C. Rich Eagle Bass platform, boasting premium features including a Leo Quan Badass I bridge, active electronics, and DiMarzio Model P split-coil pickups.
The maple neck-through construction results in terrific natural ... more

For sale is a Greco Violin Bass - Sunburst Japan 4-String Bass in Very Good Condition!
This iconic violin bass is not only in amazing condition, but it has the tone and playability to back up it's good looks!
Electronics work great! Some cosmetic wear as seen in the above photos
Case: Gig Bag
Scale Length: 30 25 "
Nut Width: 1 59 "
Frets Remaining: 9 / 10
Action at 12F (4th): 6 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 6 / 64 "
Weight: 5lbs 11oz
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1970s Greco PB450 Japanese made P Bass Guitar,
In great condition with minor blemishes t the finish for a guitar of this age
after market Gold Pickguard on Knobs on from previous owner, i do not have the originals
Plays Great with good action and that classic P Bass sound
Strung with Fender Flat wound Strings
No Case
Local Collection from Birmingham / Solihull Area only, or meet halfway depending on distance.... more

Je vends une basse Greco GOB 900, assez rare, importé du Japon. Manche traversant, active, 2 humbuckers. Un peu dans le même style que certaines Ibanez ou alembic (mais sans le préampli légendaire évidemment) Très bon sonConcernant les potards et switch :1 varitone1 sélecteur 3 positions pour les micros1 switch pour phase / hors phase1 switch pour avoir un boost1 volume général1 volume pour le boostSort de révision, je donne un étui tobago avec. I??m selling a Greco GOB 900 bass, ... more

*Picked and imported by Total Guitar Services from Japan
This beautiful throughneck vintage Japanese bass was made in the Fujigen Factory in 1977. This model came in a passive and for a limited time, an active type. This one is passive and has high powered pickups ?? it??s for anybody who likes a solid, punchy, versatile bass
When she came to us, she wasn't in the best state and needed some tlc to bring her back to her former glory. Now she's now looking and sounding great once ... more

Greco VB-450 made Japanese take on a timeless design, capturing the warm, woody tone and unmistakable look that made this style of bass so iconic. stamped Greco pickups an added bonus. Plays great and looks the parts, lightweight at 2 3KG
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Made in Japan 1975 JB600N model This is a pre serial number, ??GNECO?? logo model Making it an early 1975 production period Natural finish Three ply White pickguard It has a stunning Sen Ash body 7 25?? board, medium size frets Standard 34?? scale Full ??C?? profile Maple neck Black neck binding Black Block inlays Open Gear headstock tuners Four saddle, radius adjustable, and intonatable bridge Dual Alnico single coil pickups It has a very typical and classic J Bass growl and tone Standard ... more

Elevate your music with the Greco Thunderbird a vintage electric bass guitar that has been crafted in Japan, renowned for its high-quality instrument production. With a classic black finish, this bass is not just about looks; it's about that timeless, robust sound that basswood bodies are celebrated for, complemented by a comfortable rosewood fretboard for smooth playability

The Thunderbird model, which was introduced in 1990, features a standard 4-string configuration and a ... more

Greco JB600 1978 Electric Bass Guitar - Natural w / Case - Made In Japan
This JB600 is relic from the Lawsuit era of Japanese guitars??this Greco Electric Bass, born in 1978 in the esteemed Fuji-Gen Factory in Japan. Renowned for their superior quality and craftsmanship, these guitars are a testament to precision and excellence. With a distinctive character, a pristine, clear sound, and an incredibly satisfying playability, this bass stands out. Its aesthetics are equally captivating, ... more

Here??s a beautiful example of Greco??s early ??lawsuit-era?? craftsmanship: a 1972??73 EB-360 SG-style bass guitar, built in Japan during the golden age of Matsumoku / FujiGen production
Features & Details
Model: Greco EB-360 (Gibson EB-3 style)Year: 1972??1973 (script Greco logo, bolt-on neck, Matsumoku ??M?? pots)Construction: Mahogany body, bolt-on neck, rosewood fingerboardPickups: Currently fitted with a replacement bridge pickup; the original bridge pickup is included in the ... more

Greco VB-450 made Japanese take on a timeless design, capturing the warm, woody tone and unmistakable look that made this style of bass so iconic. stamped Greco pickups an added bonus. Plays great and looks the parts, lightweight at 2 3KG
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