Description
The Gretsch G6129TG-59VS Limited Edition Sparkle Jet in Red Sparkle is a tribute to Gretsch's golden era, delivering the sound, style, and spirit of the late 1950s in a package that feels timeless yet stage-ready. This model is perfect for players who crave vintage authenticity without compromise; it captures the glamour of the classic Sparkle Jet while bringing modern precision to its build and tone.
The heart of this Sparkle Jet lies in its chambered mahogany body with an arched maple top, a combination that produces a lively resonance with excellent harmonic depth. This chambering lets air move through the body, giving notes a richer, more articulate quality that shines in both clean passages and driven tones. The dual TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter'Tron pickups reproduce the original 1959 Filter'Tron sound with remarkable accuracy, offering clear, punchy lows, sparkling highs, and the signature midrange growl that defined countless classic records.
Playability is every bit as refined as the sound. The 12" radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets feels smooth and responsive, while the Standard "U" neck profile provides just the right amount of substance in the hand. Intonation and tuning stability are enhanced by the Space Control bridge with a pinned ebony base, paired with the Bigsby B3GP String-Thru tailpiece for expressive vibrato that stays reliable under live performance conditions. Grover Sta-Tite tuners add to the stability while complementing the guitar's vintage-inspired vibe.
Visually, the Red Sparkle finish is unapologetically bold, perfectly offset by gold hardware and aged pearloid Neo Classic thumbnail inlays. A gold plexi pickguard with the black Gretsch logo ties the look together, making this guitar as striking under stage lights as it is in a collection. Finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, it not only has period-correct style but will also age gracefully over time.
At Cream City Music, we see the Limited Edition Sparkle Jet as the perfect marriage of show-stopping looks and vintage-correct tone. It's a rare and inspiring piece that honors the past while empowering players to make it their own.
Specifications:
- Color: Red Sparkle
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Material: Mahogany with Arched Maple Top
- Body Style: Gretsch Solid Body Guitars
- Bracing: Chambered
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Neck Shape: Standard "U"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Position Inlays: Aged Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
- Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
- Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup, 3-Position Tone Switch
- Neck Pickup: TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity
- Bridge Pickup: TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Bigsby B3GP String-Thru Vibrato Tailpiece
- Bridge: Space Control
- Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite
- Control Knobs: G-Arrow
- Pickguard: Gold Plexi with Black Gretsch Logo
- Case/Gig Bag: G6238 Deluxe Hardshell Case
Sku: 2401816894
