{"product_id":"gretsch-6117-double-anniversary-sunburst-1963-1357081","title":"Gretsch 6117 Double Anniversary Sunburst 1963","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish Details: \u003c\/b\u003eFinish appears original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple Top\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple Body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003e1 piece maple top and back. Moderate wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple Neck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/b\u003eBrazilian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eU\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e1st fret .852\", 10th fret .921\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12.00\" to \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-11\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24 3\/5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal frets and nut. Truss rod has limited adjustability. Frets have been leveled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eElectronics appear original. 1960's HiLo'Tron pickups present with untouched leads. Wiring harness is comprised of era correct wire, components, and lead dress. Solder joints appear untouched. Pot codes date to 1963.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003eNeck 3.04K,  Bridge 3.03K\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eHardware appears original. Gretsch \"G\" tailpiece, era correct Space-Control bridge with patent # base, era Waverly tuners. Tuner buttons have been painted silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e6lbs 8oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eTuner buttons have been painted. The finish on the headstock veneer was most likely partially polished. Truss rod cover was previously glued to the veneer and has cracked. Frets have been leveled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal hardshell case and booklet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eGuitar is in good condition with moderate wear. There are many small dings, dents, scratches, and age related finish blemishes throughout. The hardware has a light patina. The headstock veneer has some inconsistent finish luster and hazing, it is likely this portion of the finish was partially polished with compound. The binding is overall in very good shape, and does not exhibit the usual \"binding rot\" associated with Gretsch guitars of this age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e59581\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eGuitar is currently set up with 11-52 gauge strings and has slight back-bow in the bass side compared to the treble side with the truss rod loosened. It plays well with optimal action, lighter strings are not ideal for this instrument. Frets are narrow, flat, and low, showing moderate wear. Serial number and pot codes date this piece to 1963.","brand":"Gretsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39649703035015,"sku":"U3544046003","price":1818.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/gretsch-electric-guitars-hollow-body-gretsch-6117-double-anniversary-sunburst-1963-u3544046003-28725320286343.jpg?v=1645454652","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/en-gb\/products\/gretsch-6117-double-anniversary-sunburst-1963-1357081","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}