I've been playing guitar since 1964. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Reliability & Durability 10 The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Comes with a soft case. For $500 I'd go with a G&L tribute instead. I have pickups from the "original" Bill, they are GREAT!Bill is a true pioneer. 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. 9.8. Or, for little over $400, you can get an excellent. Tonally, this one can more than hold it's own. The frets are in great shape and have a ton of life left and there are only minor impressions. It's equipped with a Duncan Hot Stack bridge pickup and a 4 way switch, which yield 4 distinct tonal options. Bill Lawrence designed a guitar especially for Roy around 1985 or so. 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. Description. France, Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Tampa, FL, United States Sales: 8,730 Joined Reverb: 2015 The double. Given Boris' reputation here and on TDPRI, he's probably said enough. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. I could not find any flaws. Plays really well! The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. $ 1,999.00. Original Bill Lawrence Single Coil Pickups. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Shipping not included in price. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Condition Very Good. The sound is 100% vintage strat. Guess it must be the same guitar. The tone control and volume pots were okay, but I changed them out for Callaham hardware including Switch (to 4 way) and jack. The double bound Louisiana swamp ash (3 piece) body is nicely finished. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. It's a workhorse, stays in tune.Lot of treblesome of the construction is weak. 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 . I changed out the strap button for a German designed strap locking system. It was an awesome Tele with very strong Tele sounds in the Bridge, very fun and good sounding guitars. 2006 Bill Lawrence USA Swampkaster T (Telecaster type) is Standard in features as in a Telecaster. 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. This one comes in at a well balanced 7 lbs. 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. You are using an out of date browser. I bought mine a few years ago for $400 on eBay. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. I've been playing guitar since 1964. 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. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T. USA. Made in USA Bill Lawrence pickups. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! 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 Overall Impression 10 If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. New Old Stock. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: It's a workhorse, stays in tune. I had a Tele that said Bill Lawrence on it once and had a regular Fender style Tele headstock. 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. Visit . Hey! Body Wood: Best hand-selected Swamp Ash from the deep wet swamps of Louisiana Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Is in great shape with some minor dings.see pictures. Great guitar, used it on a friends recording project. I played a beat to hell one that was at a guitar center a few years agodefinitely NOT a great guitar at that price. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Feb 4, 2012 #6 Z zeke54 Tele-Afflicted The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Assembled in California with imported hardware. I know. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. New Old Stock. Wish I had kept it, sounded and played great. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T Red. From the looks of it, the parts are all of high quality. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? Neck is hard rock maple and has medium jumbo frets that are polished and smooth in the edges. 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 was called RBII and had an ash body and ebony fretboard plus of course Bill Lawrence pickups. Features 9 I highly recommend it for the money. One of the most impressive finishes I have ever seen. Bill Lawrence Bill Lawrence Swampkaster T tele style Guitar Used - Very Good $459 + $49 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. USA. Others would have to decide whether its a worthy and worthwhile platform for parts upgrading. The neck pickup is round and flutey, the bridge pickup is searing and fat. Oops, looks like you forgot something. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. 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. The cutting and finishing of the wood is done in Japan. Bill Lawrence Pickups are equipped. With those changes I think it would be a great guitar for under $800. The quality seems OK. Hey! I bought this from the Recycler for $450.00. Bill Lawrence Swampkaster Tele. Color Red Red. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. I have a Swampkaster T. Maple neck and board and natural finish. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The SwampKaster guitars were high quality musical instruments, made of the finest hand selected resonant Louisiana Swamp Ash USA. I would recomend this guitar, check it out before you buy. 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! Position 4 is party time, putting both pickups in series for fat humbucker tones. Nice touch! View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. -Michael Feb 2, 2008 #4 B boris bubbanov Tele Axpert Ad Free Member Joined Feb 24, 2007 Posts 56,957 Location I had one and it wasn't bad at all. The neck is darker as expected, but with great definition. I can tell you the Bill Lawrence.com pickups are the best bang for the buck. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. In the two middle position, I get a really sounding twang. The sound is 100% vintage strat. 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. If it went missing, I shall want to replace it with the same. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Wow, I'm really surprised. 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. 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. My experience with the Lawrence guitars was really different. 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. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. View similar gear Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. EUR Please check the fields highlighted in red. I believe these pickups were used by Roy Buchanaan who was a great tone freak. Pickups are made in California by Bill Lawrence USA. Currency: Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. www.billlawrence.com and www.billlawrenceusa.comwho make the Swampkasters are completely different companies. In great shape with minor pick guard scratches. I picked one up from GC for something like $679 plus tax. If you're not familiar with these guitars, you're missing out! It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. Hey! It's more of a $350 guitar, but decent neck, bound top, I've certainly palyed worse. SwampKaster are high quality musical guitars, made of the finest Please check the fields highlighted in red. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This is such a stunning guitar! Final assembly and the setup of Jun Link to comment Is this a Swampkaster or an actual Tele that says Bill Lawrence on it? The neck is true from top to bottom and has great action. Double bound Tele style swamp ash body, maple neck, and actual Bill Lawrence USA pickups stock! Please check the fields highlighted in red. Only pedal I use occasionally is a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. Had a Bill Lawrence Swampcaster Strat style about 20 years ago. 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 the SwampKasters are done in California, USA and all Bill Lawrence Love to see a picture. Guitar "feel". So this guitar should withstand some abuse. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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 thing it did not have was a hardshell case and Callaham hardware. Played very little before that. 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 Asia under the best skilled and experienced Japanese supervision. SwampKasters are built by a former partner of his who is somewhat less than scrupulous. Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. The final assembly and the setup of the SwampKaster's were done in California USA and all Bill Lawrence Pickups . Bill Lawrence Telecaster / Swampkaster Demo with Silverface Vibrolux 1,120 views Sep 30, 2019 The SwampKaster sports some stout midrange and nimble electronics. It has never been sold. 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. I can really smoke on this guitar and it always gets looks from other guitarists. 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 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"! 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 USA SwampKaster S (strat style)gloss black, 3 Black Label single coil pickups. 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). Note: It came with a 3 way switch, which I had changed to a Callaham four way switch. Ditto for the tailpiece. It has a gig sleeve that is included with this guitar. Excellent playability and fantastic sounding pickups. 1. Serial number is SKS01090094 Product Specs About the Seller Replay Guitar Exchange Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The main point here, is. I use a Fender pre CBS Deluxe Reverb with it. That's all I know about it. It has Swamp Ash wood and a beautiful finish. The cutting and Doesn't stay in tune too well, though, but I attribute that to a badly cut nut and poor setup overall. Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Selector Switch. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster stratocaster mid eighties. I am not sure, but I think the SwampKasters come standard with the tortie pickguard which is normally extra with other brands. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. #6. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T Sunburst | Reverb Listing is for a used but very clean condition Bill Lawrence SwampKaster T electric guitar. JavaScript is disabled. Hey! Bill Lawrence USA is a different person. The frets were well dressed too. I couldn't find any flaw! experienced Japanese supervision. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: This is a great Blues Guitar, and I like it. Superb. Wow, someone resurrected this.thank you though. EXCEPTIONAL!! It actually sounds pretty good, has resonant body, comfy neck and plays okay. 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