1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary

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1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary

Serial # 81055. The Anniversary models were unveiled in 1958 in recognition of Gretsch's 75th anniversary. The company celebrated this benchmark for the next 17 years, finally retiring the model in 1975, just 8 years before their 100th birthday. Obviously a popular model, the full-hollow 16" archtop electric was an affordable model for those who wanted that Gretsch sound on a tighter budget. This Model 6117 Double Anniversary is in excellent condition - near mint, actually - with the exception of a changed set of 60's era Grover Imperials. Finish and binding are in excellent condition, as are the pickguard and pickup rings. Bone nut, rosewood fingerboard with thumbprint inlays and original frets, HiLo'Tron pickups, Space Control bridge, aluminum knobs, G-brand chrome-plated tailpiece. Original wire harness, pots dating to early 1966. Good neck angle, very little fretwear, and great playability thanks to a recent set up in our shop. There are pretty much no scratches on the guitar, and the original finish looks great.
With original hard shell case
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1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary
  • 1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary
  • 1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary
  • 1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary
  • 1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary
  • 1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary
  • 1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary
  • 1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary
  • 1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary
  • 1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary
  • 1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary

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