New Westminster, Canada
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Gretsch G6199 Billy Bo Thunderbird New and Unplayed!I have been a guitar collector for many years.It’s time to thin the herd! The Back StoryBo 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. GibbonsAnd 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 DetailsGeneralModel: G6199 Billy Bo Jupiter ThunderbirdColor: Firebird RedSerial No.: JT14052309Year of Mfg: 2014Weight: 7.24 lbs (3.3 kg)Finish: Gloss UrethaneBodyShape: Billy-BoMaterial: MahoganyTop: Laminated MapleNeckMaterial: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodFrets: 22Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic™ ThumbnailWidth at Nut: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)Headstock: Jet™ StyleNeck Finish: Gloss UrethaneElectricsNeck Pickup: TV Jones® Power'Tron™Bridge Pickup: TV Jones® Power'Tron™ PlusSwitching: 3-Way ToggleControls (3): Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), ToneHardwareBridge: Adjusto-Matic™ with Pinned Ebony BaseTailpiece: Gretsch G-CutoutTuning Keys: Grover® Sta-Tite™ Die-CastControl Knobs: "G" -ArrowPickguard: 1-PlyBlackAccessoriesGretsch Billy Bo Case with Key for LockTruss Rod WrenchSchaller Strap LocksGretsch Guitar Guarantee "Certificate of Authenticity"Gretsch Quality Control Dept O.K Card / Warranty CardGretsch Guitar Guide / ManualsStreet Sounds ChecklistConditionThe 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.
PriceC$3,800
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