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What makes this guitar special: One of the few Baldwin-era Gretsch models that truly knocks it out of the park, these well-appointed Super Chets have a playability and characteristic sound unmatched by most of their contemporaries. This particular piece is in stellar condition, with zero binding rot, and ample life left in the frets. The slim maple neck is incredibly comfortable, and affords effortless maneuverability up and down the length of the beautiful dark rosewood fingerboard. Its been professionally setup by our expert in-house luthier, and will arrive ready to play out of the case.

Cosmetic condition: Great shape for its age, with some standard playwear throughout. Various scratches, nicks, dings, scuffs, and light buckle rash, with some minor oxidation on the hardware. The original bridge and base have been swapped for a fixed Tune-O-Matic style bridge. The original is included in the case, but has been modified.

Body: Semi-hollow maple body finished in walnut with dual f-holes, top, middle, and bottom binding. Abalone inlaid trapeze tailpiece with fixed Tune-O-Matic style bridge on rosewood base, and Super Chet pickguard with built-in-electronics.

Weight: 8 lb, 6.1 oz

Neck: Slim maple neck with black side dots and mother-of-pearl fleur de lis inlays. Double bound dark rosewood fingerboard is in marvelous shape, and frets show almost no visible wear at all, with a ton of use left in them. Bound headstock with abalone inlaid Gretsch logo and blossoming flower. Gold Grover tuners with butterbean tuning buttons function perfectly. Neck is straight and plays like absolute butter up and down the length of the fingerboard.

Electronics: Dual FilterTron humbuckers with 3-way pickup selector switch and mini-control knobs, 2x individual volume, 2x tone, and 1x master volume.

Case: Original Gretsch hard shell case included.