Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish. |
| Top Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | "C" Shape |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st. Fret: .80" & 12th. Fret: 1.00" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Electronics: | Original Gretsch humbuckers with two three-position switches, a three-position kill switch, a master volume, and two independent volume pots. |
| Pickup Measurements: | N/A due to schematic |
| Hardware: | Original tuners, bridge, and tremolo. The nut is not original. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 8oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -Non-original body binding. -Non-original nut. |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gretsch is in good cosmetic condition. The finish show scratches, dings, dents, and general play wear throughout. The binding has been replaced on the body. |
| Serial Number: | #47986 |
| Tech Notes: | This Gretsch plays well with low action. The frets are thin and show light wear. The guitar is being dated to 1962 based on cosmetic appointments and the serial number. |
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