Gretsch G6134TGQM-59 Limited Edition Quilt Classic Penguin - Forge Glow

Gretsch Quilt Classics are stylish renditions of classic vintage models, reborn with stunning highly figured quilt maple.

A sophisticated rendition of the original masterpiece, the G6134TQM-59 Limited Quilt Classic Penguin™ combines opulent aesthetics with period-accurate features and appointments from the golden age of electric guitars. Satisfying eyes and ears with its golden tones and gleaming looks, this rare bird comes alive in the player's hands, singing with its distinctive voice at every strum.

FEATURES:

• Stunning quilt maple top with mahogany back and sides
• Standard “U” shaped mahogany neck with 12”-radius ebony fingerboard, 22 medium jumbo frets, and Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays
• Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
• Bone nut
• Grover Imperial tuners
• Space Control™ bridge with pinned ebony base
• TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter-Tron™ pickups
• Bigsby® B3GB vibrato tailpiece
• Gold hardware
• G6238XL Gretsch® deluxe hardshell case included
• Available in Forge Glow

HIGHLIGHTS:

Quilt Maple Top with Chambered Mahogany Body

The G6134TGQM-59 features a highly figured quilt maple top with chambered mahogany body, which magnifies harmonic richness by letting air resonate between the top and body for livelier and more articulate tone. Finished in nitrocellulose lacquer the G6134TQM-59’s beautifully figured top is further enhanced by the stunning Forge Glow finish, while the body is accentuated with a rich mahogany stain, making for a refined contrast that’s brimming with classic Gretsch style and vibe.

TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter’Tron™ Pickups

A faithful reproduction of the original “Ful-Fidelity” Filter’Tron pickups invented by the legendary Ray Butts, these pickups are made according to Ray's personal notes and designs, and TV Jones' extensive multi-decade analysis of original Filter'Tron pickups. They produce a tighter bass response and slightly more top end than modern Filter’Tron pickups, and the absence of wax potting results in a more open, three-dimensional sound with truly unique sparkle and exceptional dynamics.

Classic Features

Designed for pure tone and slick, comfortable playing feel, this guitar features the classic appointments Gretsch fans desire - gold jeweled control knobs, aged white binding with multi-ply purfling, Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays, gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with ghosted Gretsch logo and Penguin graphic, Bigsby B3GB vibrato tailpiece, Space Control™ bridge with pinned ebony base, bone nut, and Grover Imperial tuning machines. A resurrected blast from the past with elegantly refined style and sound, the G6134TQM-59 is sure to satisfy any devotee of Gretsch's golden era.

Product Specs

• SERIES : Limited Edition
• ORIENTATION : Right-Hand
• COLOR : Forge Glow
• COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : JP
• HEADSTOCK BINDING : Aged White
• NECK MATERIAL : Mahogany
• NECK FINISH : Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• NECK SHAPE : Standard "U"
• NECK CONSTRUCTION : Set-Neck
• FINGERBOARD RADIUS : 12" (305 mm)
• FINGERBOARD MATERIAL : Ebony
• POSITION INLAYS : Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail
• SIDE DOTS : Black
• NUMBER OF FRETS : 22
• STRING NUT : Bone
• NUT WIDTH : 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
• NUT MATERIAL : Bone
• BODY : Mahogany
• BODY FINISH : Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• BODY SHAPE : Penguin™
• BODY TOP : Arched Laminated Quilt Maple
• BODY BINDING : Aged White with B/W/B Purfling
• BODY BACK : Mahogany
• BODY MATERIAL : Mahogany
• CUTAWAY : Single Cutaway
• BRACING : Chambered
• BRIDGE : Space Control™
• BRIDGE COVER/TAILPIECE : Bigsby B3GB
• BRIDGE MOUNTING : Pinned
• PICKGUARD : Gold Plexi with Gold Gretsch® Logo and Penguin Graphic
• PICKUP COVERS : Gold
• CONTROL KNOBS : Jeweled
• SWITCH TIP : Gold
• HARDWARE FINISH : Gold
• TUNING MACHINES : Grover® Imperial™
• STRINGS : Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• STRAP BUTTONS : Gretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs
• BRIDGE PICKUP : TV Jones® Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity
• NECK PICKUP : TV Jones® Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity
• PICKUP CONFIGURATION : Filter'Tron™ / Filter'Tron™
• CONTROLS : Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
• SWITCHING : 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• FRET SIZE : Medium Jumbo
• SCALE LENGTH : 24.6" (625 mm)
• CASE/GIG BAG : Included G6238XL Gretsch Solid Body Hardshell