Specs:
• Model: Greco EGC-1000 Les Paul Custom (Lawsuit Era)
• Finish: Cherry Sunburst
• Body: Pancake Mahogany with Maple Top
• Neck: Maple (Super-thin profile)
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Radius: 12"
• Frets: Medium
• Inlays: Block
• Pickups: Original Greco U-3000 Humbuckers
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
• Hardware: Original (Gold)
• Country: Japan (MIJ)
• Year: 1975
• Condition: Excellent
• Case: Original Hard Case
Personal Thoughts:
Mid-’70s Greco “lawsuit” Les Paul Customs are rightly legendary — and the EGC-1000 sits right at the top of that tree. Built during the golden era of Japanese craftsmanship, these guitars were made with extraordinary attention to detail and materials that rival (and often surpass) many US instruments of the same period.
The super-thin maple neck paired with an ebony board gives this guitar a fast, precise feel, while the pancake body keeps the weight sensible and the tone tight and focused. The original U-3000 pickups are a huge part of the appeal — articulate, punchy, and unmistakably vintage, with a clarity that works brilliantly for classic rock, fusion, and early hard rock tones.
This is one of those guitars that instantly explains why the lawsuit era became such a big deal — it’s not hype, it’s substance.
Condition Report:
Excellent for a 1975 instrument. Very well preserved with light cosmetic wear only. No breaks, repairs, or structural issues. Original pickups, hardware, and electronics intact. Neck is straight, frets are in great shape, and the guitar plays beautifully. Supplied with its original hard case.
Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.