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Ultra Rare 1961 GRETSCH SAL SALVADOR 6199 Sunburst Electric Guitar
Estimated price for orientation: 2 499 $
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Description Brand: Gretsch Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Type: Semi-Hollow Body Color: Sunburst Model: Sal Salvador Model Year: 1961 String Configuration: 6 String Country/Region of Manufacture: United States UPC: Does not apply
Offering in VERY GOOD CONDITION...Used. ALL Original Gretsch Sal Salvador- 17" lower bout. Scale length: 25.5", 1 11 1/6" nut, Solid bookmatched lateral braced.spruce top; flame maple back, sides and neck; solid ebony fingerboard with pearl thumbprint inlays; three ply body, neck and f-hole binding; original bone nut with zero fret. Gold plated hardware includes original Gretsch logo tailpiece; original Grover Imperial tuners with stairstep keys; gold Gretsch pickguard with logo AND volume control knob; gold plated floating original tailpiece and original humbucking pickup ; adjustable compensated ebony bridge. Original Gretsch Hard shell case. Frets are in excellent shape! Great low action and playability. Great tone acoustically or plugged in. Gretsch introduced this model, the 6199, as the Convertible in 1955, and renamed it after Sal in 1958.This example is the most desirable version, with floating pickup, control knob on the pickguard, and thumbprint inlay, made only through 1965. The guitar retains all its original sunburst finish in excellent structural condition, without cracks, pick or buckle wear, There is a spot on the neck where there is a dent but it does not effect the guitar and there is a slight cosmetic issue with the pickguard, which has a warp to it. (See closeup photos.) Features a solid ebony fingerboard, triple bound f-holes, and G-logo tailpiece and knob ,tobacco sunburst nitrocellulose finish, original pickup and tuners.Sal Salvador made his first recording as a leader for Capitol in 1953, after working with Stan Kenton, Terry Gibbs and Mundell Lowe in New York. A disciple of Charlie Christian, he fronted big bands and combos alike, backing artists from Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett and Julie London in a long career as a studio pro, and concluded his career as an author and professor at several colleges in Connecticut. The guitar has a fine open voice, with appealing warmth and clarity. The Sal Salvador model was produced in very limited numbers, and is rarely offered in the marketplace. (This is the first one we've seen apart from catalog photos.) An historic guitar in exceptional condition, this guitar is a fitting tribute to a journeyman giant of jazz.Comes with a case that may be original. Please note: The case is not very sturdy and very beat up.Very cool and highly collectible. This ultra rare guitar usually sells for around $4000. but we have priced this one considerably lowerbecause of the pickguard issue. A fantastic deal if the pickguard issue doesn't bother you. Still an awesome looking axe!Sounds great. See pictures. What you see is what you get.Buyer pays $50. for secure shipping via FEDERAL EXPRESS GROUND (within the continental USA).Shipping elsewhere may be higher. Please note: we ship on Wednesdays and Fridays so if you buy thison a Friday afternoon or over the weekend it will ship the following Wednesday.Local pickup is available. Located approximately 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
Description
| Brand: | Gretsch | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Body Type: | Semi-Hollow | Body Color: | Sunburst |
| Model: | Sal Salvador | Model Year: | 1961 |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Offering in VERY GOOD CONDITION...
Used. ALL Original Gretsch Sal Salvador- 17" lower bout. Scale length: 25.5", 1 11 1/6" nut, Solid bookmatched lateral braced.spruce top; flame maple back, sides and neck; solid ebony fingerboard with pearl thumbprint inlays; three ply body, neck and f-hole binding; original bone nut with zero fret. Gold plated hardware includes original Gretsch logo tailpiece; original Grover Imperial tuners with stairstep keys; gold Gretsch pickguard with logo AND volume control knob; gold plated floating original tailpiece and original humbucking pickup ; adjustable compensated ebony bridge. Original Gretsch Hard shell case. Frets are in excellent shape! Great low action and playability. Great tone acoustically or plugged in. Gretsch introduced this model, the 6199, as the Convertible in 1955, and renamed it after Sal in 1958.This example is the most desirable version, with floating pickup, control knob on the pickguard, and thumbprint inlay, made only through 1965. The guitar retains all its original sunburst finish in excellent structural condition, without cracks, pick or buckle wear, There is a spot on the neck where there is a dent but it does not effect the guitar and there is a slight cosmetic issue with the pickguard, which has a warp to it. (See closeup photos.) Features a solid ebony fingerboard, triple bound f-holes, and G-logo tailpiece and knob ,tobacco sunburst nitrocellulose finish, original pickup and tuners.Sal Salvador made his first recording as a leader for Capitol in 1953, after working with Stan Kenton, Terry Gibbs and Mundell Lowe in New York. A disciple of Charlie Christian, he fronted big bands and combos alike, backing artists from Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett and Julie London in a long career as a studio pro, and concluded his career as an author and professor at several colleges in Connecticut. The guitar has a fine open voice, with appealing warmth and clarity. The Sal Salvador model was produced in very limited numbers, and is rarely offered in the marketplace. (This is the first one we've seen apart from catalog photos.) An historic guitar in exceptional condition, this guitar is a fitting tribute to a journeyman giant of jazz.Comes with a case that may be original. Please note: The case is not very sturdy and very beat up.
Very cool and highly collectible. This ultra rare guitar usually sells for around $4000. but we have priced this one considerably lowerbecause of the pickguard issue. A fantastic deal if the pickguard issue doesn't bother you. Still an awesome looking axe!Sounds great. See pictures. What you see is what you get.
Buyer pays $50. for secure shipping via FEDERAL EXPRESS GROUND (within the continental USA).Shipping elsewhere may be higher. Please note: we ship on Wednesdays and Fridays so if you buy thison a Friday afternoon or over the weekend it will ship the following Wednesday.Local pickup is available. Located approximately 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.