Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish, with touchups at the heel and on the "G" brand. |
| Top Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .95" (1st fret), 1.07" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/5" |
| Electronics: | Original single coil DeArmond pickups with adjustable magnet pole pieces; the neck pickup has been rewound. Original wiring harness with 3-way selector switch, master volume and tone controls, and neck/bridge volume controls. Some solder joints appear to have been touched up; the pot codes date to 1953. |
| Pickup Measurements: | N/A due to resistors wired in-line with the pickups |
| Hardware: | Original hardware |
| Weight: | 7lbs 6oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The neck has been reset -Repaired crack at the heel, which has been touched up -Touched up finish at the "G" brand -Some touched up solder joints -The neck pickup has been rewound |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gretsch shows fantastic aging, with checking and an attractive patina throughout. The embossed leather side binding is in good shape, as are the Western-themed inlays and decorations. There is a repaired crack at the neck heel from the neck being reset, which has been touched up and oversprayed. |
| Serial Number: | 15208 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The narrow frets are moderately low, with light play wear. The combination of serial number and construction appointments dates the guitar to 1956. |
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