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. the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. 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. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. AMAZING tone. A good clean sound is a plus, can the G&L cover that? Oops, looks like you forgot something. Learn More, Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. $ 1,999.00. The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. 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 played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. 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. 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. I also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. 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. Absolutely LOVE it. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Great blues guitar. USA. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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 hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. EUR Please check the fields highlighted in red. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Make Bill Lawrence. I've been playing guitar since 1964. 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! 3 Tone Sunburst I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. Nice touch! I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Guitar sleeve is included. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. I could not find any flaws. This is a Strat style guitar. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. Serial number is SKT01090092. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. Love to see a picture. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. 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"! Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Shipping not included in price. The frets were well dressed too. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location 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 Please check the fields highlighted in red. It has never been sold. New Old Stock. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! Guess it must be the same guitar. 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. I added some dirt using an. Korea, Republic of Oops, looks like you forgot something. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. Reliability & Durability 10 In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. 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. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Description. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. This guitar shows very little wear. 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. 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. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. Oops, looks like you forgot something. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. 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. Oh yeah, the pickups were Black Label T1 and T2. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Hey! 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. 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 cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. . experienced Japanese supervision. 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. Bill Lawrence tele model? I couldn't find any flaw! The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? Lot of treble That's all I know about it. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. 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. It cost about $450 or $500 new. 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 main point here, is. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Please check the fields highlighted in 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 I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. Gear Review Network / MusicGearReview.com - 2000, Other Reviews & Articles Related to Electric_Guitars. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. 2. 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: By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 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: This is such a stunning guitar! Oops, looks like you forgot something. 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. 9.8. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. I made only minor adjustments after changing the strings to 11s. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Great tone and feel, and the Bill Lawrenc. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. It's a workhorse, stays in tune. #6. 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". How about their new album? The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. This is one muscular tone machine! Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. 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. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. New Old Stock. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. Guitar sleeve is included. One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. Only pedal I use occasionally is a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. Visit . www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. Plays really well! Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 12 ozs. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. Learn More. It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. 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). EXCEPTIONAL!! Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest The quality seems OK. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Duh. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. Hey! You are using an out of date browser. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. The sound is 100% vintage strat. 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 . It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. USA. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Final assembly and the setup of If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. 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. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Great guitars played a couple & was taken-a-back at such a good deal What about the new 50's Tribute Les Paul Studio? Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Neck: Hardrock Maple The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . Wow, I'm really surprised. finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. Played very little before that. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Overall Impression 10 Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. 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. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. 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