G6138 Bo Diddley, "G" Cutout Tailpiece, Ebony Fingerboard, Firebird Red
SKU #2410102815
$2,299.99
| Model Number | 2410102815 |
|---|---|
| Est. U.S. Street | $2,299.99 |
| Series | Professional Collection |
| Family | Bo Diddley |
| Platform | Bo Diddley |
| Color | Firebird Red |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Build | Solid Body |
|---|---|
| Cutaway | Non Cutaway |
| Body Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Body Shape | Bo Diddley |
| Body Material | Maple |
| Body Back | Mahogany |
| Body Top | Laminated Maple |
| Body Depth | 2" (50.8 mm) |
| Neck Material | Rock Maple |
|---|---|
| Neck Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" (305 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) |
| Position Inlays | White Pearloid Dot |
| Headstock | Jet™ Style |
| Neck Plate | NA |
| Bridge Pickup | High Sensitive Filter'Tron™ |
|---|---|
| Neck Pickup | High Sensitive Filter'Tron™ |
| Controls | Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone |
| Pickup Switching | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
| Pickup Configuration | Filter'Tron™ / Filter'Tron™ |
| Bridge | Adjusto-Matic™ with Rosewood Base |
|---|---|
| Hardware Finish | Gold-Plated |
| Tailpiece | Gretsch® G-Cutout Tailpiece |
| Tuning Machines | Grover® Rotomatic™ Die-Cast |
| Pickguard | None |
| Control Knobs | G-Arrow |
| Strings | Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges) |
|---|---|
| Strap Buttons | Gretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs |
| Other Features | Bo Diddley Signature on Trussrod Cover, Pearloid Dot Position Inlays, Body Binding, Inlaid Gretsch Logo on Headstock, Adjustable Truss Rod |
| Case/Gig Bag | Included G6239 Gretsch® Bo Diddly Hardshell (p/n 099-6424-000) |
|---|---|
| Included Accessories | Included: 099-6462-000 Gig Bag - Bo Diddley |
Support Materials
Bo Diddley rocked fans with his sterling chops, electrifying showmanship and outrageous guitars for more than 50 years. The G6138 is a faithful reproduction of the famous rectangular guitar Gretsch built especially for him in 1958.
Its features include a striking semi-hollow body, three-piece rock maple neck, ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 1957-style headstock, dual High Sensitive Filter'Tron™ humbucking pickups, Adjusto-Matic™ bridge, G-cutout tailpiece, gold hardware and special Bo Diddley signature truss rod cover.