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Gretsch "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird G6199 Electric Guitar*2011*Black
Estimated price for orientation: 1 795 $
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Description Brand: Gretsch Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan Body Type: Solid Model Year: 2011 String Configuration: 6 String Model: "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Color: Black
Guitar is fully functional and all original with no splits, cracks, breaks or repairs.Cosmetic Condition-8.5 out of 10. Shows light play wear with some minor scratches on the back and side and light hardware oxidation.Neck-straight, low action, frets are in excellent shape (90%).Weight-7.9 pounds.
Comes with the original hardshell case, strap locks and COA.
Gretsch "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird at a Glance:Built to the artist's specifications with futuristic body design.Chambered Mahogany BodyOne-Piece Mahogany NeckRosewood FingerboardTV Jones Power 'Tron pickupsAdjusto-matic BridgeChambered Mahogany BodyThe result of this "science project gone wrong" features a heavily chambered mahogany body, one-piece mahogany neck, ultra-thin laminate maple top, TV Jones Power'Tron (neck) and Power'Tron "Plus" (bridge) pickups, pinned Adjusto-matic bridge, Schaller Straplocks, and enough "vibe" to make space aliens dance the alligator.Originally Designed by Bo Diddley, Built By GretschHow did the Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird "Billie-Bo" guitar come into being? Rock luminaries Billy F Gibbons and Bo Diddley joined forces to bring you a 21st century version of the Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird, now dubbed the "Billy-Bo". The new Gretsch "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird highlights Bo's original futuristic design with Billy's added ingredients for a steaming hot helping of dirty rotten Rock 'N' Roll - but let Billy F Gibbons tell you in his own words: "Some time ago, Bo gave me the guitar as a gift. It was during the recent ZZ Top recordings when the engineering crew and I snaked through the guitar vault searching for that 'certain-something' guitar and there it was! We didn't risk subjecting such a rare instrument to the rigors of the road so this new, reproduction model was re-created with some BFG Mojo thrown in for good measure. It's now the main stage guitar with a groove." Gretsch G6199 "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird Features:Colors: Black & Gold.Body Style: Futuristic (stranger than fiction),Scale Length: 24.6" (625mm).Top: Laminated maple.Back and Sides: Heavily chambered mahogany body.Neck: 1-piece mahogany.Pickups: 1 Tv Jones Power'Tron Plus (bridge), 1 Tv Jones Power'tron (neck)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, Master Tone.Width at Nut: 1-11/16" (43mm)Fretboard: Rosewood.Bridge: pinned adjusto-matictm bridge.Tailpiece: Gretsch g-cutout tailpiece.Hardware: Chrome-plated.Finish: Gloss urethane.Case: Includes G6276 custom hardshell caseNo. of Frets: 22Machine Heads: Gold-plated Grover v98c Sta-tite die-cast tuners.
Description
| Brand: | Gretsch | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan |
| Body Type: | Solid | Model Year: | 2011 |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Model: | "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Body Color: | Black |
Guitar is fully functional and all original with no splits, cracks, breaks or repairs.Cosmetic Condition-8.5 out of 10. Shows light play wear with some minor scratches on the back and side and light hardware oxidation.Neck-straight, low action, frets are in excellent shape (90%).Weight-7.9 pounds.
Comes with the original hardshell case, strap locks and COA.
