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Gretsch G6136SLBP Brian Setzer Black Phoenix
Product no: 9000-0015-6946
Bax Music Warranty:
This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
In 1954, the Gretsch (White) Falcon was presented as a model for the future. It became so popular right away, however, that Gretsch quickly started rolling them out. Rock & roll icon Brian Setzer - famous for heading the Stray Cats and his own Brian Setzer Orchestra - is an avid fan of these classic Gretsches and doesn't only collect them, but modifies them to suit his personal playing style. The Gretsch G6120 Black Phoenix has been modelled after Brian's modified Falcon, and features TV Jones humbuckers, simplified tone controls and a pegged Adjustomatic bridge.
Construction
Like the original G6136 White Falcon, this Black Phoenix has a high-grade laminated maple body with a beautifully arched top. Gretsch's patented 1959 trestle bracing reduces the chance of feedback, even at high volumes. The maple neck has a scale length of 25.5 inches and is fitted with an ebony fingerboard with 22 frets. The durable Grover Imperial tuners and characteristic thumbnail position markers of the classic Falcon are still in place.
Setzer Nashville Signature
Stripped down and modified, the Brian Setzer Black Phoenix is built for high performance. The extensive tone controls of the original model have been simplified, so you won't lose any part of the two feisty TV Jones Humbuckers' signals to the tone control circuitry. No matter how enthusiastically you use the Bigsby vibrato unit, the pegged bridge ensures clear intonation and a stable tuning at all times. In looks, this Gretsch G6136 is remarkably modest. A stylised phoenix adorns the pickguard and the back of the headstock bears Brian's signature.
Tips or comments about this product
- Brian Setzer signature model, modelled after the Gretsch White Falcon.
- Matching case included.
Specifications
Product features
| Number of frets |
22 |
| Number of strings |
6 |
| Body depth |
full size |
| Bridge type |
tune-o-matic + vibrato |
| Centre block |
no |
| Pickup configuration |
HH |
| Pickup type |
humbucker (passive) |
| Neck connection |
set neck |
| Wood type (back) |
maple |
| Fretboard wood |
ebony |
| Wood type (soundboard) |
maple |
| Wood type (sides) |
maple |
| Includes cover |
no |
| Includes case |
yes |
| Colour |
black |
| Country of origin |
Japan |
| Left-handed |
no |
| Scale length |
25.5 inches (648mm) |
| Set |
no |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) |
7,0 kg |
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) |
125,0 x 53,0 x 23,0 cm
|
Product specifications
- Gretsch G6136SLBP Brian Setzer Black Phoenix
- series: Professional Collection
- signature series: Brian Setzer
- body: 3-ply maple
- colour: black
- body shape: Falcon
- back: arched maple
- sides: maple
- top: arched maple
- body finish: gloss urethane
- bracing: 1959 trestle bracing
- large f-shaped sound holes
- number of frets: 22
- fret size: medium jumbo
- position markers: Neo-Classic Thumbnail inlays
- fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- fingerboard material: ebony
- neck: maple
- neck finish: gloss urethane
- nut width: 42.8 mm
- scale length: 25.5 inches (648 mm)
- headstock: V-type with Gretsch logo
- pickup configuration: H/H
- bridge pickup: TV Jones humbucker
- neck pickup: TV Jones humbucker
- pickup options: 3 positions: bridge, bridge-neck, neck
- control: master volume
- hardware finish: chrome
- bridge: Adjustomatic (Tune-O-Matic style) with ebony base and fixed with wooden pins (pegged bridge)
- tailpiece: Bigsby B6G Vibrato tailpiece with Gretsch logo
- tuners: Grover Imperial
- string nut: synthetic bone
- pickguard: silver-coloured with phoenix graphic
- knobs: Jeweled Arrow
- included guitar case: G6267 Deluxe Hardshell
