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Description
Description
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Finish Details: | Original |
Body Material: | Maple |
Body Details: | Laminated maple top, back, and sides |
Neck Material: | Maple |
Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
Neck Profile: | D-Shape |
Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret: .85", 12th: .95" |
Fingerboard Radius: | 16.00" |
Nut Width: | 1-21/32" |
Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
Neck Details: | Two-piece maple neck with a walnut center seem, bound ebony board, pearloid "thumb print" inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock |
Electronics: | Pat No. Filter'Tron pickups, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, 3-way toggle tone select switch, 3-way toggle on/off/on switch, master volume control, volume controls per pickup --Original showing no signs of modification or repair, volume pot code dates from 1966 |
Pickup Measurements: | Neck: 4 kΩ, Bridge: 4.2 kΩ |
Hardware: | Original Gold -- The string mute is missing |
Modifications/Repairs: | n/a |
Case Details: | Non-original Hard Shell Case |
Cosmetic Condition: | This Gretsch shows nice aging and play wear. Various nicks, dings, and finish check minor binding cracking exist. |
Serial Number: | 9690 |
Tech Notes: | Currently, set up with 10-gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The frets are low showing light play wear. -- The serial number and electronics date from 1966. |