Trusted for. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. $ 1,999.00. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. 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. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Visit . I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. 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 This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. Nice touch! I own the SwampKaster S. I like it. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. 407-885-3298. Learn More. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. The sound is 100% vintage strat. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Currency: Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. 2. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL This is one muscular tone machine! 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. 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. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location Played very little before that. Final assembly and the setup of Only pedal I use occasionally is a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner. Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Solid Body Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 I've been playing guitar since 1964. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: 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 In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. Hey! 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. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. 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. Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Overall Impression 10 Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. 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. Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The finish is beautiful, the neck clean. I added some dirt using an. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. JavaScript is disabled. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. Make Bill Lawrence. May 11, 2010. I couldn't find any flaw! One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Serial number is SKT01090092. 1. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Plays really well! 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 this from the Recycler for $450.00. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Hey! New Old Stock. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. Wow, I'm really surprised. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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 tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. You must log in or register to reply here. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and Oops, looks like you forgot something. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. USA. Hey! Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. I had one and it wasn't bad at all. Confusing . Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted Comes with a soft case. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. Fender Moulded Hard Case. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 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. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The cutting and There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. Guitar sleeve is included. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. . 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Korea, Republic of The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T Red. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. 3 Tone Sunburst The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. 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 Bill Lawrence tele model? Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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 have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Fretboard: Maple EXCEPTIONAL!! Hey! 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! Oops, looks like you forgot something. I could not find any flaws. Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. 12 ozs. I highly recommend it for the money. It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Guess it must be the same guitar. Jun Link to comment BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Duh. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. It may not display this or other websites correctly. experienced Japanese supervision. Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. It has never been sold. 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. 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). It cost about $450 or $500 new. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. That's all I know about it. Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. 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. Sound 10 Guitar "feel". Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Description. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. It's a workhorse, stays in tune. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. Oops, looks like you forgot something. You are using an out of date browser. Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. I also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. 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. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. I have been . Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. Guitar sleeve is included. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. Superb. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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 am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. Learn More, Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Reliability & Durability 10 View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. This guitar shows very little wear. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. 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 Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . Please check the fields highlighted in red. The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Features 9 Lot of treble AMAZING tone. Assembled in California with imported hardware. I still don't understand it. Color Red Red. 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