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Pre-Owned 2022 Gretsch Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stephen Stern G6130CS '55 Round Up Knotty Pine Brazilian Rosewood with OHSC

SKU 80GCS001
by Gretsch
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Original price $ 5,999.99 - Original price $ 5,999.99
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$ 5,999.99
$ 5,999.99 - $ 5,999.99
Current price $ 5,999.99
Used And Vintage Electric Guitars

 Knotty Pine Roundup with Brazilian Rosewood

Truetone Music has been selected to take in a special collection of instruments from a very special long-time customer and friend of ours.  A collector of only unique, rare, vintage and high-end guitars & amps, he amassed a serious collection of these years.  For the first time, these pieces are available on the market for the first time.

This creates an excellent opportunity - a chance to get an incredible Gretsch Custom Masterbuilt G6130CS Roundup built by Stephen Stern.  It's like none other out there.  This guitar was just built earlier this year (2022). It went to his home, was only played a couple of times, and was kept in its case the whole time.  So, this guitar is like new, in perfect condition, and comes with the original case, Certificate of Authenticity, hang tags, etc.  It's been setup to play perfectly by the techs in our repair shop.

The Gretsch Custom Shop is where the time-honored legacy reaches its creative apex. No instruments epitomize the extraordinary expertise and attention to detail of Gretsch’s most trusted hands like Custom Shop instruments. From modern versions of legendary Gretsch instruments to artist tribute models and specially requested one-off guitars, the Gretsch Custom Shop takes “That Great Gretsch Sound” to an entirely new plane, but also preserves and perfects it. 

This  G6130CS '55 Roundup is a great demonstration of this.  It's a reimagining of a classic model, with hand-selected wood that we picked out with Masterbuilder Stephen Stern.  The top is what will grab your attention right off the bat - it's a Maple top with a Knotty Pine veneer, perfect for a Roundup like this, with a ton of figuring.  The wood grain chosen really is stunning.  Stern chose to do this one as a Closet Classic, with very little aging or wear - just enough to add to the vintage vibe, but that's it.  We love how it came out, especially with the hardware.  Be sure to check out the photos of everything, especially the intricate details on the leather-bound sides and the belt-buckle style tailpiece and the curly maple headcap.

The neck is Mahogany, matching the back & sides of the body, and topped with a gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood fretboard.  As you probably know, it's hard to get Brazilian Rosewood like this, and it cannot be shipped out of the country.  It's highly desirable and makes this guitar just a bit more special.   The stock "C" neck shape is familiar and comfortable.  The classic vintage Gretsch tone comes courtesy of the Duncan Dynasonic pickups, recreating the sound of 1955 and keeping it period correct for a Roundup like this.

This is a unique, one of a kind guitar, and truly a special piece.  Come to Truetone Music to experience it in person, or make it yours right here.

 

Year: 2022

Serial #: UC21082188

SPECS

Top & Headcap Color: NOS Roundup Stain
Color: Back, Neck & Sides: Roundup Tobacco
Aging Type: Closet Classic Extremely Light Wear No Chips/Dings Or Dents
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: Brazilian Rosewood Dark Color
Fretboard Inlay Material: NOS Nitro
Fretboard Inlay Style: Western Motif
Headstock Perimeter: 55 Jet
Headstock Logo: SQ "G"
Headstock Logo Material: NOS Nitro
Headcap Material: Light Curly Maple
Zero Fret: No
Frets: Vintage
Neck Binding: White Nitro
Side Dots: Red
Neck Shape: Stock "C"
Nut: Bone
Body Style: 55 Round Up
Top: Maple Ply W/Knotty Pine Veneer W/"G" Brand
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Bracing: NA
Body Binding: Stock Roundup
Wiring: Tone Pot W/Treble Bleed
Hardware: Gold
Tuners: Gotoh
Neck Pickup: Duncan Dyna-Sonic
Bridge Pickup: Duncan Dyna-Sonic
Knobs: Plain Top
Bridge: Synchro-Sonic
Tailpiece: Belt Buckle
Pickguard Engraving: Tortpise Shell W/Steerhead
Part Number: 9252003789