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1958 Vintage Gretsch G6191 Streamliner Electric Guitar with Bigsby
Estimated price for orientation: 2 500 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Gretsch String Configuration: 6 String Body Color: Gold Body Material: Solid Wood Body Type: Hollow Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Model: G6191
1958 Gretsch G6191 StreamlinerThis is a super cool 1958 Gretsch. It has already had all the work done to it that will be required when you buy any 60 years old Gretsch. So, don’t fall for an old one that is cheap, because the repair costs to make it play as good as this one will kill you. This one was done by a total pro. This was the one pickup 6191 Streamliner, which was the same guitar that the 6120 was based on: same body, same neck. This one has the trestle bracing and the original neck Filtertron. The early “no name on it” kind. It had an identical bridge pickup added. Man, do they sound good! I mean, I don’t think even TV Jones can make pickups that sound this magical. There's an old repaired crack on the side of the head stock, visible in one or two of the pics, which doesn't touch the neck or affect the play in any way (and is virtually invisible). It’s had the neck pro reset, so it has a good angle now. It had it refretted, with medium frets, very easy to bend on. An original 50's 6120 will have small worn out frets. I have had several. It had the ears re-glued (they’re not pretty but they wont fall off now) and had an old Bigsby added. I think the pick guard is old too. No new wiring. The old tone switch is now the 3 way selector. There is the original master volume. No tone knob; don't need one. So, it’s basically wired just like the Setzer Hot Rod. The guitar plays and sounds better than any old 6120 you're gonna pickup, and it’s a good deal cheaper. I recently saw one old 6120 that had the neck nailed back together bringing all kinds of bids. If your Gretsch just has to say '6120' inside it, well, that’s up to you. This is a blond 1958 spruce body 6120, with a different label and without the crazy price. On this one, I use 10's with a wound 18 third string. The bridge base has had a new piece of ebony worked in it to make it good and stable. the space control bridge is original. I really like those bridges. The original tuners are good, a little tight turning. but that’s better than being loose. I set my action way low and on this Gretsch that is no problem: try that on the others ones on ebay. I saw one with action, I swear, an inch high at the 12th fret and the guy said, “it plays great”: beware of liars. In 10 ebay years I haven't got a bad feedback. This guitar won’t feel like the new jap models. They are very slick and poly feeling and toy-like. This one has a more real feel. It’s old: 60 years old. So, don’t expect a new shiny slick guitar. It’s a great player, for the great player. The Bigsby rides really low, which is cool. If you want it taller up, for more travel, you can add a longer spring, but it is very easy to hit it with your little finger, as is. The guitar comes with a newer black Gretsch hard case.I made a video of it for you to watch and hear it.Ebay won't let me add the link, so just go to youtube and look up "gretsch 58" and it should come up.Selling to Continental US ONLY.If you are outside the Continental US, write to me and perhaps we can work something out.Strap not included.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Gretsch |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Body Color: | Gold |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | Body Type: | Hollow |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Model: | G6191 |
1958 Gretsch G6191 StreamlinerThis is a super cool 1958 Gretsch. It has already had all the work done to it that will be required when you buy any 60 years old Gretsch. So, don’t fall for an old one that is cheap, because the repair costs to make it play as good as this one will kill you. This one was done by a total pro. This was the one pickup 6191 Streamliner, which was the same guitar that the 6120 was based on: same body, same neck. This one has the trestle bracing and the original neck Filtertron. The early “no name on it” kind. It had an identical bridge pickup added. Man, do they sound good! I mean, I don’t think even TV Jones can make pickups that sound this magical. There's an old repaired crack on the side of the head stock, visible in one or two of the pics, which doesn't touch the neck or affect the play in any way (and is virtually invisible). It’s had the neck pro reset, so it has a good angle now. It had it refretted, with medium frets, very easy to bend on. An original 50's 6120 will have small worn out frets. I have had several. It had the ears re-glued (they’re not pretty but they wont fall off now) and had an old Bigsby added. I think the pick guard is old too. No new wiring. The old tone switch is now the 3 way selector. There is the original master volume. No tone knob; don't need one. So, it’s basically wired just like the Setzer Hot Rod. The guitar plays and sounds better than any old 6120 you're gonna pickup, and it’s a good deal cheaper. I recently saw one old 6120 that had the neck nailed back together bringing all kinds of bids. If your Gretsch just has to say '6120' inside it, well, that’s up to you. This is a blond 1958 spruce body 6120, with a different label and without the crazy price. On this one, I use 10's with a wound 18 third string. The bridge base has had a new piece of ebony worked in it to make it good and stable. the space control bridge is original. I really like those bridges. The original tuners are good, a little tight turning. but that’s better than being loose. I set my action way low and on this Gretsch that is no problem: try that on the others ones on ebay. I saw one with action, I swear, an inch high at the 12th fret and the guy said, “it plays great”: beware of liars. In 10 ebay years I haven't got a bad feedback. This guitar won’t feel like the new jap models. They are very slick and poly feeling and toy-like. This one has a more real feel. It’s old: 60 years old. So, don’t expect a new shiny slick guitar. It’s a great player, for the great player. The Bigsby rides really low, which is cool. If you want it taller up, for more travel, you can add a longer spring, but it is very easy to hit it with your little finger, as is. The guitar comes with a newer black Gretsch hard case.I made a video of it for you to watch and hear it.Ebay won't let me add the link, so just go to youtube and look up "gretsch 58" and it should come up.Selling to Continental US ONLY.If you are outside the Continental US, write to me and perhaps we can work something out.Strap not included.