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Continue ShoppingGretsch 6115 Rambler Natural 1957
Short-Scale 6-String Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gretsch 6115 Rambler Natural 1957
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: The guitar has been fully refinished
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Poplar Body
Body Details: Semi-hollow body with poplar back and sides and maple top -the body has been routed for a bridge pickup -holes have been drilled for a pickup selector switch on the upper shoulder and an output jack on the lower bout -a metal strip covers the hole for the original output jack on the side of the body
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.90" 10th - 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 23
Neck Details: One-piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and "western" inlays. Although the inlays are from the same era as this guitar, this model had dot inlays. It is possible that the inlays have been installed in the original fingerboard, the fingerboard (with western inlays) is from a different guitar, or the entire neck is from a different guitar.
Electronics: The original DeArmond humbucker is installed in the neck position. A Gibson Burstbucker has been installed in the bridge position. The original pots date to 1957. A 3-way pickup selector and new output jack have been installed. Controls include a 3-way pickup selector, master volume pot, and master tone pot.
Pickup Measurements: Neck - 9.55kΩ Bridge - 8.46kΩ
Hardware: Tailpiece, truss rod cover, and pots are original. Kluson Deluxe tuners have been installed. Strap locks have been installed. Pickguard has been modified to accommodate bridge pickup. A bridge from a different Gretsch model from the same era has been installed.
Weight: 6lbs 8oz
Modifications/Repairs: -the neck and body have been fully refinished -Kluson tuners have been installed -inlays are not original (it is not clear whether the inlays, fingerboard, or entire neck were replaced) -the body has been routed for a bridge pickup -holes have been drilled for a pickup selector switch on the upper shoulder and an output jack on the lower bout -a metal strip has been installed to mask the hole for the original output jack on the side of the body -bridge pickup, toggle switch, and top-mounted output jack have been installed -pickguard has been modified to accommodate bridge pickup -strap locks have been installed -era-correct bridge from a different Gretsch model has been installed
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has a decent amount of play wear that is consistent with its age. The glossy finish has scratches and dings throughout. There are a few signs of case rash on the back of the neck and body.
Serial Number: 25720
Tech Notes: Plays well with medium/low action and light neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets are tall and show some play wear (divots in the first few frets). The pot codes date to 1957. The serial number is visible on the original label inside of the f-hole but there is no reliable information on dating serial numbers from Gretsch guitars of this era.
Summary
Finish Details: The guitar has been fully refinished
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Poplar Body
Body Details: Semi-hollow body with poplar back and sides and maple top -the body has been routed for a bridge pickup -holes have been drilled for a pickup selector switch on the upper shoulder and an output jack on the lower bout -a metal strip covers the hole for the original output jack on the side of the body
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.90" 10th - 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 23
Neck Details: One-piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and "western" inlays. Although the inlays are from the same era as this guitar, this model had dot inlays. It is possible that the inlays have been installed in the original fingerboard, the fingerboard (with western inlays) is from a different guitar, or the entire neck is from a different guitar.
Electronics: The original DeArmond humbucker is installed in the neck position. A Gibson Burstbucker has been installed in the bridge position. The original pots date to 1957. A 3-way pickup selector and new output jack have been installed. Controls include a 3-way pickup selector, master volume pot, and master tone pot.
Pickup Measurements: Neck - 9.55kΩ Bridge - 8.46kΩ
Hardware: Tailpiece, truss rod cover, and pots are original. Kluson Deluxe tuners have been installed. Strap locks have been installed. Pickguard has been modified to accommodate bridge pickup. A bridge from a different Gretsch model from the same era has been installed.
Weight: 6lbs 8oz
Modifications/Repairs: -the neck and body have been fully refinished -Kluson tuners have been installed -inlays are not original (it is not clear whether the inlays, fingerboard, or entire neck were replaced) -the body has been routed for a bridge pickup -holes have been drilled for a pickup selector switch on the upper shoulder and an output jack on the lower bout -a metal strip has been installed to mask the hole for the original output jack on the side of the body -bridge pickup, toggle switch, and top-mounted output jack have been installed -pickguard has been modified to accommodate bridge pickup -strap locks have been installed -era-correct bridge from a different Gretsch model has been installed
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has a decent amount of play wear that is consistent with its age. The glossy finish has scratches and dings throughout. There are a few signs of case rash on the back of the neck and body.
Serial Number: 25720
Tech Notes: Plays well with medium/low action and light neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets are tall and show some play wear (divots in the first few frets). The pot codes date to 1957. The serial number is visible on the original label inside of the f-hole but there is no reliable information on dating serial numbers from Gretsch guitars of this era.
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Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | The guitar has been fully refinished |
| Body Material: | Poplar |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | Medium C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st - 0.90" 10th - 1.00" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 23" |
| Neck Details: | One-piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and "western" inlays. Although the inlays are from the same era as this guitar, this model had dot inlays. It is possible that the inlays have been installed in the original fingerboard, the fingerboard (with western inlays) is from a different guitar, or the entire neck is from a different guitar. |
| Electronics: | The original DeArmond humbucker is installed in the neck position. A Gibson Burstbucker has been installed in the bridge position. The original pots date to 1957. A 3-way pickup selector and new output jack have been installed. Controls include a 3-way pickup selector, master volume pot, and master tone pot. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Neck - 9.55kΩ Bridge - 8.46kΩ |
| Hardware: | Tailpiece, truss rod cover, and pots are original. Kluson Deluxe tuners have been installed. Strap locks have been installed. Pickguard has been modified to accommodate bridge pickup. A bridge from a different Gretsch model from the same era has been installed |
| Weight: | 6lbs 8oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The neck and body have been fully refinished. Kluson tuners have been installed. Inlays are not original (it is not clear whether the inlays, fingerboard, or entire neck were replaced). The body has been routed for a bridge pickup. Holes have been drilled for a pickup selector switch on the upper shoulder and an output jack on the lower bout. A metal strip has been installed to mask the hole for the original output jack on the side of the body. Bridge pickup, toggle switch, and top-mounted output jack have been installed. Pickguard has been modified to accommodate bridge pickup. Strap locks have been installed. Era-correct bridge from a different Gretsch model has been installed. |
| Case Details: | Hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar has a decent amount of play wear that is consistent with its age. The glossy finish has scratches and dings throughout. There are a few signs of case rash on the back of the neck and body. |
| Serial Number: | 25720 |
| Tech Notes: | Plays well with medium/low action and light neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets are tall and show some play wear (divots in the first few frets). The pot codes date to 1957. The serial number is visible on the original label inside of the f-hole but there is no reliable information on dating serial numbers from Gretsch guitars of this era. |