Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | The back of the neck has been oversprayed. The fingerboard has finish on it, however this may be original. |
| Top Material: | Maple |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .77" (1st fret), .93" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Electronics: | Original DeArmond single coil pickups, and original wiring harness with 1956 pot codes. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 9.6k (neck), 9.7k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The bottom strap button is not original. One of the screws for the control cavity cover is also not original. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 8oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | There is a small repaired section where the fretboard binding tore out near the nut on the bass side. There are some chips in the neck wood in this area. The bottom strap button has been replaced. The back of the neck has been oversprayed. A non-original ground wire is running from the neck volume pot to the Bigsby; there is no ground wire hole visible under the Bigsby hinge. |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gretsch guitar has aged nicely, with light marks, checking, and dings on the glossy finish. The back of the body has wear from use, and the back of the neck is glossy with a few small dings. There are some chips in the neck wood near the nut on the bass side. |
| Serial Number: | 20081 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action, and the narrow frets show moderate play wear. The serial number, pot codes, and construction appointments date the guitar to 1957. |
| Trem Arm Included: | Yes |