Gretsch Brian Setzer Signature Nashville Hollow Body '59 "Smoke" Electric Guitar, Smoke Orange

Made in Japan artist model with laminated maple body, ebony fingerboard, TV Jones humbucking pickups, Bigsby tailpiece, and period correct specifications Item ID: 2401210812

Highlights

  • Made in Japan Brian Setzer artist signature model
  • Laminated maple body with rolled edges
  • 1959 trestle bracing and oversized F-holes
  • Vintage "V" shaped maple neck 
  • 9.5"-12" compound radius ebony fingerboard and rolled edges
  • Period correct headstock shape and logo
  • TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity humbucking pickups
  • Master volume with treble bleed circuit
  • Adjusto-Matic bridge with Bigsby tailpiece
  • Gotoh locking tuning machines
  • Hardshell case included
Description

Nobody owns the room quite like Brian Setzer, which is why we are pleased to offer this Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville Hollowbody '59 "Smoke" model, a faithful recreation of Brian's main stage guitar "Stray Cat." Crafted in Japan, the attention to detail on this model is impressive, from the period correct '59 headstock shape and logo to the pickguard shape, size, bracket, switch locations, and wonderful "Smoke Orange" finish. Let's rock this town.

Built for rock royalty standards, the hollow body is crafted from a 2.5-inch single cutaway laminated maple body with rolled edges. The arched maple top features period accurate 1959 trestle bracing and oversized F-holes for enhanced resonance and sonic projection. The entire body top and back is wrapped in aged white binding, showcasing both expert craftsmanship as well as an elevated appointment style. It's solid maple neck is affixed to the body in a traditional set-neck design and sports a vintage "V" neck shape along with a 9.5-inch to 12-inch compound radius bound ebony fingerboard. The fingerboard has been rolled for comfort is adorned with pearliod neo-classic thumbnail inlays and is crowned with 22 medium jumbo frets.

To amplify Brian's signature sound, two TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity humbucking pickups are located in both the neck and bridge positions. These pickups provide timeless tone with great bass response, stand out mid-range, and shimmering clear highs. The master volume control is equipped with a treble bleed circuit to tame the bass at lower volumes. A standard 3-way selector switch, neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, and 3-way tone switch offer a range of sonic exploration.

Keeping the entire guitar stable is a collection of high quality hardware components. "Smoke" is equipped with a Adjusto-Matic bridge with a pinned rosewood base and a Bigsby B6CGH tailpiece for expressive control over vibrato. Strings rest easily on the Delrun nut before being strung to pitch with the Gotoh locking tuning machines at the period correct headstock design. The guitar comes complete with its black hardshell case for protection.

Celebrate the legacy of Brian Setzer, or simply craft your own unique sounds with this excellent Nashville Hollowbody from our friends at Gretsch. And yes, we absolutely think you should use some slap-back with this one.

Specs

Body Material
Laminated Maple
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
9.5"-12" Compound Radius
Fingerboard Inlay
Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Fret
22, Medium Jumbo
Neck Profile
Vintage "V"
Scale Length
24.6"
Tuning Machines
Gotoh Locking
Nut
1.685", Delrin
Bracing
1959 Trestle Bracing
Bridge Pick-up
TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity
Neck Pick-up
TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity
Controls
Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume
Bridge
Adjusto-Matic w/ Pinned Rosewood Base & Bigsby B6CGH
Finish
Smoke Orange
Case
Hardshell