In celebration of its 130th anniversary, Gretsch introduces a Professional Collection model: the G6137TCB Panther. This guitar features a beautiful 1 3/4" deep, 16" lower bout double-cutaway body built with three-ply maple, with an arched top and back, spruce center block, and elegant f-holes.

The center block, which runs the entire length of the body, imparts several sonic advantages. First, its presence minimizes body-resonant feedback, which, in return, optimizes a more "high gain-friendly" performance. Second, it's made of spruce, which contributes to a spirited, lively tone. Third, the block itself is chambered at the lower-bout end to minimize weight. Fourth, the pinned wood bridge base extends over the sides of the center block about 5/8" on either side, which transfers string-vibration energy to the two f-hole-vented body chambers to produce an overall rich and full-bodied tone.

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Other premium features include a three-piece maple neck, 12" radius bound rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid Neo-Classic "thumbnail" inlays, single-ply bound headstock with pearloid Gretsch logo, and dual High Sensitive Filter'Tron pickups. The guitar also features a top-mounted output jack, "G" arrow control knobs and chrome hardware, an Adjusto-Matic bridge with pinned rosewood base and Bigsby B6C tailpiece, Grover Sta-Tite tuners and Schaller strap locks. Deluxe hard-shell case included.

Features:

- Spruce… read more Center-Block
- 1-3/4" Body Depth
- Output Jack Mounted on Body Top
- PINNED Adjusto-Matic Bridge
- Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail Inlays
- Schaller Strap Locks
- Adjustable Truss Rod read less