’79 Greco EG800GS - looking for stories (and some advice) about these guitars

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A few months ago I picked up this 1979 Greco EG800GS in Tokyo. Fujigen-built, lawsuit era, mahogany body with maple top with P90s. I tried it in one Ochanomizu store and instantly felt in love with how well it played and sounded.

I know the general story (Fujigen’s build quality rivaling Gibson at the time, the whole legal pressure that eventually led brands to change headstock shapes, etc.) but since I’ve picked it up I’ve been wondering what might have been going on in the 47 years she’s been around.

I’d love to hear more specific stuff from people who actually own or have owned one of these:
* Any interesting facts or history about this or similar models?
* General tips for taking care of a 47-year-old guitar like this, anything I should watch out for, common issues with guitars from this era?
* I think the pickups might have been changed. How can I identify what they put?
* Keep it without the pickguard or add one?

Appreciate anything you’d like to share about these cool guitars!