Sounds and plays excellent. The custom made SD Invader (wound by MJ!) bridge pickup is an improvement. The original bridge pickup - in excellent working condition but some cosmetic damage - is included - just in case. Also included is the original capacitor (condition currently unknown). Ultra thin and flat neck/fretboard makes fretting and bending strings much easier and action can be taken much lower than on more curved radius fretboards.

24(!!) Frets (not including 0th fret!!) are in good shape. There is some normal "cowboy chord" (first few) fret wear that doesn't seem to effect playability or tone.

Hopefully, the photos convey the wear and tear and various dings on this otherwise beautiful, "players", collectible piece of guitar tone history.

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Listed3 years ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 8216 BST-1000 Beast HH
Finish
  • Red Mahogany
Categories
Year
  • 1979 - 1981
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Maple
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Color Family
  • Red
Model Family
  • Gretsch Beast
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • String-Through
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 24

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