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Summary

Finish Details: The guitar has been fully refinished

Top Material: Maple Top

Body Material: Poplar Body

Body Details: Semi-hollow body with poplar back and sides and maple top -the body has been routed for a bridge pickup -holes have been drilled for a pickup selector switch on the upper shoulder and an output jack on the lower bout -a metal strip covers the hole for the original output jack on the side of the body

Neck Material: Mahogany Neck

Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck Profile: Medium C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.90" 10th - 1.00"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-5/8"

Scale Length: 23

Neck Details: One-piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and "western" inlays. Although the inlays are from the same era as this guitar, this model had dot inlays. It is possible that the inlays have been installed in the original fingerboard, the fingerboard (with western inlays) is from a different guitar, or the entire neck is from a different guitar.

Electronics: The original DeArmond humbucker is installed in the neck position. A Gibson Burstbucker has been installed in the bridge position. The original pots date to 1957. A 3-way pickup selector and new output jack have been installed. Controls include a 3-way pickup selector, master volume pot, and master tone pot.

Pickup Measurements: Neck - 9.55kΩ Bridge - 8.46kΩ

Hardware: Tailpiece, truss rod cover, and pots are original. Kluson Deluxe tuners have been installed. Strap locks have been installed. Pickguard has been modified to accommodate bridge pickup. A bridge from a different Gretsch model from the same era has been installed.

Weight: 6lbs 8oz

Modifications/Repairs: -the neck and body have been fully refinished -Kluson tuners have been installed -inlays are not original (it is not clear whether the inlays, fingerboard, or entire neck were replaced) -the body has been routed for a bridge pickup -holes have been drilled for a pickup selector switch on the upper shoulder and an output jack on the lower bout -a metal strip has been installed to mask the hole for the original output jack on the side of the body -bridge pickup, toggle switch, and top-mounted output jack have been installed -pickguard has been modified to accommodate bridge pickup -strap locks have been installed -era-correct bridge from a different Gretsch model has been installed

Case Details: Hardshell case

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has a decent amount of play wear that is consistent with its age. The glossy finish has scratches and dings throughout. There are a few signs of case rash on the back of the neck and body.

Serial Number: 25720

Tech Notes: Plays well with medium/low action and light neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets are tall and show some play wear (divots in the first few frets). The pot codes date to 1957. The serial number is visible on the original label inside of the f-hole but there is no reliable information on dating serial numbers from Gretsch guitars of this era.
Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago Music Exchange

1957
Gretsch
Good
Natural Natural
19 Years
Chicago Music Exchange
Chicago Music Exchange
773-525-7773
Chicago, IL
9:02 PM
Monday-Saturday 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. Sunday 11 A.M to 5 P.M.

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