Gretsch 6186 Clipper Natural 1964

6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gretsch 6186 Clipper Natural 1964

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Finish appears original
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Heavy binding rot
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: U
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .871", 10th fret .929"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 5/8"
Neck Details: Bass side of neck has slightly more relief than treble side with truss rod close to max tension. Original frets and nut. Nut slots have been filled and refiled to optimum height. Nut has been slightly reshaped and polished.
Electronics: Electronics appear original. Era HiLo'Tron with volume and tone controls. Factory lead dress, and tone cap. Pots appear original with untouched solder joints.
Pickup Measurements: 3.08K
Hardware: Hardware appears original.
Weight: 5lbs 11oz
Modifications/Repairs: Nut has been polished and reshaped. Nut slots have been filled and refiled.
Case Details: Original hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in fair condition with relatively heavy binding rot, and scratches, dents, chips, and finish hazing throughout.
Serial Number: 75727
Tech Notes: Guitar is currently set up with .10 gauge strings, and has slightly more than optimal relief in the bass side of the neck with close to max tension on the truss rod, but plays comfortably with optimal action. Heavier strings are not recommended. Frets are narrow and low, showing moderate wear. Serial number dates to 1964.
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