Description
Summary
Finish: Original
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Laminated maple top, back, and sides.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard
Neck Profile: Medium C-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .84″ / 10th: .95″
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00
Nut Width: 1-5/8 in
Neck Details: Two-piece maple neck with a bound ebony board, “thumb-print” side marker inlays, and truss adjustment at the headstock.
Electronics: One Super ‘Tron pickup in the neck position and a Filter ‘Tron in the bridge. 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, 3-way toggle tone selector switch, master volume control, independent volume controls per pickup, and a 3-way toggle on/off/on standby switch.– All electronics appear original.– Pot codes are not readily available.
Pickup Measurements: Neck: 3.8 k / Bridge: 4.2 k
Hardware: Original excluding string mute foam.
Weight: 8 lbs 5.5 oz
Modifications / Repairs: n/a
Case: Hardshell Case
Case Details: Original Gretsch form-fit hardshell with plush blue interior.
Cosmetic Condition: Little actual play wear is present throughout this guitar, though aging is present. The binding has chips and minor areas of repair throughout. Very few nicks or dings can be found elsewhere. The back of the neck does show some dings but this can hardly be felt. The hardware has worn nicely and shows light patina.
Tech Notes: This guitar is currently setup with 11 gauge strings with a wound 3rd string. The action is low with optimal neck relief. — The serial number and original pickups date this to 1964.
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