This guitar is the G6120T-59, which is a reproduction of the 1959 model famous for being used by Brian Setzer.
This model features 1959 style trestle bracing.
At that time, the structure was adopted in full acoustic models such as White Falcon and 6120, and the top and back of the body were connected by a piece of wood shaped like a bridge.
As a result, the sound has a good solid feel and cohesiveness without sacrificing the strong acoustic sound unique to Gretsch, and the durability of the body has also been improved.
The pickup is equipped with a TV Jones Classic, which was created by analyzing a 1959 PAF Filtertron.
The sound is clean and has a sparkling, edgy high frequency similar to that of a single coil.
It has an excellent sense of separation when played in chords, and has a unique character that has the solid thickness of a humbucker when played as a single note, making it a perfect match between a Fender and a Gibson.
It goes great with the deep and rich box sound of this full hollow body.
The unique combination of the solid feel achieved by trestle bracing, other Bigsby arms, and TV Jones pickups produces a lively sound that is perfect for modern genres such as rock, country, and pop. I will.
Since it is a full acoustic guitar, howling is more likely to occur compared to semi-acoustic or solid types, but it is by no means bad for distortion.
This Fender-like character changes to a rock sound with increased sparkle by applying crunch/drive.
Basically, Gretsch is characterized by a sharp and bright sound, but the master tone selector installed second from the neck side further expands the sound variation.
This is neutral at the center position, tone 0 at the front position, and bass boost at the rear.
When the bass is boosted, the tone is as if the low range is coated on the high range as well, so each range is output with more solidity than when the tone is 0.
In addition, the paper oil condenser that outputs the sound without losing the charm of the full 10 state when the master volume is turned down and the pin bridge that prevents bridge misalignment provide high playability and operability. It is designed so that you can enjoy and play the Gretsch sound with peace of mind.
This Vintage Select Edition is a series that faithfully reproduces the sound and appearance characteristics of the original model when it was released, while incorporating specifications that are highly practical from a modern perspective.
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape:Nashville / G6120
Body Material:Laminated Maple
Bracing:1959 Style Trestle
Body Binding:Aged White with B/I Purfling
Body Depth:2.75" (7 cm)
Neck Material:Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape:Vintage "V"
Neck Binding:Aged White
Fingerboard Radius:12" (305 mm)
Fingerboard Material:Ebony
Number of Frets:22
Fret Size:Vintage Small
Nut Width:1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Position Inlays :Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Headstock:Late '50s Gretsch
Bridge Pickup:TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic
Neck Pickup:TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic
Controls:Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume
Switching:3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Configuration:Filter'Tron / Filter'Tron
Bridge:Rocking Bar
Tuning Machines Grover V98 Sta-Tite Open-Back
Pickguard:Gold Plexi with Black Gretsch Logo and Artist Signature Sign Post Graphic
Control Knobs:G-Arrow
Strings:Nickel Plated Steel (.011-.049 Gauges)
Body weight: 3.45Kg