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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)

7lbs 9oz

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. Features include a striking semi-hollow body, three-piece rock maple neck, ebony fingerboard with dot pearl 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
SeriesProfessional Collection
OrientationRight-Hand
ColorFirebird Red
Country Of OriginJP
PlatformBo Diddley

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

Body
BodyMaple
Body FinishGloss Urethane
Body ShapeBo Diddley
Body TopLaminated Maple
Body BackMahogany
Body MaterialMaple
CutawayNon Cutaway

Hardware
BridgeAdjusto-Matic™ with Rosewood Base
Bridge Cover/TailpieceGretsch® G-Cutout Tailpiece
PickguardNone
Control KnobsG-Arrow
Hardware FinishGold-Plated
Tuning MachinesGrover® Rotomatic™ Die-Cast
StringsNickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Neck PlateNA
Strap ButtonsGretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs

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

Measurements
Dimensions5.00x19.50x47.00 IN
Shipping Weight20.80 LB
Lower Bout9.25" (23.5 cm)
Body Depth2" (50.8 mm)
Fret SizeVintage Small
Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
Shipping Length47.00 IN
Shipping Height5.00 IN
Shipping Width19.50 IN

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

Miscellaneous
DisclaimerWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Commodity Code9207.90.0040
Unique FeaturesBo Diddley Signature on Trussrod Cover, Pearloid Dot Position Inlays, Body Binding, Inlaid Gretsch Logo on Headstock, Adjustable Truss Rod