A PRS CE will easily set you back \u20ac2,200, while a PRS SE often falls just short of the mark. If only there were a Japanese alternative to PRS, one offering Japanese craftsmanship at a fraction of the US price.<\/p>\n
For years, this was virtually unthinkable; PRS was founded in 1985, well after the famous Japanese “lawsuit” era. In my mind, a Japanese made, PRS inspired model didn’t exist, until I stumbled upon this one! Built in the early 2000s.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a PRS style guitar from the brand “Greco,” featuring modern touches like a lightweight body (3.4 kg), a rock solid tremolo, an HH pickup configuration, and a stunning quilted maple top (though it is a veneer).<\/p>\n
This Greco EW 88 was built in Japan at the Asahi factory, the very same facility that produces Music Man Axis guitars. They certainly know a thing or two about guitar building there.<\/p>\n
This model bears the closest resemblance to the PRS CE, PRS’s bolt on model, though it uses three hex screws instead of four. It boasts some great specs, including:<\/p>\n
The guitar is a joy to play; it handles bends beautifully and features a fast, highly playable neck, thanks in part to the shorter scale length. The medium output humbuckers are incredibly versatile and deliver a tight, defined sound. The tremolo offers excellent tuning stability, and the switch is finally placed in a logical spot!<\/p>\n
Install a coil split (my own personal one already has this mod), and you\u2019ve got a guitar that can do it all! Free of fret wear and expertly set up by our luthier. The guitar shows signs of use; this is a “player’s instrument.” There are some dings around the neck and on the top; I have tried to photograph them as clearly as possible.<\/p>\n
If you are looking for a PRS style guitar, ideally Japanese made, at a fraction of the price, you\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n
You can listen to the guitar via the link below; while it isn’t a full fledged demo, it should give you an idea of what to expect:<\/p>\n
We are a shop; you are welcome to try out the instrument by appointment. Shipping is always an option, as is a trade in (at trade in values).<\/p>\n
All guitars come with a 3 month warranty covering hidden flaws or technical defects (excluding normal wear and tear).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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