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Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Chambered mahogany body with carved maple cap and plastic overlay |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | Soft "V" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .90" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard and block inlays. |
| Electronics: | Original DeArmond single coil pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle selector switch, master volume/tone controls, and volume controls for each pickup |
| Pickup Measurements: | 29.6k (neck), 30.3k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | Original |
| Weight: | 7lbs 4oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The neck has been reset and refretted.There is some light cosmetic damage around the neck heel from the neck reset. -The nut has been replaced. |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with light scratches and swirls on the front, and moderate buckle rash on the back of the body. There is some light finish wear along the edges of the body as well. The third fret inlay has a small scorch mark, likely from the inlay being pulled during the prior refret. |
| Serial Number: | 19602 |
| Tech Notes: | -The guitar plays well with low action. the frets are wide with medium height and minimal play wear. -The serial number is scratches into the back of the control cavity cover. This is most likely original from the Gretsch factory. -The pot codes date to 1953; the serial number, headstock logo, and inlay style dates to 1956 |