The Greco EG600 Ace Frehley model stands as one of the more interesting entries from the late-’70s Japanese guitar boom, built during a period when brands like Greco were producing increasingly accurate and well-made interpretations of classic American designs. Finished in Sunburst with the familiar triple-humbucker layout, this 1979 example leans into the flashier side of the era without losing the solid feel and responsiveness that made these guitars more than novelty pieces. The combination of the set neck construction and mahogany/maple body gives it the thick midrange response expected from a late-’70s single-cut, while the additional middle pickup opens up a wider range of tones than a standard two-pickup configuration.
By the end of the decade, Greco had developed a reputation for building instruments that rivaled many contemporary American-made guitars in fit and feel, and the EG series remains a big part of that conversation today. The Ace Frehley model arrived at a time when arena rock aesthetics were everywhere, and this guitar captures some that spirit. The aged hardware, bound body and neck, and large headstock give it a distinctly late-’70s character.
Includes OHSC.
