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Gretsch unveils new limited edition trio

Christian Wissmuller • MMR Global • December 7, 2016

G5435T LTD Electromatic Pro JetGretsch has announced three new Limited Edition models of its most popular designs with new finishes, and upgraded features. 

Based on the classic ’59 Falcon, the G6136TFM- DCHY Limited Edition Falcon with Bigsby and Gold Hardware has a body made from tiger flame maple with a dark cherry stain finish, and classic Falcon gold sparkle binding, gold hardware, matching headstock, and a String-Thru Bigsby B6GP tailpiece. Dual TV Jones TV Classic pickups deliver power, with “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors for a vintage tone.

Other premium features include an ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid thumbnail fingerboard inlays, pinned Space Control bridge, jeweled “G” arrow knobs, and a gold plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and Falcon graphic.

The G6134T-CDG Limited Edition Penguin with Bigsby and Gold Hardware is decked out in a Cadillac green metallic finish, complemented by a matching headstock, gold sparkle binding and gold hardware (including a banjo arm rest). Pickups are dual TV Jones TV Classics, with “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors for a vintage tone. It also includes a no-load tone control for smoother tonal taper and Filter’Tron power.

Other premium features include a Bigsby B3 tailpiece, ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl thumbnail inlays, pinned rocking bar bridge, jeweled arrow knobs and a gold plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and Penguin graphic.

The all-new G5435TG-BLK-LTD16 Limited Edition Electromatic Pro Jet with Bigsby and Gold Hardware offers the Penguin at an attainable price.

The Pro Jet’s single-cutaway chambered body typifies the classic vibe of the rare Penguin. It also includes a black finish, gold hardware, gold plexi pickguard, and white headstock binding.

Other classic features include dual “Blacktop” Filter’Tron pickups, Bigsby B50G tailpiece, rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid “hump-block” inlays, three-position pickup toggle switch, anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge, “G” arrow knobs and threaded knurled strap buttons.

www.gretschguitars.com

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