{"product_id":"greco-speed-way-gob1200-neck-through-natural-bass-guitar-1978-mij","title":"Greco Speed Way GOB1200 Neck-Through Natural Bass Guitar 1978 MIJ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverty Used Guitars Japan — every instrument inspected, set up, and played before listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1978 Greco GOB1200 \"Speed Way\" Neck-Through Bass - Made in Japan (Fujigen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== SPECIFICATIONS ==\u003cbr\u003e- Model: Greco GOB1200 (Speed Way)\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1978 (serial F788126)\u003cbr\u003e- Country of Origin: Japan (Fujigen)\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Natural\u003cbr\u003e- Construction: Neck-through-body\u003cbr\u003e- Body: Sen (Japanese ash) \/ Maple \/ Sen sandwich wings\u003cbr\u003e- Scale: 34\" (long scale)\u003cbr\u003e- Pickups: Two humbuckers\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: 5 knobs\u003cbr\u003e- Pickup selector: 3-way\u003cbr\u003e- Bridge: Adjustable gold-tone bridge with individual string tension adjusters\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners: Open-gear bass tuners (gold-tone)\u003cbr\u003e- Nut width: 41 mm\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs), measured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== CONDITION ==\u003cbr\u003eOverall: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Body: Scratches and honest playwear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Good condition; truss rod has plenty of adjustment remaining\u003cbr\u003e- Frets: Approximately 60-70% remaining\u003cbr\u003e- Nut: Shows wear (no effect on playability)\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Rust on the tuners and bridge (vintage patina)\u003cbr\u003e- Electronics: Working, but the pots are scratchy (crackle when turned)\u003cbr\u003e- Modifications: None\u003cbr\u003e- No odors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== INCLUDED ==\u003cbr\u003e- Hard case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== WHY THIS BASS ==\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSETUP \u0026amp; INSPECTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:\u003cbr\u003e- Neck relief and action adjusted\u003cbr\u003e- Frets and fingerboard cleaned\u003cbr\u003e- Intonation set\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners and electronics checked\u003cbr\u003eYour instrument arrives ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING FROM JAPAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance\u003cbr\u003e- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit\u003cbr\u003e- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days\u003cbr\u003ePlease message us with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68124780396786,"sku":"GRE_GOB1200_1023","price":141700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/3113\/3426\/files\/01_9f0fd347-bd41-47e0-a047-18b2f0703278.jpg?v=1793420133","url":"https:\/\/revertyjapan.com\/products\/greco-speed-way-gob1200-neck-through-natural-bass-guitar-1978-mij","provider":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}