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That's some good info all. And I actually discovered that japcrap thread in the ebay section...who woulda thunk after all these years I've been on BC that would be there I would every so often see an Aria this or Westone that in the for sale section and just did not pay much attention (I'm such a snob ). I'm kinda leaning to the 70's and very early 80's Greco's copies. So based on that last bit of info from Bassassin, then anything Matsumoku would have to be pre '77, interesting. I was looking at Japanese Ebay sellers and the late 70's P's and J's seem to be between £300-£400. Does that seem about right what one should expect to pay, be it in Japan or the UK if you find one? But if you were to bring one in from Japan, with the shipping/duty/tax it seems you would be paying around an additional £100 (give or take) to get it here. So that £400 guitar becomes at least £500. Of the various ones I was looking at (even though my bass fund is zero) there was one I worked out the cost and with its particular shipping etc. it was gonna be £586 landed. I know these things come down to, "what's it worth to you". But that seems a bit high, no? What's the most that you guys would pay?

Thanks guys. TBH I was never into Fender-ish things (don't hate me) and only picked up my first bonafide Fender this very week. But that actually has nothing to do with my sudden infatuation with Greco's. I've just been listening to a few 70's Greco's and I really like what I've heard. I've listened to other copies (and Fenders) but I keep going back to listening to those Greco's. Maybe it really is all in my head if various brands were made in the same factory etc. but I can't explain why I'm drawn to them. Well I can, cause to my ears they just sound good.

Hi all, hoping someone can help with some info. I never really knew anything about Greco (or the whole Japanese manufacturers and Fender stuff from the 70's/80's) but for whatever reason I came across some vids of Greco P and J basses and for the most part I just really like what I've heard so far. Did some research and came across the stuff with them, Fender, Tokai etc. All very interesting actually. Just wondering what the general consencus is out there, in terms of to get a Greco or not to get a Greco (P and J specifically, not like the Thunderbired for example). Any year/era better or worse than others? And what the going rate for one of them is now. I saw there was one some months ago (or last year?) that was a little over £300 that sold, but I've seen others nearer £500 that not sure if they got sold. I see this for £695: http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/grecopb.htm I know condition would be a factor, but what kind of prices are reasonable for a Greco?

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