Sound Pure's Take

This one's for the players.  Our luthier did great work to get this one stable and strong for another life time of playing, most notably a flawless refret to ensure the playability needed to match Mr. Atkins' own musical grace.  It really is remarkable how some guitars have a sound that instantly takes you to a time and place--this couldn't be a better example of that magical potential these old instruments have.  THat wide range of classic Gretsch voices, from dark and lonesome to jumpy and jangly are all here in spades.  

 

Condition: Used, Good

This guitar has been well played and shows its vintage age, plenty of dings/scratching and the binding has begun to crack in places--our luthier has performed ample finish work to ensure this remains stable. Pictures of guitars wear and age have been included.  Pickguard and possibly bridge are non-original.

Year
1966
Serial Number
116947
Body Wood
Maple
Neck Wood
Maple
Neck Profile
"C"
Neck Radius
10"
Fingerboard Wood
Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay
Thumbnail
Neck Binding
Cream
Nut Width
1 11/16"
Scale Length
24 3/4"
Body Top Binding
2 Ply Cream
Hardware
Chrome
Bridge
Bigsby Tremolo
Pickups
HiLoTron Single Coils
Tuners
Open Gear
Switching
3 Way
Pickguard
Silver Plexi

Chipboard Case

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.

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