Greco’s RG-850 was built in Japan at the FujiGen factory around 1989–1990 as part of their RG series, directly inspired by the Rickenbacker 330. These models carried the semi-hollow maple construction and jangly single-coil sound associated with ‘60s British Invasion bands, but with the reliable craftsmanship of late-era Greco. The design included the familiar dual-cutaway body, 24.75" scale, and a distinctive control layout with a blend knob alongside the standard volume and tone controls. Today the RG-850 stands as one of Greco’s more unusual offerings, bridging their well-known Gibson and Fender replicas with a nod to Rickenbacker’s cult following.
Specs
- Semi-hollow maple body
- Maple neck with soft “D” profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with 21 frets
- 24.75" scale length
- 10" fingerboard radius
- 43mm nut width
- Dual single-coil pickups
- Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, blend, 3-way switch
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Product Specs
- Item Number: 39347
- Make: Greco
- Model: RG-850
- Condition: Very Good
- Finish: Black
- Categories: electric-guitars ⇒ semi-hollow
- Year: 1990s
- Made In: Japan
- MPN: 39347