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Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978
Greco EG800C Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978

Greco Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1978

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Rare 1978 Greco EG800C or EG600P  “Les Paul Custom” copy in glossy ebony with rosewood fretboard, gold hardware, and 3 humbuckers  (middle pickup present but unconnected). Fujigen-built vintage classic showing authentic wear. Bigsby tremolo and Grover tuners added later (non original). 

Legendary "Gibson killer" this Greco Les Paul Custom was made in during the glory days of "lawsuit" guitars in 1978.  Binding on front and back of the body and on headstock, a set neck and maple top.

Has plenty of play-wear, dings and scratches you might expect from a 47 year old guitar, but all purely cosmetical. Some body finish seems to be refinished. Weight: 4,8kg

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Overview

This is a rare 1978 Greco EG800C or EG600P, a “Les Paul Custom” copy crafted at the Fujigen Gakki factory during Japan’s golden era of guitar making. While the catalog lists only the EG600P as a 3-pickup model, this guitar appears to be a rare 3-pickup EG800C Custom variant, combining the high-end features of the Custom line with an uncommon third pickup. Fujigen occasionally built small batches of 3-pickup EG800C Customs, which never made it to the catalog, or the catalog only showed typical offerings.

Features

  • Year / Origin: 1978, Fujigen Gakki factory, Japan
  • Model: EG800C (“Custom” / Les Paul Custom style, rare 3-pickup variant) or EG600P with modifications. 3 pickup cavity is original from factory. 
  • Body: Mahogany with maple top, gloss ebony finish
  • Neck: Set-neck mahogany
  • Fretboard: Rosewood with block inlays, bound edges
  • Bindings: Multi-ply body and fretboard binding, headstock binding
  • Hardware: Gold-plated bridge, tailpiece, and controls
  • Pickups: 3  humbuckers (Neck: N-10, Bridge: B-10.4; middle pickup present but currently unconnected). Unsure if original from factory or not. 
  • Bridge / Tremolo: Original Tune-O-Matic; Bigsby tremolo added later. Original tailpiece not included.
  • Tuners: Upgraded to Grover tuners for improved tuning stability. Original tuners not included.
  • Controls: 4 knobs (volume and tone), 3-way pickup selector. Pots might not be original.
  • Truss Rod Cover: Blank, period-correct
  • Condition: Good vintage condition with plenty of signs of wear, including dings, scratches, and finish checking that add authentic character; fully playable
  • Weight: 4,8kg

Why This Guitar Stands Out

  • Rare 3-pickup variant — unusual for 1978
  • Classic “lawsuit-era” Japanese craftsmanship with excellent sustain
  • Rich Les Paul-style tone, versatile for rock, blues, and jazz
  • Middle pickup present (unconnected), showing original 3-pickup design
  • Bigsby tremolo and Grover tuners enhance playability while maintaining vintage character
  • Glossy ebony with rosewood fretboard, gold hardware and Bigsby tremolo gives it classic “Black Beauty” aesthetics
Type of guitar
Electric Guitar
Body Shape
Les Paul
Case or bag included
Gigbag
Pickup configuration
3x Humbucker
EG800C-3PU-78
Used

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