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1978 Greco MR800 Mick Ralphs Model - Natural - Made in Japan
This is a 1978 Greco MR800, from Greco's MR Series developed with Mick Ralphs of Bad Company. Rather than a straight copy, the MR Series was Greco's own double-cutaway design, combining set-neck construction with dual humbuckers and simple controls.
The serial number G788373 on the back of the headstock follows Greco's month-letter + year format (G = July, 78 = 1978), dating this guitar to July 1978. It was built in Japan during the period when Greco guitars were mainly produced at the FujiGen factory. The natural finish shows the strong grain of the body, and the cream binding on the top and back gives it a classic 1970s Japanese vintage look.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: Greco MR800 (MR Series / Mick Ralphs Model)
- Year: 1978 (serial G788373)
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Color: Natural
- Body: Solid body, natural finish, cream binding on top and back
- Neck: Set neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays, bound
- Pickups: Two humbuckers
- Controls: 3 knobs
- Pickup selector: 3-way
- Bridge: Wrap-around bridge with adjustable saddles
- Tuners: Greco sealed tuners
- Handedness: Right-handed
- Scale length: 628 mm (approx. 24.7")
- Nut width: 44 mm
- Neck thickness: 23 mm at 1st fret / 25 mm at 12th fret
- String action at 12th fret: 1.6 mm (bass side) / 1.4 mm (treble side)
- Weight: 4.05 kg (approx. 8.9 lbs), measured
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Good
- Body: Honest playwear consistent with age. No modifications.
- Neck: Straight. Truss rod has plenty of adjustment room.
- Fingerboard: Some fingerboard separation is present. It does not currently affect playability. Action is set low with no fret buzz or choking.
- Frets: Approximately 50-60% remaining
- Hardware: Rust on the nut / bridge / saddle / tuner area
- No odor
Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual guitar for sale.
== INCLUDED ==
- Soft case
== WHY THIS GUITAR ==
The Greco MR Series is one of the original designs Greco produced alongside its well-known copies, and the Mick Ralphs connection gives it its own place in Japanese guitar history. This 1978 example has a clearly datable serial, an unmodified build and a low action. It is a player's piece with real 1970s MIJ 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.
