The Gretsch Limited Edition Penguin with String-Thru Bigsby takes one of the brand’s most recognizable solidbody designs and gives it a rare Champagne Sparkle finish with a sharp black-and-gold visual package. It has the deluxe look Penguin players expect, but the real appeal is the blend of chambered construction, TV Jones pickups, and a String-Thru Bigsby built for a wide range of Gretsch tones.

The chambered mahogany body is paired with an arched laminated maple top, giving the guitar a lively feel with added harmonic detail and attack from the maple. The Champagne Sparkle finish is matched with aged white binding, gold hardware, a black plexi Penguin pickguard, jeweled G-Arrow knobs, and a gold winged Gretsch logo for a look that is unmistakably Penguin.

The mahogany set neck features a Standard U profile, 24.6" scale length, 12" radius ebony fingerboard, and 22 medium-jumbo frets. Mother-of-pearl Neo-Classic Thumbnail inlays, aged white binding, Luminlay side dots, and a bone nut complete the neck.

A TV Jones TV Classic neck pickup and TV Classic Plus bridge pickup give this Penguin the clear, punchy Filter’Tron response players expect, with added push from the bridge position. Individual pickup volumes, master volume, master no-load tone control, and a 3-way toggle provide a familiar Gretsch control layout with plenty of range.

Gold hardware includes an Adjusto-Matic bridge with pinned ebony base, Bigsby B3GP String-Thru vibrato tailpiece, and Grover Imperial locking tuners. A Gretsch deluxe solidbody hardshell case is included.

Highlights

• Gretsch Limited Edition Penguin with String-Thru Bigsby
• Champagne Sparkle finish
• Chambered mahogany body with arched laminated maple top
• Mahogany set neck with Standard U profile
• Ebony fingerboard with Neo-Classic Thumbnail inlays
• TV Jones TV Classic neck pickup
• TV Jones TV Classic Plus bridge pickup
• Adjusto-Matic bridge with pinned ebony base
• Bigsby B3GP String-Thru vibrato tailpiece
• Grover Imperial locking tuners
• Gold hardware
• Gretsch deluxe hardshell case included

Specifications

Body

• Model: Limited Edition Penguin with String-Thru Bigsby
• Series: Professional Collection
• Body Shape: Penguin
• Body Construction: Chambered Solidbody
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top Material: Arched Laminated Maple
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Binding: Aged White with Black/Aged White/Black Purfling
• Color: Champagne Sparkle
• Pickguard: Black Plexi with Gold Gretsch Logo and Penguin Graphic

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Construction: Set Neck
• Neck Profile: Standard U
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Neo-Classic Thumbnail
• Side Dots: Luminlay
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.6"
• Nut Width: 1.6875"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Neck Binding: Aged White
• Headstock Binding: Aged White

Hardware

• Bridge: Adjusto-Matic with Pinned Ebony Base
• Tailpiece: Bigsby B3GP String-Thru Vibrato Tailpiece
• Tuning Machines: Grover Imperial Locking Tuners
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Control Knobs: Jeweled G-Arrow
• Switch Tip: Gold
• Strap Buttons: Gretsch Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: TV Jones TV Classic
• Bridge Pickup: TV Jones TV Classic Plus
• Pickup Covers: Gold
• Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Volume, Master No-Load Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch

Miscellaneous

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .010–.046
• Case: G6238XL Gretsch Deluxe Solidbody Hardshell Case

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

At Tone Shop Guitars, we specialize in premium instruments with real character. Every guitar we bring in is chosen for feel, resonance, visual character, and musical usefulness—not just specs on paper. When you buy from Tone Shop, you’re getting an instrument we genuinely believe in.