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1959 Gretsch Clipper 6186 Vintage Hollowbody Electric Guitar 100% Original
Estimated price for orientation: 1 199 $
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Description Brand: Gretsch MPN: Does Not Apply Body Type: Archtop Exact Year: 1959 Model: Clipper 6186 String Configuration: 6 String Dexterity: Right-Handed Country/Region of Manufacture: United States UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1959 Gretsch Clipper Model 6186 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. After Gretsch moved away from DeArmond pickups and before the Hilo'Tron would be introduced, the Clippers produced from 1959-60 had a very rare white sopbar single coil pickup like the example seen here. Paired with trasparent DeArmond mini speed knobs and a newly slimmed down 1 3/4" body depth, this Clipper is a simple, straightforward, and surprisingly versatile vintage Gretsch. The tone is spanky and clear acoustically, and through the pickup there's a distinct twang to the top end and sweetness to the lows. The guitar weighs in at a mere 5lbs 4oz too! Professionally setup and strung with 11-50 roundwound strings, this Clipper has been dialed in for optimal intonation and comfortable action.The neck has a slender C profile with a thick slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard, and the original frets are in excellent shape, with plenty of height and well rounded crowns. The bone nut measures a full 1 11/16" in width and the headstock retains the original truss rod cover, "Gretsch" waterslide decal, and stock Kluson Deluxe single line nickel tuning machines. These tuners retain their stock white buttons, turn smoothly, and hold pitch as they should.The simple electronics work well, with a unique hexagonal riser beneath the white single coil pickup, and a pair of small transparent Volume and Tone knobs made by DeArmond and original to this model. Visible through the bass side F hole, the original Gretsch label is intact and clean. The original floating compensated bridge, chrome Gretsch tailpiece, and pickguard are present as well. The pickguard is missing a chip adjacent to the neck, but still mounts properly.The warm three-tone sunburst finish is 100% original with no touchups or overspray, with light finish checking across the top and particularly near the knobs. The original binding is in great shape with no shrinkage or disintegration, and aside from some minor scuffs and nicks on the body as a whole, this is a very clean and well kept vintage Gretsch!
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping is available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Brand: | Gretsch | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Body Type: | Archtop | Exact Year: | 1959 |
| Model: | Clipper 6186 | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1959 Gretsch Clipper Model 6186 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. After Gretsch moved away from DeArmond pickups and before the Hilo'Tron would be introduced, the Clippers produced from 1959-60 had a very rare white sopbar single coil pickup like the example seen here. Paired with trasparent DeArmond mini speed knobs and a newly slimmed down 1 3/4" body depth, this Clipper is a simple, straightforward, and surprisingly versatile vintage Gretsch. The tone is spanky and clear acoustically, and through the pickup there's a distinct twang to the top end and sweetness to the lows. The guitar weighs in at a mere 5lbs 4oz too! Professionally setup and strung with 11-50 roundwound strings, this Clipper has been dialed in for optimal intonation and comfortable action.The neck has a slender C profile with a thick slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard, and the original frets are in excellent shape, with plenty of height and well rounded crowns. The bone nut measures a full 1 11/16" in width and the headstock retains the original truss rod cover, "Gretsch" waterslide decal, and stock Kluson Deluxe single line nickel tuning machines. These tuners retain their stock white buttons, turn smoothly, and hold pitch as they should.The simple electronics work well, with a unique hexagonal riser beneath the white single coil pickup, and a pair of small transparent Volume and Tone knobs made by DeArmond and original to this model. Visible through the bass side F hole, the original Gretsch label is intact and clean. The original floating compensated bridge, chrome Gretsch tailpiece, and pickguard are present as well. The pickguard is missing a chip adjacent to the neck, but still mounts properly.
The warm three-tone sunburst finish is 100% original with no touchups or overspray, with light finish checking across the top and particularly near the knobs. The original binding is in great shape with no shrinkage or disintegration, and aside from some minor scuffs and nicks on the body as a whole, this is a very clean and well kept vintage Gretsch!
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping is available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!