In celebration of the 125th anniversary of Gretsch® and a legacy that has lasted five decades, the tradition of the "anniversary" model continues. To commemorate this historic event, a very special instrument was created that is sure to be an instant classic. Combining time-tested Gretsch elements from the past with new features, the 125th Anniversary model has an ultra-rare Jaguar Tan Top, with metallic gold Back and Sides. The body is made of three-play laminated Maple for the utmost resonance and tone.
Two key individuals in the Gretsch story recently designed a new Scalloped Bracing specifically voiced for Gretsch guitars. The new "ML" Bracing—which stands for Gretsch guitar designers Masao Terada and Mike Lewis—makes its debut on the 125th "Annie". This construction synchronizes the vibration of the Top and Back, with increased acoustical openness in tone. Accentuating the tone of the new ML Bracing are a pair of TV Jones® Power’Tron™ pickups, pinned rosewood-based Adjusto-Matic™ Bridge and a Bigsby® B6C Vibrato Tailpiece. Happy Anniversary indeed!
MODEL NAME G6118T-125 Anniversary
MODEL NUMBER 240-1025-(800)
SERIES Professional Collection
COLORS (800) Top: Jaguar Tan, Back & Sides: Metallic Gold
CATEGORY Hollow Body Guitars
BODY STYLE Single Cutaway
SCALE LENGTH 24.6" (625mm)
TOP Arched Laminated Maple
BRACING New! "ML" Style (Spruce)
BACK AND Sides Laminated Maple Body, 16" Wide, 2.5" Deep
NECK 3-Piece Maple with Tapered Heel
PICKUPS 2 TV Jones¨ PowerÕTronª Pickups (Bridge and Neck)
PICKUP SWITCHING 3-Position Toggle:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3. Neck Pickup
CONTROLS Volume 1. (Neck Pickup),
Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup),
Master Volume,
3-Position Toggle Master Tone Switch:
Position 1. Medium Level, High Frequency Roll Off
Position 2. Switch Out of the Circuit, Pickup is Wide Open (That Great Gretsch Sound!)
Position 3. Slight Level, High Frequency Roll Off
WIDTH AT Nut 1-11/16" (43mm)
FRETBOARD Ebony, 12" Radius (305mm)
BRIDGE Rosewood-Based Pinned Adjusto-MaticTM Bridge
TAILPIECE Gretsch Bigsby¨ B6C Vibrato Tailpiece
HARDWARE Polished Aluminum, Chrome and Nickel-Plated
FINISH Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
CASE Includes G6241 Deluxe Hardshell Case
NO. OF Frets 21
MACHINE HEADS Deluxe Sperzel¨ Nickel-Plated Die-cast Locking Tuners
UNIQUE FEATURES Black Headstock Overlay with Chrome Plated "ANNIVERSARY (1883 - 2008)" Plate on Headstock,
Mother-Of-Pearl Neo Classic "Thumbnail" Inlay Position Markers,
Multiple Body Bindings,
Metallic Gold Plexi Pickguard,
Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs,
Adjustable Truss Rod
G-Arrow Knobs
