View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. The frets were well dressed too. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. 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"! Condition Very Good. The double. Sloppy solder, neck fit, switch is noisy. Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. Great tone and feel, and the Bill Lawrenc. I have been . May 11, 2010. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I am very familiar with the Bill Lawrence controversy. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. . hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Duh. 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. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. 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. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. I've been playing guitar since 1964. 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. Learn More, Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Strat. I bought this from the Recycler for $450.00. 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. Absolutely LOVE it. This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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 bridge pickup is bright without being harsh and has a really great transient attack. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. Ditto for the tailpiece. the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. Description. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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 The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. 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! The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Solid Body Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. Love to see a picture. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T Red. Jun Link to comment Superb. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Mine has a maple on maple neck with a 12" radius. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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). Guitar sleeve is included. Guitar sleeve is included. 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. Position 3 cops the standard funky parallel Tele tone, albeit with a bit more girth. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Watch your friend's jaws drop when you start ripping off creamy Santana licks with your Tele! There is no reason not to change to strap lock buttons unless you want to court disaster. Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Hey! Played very little before that. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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 one I got has maple fingerboard and is finished tri-color sunburst. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. If anything is cheap it's probably the hardware, but I haven't had any problems yet in over a year of use. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Overall Impression 10 Fender Moulded Hard Case. 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. Nice touch! Comes with a soft case. Copyright 2023 Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. I had one and it wasn't bad at all. Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news and special offers! Obviously, the natural ash body with double binding and maple neck cosmetics evoke memories of the immortal Albert Collins. Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! 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. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. The quality seems OK. JavaScript is disabled. The main point here, is. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. EUR Bill Lawrence tele model? The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . Given Boris' reputation here and on TDPRI, he's probably said enough. Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. 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 tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. 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. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. Only thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. . Plays really well! The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. This is one muscular tone machine! The neck is a flat, wide oval profile with a maple cap and truss rod adjustment at the headstock. Serial number is SKT01090092. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Just to let you know the Swampkaster is not made by the same guy that designed the Fender SCN pickups. Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. The pickups have much less noise than Fender Strat pickups and capture the nuances of your playing style. 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 know. Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. Hey! Only pedal I use occasionally is a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. 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 It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. Confusing . SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Oops, looks like you forgot something. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. experienced Japanese supervision. One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. It cost about $450 or $500 new. 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. 2 user reviews of Swampkaster T by Bill Lawrence USA. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. 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 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. USA. 9.8. Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Gear Review Network / MusicGearReview.com - 2000, Other Reviews & Articles Related to Electric_Guitars. A good clean sound is a plus, can the G&L cover that? Oops, looks like you forgot something. Great blues guitar. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest The sound is 100% vintage strat. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. Guitar "feel". If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. I added some dirt using an. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: 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. Assembled in California with imported hardware. 12 ozs. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. 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. 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. So this guitar should withstand some abuse. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted I own the SwampKaster S. I like it. It has never been sold. Trusted for. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. The Pickups were loud and quiet. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. 407-885-3298. 3 Tone Sunburst Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Fretboard: Maple View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Hey! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Sells & Ships to Continental United States Only. I still don't understand it. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. That's all I know about it. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. It's a workhorse, stays in tune. Hats off to both Bill Lawrence USA and Aamp, their dealer. Listed: 5 years ago Views: 349 Watchers: 5 Offers: 0 Sold By Birdhouse Music Northampton, MA, United States (677) Sales 1000+ The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. I bought it new at a little music store in Southern Illinois for $400 It has a beautiful rock-maple neck. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Make Bill Lawrence. Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 Oops, looks like you forgot something. Will ship Fed Ex Smartpost, or UPS Ground.407-885-3298. 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. I also own a Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson SG, and Fender Tele, but the swampkaster is my #1 go-to guitar. I'd think a LPS with P90's would do Black Keys' stuff 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 believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Of course, he was one of my favorite blues guitarist. Features 9 The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. 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. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. It may not display this or other websites correctly. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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. 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Is a beautiful natural finished guitar with swamp ash wood and Bill Lawrence Pickups made in the U.S.A. The two pickups are made in the USA and are available as an after-market upgrade. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. The finish is beautiful, the neck clean. Learn More. You are using an out of date browser. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. USA. In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. 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 4 is party time, putting both pickups in series for fat humbucker tones. 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 cast and sealed tuners are good quality and I didn't see a need to change them. Shipping not included in price. Sound 10 I find this by far, the best sub $1000 Telecaster. This guitar shows very little wear. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Not played since 2010. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of. From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. The cutting and Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange I highly recommend it for the money. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. How about their new album? #6. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The body and neck are CNCed in Korea and assembled in San Diego. I made only minor adjustments after changing the strings to 11s. Currency: View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. This is a Strat style guitar. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. Treasuretone Guitars | Vintage Guitars Online | Buy and Sell Vintage Instruments. Will ship with a used hard shell TKL case and original dust bag This item is sold As-Described Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. You must log in or register to reply here. BRAND new Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T guitar, I just got this in this afternoon. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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. Great guitars played a couple & was taken-a-back at such a good deal What about the new 50's Tribute Les Paul Studio? I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. Action, Fit & Finish 10 Neck: Hardrock Maple Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. France, For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. The guitar came very well setup. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Pickups were the blade type, quiet but very "Stratty". Color Red Red. 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 Oh yeah, the pickups were Black Label T1 and T2. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. EXCEPTIONAL!! Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. 1. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. Others would have to decide whether it's a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. Hey! This is a NOS (new old stock) guitar. finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. With the extra cash saved, one can always use it for the pots, switch, etc. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. 2. New Old Stock. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Korea, Republic of 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). Please check the fields highlighted in red. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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". Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. Oops, looks like you forgot something. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. $ 1,999.00. I've been playing guitar since 1964. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Natural high-gloss finish with a swamp ash body. New Old Stock. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. This is a very good Blues guitar and it suits its purpose well. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. AMAZING tone. This is a Bill Lawrence Swamp Ash Telecaster. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Surprisingly, the tone control capacitor is a high quality Vitamin D Oil type only found in custom guitars. I have examined it closely for flaws but can't find any. The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. Bill Lawrence USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. Lot of treble Wow, I'm really surprised. I couldn't find any flaw! It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Guess it must be the same guitar. If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! Visit . 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. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. I could not find any flaws. SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. Dec 30, 2009 #4 Ronkirn Doctor of Teleocity Joined May 1, 2003 Posts 12,967 Age 76 Location Jacksonville, FL Final assembly and the setup of The hardware looks nice without loosing their Shine after a few years of use. Reliability & Durability 10 Please check the fields highlighted in red. It was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. 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