G6618-MG Martin Gore Anniversary™ Center Block with G-Cutout Tailpiece
Martin Gore is a founding member of the seminal electronic rock band Depeche Mode. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Martin is a renowned songwriter and serves as Depeche Mode's guitarist and keyboardist. He was instrumental in weaving together synthesized electronic sounds with the organic sounds of the guitar to create the unique sonic landscape that would become Depeche Mode’s signature sound.
Having sold more than 100 million records and played to more than 35 million fans worldwide, Depeche Mode remains an ever-evolving and singularly influential musical force. A long time Gretsch aficionado, we are honored to partner with Martin on this exciting new signature model.
FEATURES:
- 16"-wide, 2.375” deep maple body with chambered maple center block
- Standard "U"-shaped maple neck with 24.6" scale length
- 12" radius ebony fingerboard, 22 medium jumbo frets and Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays
- Bone Nut
- TV Jones® TV-HT single-coil pickups
- Individual pickup volume controls, master volume with treble bleed circuit, three-position master tone switch, and three-position pickup selector switch
- TonePros roller bridge
- Gretsch® G-cutout tailpiece
- Kluson® Deluxe tuners
- Custom “MG” head badge
- G6241 Gretsch® 16" deluxe hollow body hardshell case included
- Available in Two-Tone Smoke Green
HIGHLIGHTS:
Maple Body with Chambered Maple Center Block
Meeting at the intersection of hollow body and center block designs, the G6618-MG features a 2.375” deep laminated maple body with a chambered maple center block under the hood. The combination of the deep body and chambered maple center block delivers a unique mix of resonance and attack, with the center block providing snap and focus, and the deeper body bringing a level of airiness to the sound.
TV Jones TV-HT Pickups
The G6618-MG features TV Jones® TV-HT single-coil pickups. TV Jones’ take on the classic Gretsch Hilo’Tron™ pickup, the TV-HT pickups closely replicate the original Hilo’Tron™ recipe but with a slightly hotter bridge pickup, giving the sound more presence and power. These pickups deliver exceptional clarity with a tight, twangy bass response, crisp highs, and a touch of natural midrange, making them well suited for classic and modern sounds alike.
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Specs
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General
Model Number 2411161871 Series Pro Series Family Anniversary™ Color Two-Tone Smoke Green Number of Strings 6 Orientation Right-Hand
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Body
Build Center Block Cutaway Single Cutaway Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Shape Anniversary™ Body Material Laminated Maple Bracing Center Block Body Binding White with Black Purfling Body Back Arched Laminated Maple Body Top Arched Laminated Maple Body Depth 2.3750" (60.325mm)
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Miscellaneous
Strings Nickel Plated Steel (.011-.049 Gauges) Strap Buttons Gretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs Case/Gig Bag Included: 099-6411-000 G6241 Deluxe Hardshell Case
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Neck
Neck Material Maple Neck Construction Set-Neck Neck Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Neck Shape Standard "U" Neck Binding White Scale Length 24.6" (625 mm) Fingerboard Radius 12" (305 mm) Fingerboard Material Ebony Number of Frets 22 Fret Size Medium Jumbo Nut Material Bone Nut Width 1.6875" (42.86 mm) Position Inlays Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail Side Dots Black Headstock Binding None
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Hardware
Bridge TonePros® TP6R with Roller Saddles Hardware Finish Chrome Tailpiece Gretsch® G-Cutout Tailpiece Tuning Machines Kluson® Deluxe Pickguard Smoke Green Plexi with White Gretsch® Logo Control Knobs G-Arrow Switch Tip Chrome
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Electronics
Bridge Pickup TV Jones® TV-HT Neck Pickup TV Jones® TV-HT Pickup Color Chrome Controls Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume Pickup Switching 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup, 3-Position Tone Switch Pickup Configuration Hilo'Tron™ / Hilo'Tron™