1959 GretschDouble Anniversary Tenor (6118) – Smoke Green
How cool is this fully original 1959 Gretsch Double Anniversary Tenor in its Smoke Green finish?! We’re so glad to have this rare piece, as we’ve not seen another example quite like this one, with two original 4-pole Filtertron pickups and an original “Anniversary” plaque on the headstock. The finish itself is in excellent shape, with some very minor playwear, and some binding rot to the back section of binding. We can see the original owner’s name was added to the pickguard: Marie J. Christy. While we’re not sure who Marie was, though it’s clear from her playwear that she liked this piece! There was another set of tuners installed at one point, but the original set is back on the instrument, with no extra holes added. Besides this, the guitar is fully original and in great playing shape!
Overall Condition: 8.5, minor playwear and some binding rot
Specifications:
- Finish Details: Smoke Green, Original, Great Condition with light playwear, some binding rot, particularly on the bottom of the guitar body
- Body Material: Maple Laminate
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Neck Profile: Slim U
- Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz
- Pickup Readings: N: 3.91K B: 3.89K
- Electronics: Original, Untouched
- Hardware: Original, Good Condition with cracking to pickup rings, Pickguard engraved with original owner’s name
- Nut Width: 1-3/8"
- Includes: Original Gretsch Case with brown lining
Sku: GR019
$7,495
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