My Second Greco EG-1200

In April 2008, I acquired my second EG-1200.

The Project Series, known for its Violin Finish, shows remarkable variation in how each individual guitar has aged over time.
When I place my two guitars side by side, as shown below, the differences become immediately apparent.

For convenience, I’ll refer to the one I’ve owned for years (on the right) as No.1, and this newly acquired one (on the left) as No.2.
On No.1, the top has faded heavily and unevenly, with blotches and variations in tone.
Some might find it unsightly, but to a middle-aged man who has come to appreciate wabi-sabi, it has a quiet, seasoned beauty.
In contrast, No.2 has faded more evenly across the surface, giving it a cleaner, more refined appearance.
In short, the two guitars may look like brothers, but their personalities couldn’t be more different.

The weight difference is also striking.
While No.1 is quite light at 3.68 kg, No.2 is a hefty 4.61 kg (both including strings)—about 25% heavier.
Lifting both at once, one might suspect that No.2 has a chunk of lead hidden inside.

The differences don’t end with appearance.
Unlike No.1, the “カ” stamp in a circle found inside the front pickup cavity is absent on No.2.
Also, the control and toggle switch cavity covers differ in color—white on No.1, black on No.2.

(Updated August 23, 2016)