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1978 Greco GOB1200 "Speed Way" Neck-Through Bass - Made in Japan (Fujigen)
This is a 1978 Greco GOB1200, the top model of Greco's original GOB bass line-up. Introduced in 1977 as part of Greco's own-design GO series, the Speed Way basses moved away from the copy models of the era and offered a modern neck-through design built at the Fujigen factory in Matsumoto, Japan.
The headstock back carries the factory model plate ("Guitar revolution from Greco in 1977 / GOB-1200") and the serial number F788126, which dates this bass to June 1978 under Greco's month-letter serial system. The multi-ply striped neck runs all the way through the body. The wings are a sandwich of Sen (Japanese ash) top and back over a lighter core. Gold-tone hardware and a natural finish complete the look, and the bass has plenty of vintage mojo.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: Greco GOB1200 (Speed Way)
- Year: 1978 (serial F788126)
- Country of Origin: Japan (Fujigen)
- Color: Natural
- Construction: Neck-through-body
- Body: Sen (Japanese ash) / Maple / Sen sandwich wings
- Scale: 34" (long scale)
- Pickups: Two humbuckers
- Controls: 5 knobs
- Pickup selector: 3-way
- Bridge: Adjustable gold-tone bridge with individual string tension adjusters
- Tuners: Open-gear bass tuners (gold-tone)
- Nut width: 41 mm
- Weight: 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs), measured
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Good
- Body: Scratches and honest playwear consistent with age
- Neck: Good condition; truss rod has plenty of adjustment remaining
- Frets: Approximately 60-70% remaining
- Nut: Shows wear (no effect on playability)
- Hardware: Rust on the tuners and bridge (vintage patina)
- Electronics: Working, but the pots are scratchy (crackle when turned)
- Modifications: None
- No odors
A 47-year-old instrument with its age showing. It still has its original multi-ply neck-through build and solid structure. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual bass for sale.
== INCLUDED ==
- Hard case
== WHY THIS BASS ==
The GOB1200 was the top model of Greco's first original bass series. It is a 1970s Fujigen-made neck-through bass with a distinctive sandwich body and gold hardware. This example is unmodified, has a confirmed 1978 serial and the factory model plate, and comes with a hard case. That makes it a rewarding pick for collectors of original-design Japanese vintage basses and a player's piece with real character.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
SETUP & INSPECTION
Cleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:
- Neck relief and action adjusted
- Frets and fingerboard cleaned
- Intonation set
- Tuners and electronics checked
Your instrument arrives ready to play.
SHIPPING FROM JAPAN
- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance
- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit
- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days
Please message us with any questions before purchasing.
