Learn More. It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. 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. Serial number is SKT01090092. Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! That's all I know about it. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. Nice touch! Ditto for the tailpiece. Guitar sleeve is included. Guitar sleeve is included. The bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. The guitar came very well setup. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. Currency: Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. USA. Korea, Republic of It cost about $450 or $500 new. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. 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). Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. $ 1,999.00. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. I had one and it wasn't bad at all. I played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. 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. 1. JavaScript is disabled. EUR All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Solid Body Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: You must log in or register to reply here. Description. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. 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 . 407-885-3298. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. So this guitar should withstand some abuse. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. 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. There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. I could not find any flaws. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. The cutting and Superb. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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 USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. 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 Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. Wow, I'm really surprised. Hey! Hey! By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. France, USA. Great blues guitar. The frets were well dressed too. 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"! The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. 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. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. New Old Stock. The double. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. 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. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. 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. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! It has never been sold. The Pickups were loud and quiet. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! Love to see a picture. I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. I have been . Oh yeah, the pickups were Black Label T1 and T2. The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. I would recomend this guitar, check it out before you buy. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. Bill Lawrence tele model? For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Played very little before that. Final assembly and the setup of Assembled in California with imported hardware. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. 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 cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. The sound is 100% vintage strat. I know. I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. 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. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. 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). This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. This is a Strat style guitar. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. 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 finish is beautiful, the neck clean. Sound 10 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. I couldn't find any flaw! 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. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. The main point here, is. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Guitar "feel". Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. Given Boris' reputation here and on TDPRI, he's probably said enough. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL Not played since 2010. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. The sound is 100% vintage strat. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. How about their new album? Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. 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! It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. This guitar shows very little wear. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Hey! Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. 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