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