Product Description
This is an incredible find, in amazing condition
RARE FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION
Made In Japan, 1972, Fujigen factory
“GNECO” headstock logo period
SA450 CUSTOM catalogue model
Very, very few of the SA450 models from 1972 ever become available
They are becoming increasingly rare to get a hold of as the years roll on
This model is rarer still, being a NON F HOLE factory variation!
Only once before (in 10+ years and dozens of SA450models) have we had one in store
And it is truly something special
Consistently praised for their super lightweight, and smaller sized body
The SA450 is the perfect sized instrument for regular stage use
With near identical features and specs to a Gibson “339”
But this Greco model/design pre-dates the “real” one by decades !!!
Making them incredibly sought after, and way ahead of their time
Honey Sunburst style finish
Semi Hollow body, with an amazing natural tone
It has a stunning book matched, flame grained front and rear
Front and rear body binding, and neck binding
Maple neck, open book headstock
Rosewood fretboard, with a very dark grain (almost like Ebony)
Block inlays, medium frets
24 ¾” scale, 12” radius
Thin, 60’s style, neck profile
Original Greco/Maxon humbuckers
Sealed headstock “star” tuners
Overall, it is in outstanding original condition
It is not quite mint condition, but truly this is as close as you may ever find
Especially for an instrument that is 53 years vintage of age
Includes the Original Hard Shell Case
PLUS !
As an even bigger bonus, it has the original coiled guitar cable
As well as the original “GNECO” logo guitar tool kit
(this by itself is incredibly hard to find)
Truly it is a special find, that will satisfy any collector or player alike
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some very light surface marks and scratches, some tiny impressions/dings/dimples/dents/edge nick/chips, light aging and tarnish to hardware - as pictured.
