Greco
57Also known as: Greco Guitars
UnclaimedGreco is a Japanese guitar brand established in the 1960s by Kanda Shokai. Initially, Greco produced affordable copies of American guitars such as Gibson, Fender, and Rickenbacker models. These guitars became known for their high craftsmanship and playability, often rivaling the originals.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, during the so-called “lawsuit era,” Greco’s guitars gained a strong ...
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Greco is a Japanese guitar brand established in the 1960s by Kanda Shokai. Initially, Greco produced affordable copies of American guitars such as Gibson, Fender, and Rickenbacker models. These guitars became known for their high craftsmanship and playability, often rivaling the originals.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, during the so-called “lawsuit era,” Greco’s guitars gained a strong reputation, particularly their Les Paul and Stratocaster-style models, which were nearly identical to Gibson and Fender instruments. Many Greco guitars from this period were built by Fujigen, the factory that later produced Fender Japan instruments.
Greco has 97 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Electric Basses, and Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars. Their gear is featured by 51 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Folk, World, & Country, and Metal. Notable users include Kurt Cobain, Jeff Tweedy, and Ace Frehley. Greco's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.
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