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Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish. |
| Body Material: | Laminate |
| Body Details: | Laminated maple back, sides, and top. |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | U |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret .877", 9th fret .939" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 5/8" |
| Neck Details: | Set maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard and thumbnail inlays. The tuners have been replaced with vintage Grover Rotomatics. The tuner post holes have been modified to fit these tuners. |
| Electronics: | Original Filter'Tron pickups and electronics; three-position pickups selector and tone switches with master volume, independent pickup volumes, and mute switch. One visible pot code dates to 1966. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Neck 4.19K, Bridge 4.25K |
| Hardware: | The tuners have been replaced, and the bridge has been replaced with a period chrome rocking bar bridge. All other hardware is original. The mute system has been removed, and the backplate and pad are missing. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 9oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The tuners have been replaced and the tuner post holes have been modified to fit the existing tuners. The bridge has been replaced, and the mute system has been removed. |
| Case Details: | Hardshell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage guitar is in good condition with wear consistent with its age. The finish is hazy and glossy with scratches throughout. Some finish has worn away on the back of the neck from play. The binding showcases a mild case of binding rot, which is common in vintage Gretsch guitars. The backplate and back pad are missing. |
| Serial Number: | 97541 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and low, with moderate wear. The serial number dates to 1967 and one visible pot code dates to 1966. |