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". By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Jun Link to comment . I added some dirt using an. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Plays really well! Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Korea, Republic of Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Hey! I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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 . You must log in or register to reply here. 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. 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 use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. 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. 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). Great guitars played a couple & was taken-a-back at such a good deal What about the new 50's Tribute Les Paul Studio? Played very little before that. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Nice touch! Please check the fields highlighted in red. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Absolutely LOVE it. Reliability & Durability 10 Great tone and feel, and the Bill Lawrenc. Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! . View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. 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 I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. This is a Strat style guitar. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. 407-885-3298. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 12 ozs. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Love to see a picture. The guitar came very well setup. Action, Fit & Finish 10 Fretboard: Maple The bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. Superb. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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! Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. Great blues guitar. The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. 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 This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL Duh. 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"! 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. How about their new album? 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. A good clean sound is a plus, can the G&L cover that? It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. #6. It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. 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. Condition Very Good. Fender Moulded Hard Case. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. 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. The cutting and I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. I have been . You are using an out of date browser. I could not find any flaws. I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. I own the SwampKaster S. I like it. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Wow, I'm really surprised. 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. Overall Impression 10 9.8. It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. I've been playing guitar since 1964. It may not display this or other websites correctly. JavaScript is disabled. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Hey! Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. Learn More. It's a workhorse, stays in tune. Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 Oh yeah, the pickups were Black Label T1 and T2. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T Red. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. USA. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Position 4 is party time, putting both pickups in series for fat humbucker tones. 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 quality seems OK. 2. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. Ditto for the tailpiece. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. Visit . Guess it must be the same guitar. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 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 Assembled in California with imported hardware. USA. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Sound 10 In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. France, Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? This is one muscular tone machine! Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! I had one and it wasn't bad at all. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. I've been playing guitar since 1964. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! EUR Oops, looks like you forgot something. Learn More, Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. 3 Tone Sunburst View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The main point here, is. 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. Only pedal I use occasionally is a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Guitar sleeve is included. 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. The finish is beautiful, the neck clean. I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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). Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. Comes with a soft case. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. The Pickups were loud and quiet. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Confusing . Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. Guitar "feel". It cost about $450 or $500 new. The one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. Hey! Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. May 11, 2010. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. Neck: Hardrock Maple Description. 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. 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. That's all I know about it. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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. So this guitar should withstand some abuse. 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. 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. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. 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 Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest 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 Japan. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Color Red Red. The sound is 100% vintage strat. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. 1. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. I made only minor adjustments after changing the strings to 11s. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. Given Boris' reputation here and on TDPRI, he's probably said enough. 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 Guitar sleeve is included. I couldn't find any flaw! I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff really well. I still don't understand it. Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Hey! 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. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? Final assembly and the setup of Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Not played since 2010. Bill Lawrence tele model? 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. Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. I would recomend this guitar, check it out before you buy. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Will ship Fed Ex Smartpost, or UPS Ground.407-885-3298. Features 9 The frets were well dressed too. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Solid Body Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. $ 1,999.00. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. Gear Review Network / MusicGearReview.com - 2000, Other Reviews & Articles Related to Electric_Guitars. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I bought this from the Recycler for $450.00. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. experienced Japanese supervision. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Oops, looks like you forgot something. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Make Bill Lawrence. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. The double. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. I highly recommend it for the money. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. 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. Serial number is SKT01090092. I know. 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. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. Lot of treble 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. This guitar shows very little wear. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Trusted for. Currency: Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana EXCEPTIONAL!! Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described The sound is 100% vintage strat. I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. AMAZING tone. New Old Stock. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. Listed: 5 years ago Views: 349 Watchers: 5 Offers: 0 Sold By Birdhouse Music Northampton, MA, United States (677) Sales 1000+ Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. New Old Stock. 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