Gretsch G6134TGQM-59 Limited Edition Quilt Classic Penguin Electric Guitar, Forge Glow, Bigsby, Hard Shell Case

Gretsch Quilt Classics are stylish renditions of classic vintage models, reborn with stunning highly figured quilt maple.

A sophisticated rendition of the original masterpiece, the G6134TQM-59 Limited Quilt Classic Penguin combines opulent aesthetics with period-accurate features and appointments from the golden age of electric guitars. Satisfying eyes and ears with its golden tones and gleaming looks, this rare bird comes alive in the player's hands, singing with its distinctive voice at every strum.

FEATURES:

- Stunning quilt maple top with mahogany back and sides
- Standard “U” shaped mahogany neck with 12”-radius ebony fingerboard, 22 medium jumbo frets, and Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays
- Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Bone nut
- Grover Imperial tuners
- Space Control bridge with pinned ebony base
- TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter-Tron pickups
- Bigsby B3GB vibrato tailpiece
- Gold hardware
- Gretsch deluxe hardshell case included
- Available in Forge Glow

HIGHLIGHTS:

Quilt Maple Top with Chambered Mahogany Body

The G6134TGQM-59 features a highly figured quilt maple top with chambered mahogany body, which magnifies harmonic richness by letting air resonate between the top and body for livelier and more articulate tone. Finished in nitrocellulose lacquer the G6134TQM-59’s beautifully figured top is further enhanced by the stunning Forge Glow finish, while the body is accentuated with a rich mahogany stain, making for a refined contrast that’s brimming with classic Gretsch style and vibe.

TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter’Tron Pickups

A faithful reproduction of the original “Ful-Fidelity” Filter’Tron pickups invented by the legendary Ray Butts, these pickups are made according to Ray's personal notes and designs, and TV Jones' extensive multi-decade analysis of original Filter'Tron pickups. They produce a tighter bass response and slightly more top end than modern Filter’Tron pickups, and the absence of wax potting results in a more open, three-dimensional sound with truly unique sparkle and exceptional dynamics.

Classic Features

Designed for pure tone and slick, comfortable playing feel, this guitar features the classic appointments Gretsch fans desire - gold jeweled control knobs, aged white binding with multi-ply purfling, Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays, gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with ghosted Gretsch logo and Penguin graphic, Bigsby B3GB vibrato tailpiece, Space Control bridge with pinned ebony base, bone nut, and Grover Imperial tuning machines. A resurrected blast from the past with elegantly refined style and sound, the G6134TQM-59 is sure to satisfy any devotee of Gretsch's golden era.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Model Number    2400599897
Series    Limited Edition
Family    Penguin 
Color    Forge Glow 
Number of Strings    6
Orientation    Right-Hand 

Body

Build    Solid Body 
Cutaway    Single Cutaway 
Body Finish    Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape    Penguin
Body Material    Mahogany
Bracing    Chambered 
Body Binding    Aged White with B/W/B Purfling
Body Back    Mahogany
Body Top    Arched Laminated Quilt Maple
Body Depth    1.85" (47 mm)

Neck

Neck Material    Mahogany
Neck Construction    Set-Neck
Neck Finish    Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape    Standard "U"
Neck Binding    Aged White
Scale Length    24.6" (625 mm)
Fingerboard Radius    12" (305 mm)
Fingerboard Material    Ebony
Number of Frets    22
Fret Size    Medium Jumbo
Nut Material    Bone
Nut Width    1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Position Inlays    Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Side Dots    Black
Headstock Binding    Aged White

Hardware

Bridge    Space Control 
Hardware Finish    Gold
Tailpiece    Bigsby B3GB 
Tuning Machines    Grover Imperial
Pickguard    Gold Plexi with Gold Gretsch Logo and Penguin Graphic
Control Knobs    Jeweled
Switch Tip    Gold

Electronics

Bridge Pickup    TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity
Neck Pickup    TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity
Pickup Color    Gold
Controls    Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching    3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration    Filter'Tron / Filter'Tron 

Miscellaneous

Strings    Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Strap Buttons    Gretsch Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs
Case/Gig Bag    Included Gretsch Solid Body Hardshell Case

This LIKE NEW guitar went from Gretsch to their authorized refurbisher MIRC, where it received a full multi-point inspection and expert setup - it is ready to play! A new set of strings might be helpful, but no visible repairs were necessary, and no modifications were made except the original serial number was replaced/covered with a new one.  

Check-out the videos on YouTube and more information on the company website.  This is a Great guitar at a Great Price!

Enjoy!

SKU 920