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Continue ShoppingGretsch Corvette Cherry 1965
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gretsch Corvette Cherry 1965
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: Original finish with small touchup on headstock face near the high E tuner post.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: U
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .933", 12th fret .972"
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 1/2"
Neck Details: Set mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The nut and the high E tuning machine have been replaced. There is a chip that has been reglued under the low E tuner on the back of the headstock, and a small area of finish touchup on headstock face near the high E tuner post.
Electronics: Original Hi-Lo'Tron pickup with volume and tone controls. The guitar has been rewired. The original bad pot that was pulled from the wiring dates to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: 3.18K
Hardware: The knobs, strap buttons, pickguard, nut, and high E tuning machine have been replaced. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition with wear consistent with age. The finish is worn and hazy. There are scratches, dents, dings, and finish chips throughout. The hardware has a strong patina.
Modifications/Repairs: The nut and the high E tuning machine have been replaced. There is a chip that has been reglued under the low E tuner on the back of the headstock, and a small area of finish touchup on headstock face near the high E tuner post. The knobs, strap buttons, and pickguard have been replaced. The guitar has been rewired.
Serial Number: 74686
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and low, with minor wear. The serial number dates from 1964 to early 1965, and the original pot pulled from the guitar dates to 1965.
Case Details: Multiple case options available. Please inquire for details.
Summary
Finish: Original finish with small touchup on headstock face near the high E tuner post.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: U
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .933", 12th fret .972"
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 1/2"
Neck Details: Set mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The nut and the high E tuning machine have been replaced. There is a chip that has been reglued under the low E tuner on the back of the headstock, and a small area of finish touchup on headstock face near the high E tuner post.
Electronics: Original Hi-Lo'Tron pickup with volume and tone controls. The guitar has been rewired. The original bad pot that was pulled from the wiring dates to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: 3.18K
Hardware: The knobs, strap buttons, pickguard, nut, and high E tuning machine have been replaced. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition with wear consistent with age. The finish is worn and hazy. There are scratches, dents, dings, and finish chips throughout. The hardware has a strong patina.
Modifications/Repairs: The nut and the high E tuning machine have been replaced. There is a chip that has been reglued under the low E tuner on the back of the headstock, and a small area of finish touchup on headstock face near the high E tuner post. The knobs, strap buttons, and pickguard have been replaced. The guitar has been rewired.
Serial Number: 74686
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and low, with minor wear. The serial number dates from 1964 to early 1965, and the original pot pulled from the guitar dates to 1965.
Case Details: Multiple case options available. Please inquire for details.
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- Brand: Gretsch
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: | Original finish with small touchup on headstock face near the high E tuner post. |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Solid mahogany body. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | U |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret .933", 12th fret .972" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | No Radius |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | Set mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The nut and the high E tuning machine have been replaced. There is a chip that has been reglued under the low E tuner on the back of the headstock, and a small area of finish touchup on headstock face near the high E tuner post. |
| Electronics: | Original Hi-Lo'Tron pickup with volume and tone controls. The guitar has been rewired. The original bad pot that was pulled from the wiring dates to 1965. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 3.18K |
| Hardware: | The knobs, strap buttons, pickguard, nut, and high E tuning machine have been replaced. All other hardware is original. |
| Weight: | 6lbs 9oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The nut and the high E tuning machine have been replaced. There is a chip that has been reglued under the low E tuner on the back of the headstock, and a small area of finish touchup on headstock face near the high E tuner post. The knobs, strap buttons, and pickguard have been replaced. The guitar has been rewired. |
| Case Details: | Multiple case options available. Please inquire for details. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This guitar is in good condition with wear consistent with age. The finish is worn and hazy. There are scratches, dents, dings, and finish chips throughout. The hardware has a strong patina. |
| Serial Number: | 74686 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and low, with minor wear. The serial number dates from 1964 to early 1965, and the original pot pulled from the guitar dates to 1965. |