Description
This is a brand new G6134 White Penguin model Gretsch that we've outfitted with a set of new set TV Jones Classic pickups in a DeArmond style mount. "BNM" stands for "Brand New Modded"! The pickups were professionally installed by our in house luthiers. This takes this guitar to a new level of tone and style!.
This is the Gretsch G6134 White Penguin, the guitar of mythological proportions! Of the 1st White Penguins, very few were ever made and they continue to be one of the most highly valued vintage guitars. Vintage Penguins are indeed virtually unobtainable as the few that were made, are accounted for and residing in collections. But now you can have your own White Penguin, built to the modern standard of perfection that Gretsch is known for. Built to the 1st year Penguin specs, the new G6134 is all Pro series Gretsch with professional playability and fretwork combined amazing tone. This is top of the line pro series Gretsch material and it does not disappoint in looks or sound.The "G" Cadillac tailpiece and Synchrosonic bridge wrap up the package very nicely offering no frills perfect playability and classic looks. We are a long standing fully authorized independent Gretsch guitar dealer. This is a brand new factory first guitar and comes with the deluxe Gretsch hard case, all documentation and the Gretsch Limited lifetime warranty. If you have any questions at all please feel free to give us a call or chat!
About the Guitar (from Gretsch.com)
The Gretsch White Penguin is considered by many to be the Holy Grail of classic electric guitars. Featuring all the glitter and gold of the Falcon, and the sleek styling of the Jet. Also available in Jet Black.
Specs:
-Weight: 8.25 lbs (Approx)
-Model Name: G6134, White PenguinTM
-Model Number: 241-0509-(805)
-Series: Professional Collection
-Colors: (805) White
-Category: Solid Body Guitars
-Body Style: Single Cutaway
-Scale Length: 24.6" (625mm)
-Top: Arched Laminated Maple
-Bracing: N/A
-Back & Sides:Semi-Hollow Mahogany Body, 13.5" Wide, 1 7/8" Deep
-Neck: One Piece Mahogany Set Neck
-Pickups: 2 TV Jones Classic Pickups in DeArmond mount with specially made white bobbin
-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
-Width at Nut: 1-11/16" (43mm)
-Fretboard: Ebony, 12" Radius (305mm)
-Bridge: Ebony-Based Space ControlTM Roller-Bridge
-Tailpiece:Gretsch "G" Cadillac Tailpiece
-Hardware: Gold-Plated
-Finish: Gloss Urethane
-Case:Includes G6238 Deluxe Hardshell Case, msrp $220.00
-Frets: 22
-Machine Heads: Grover® ImperialTM Gold-Plated Die-cast Tuners
-Unique Features:
-Inlaid Hump Block Position Markers with Feather Motif,
-Gold Sparkle Bound Fingerboard and Headstock,
-Multiple Body Binding with Gold Sparkles,
-Inlaid Winged Gretsch Logo on Headstock,
-Gold Plexi Pickguard with Penguin Motif,
-Rhinestone and White Dot Inlays on Control Knobs,
-Gold Sparkle Truss Rod Cover,
-Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs,
-Adjustable Truss Rod
