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Gretsch Guitars - 240-1001-871

Description

Created in 1958 to celebrate Gretsch's 75th anniversary, the 6118 Anniversary had an ultra-cool two-tone smoke green finish straight from that era's Cadillac. Today's model still has it, with other features including dual Filter'Tron pickups, Space Control bridge and Bigsby B6C vibrato tailpiece.

Body
Body Shape: Anniversary
Body Back: Laminated Maple
Body Sides: Laminated Maple
Body Top: Arched Laminated Maple
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Depth: 2.5" (63.5mm)
Body Width Lower Bout: 16" (40.64 cm)
Body Binding: Multiple

Neck
Number of Frets: 22
Position Inlays: Neo-Classic "Thumbnail"
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8 mm)
Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
Neck Binding: Bound Fingerboard

Electronics
Pickup Configuration: HH
Bridge Pickup: High Sensitive Filter'Tron
Neck Pickup: High Sensitive Filter'Tron
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.

Hardware
Hardware Finish: Chrome-Plated
Bridge: Ebony-Based Space Control Roller
Bridge Cover: Bigsby B6C Vibrato Tailpiece with Gretsch Logo
Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Tremolo Arm Handle: Bigsby Flat Handle
Auxiliary Switching: 3-Position Master Tone Switch: Position 1. Medium Level, High Frequency Roll Off. Position 2. Switch Out of Circuit, Pickup Wide Open. Position 3. Slight Level, High Frequency Roll Off

Miscellaneous
Unique Features: Neo Classic "Thumbnail" Inlay Position Markers, Black Headstock Overlay with Chrome Anniversary Plate, Bound Fingerboard and Headstock, Multiple Body Bindings, Green Plexi Pickguard, Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs, Adjustable Truss Rod

Accessories
Case Gig Bags: Deluxe Hardshell
Pickguard: Green Plexi with Black Gretsch Logo
Included Accessories: Includes G6241 Deluxe Hardshell Case
Control Knobs: G-Arrow