Gretsch "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird at a Glance:Built to the artist's specifications with futuristic body design.Chambered Mahogany BodyOne-Piece Mahogany NeckRosewood FingerboardTV Jones Power 'Tron pickupsAdjusto-matic BridgeChambered Mahogany BodyThe result of this "science project gone wrong" features a heavily chambered mahogany body, one-piece mahogany neck, ultra-thin laminate maple top, TV Jones Power'Tron (neck) and Power'Tron "Plus" (bridge) pickups, pinned Adjusto-matic bridge, Schaller Straplocks, and enough "vibe" to make space aliens dance the alligator.Originally Designed by Bo Diddley, Built By GretschHow did the Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird "Billie-Bo" guitar come into being? Rock luminaries Billy F Gibbons and Bo Diddley joined forces to bring you a 21st century version of the Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird, now dubbed the "Billy-Bo". The new Gretsch "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird highlights Bo's original futuristic design with Billy's added ingredients for a steaming hot helping of dirty rotten Rock 'N' Roll - but let Billy F Gibbons tell you in his own words: "Some time ago, Bo gave me the guitar as a gift. It was during the recent ZZ Top recordings when the engineering crew and I snaked through the guitar vault searching for that 'certain-something' guitar and there it was! We didn't risk subjecting such a rare instrument to the rigors of the road so this new, reproduction model was re-created with some BFG Mojo thrown in for good measure. It's now the main stage guitar with a groove." Gretsch G6199 "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird Features:Colors: Black & Gold.Body Style: Futuristic (stranger than fiction),Scale Length: 24.6" (625mm).Top: Laminated maple.Back and Sides: Heavily chambered mahogany body.Neck: 1-piece mahogany.Pickups: 1 Tv Jones Power'Tron Plus (bridge), 1 Tv Jones Power'tron (neck)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, Master Tone.Width at Nut: 1-11/16" (43mm)Fretboard: Rosewood.Bridge: pinned adjusto-matictm bridge.Tailpiece: Gretsch g-cutout tailpiece.Hardware: Chrome-plated.Finish: Gloss urethane.Case: Includes G6276 custom hardshell caseNo. of Frets: 22Machine Heads: Gold-plated Grover v98c Sta-tite die-cast tuners.
Comes with the original hardshell case, strap locks and COA.
Gretsch "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird at a Glance:Built to the artist's specifications with futuristic body design.Chambered Mahogany BodyOne-Piece Mahogany NeckRosewood FingerboardTV Jones Power 'Tron pickupsAdjusto-matic BridgeChambered Mahogany BodyThe result of this "science project gone wrong" features a heavily chambered mahogany body, one-piece mahogany neck, ultra-thin laminate maple top, TV Jones Power'Tron (neck) and Power'Tron "Plus" (bridge) pickups, pinned Adjusto-matic bridge, Schaller Straplocks, and enough "vibe" to make space aliens dance the alligator.Originally Designed by Bo Diddley, Built By GretschHow did the Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird "Billie-Bo" guitar come into being? Rock luminaries Billy F Gibbons and Bo Diddley joined forces to bring you a 21st century version of the Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird, now dubbed the "Billy-Bo". The new Gretsch "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird highlights Bo's original futuristic design with Billy's added ingredients for a steaming hot helping of dirty rotten Rock 'N' Roll - but let Billy F Gibbons tell you in his own words: "Some time ago, Bo gave me the guitar as a gift. It was during the recent ZZ Top recordings when the engineering crew and I snaked through the guitar vault searching for that 'certain-something' guitar and there it was! We didn't risk subjecting such a rare instrument to the rigors of the road so this new, reproduction model was re-created with some BFG Mojo thrown in for good measure. It's now the main stage guitar with a groove." Gretsch G6199 "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird Features:Colors: Black & Gold.Body Style: Futuristic (stranger than fiction),Scale Length: 24.6" (625mm).Top: Laminated maple.Back and Sides: Heavily chambered mahogany body.Neck: 1-piece mahogany.Pickups: 1 Tv Jones Power'Tron Plus (bridge), 1 Tv Jones Power'tron (neck)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, Master Tone.Width at Nut: 1-11/16" (43mm)Fretboard: Rosewood.Bridge: pinned adjusto-matictm bridge.Tailpiece: Gretsch g-cutout tailpiece.Hardware: Chrome-plated.Finish: Gloss urethane.Case: Includes G6276 custom hardshell caseNo. of Frets: 22Machine Heads: Gold-plated Grover v98c Sta-tite die-cast tuners.