Greco Mint Collection SS63-60 SG Style Black 1989
Greco Mint Collection SS63-60, made in Japan 1989, black. These are very well regarded in MIJ-nerd circles, and not for no reason. This is a lightweight SG with a classic mildly chunky neck, but it's very well balanced and doesn't 'dive' like so many others do. The quality of fret and finish work is exceptional, you can really feel the love and care that's gone into the build. The worn black finish is looking awesome, it's got three decades of stories to tell without looking too ragged from it's misadventures. If you're after a superb SG with a heap of mojo that's light enough to play all night, here's your new Batman. Yes, you're Robin in this analogy, sorry!
Model: Greco SS63-60
Made: 1989, Japan (serial 9 1215)
Finish: black, 4-ply black guard
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood board, set-neck, 24.75" scale, 9.5" radius
Weight: 2.805kg approx
Mods: none
Pickups: Greco 'Screamin'' humbuckers
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: Minor finish wear. Headstock has a mimor chip on the end and some light scuffs on the back. The neck is pretty clean and smooth in the hands, just some very minor dimples on the back. The back has a chip near the cavity cover and some widespread light scuffs and surface scratches, nothing too nasty. The sides have a few minor marks: dimples on the horns and shoulder and a small chip and and some scuffs around from the knobs. The front is pretty clean, just a minor chip near the rear strap pin, some light scuffs behind the bridge and some light play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: good condition (7/10).
Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have some very little wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49s Moonshiners strings.
Description
Greco Mint Collection SS63-60, made in Japan 1989, black. These are very well regarded in MIJ-nerd circles, and not for no reason. This is a lightweight SG with a classic mildly chunky neck, but it's very well balanced and doesn't 'dive' like so many others do. The quality of fret and finish work is exceptional, you can really feel the love and care that's gone into the build. The worn black finish is looking awesome, it's got three decades of stories to tell without looking too ragged from it's misadventures. If you're after a superb SG with a heap of mojo that's light enough to play all night, here's your new Batman. Yes, you're Robin in this analogy, sorry!
Model: Greco SS63-60
Made: 1989, Japan (serial 9 1215)
Finish: black, 4-ply black guard
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood board, set-neck, 24.75" scale, 9.5" radius
Weight: 2.805kg approx
Mods: none
Pickups: Greco 'Screamin'' humbuckers
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: Minor finish wear. Headstock has a mimor chip on the end and some light scuffs on the back. The neck is pretty clean and smooth in the hands, just some very minor dimples on the back. The back has a chip near the cavity cover and some widespread light scuffs and surface scratches, nothing too nasty. The sides have a few minor marks: dimples on the horns and shoulder and a small chip and and some scuffs around from the knobs. The front is pretty clean, just a minor chip near the rear strap pin, some light scuffs behind the bridge and some light play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: good condition (7/10).
Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have some very little wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49s Moonshiners strings.
