Gretsch G6118T-LIV Anniversary Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Get swept away into vintage heaven with this gorgeous Gretsch. The dynamic High Sensitive Filter'Trons faithfully reproduce all the nuances in your playing.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
High Sensitive Filter'Tron pickups Round and warm tone; never muddy, great clarity
Laminated mahogany back and sides Warm tone and strong resonance
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel

At the intersection of innovation and tribute you'll find the Gretsch G6118T-LIV Players Edition Anniversary with String-Thru Bigsby--a guitar that honors its inspirational past while remaining firmly rooted in the future of music. Engineered for optimum performance and responsiveness it reacts instantly to your every musical move, not just earning, but demanding a place in your sonic arsenal.

A pair of High Sensitive Filter'Tron humbucking pickups responds to every note dynamically--snarling or purring according to how hard you strike the strings. The control complement--separate bridge and neck volume controls, three-way pickup switching, No-Load master tone and also a master volume--allows for near-infinite tonal variations. The Gretsch "Squeezebox" paper-in-oil caps add smooth vintage tone while the treble bleed circuit lets your guitar retain all of its tasty clarity when rolling the volume control down. The standard "U"-shaped maple neck bears a 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard with 21 durable medium jumbo frets for a memorable playing experience that works with any fret-hand style. A pinned "rocking" bar bridge reacts in concert with the Bigsby B6CP vibrato tailpiece for stable tuning while the teflon-impregnated GraphTech Tusq XL nut lets the strings slide freely, without binding in the slots. A thinner, 2.25"body provides maximum comfort during long sets while the innovative Gretsch "ML" bracing allows the guitar to retain that rich, full hollow body sound. In a uniquely read more Gretsch touch, the Bigsby tailpiece is now string-through, making it quicker (and easier) to change strings as well as providing increased vibration transfer for enhanced sustain.

A finely tuned modern music machine, this guitar features the appointments Gretsch fans desire--nickel "G Arrow" control knobs, white binding with black purfling, gloss urethane finish, pearloid thumbnail inlays, charcoal grey vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and Schaller locking tuning machines. Let loose the fury and power of rock with the G6118T-LIV Players Edition Anniversary with String-Thru Bigsby--big sound meets bold, brash style.
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- Series: Gretsch Professional Collection
- Body Material: Laminated Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Upper Bout: 11.563" (294mm)
- Lower Bout: 16" (406mm)
- Waist: 9.5" (241mm)
- Neck: Maple, Standard "U"
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12" (305 mm) Radius
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Thumbnails
- Nut (Material/Width): Graph Tech TUSQ XL, 1.6875" (43mm)
- Tuning Machines: Schaller Locking
- Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
- Bridge: Rocking Bar, Pinned
- Tailpiece: Bigsby B6CP
- Pickguard: Charcoal Grey Plexi with White Gretsch Logo
- Pickups: High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Bridge and Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle; Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Volume 1. Neck Pickup, Volume 2. Bridge Pickup, Master Volume, Master Tone
- Control Knobs: "G" Arrow
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .011-.049
- Case/Gig Bag: Includes G6241 Deluxe Hardshell Case

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-9690

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted June 14, 2017 by John L in Upstate, NY

"A great guitar, and legitimate alternative to the White Falcon"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Yes, I said an alternative to the White Falcon. I can say that, because I had a Falcon very recently. What I like about this over the Falcon is that this model is more shallow, so more comfortable to play but does not sacrifice any tone in my opinion. Feels and sounds every bit as lively - they really got the bracing right on this. Plus, the Player's Edition upgrades truly are upgrades from even the higher end and vintage reissue models. Strap locks are way better than the traditional Gretsch threaded strap retainers. The locking tuning machines are a must for any tremolo guitar. The rounded bridge eliminates the buzzing and rattling that can come with the TOM styles (and they are better for tuning stability as well). And the pinned bridge keeps intonation perfect when doing maintenance. The string through Bigsby makes string changes easier and quicker and removes the frustration. Lastly, the more understated look of this guitar is in my opinion classier than the truly gaudy/garish White Falcon in all its gold sparkled glory. I also want to say how great the pickups are. I used to accept only TV Jones Classics, like what was in the version of the Falcon I had, but these Gretsch Filtertrons, in my opinion, are just as good. Clear, chime, yet there's some nice warmth there too. Fantastic pickups, and simplified electronics make this a no-mods-needed professional instrument. This may be the perfect Gretsch hollow body at any price.

Musical Background:

30 years playing music professionally and semi professionally. Currently a worship leader.

Musical Style:

Modern/contemporary Christian music (Hillsong, Vertical Church Band, Paul Baloche...)
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