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Summary

Finish: Original, with an area of black touchup on the bass side of the heel.

Top Material: Maple

Body Material: Maple

Body Details: Hollow body with laminated maple back, sides, and top

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Neck Profile: "C" profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .89" (1st fret), 1.01" (10th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24-3/5"

Neck Details: Set-in two piece maple neck with walnut center strip, bound rosewood fretboard, thumbnail inlays, zero fret, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The neck has been reset, and the heel cap and bolt plug have been replaced. There is a repaired crack at the bass side of the heel, and the finish has been touched up with black in this area.

Electronics: Original Gretsch single coil Hilo'Tron pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle switch, 3-way tone switch, master volume control, and neck/bridge pickup volume controls. The pot codes date to 1965.

Pickup Measurements: 3.4k (neck), 3.3k (bridge)

Hardware: The heel cap and neck bolt plug have been replaced.

Weight: 7lbs 12oz

Modifications / Repairs: -The neck has been reset -The heel cap and neck bolt plug have been replaced -Repaired heel crack with finish touchup

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows overall light cosmetic wear for its age, with minor scratches and blemishes on the glossy finish. The back has mild buckle rash. There is some wear around the neck heel from its removal and reset; there is a repaired crack on the bass side of the heel, and the finish has been touched up with black in this area.

Serial Number: 37149

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The narrow frets are low with light play wear present. The serial number, construction appointments, and electronics codes date the guitar to 1967.

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • 6117 Double Anniversary
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1967
Made In
  • United States
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Material
  • Maple
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • No
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Model Sub-Family
  • Gretsch Double Anniversary
Top Material
  • Maple
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Scale Length
  • 24.5"
Model Family
  • Gretsch Anniversary
Number of Frets
  • 21

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