Description
Description
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Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Hollow body with painted-on F-holes and laminated maple back, sides, and top
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .84" (1st fret), .96" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 14.00" to
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 1/2"
Neck Details: Set-in two piece maple neck with walnut center strip, bound ebony fretboard, zero fret, and thumbnail inlays
Electronics: Original Gretsch HiLo'Tron pickups, 3-way pickup selector switch, 3-way tone switch, mute switch, master volume control, and volume controls for each pickup
Pickup Measurements: 3.0k (neck), 3.3k (bridge)
Hardware: The high E tuner has been replaced; the original is included but has a broken shaft.
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz
Modifications/Repairs: The high E tuner has been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows light cosmetic wear consistent with its age; the finish is mostly glossy with light scratches and minor finish checking. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the binding along the neck has small cracks along the sides.
Serial Number: 116689
Tech Notes: Plays well with moderately low action; the neck has a twist resulting in relief on the treble side and backbow on the bass side, and the truss rod has limited adjustability. The guitar has been set up to accommodate this, and plays nicely. The frets are narrow and low with light wear. The serial number dates to 1966.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Hollow body with painted-on F-holes and laminated maple back, sides, and top
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .84" (1st fret), .96" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 14.00" to
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 1/2"
Neck Details: Set-in two piece maple neck with walnut center strip, bound ebony fretboard, zero fret, and thumbnail inlays
Electronics: Original Gretsch HiLo'Tron pickups, 3-way pickup selector switch, 3-way tone switch, mute switch, master volume control, and volume controls for each pickup
Pickup Measurements: 3.0k (neck), 3.3k (bridge)
Hardware: The high E tuner has been replaced; the original is included but has a broken shaft.
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz
Modifications/Repairs: The high E tuner has been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows light cosmetic wear consistent with its age; the finish is mostly glossy with light scratches and minor finish checking. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the binding along the neck has small cracks along the sides.
Serial Number: 116689
Tech Notes: Plays well with moderately low action; the neck has a twist resulting in relief on the treble side and backbow on the bass side, and the truss rod has limited adjustability. The guitar has been set up to accommodate this, and plays nicely. The frets are narrow and low with light wear. The serial number dates to 1966.