Gretsch 6121 Natural 1959
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Summary
Finish: The neck has been oversprayed, and has touchups around the tuner shafts and on the back from Grover tuners. There are also filled spots on either side of the neck just behind the nut. There are also filled and touched up screw holes on the top of the body, from the original pickup rings.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: Soft "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .82" (1st fret), .96" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 24-¾"
Electronics: The guitar has been fully rewired, with unmarked Filter'tron-style pickups. The pots are IRC pots with 1957 date codes, although all the wiring has been replaced. Controls include 3-way selector switch, 3-way tone switch, and master/neck/bridge volume controls.
Pickup Measurements: 4.2k (neck), 4.2k (bridge)
Hardware: The bridge, tuners, pickups rings, and pickguard have all been replaced.
Weight: 7lbs 6oz
Modifications / Repairs: -Oversprayed neck -Filled screw holes on the back of the headstock, with touchups there and around the tuner shafts -Replaced pickups and rings -The pickup cavities have been modified, with added wood to mount the pickups -Filled and touched up screw holes around the pickup rings -The guitar has been rewired using the original pots and switches -Replaced tuners, pickguard, and bridge
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gretsch guitar is in overall good condition, with light wear to the glossy body finish. The oversprayed neck is glossy and smooth, with some filled holes visible on the back of the headstock. The ebony fretboard also has various light scratches, which do not affect playability.
Serial Number: 23413
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the narrow frets show only mild play wear. The guitar has a 1957-style serial number label inside the switch cavity; the serial number dates to 1957 and the model is listed as a 6130. However, the construction appointments, including the headstock and fretboard inlays, body control routes, and lack of a "G" branding, suggest the guitar is actually a 6121 from 1959. The label may have been replaced or could be a holdover from the factory.
Original: $5,500.00
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Description
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: The neck has been oversprayed, and has touchups around the tuner shafts and on the back from Grover tuners. There are also filled spots on either side of the neck just behind the nut. There are also filled and touched up screw holes on the top of the body, from the original pickup rings.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: Soft "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .82" (1st fret), .96" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 24-¾"
Electronics: The guitar has been fully rewired, with unmarked Filter'tron-style pickups. The pots are IRC pots with 1957 date codes, although all the wiring has been replaced. Controls include 3-way selector switch, 3-way tone switch, and master/neck/bridge volume controls.
Pickup Measurements: 4.2k (neck), 4.2k (bridge)
Hardware: The bridge, tuners, pickups rings, and pickguard have all been replaced.
Weight: 7lbs 6oz
Modifications / Repairs: -Oversprayed neck -Filled screw holes on the back of the headstock, with touchups there and around the tuner shafts -Replaced pickups and rings -The pickup cavities have been modified, with added wood to mount the pickups -Filled and touched up screw holes around the pickup rings -The guitar has been rewired using the original pots and switches -Replaced tuners, pickguard, and bridge
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gretsch guitar is in overall good condition, with light wear to the glossy body finish. The oversprayed neck is glossy and smooth, with some filled holes visible on the back of the headstock. The ebony fretboard also has various light scratches, which do not affect playability.
Serial Number: 23413
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the narrow frets show only mild play wear. The guitar has a 1957-style serial number label inside the switch cavity; the serial number dates to 1957 and the model is listed as a 6130. However, the construction appointments, including the headstock and fretboard inlays, body control routes, and lack of a "G" branding, suggest the guitar is actually a 6121 from 1959. The label may have been replaced or could be a holdover from the factory.
