Gretsch G6138 Bo Diddley Firebird Red

ITEM SHOWN: G6138 Bo Diddley, "G" Cutout Tailpiece, Ebony Fingerboard, Firebird Red
MODEL #: 2410102815
UPC #: 717669174729

CASE/GIG BAG: Included G6239 Gretsch® Bo Diddly Hardshell (p/n 099-6424-000)

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.

General
ColorFirebird Red
Country Of OriginJP
OrientationRight-Hand
PlatformBo Diddley
SeriesProfessional Collection

Neck
Fingerboard MaterialEbony
Fingerboard Radius12" (305 mm)
HeadstockJet™ Style
Neck FinishGloss Urethane
Neck MaterialRock Maple
Number of Frets22
Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
Nut Width1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Position InlaysWhite Pearloid Dot
String NutSynthetic Bone

Body
BodyMaple
Body BackMahogany
Body FinishGloss Urethane
Body MaterialMaple
Body ShapeBo Diddley
Body TopLaminated Maple
CutawayNon Cutaway
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Hardware
BridgeAdjusto-Matic™ with Rosewood Base
Bridge Cover/TailpieceGretsch® G-Cutout Tailpiece
Control KnobsG-Arrow
Hardware FinishGold-Plated
Neck PlateNA
PickguardNone
Strap ButtonsGretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs
StringsNickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Tuning MachinesGrover® Rotomatic™ Die-Cast

Electronics
Bridge PickupHigh Sensitive Filter'Tron™
ControlsVolume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone
Neck PickupHigh Sensitive Filter'Tron™
Pickup ConfigurationFilter'Tron™ / Filter'Tron™
Switching3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Miscellaneous
Commodity Code9207901000
DisclaimerWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Unique FeaturesBo Diddley Signature on Trussrod Cover, Pearloid Dot Position Inlays, Body Binding, Inlaid Gretsch Logo on Headstock, Adjustable Truss Rod

Accessories
Included AccessoriesIncluded: 099-6462-000 Gig Bag - Bo Diddley
Recommended CaseIncluded: 099-6462-000 Gig Bag - Bo Diddley

Measurements
Body Depth2" (50.8 mm)
Dimensions5.00x19.50x47.00 IN
Lower Bout9.25" (23.5 cm)
Scale Length25.5" (648 mm)
Shipping Height5.00 IN
Shipping Length47.00 IN
Shipping Weight20.80 LB
Shipping Width19.50 IN