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Summary

Finish: Original finish.

Body Material: Maple

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.86" 10th - 0.99"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-3/4"

Scale Length: 25 1/4"

Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two Dearmond Dynasonic single coil pickups, a three-way selector switch, a master volume pot, two volume pots, and a tone pot.

Pickup Measurements: neck - 8.2 kΩ, bridge - 8.1 kΩ

Hardware: The Bigsby tailpiece is non-original. All other hardware is original.

Weight: 8 lbs

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gretsch guitar has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light surface scratching throughout and some small dings. The back of the headstock shows some abrasion wear near the tuners and the back of the neck where it meets the headstock has a superficial finish crack on the bass side of the stinger. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age though the bridge pickup is heavily oxidized.

Modifications/Repairs: The Bigsby tailpiece is non-original.

Serial Number: 09639

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are medium width and low with moderate play wear. The truss rod is non-functional so this guitar has limited adjustability. With light gauge strings it plays and sets up well.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case