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Hi, according to some Japanese collectors I have following info: Until 1985 the Mint Collection series had a volume of around 1000 instruments for the whole run. In 1985 the guys who invented and built the Mint Collection series split off the company and other luthiers went on with this series...

The Mint Collection series with its run of 1000 guitars was definitely with a real set-neck. What they've done later is a real secret to company's strategies. The big screw is visible on the neck end, so it is easy to identify if you hold the guitar in your hands. Regards Volker

Hi, in general I would prefer the late 70's. But that depends on the grade of model. The higher grade models of the late 70's don't have a chambered body. Better ask for the models (if the sticker on the back of the headstock still exists) and the serial numbers. I think they started with the...

Hi, normally the 3-pu configuration was only used on Customs. If it has double body bindings, bindings on neck and headstock, it's a Greco Custom with a wrong trussrod cover, if it's a real standard with 3-pu's, it's a rare model. The serial means the guitar was built in July 1978. As far as I...

Hi, I've used the Seymour Duncans for a while on a 1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom, they are very versatile, but they lack a bit of the typical Les Paul sound. The Dirty Fingers seem to be the best choice. But first I would try to lower the bridge pu on the higher strings side, maybe it helps. I've...

Hi, the bolt-on neck after 1985 was a hybrid between glued set-neck and bolt-on, it was partially glued and then fixed with one big screw. I think these models run for a while in the 80's beside higher grade models with set-neck, around 1990/91 they start to produce only these hybrid necks for a...

Hi, I'm glad to find this forum which goes deeper into the needs of people who are interested in Japan vintage guitars. I'm a player and collector of Greco guitars for 5 years now and have gathered information about the Greco brand since that time. If you need some help mail here I will try to...