Great tone and feel, and the Bill Lawrenc. The sound is 100% vintage strat. Features 9 Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The cutting and Hey! Oh yeah, the pickups were Black Label T1 and T2. AMAZING tone. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. 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 Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. 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 main point here, is. The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. It cost about $450 or $500 new. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. Hey! -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. Currency: Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. USA. The guitar came very well setup. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. I added some dirt using an. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Hey! The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. The quality seems OK. JavaScript is disabled. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 12 ozs. 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. 3 Tone Sunburst The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. I have been . 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". 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. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. I could not find any flaws. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Trusted for. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. #6. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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 cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, 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. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. 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. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 407-885-3298. Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. experienced Japanese supervision. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. 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 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. Visit . Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. Not played since 2010. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. 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. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Description. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. Neck: Hardrock Maple . Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. $ 1,999.00. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. 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 . Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. It has never been sold. That's all I know about it. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. New Old Stock. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. Serial number is SKT01090092. I would recomend this guitar, check it out before you buy. 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. I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. 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! If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Jun Link to comment View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. I highly recommend it for the money. Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. 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. Learn More. finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. 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 I played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. 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. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. Bill Lawrence tele model? Please check the fields highlighted in red. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. Only pedal I use occasionally is a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. Make Bill Lawrence. Hey! It's a workhorse, stays in tune. With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. 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. I made only minor adjustments after changing the strings to 11s. Comes with a soft case. So this guitar should withstand some abuse. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. Plays really well! I know. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Nice touch! I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Absolutely LOVE it. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. The bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner. 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. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". May 11, 2010. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. The one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. 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"! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Ditto for the tailpiece. Condition Very Good. Fender Moulded Hard Case. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This is one muscular tone machine! Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Action, Fit & Finish 10 Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. Listed: 5 years ago Views: 349 Watchers: 5 Offers: 0 Sold By Birdhouse Music Northampton, MA, United States (677) Sales 1000+ SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. 1. Fretboard: Maple The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. This guitar shows very little wear. 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 neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Confusing . Guitar sleeve is included. Given Boris' reputation here and on TDPRI, he's probably said enough. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. Overall Impression 10 Color Red Red. Korea, Republic of BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. 9.8. Shipping not included in price. Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. Duh. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Final assembly and the setup of I also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Wow, I'm really surprised. You are using an out of date browser. I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. New Old Stock. 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. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Gear Review Network / MusicGearReview.com - 2000, Other Reviews & Articles Related to Electric_Guitars. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. 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. View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Guitar sleeve is included. I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 2. A good clean sound is a plus, can the G&L cover that? Guess it must be the same guitar. Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Solid Body Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. 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. 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). The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. EUR From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. Learn More, Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. Great blues guitar. I own the SwampKaster S. I like it. This is a Strat style guitar. Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. USA. The Pickups were loud and quiet. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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. The frets were well dressed too. I couldn't find any flaw! The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Please check the fields highlighted in red. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. I've been playing guitar since 1964. Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. EXCEPTIONAL!! This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Sound 10 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. The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. 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 With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. How about their new album? The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Played very little before that. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. 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 Swampkaster T Red. The sound is 100% vintage strat. France, Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana Please check the fields highlighted in red. I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. Lot of treble 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. Assembled in California with imported hardware. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. I bought this from the Recycler for $450.00. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. The finish is beautiful, the neck clean. The double. 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. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Superb. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 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. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted I still don't understand it. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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