Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. 9.8. Played very little before that. I know. Please check the fields highlighted in red. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. 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. Listed: 5 years ago Views: 349 Watchers: 5 Offers: 0 Sold By Birdhouse Music Northampton, MA, United States (677) Sales 1000+ Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Fender Moulded Hard Case. Oh yeah, the pickups were Black Label T1 and T2. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Plays really well! The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. Guess it must be the same guitar. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. Trusted for. Action, Fit & Finish 10 The one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Solid Body Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. You are using an out of date browser. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Nice touch! By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning 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. 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. 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. I still don't understand it. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. Visit . JavaScript is disabled. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. 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. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. I played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. USA. Hey! France, This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. The double. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. I added some dirt using an. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. Fretboard: Maple It cost about $450 or $500 new. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: The cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. Jun Link to comment The main point here, is. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? Oops, looks like you forgot something. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. Guitar "feel". Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. The sound is 100% vintage strat. I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. Great guitars played a couple & was taken-a-back at such a good deal What about the new 50's Tribute Les Paul Studio? Please check the fields highlighted in red. Shipping not included in price. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. I could not find any flaws. Bill Lawrence tele model? 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 SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence 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). There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. 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. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. 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. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. Lot of treble The quality seems OK. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Only pedal I use occasionally is a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. That's all I know about it. From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The finish is beautiful, the neck clean. Learn More, Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. Great blues guitar.I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Reliability & Durability 10 Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. 1. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana New Old Stock. Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. It's a workhorse, stays in tune. USA. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. . It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. I highly recommend it for the money. Description. 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. 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. Absolutely LOVE it. 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"! The bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. Make Bill Lawrence. 407-885-3298. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. So this guitar should withstand some abuse. I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. 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. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. Learn More. 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. 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. $ 1,999.00. The SwampKaster guitars are high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. The tailpiece is Vintage Tele type and is string through body style. The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Serial number is SKT01090092. 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 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 Guitar sleeve is included. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Position 4 is party time, putting both pickups in series for fat humbucker tones. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. 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. Wow, I'm really surprised. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. experienced Japanese supervision. Guitar sleeve is included. finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The frets were well dressed too. It has never been sold. I also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. Assembled in California with imported hardware. Given Boris' reputation here and on TDPRI, he's probably said enough. SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. AMAZING tone. Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. 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 had one and it wasn't bad at all. I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. Confusing . 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 . The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a 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 Oops, looks like you forgot something. I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. New Old Stock. Duh. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. Overall Impression 10 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. I bought this from the Recycler for $450.00. I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. 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. Hey! Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. Please check the fields highlighted in red. EXCEPTIONAL!! 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