Gretsch G6118-LTV Anniversary

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The first Anniversary models were created in 1958 to celebrate Gretsch’s 75th anniversary. The color was a Cadillac-like two-tone smoke green, and it looks really nice.

This version from 2008 is quite special, featuring a series of specs not found in current-day models. That year was the actual 125th anniversary of Gretsch, so a small emblem was included in the back of the headstock on all 2008 Anniversaries. It also features nitrocellulose lacquered body in the two-tone green and TV Jones pickups. However, it is not the actual 125th Anniversary model (only availiable in Jaguar Tan and with ML bracing instead of Trestle Bracing), so this is quite a nice find.

TV Jones Powertrons are very warm, with rich mid-tones that kind of remind us of the PAF’s, but maintaining that Gretsch tone. The body is slightly narrower than the 6119’s, and the unbound fretboard is a pretty unusual feature for a Gretsch.

The guitar is in exceptional condition, almost like-new. It may have some sign of playwear, but we basically say this to cover our backs, since we’ve looked closely at it and it looks superb (many “new ones” are hanging from store hangers in far worse condition than this). It includes OHSC (like new) and COA, as well as all the rest of the case candy. One-year warranty included.


Details:

Model Name: G6118T-LTV Anniversary™
Series: Professional Collection
Color / Part # : Two-tone Smoke Green (240-1001-871)
Body Shape: Anniversary™
Body Back: Laminated Maple
Body Sides: Laminated Maple
Body Top: Arched Laminated Maple
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Bracing: Trestle
Body Depth: 2.5" (63.5mm)
Body Width Lower Bout: 16" (40.64 cm)
Body Binding: Multiple
Number of Frets: 21
Position Inlays: Neo-Classic™ "Thumbnail"
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Head Stock Binding: Bound
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8 mm)
Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
Pickup Configuration: H/H
Bridge Pickup: TV Jones® Power'Tron™
Neck Pickup: TV Jones® Power'Tron™
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.
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Bridge: Adjusto-Matic™ with Pinned Rosewood Base
Bridge Cover: Bigsby® B6C Vibrato Tailpiece with Gretsch® Logo
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Tremolo Arm Handle: Bigsby® Flat Handle
Auxiliary Switching: 3-Position Master Tone Switch: Position 1. Medium Level, High Frequency Roll Off. Position 2. Switch Out of Circuit, Pickup Wide Open. Position 3. Slight Level, High Frequency Roll Off
Unique Features: Black Headstock Overlay with Chrome Plated "ANNIVERSARY (1883 - 2008)" Plate on Headstock, Multiple Body Bindings, Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs, Adjustable Truss Rod, G-Arrow Knobs
Included Accessories: Includes G6241 Deluxe Hardshell Case