Gretsch G6199 Billy-Bo Jupiter Thunderbird - Firebird Red - REDUCED!
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Gretsch G6199 Billy Bo Thunderbird
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The Back Story
Bo Diddley, a pioneer of rock 'n' roll and blues, was always known for his idiosyncratic guitar creations. Sometimes as a simple square, sometimes with a tail fin which is reminiscent of a street cruiser from the 1950s. It was in 1959 when Bo designed this striking design that the Gretsch company launched as a signature reissue. But what does this curious Gretsch guitar have to do with Texas rocker Billy Gibbons? You actually associate this bearded gentleman with the usual Gibson models. Here is Billy’s take:
"Sometime ago, Bo gave me the guitar as a gift. It was during a recent ZZ Top recording, when the engineering crew and I snaked through the guitar vault searching for that certain-something guitar, and there it was! We didn't risk subjecting such a rare instrument to the rigors of the road. So this new reproduction model was recreated with some BFG mojo thrown in for good measure. It's now the main stage guitar with a groove."
Billy F. Gibbons
And indeed: The two TV Jones Power'Trons are made for the ZZ Top sound. Texas rock pure! And with "Billy Bo" this cool guitar was given a suitable name, which signals a close connection between the two legendary musicians.
The Technical Details
General
- Model: G6199 Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird
- Color: Firebird Red
- Serial No.: JT14052309
- Year of Mfg: 2014
- Weight: 7.24 lbs (3.3 kg)
- Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body
- Shape: Billy-Bo
- Material: Mahogany
- Top: Laminated Maple
Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Frets: 22
- Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail
- Width at Nut: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
- Headstock: Jet™ Style
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Electrics
- Neck Pickup: TV Jones® Power'Tron™
- Bridge Pickup: TV Jones® Power'Tron™ Plus
- Switching: 3-Way Toggle
- Controls (3): Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone
Hardware
- Bridge: Adjusto-Matic™ with Pinned Ebony Base
- Tailpiece: Gretsch G-Cutout
- Tuning Keys: Grover® Sta-Tite™ Die-Cast
- Control Knobs: "G" -Arrow
- Pickguard: 1-PlyBlack
Accessories
- Gretsch Billy Bo Case with Key for Lock
- Truss Rod Wrench
- Schaller Strap Locks
- Gretsch Guitar Guarantee "Certificate of Authenticity"
- Gretsch Quality Control Dept O.K Card / Warranty Card
- Gretsch Guitar Guide / Manuals
- Street Sounds Checklist
Condition
The guitar is new and unplayed!! The plastic wrap is still on the pickguard as well as the back cavity covers. The paper wrapper is still on the tailpiece. As such, it is mint condition!
The guitar was displayed in a humidity-controlled environment. The neck is straight.
It will be well packed for transport.
This item is sold As-Described
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| Listed | 3 days ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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