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1959 Gretsch 6125 Single Anniversary two tone smoke green
1959 is a great year for the 6125 anniversary its the last year to feature the "trestle bracing" you can see it in some of the photos provided.
The pickup is a TV Jones PAF Ray Butts pickup nickel plated:
Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter'Tron™ Guitar Pickup -
Some parts of history are so legendary that they never die. The original Filter'Tron, invented by Ray Butts and originally called the "Ful-Fidelity" in his technical journals is one of those things. These pickups are made according to Ray's personal notes, designs and Jones' extensive, multi-decade analysis of original Filter'Tron pickups. Butts was awarded one of the first patents for a hum-canceling guitar pickup (No. 2,892,371, June 30, 1959.)
"This is the real deal...each offering includes all of the original design's bells and whistles...the vintage pole spacing, covers, original zinc-coated backplate used by Gretsch at that time - and more. In Ray's era, factory made guitar pickups were not wax saturated as they are now. These pickups will not be saturated in order to remain absolutely historically correct," said Jones. "I notice a more three-dimensional, open-air quality to the tone of a pickup that is not saturated in wax. Microphonic feedback is not a big issue with this design. To be clear though - I do find waxing necessary for higher-gain, "squeal-less" applications."
- Tone/Characteristics -
Tighter bass response and slightly more top end EQ than a TV Classic. Truly unique sparkle and dynamics provided by the lower output and absence of wax. If you want that unmistakable Great Gretsch Sound then these pickups are the way to go.
- Output/Power/Position -
Neck: DCR - 3.8k / Inductance - 1.4H
Comes with a Bigsby B6 Gretsch logo whammy bar. I had the arm slightly brought out for deeper dives.
I added a Gretsch Bar bridge to keep in tune when you use the Bigsby!
3 way mud switch center position is normal the other two settings seem to dampen the tone. for Blues or Jazz?
All electronics work the way they are supposed to.
G-arrow Volume control knob (nickle plated).
Original Grover Sta-tite tuning machines.
The neck is is straight with low action ( you can adjust the bridge if you like medium or high action).
The neck body connection is tight no lift at the heel.
The frets are in good shape. not a lot of wear.
The Pick guard is a repro. Custom made Authentic to the original.
The Body has a few dings and blemishes it's turning 65 so over all its in very good cosmetic condition.
This is a vintage instrument. Good looking and I have been complemented on it more than a few times.
The binding on the front is very good. Some of the binding on the back has yellowed. Only a few small places have chips ( please refer to photos).
The guitar is structurally sound! Has a lot of years to make beautiful music.
Comes with its original vintage Gretsch guitar case!
I play it through my Victoria 518 amp (my Valvetrain amp in the picture is my back up)and it sounds sweet like maple syrup on a pancake!
Please ask questions!
Thank you for your interest.
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1959 Gretsch 6125 Single Anniversary two tone smoke green
1959 is a great year for the 6125 anniversary its the last year to feature the "trestle bracing" you can see it in some of the photos provided.
The pickup is a TV Jones PAF Ray Butts pickup nickel plated:
Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter'Tron™ Guitar Pickup -
Some parts of history are so legendary that they never die. The original Filter'Tron, invented by Ray Butts and originally called the "Ful-Fidelity" in his technical journals is one of those things. These pickups are made according to Ray's personal notes, designs and Jones' extensive, multi-decade analysis of original Filter'Tron pickups. Butts was awarded one of the first patents for a hum-canceling guitar pickup (No. 2,892,371, June 30, 1959.)
"This is the real deal...each offering includes all of the original design's bells and whistles...the vintage pole spacing, covers, original zinc-coated backplate used by Gretsch at that time - and more. In Ray's era, factory made guitar pickups were not wax saturated as they are now. These pickups will not be saturated in order to remain absolutely historically correct," said Jones. "I notice a more three-dimensional, open-air quality to the tone of a pickup that is not saturated in wax. Microphonic feedback is not a big issue with this design. To be clear though - I do find waxing necessary for higher-gain, "squeal-less" applications."
- Tone/Characteristics -
Tighter bass response and slightly more top end EQ than a TV Classic. Truly unique sparkle and dynamics provided by the lower output and absence of wax. If you want that unmistakable Great Gretsch Sound then these pickups are the way to go.
- Output/Power/Position -
Neck: DCR - 3.8k / Inductance - 1.4H
Comes with a Bigsby B6 Gretsch logo whammy bar. I had the arm slightly brought out for deeper dives.
I added a Gretsch Bar bridge to keep in tune when you use the Bigsby!
3 way mud switch center position is normal the other two settings seem to dampen the tone. for Blues or Jazz?
All electronics work the way they are supposed to.
G-arrow Volume control knob (nickle plated).
Original Grover Sta-tite tuning machines.
The neck is is straight with low action ( you can adjust the bridge if you like medium or high action).
The neck body connection is tight no lift at the heel.
The frets are in good shape. not a lot of wear.
The Pick guard is a repro. Custom made Authentic to the original.
The Body has a few dings and blemishes it's turning 65 so over all its in very good cosmetic condition.
This is a vintage instrument. Good looking and I have been complemented on it more than a few times.
The binding on the front is very good. Some of the binding on the back has yellowed. Only a few small places have chips ( please refer to photos).
The guitar is structurally sound! Has a lot of years to make beautiful music.
Comes with its original vintage Gretsch guitar case!
I play it through my Victoria 518 amp (my Valvetrain amp in the picture is my back up)and it sounds sweet like maple syrup on a pancake!
Please ask questions!
Thank you for your interest.
| Listed | 7 months ago |
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| Finish |
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| Categories | |
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| Made In |
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| Body Material |
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| Neck Construction |
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| Body Type |
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| Right / Left Handed |
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| Number of Strings |
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| Body Shape |
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| Neck Material |
|
| Offset Body |
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| Finish Style |
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| Model Sub-Family |
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| Pickup Configuration |
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| Bridge/Tailpiece Type |
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| Wood Top Style |
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| Top Material |
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| Fretboard Material |
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| Scale Length |
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| Color Family |
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