Gretsch 6118 Double Anniversary • 1962 • Two Tone Smoke Green • Original • Excellent
Cosmetic Condition: Honest play wear and in excellent condition.
No top crazing, minor side and back crazing, no dents, a chip here or there, see pix, very minor finish wear.
No original binding issues.
Overall the guitar has a great look to it with a gorgeous patina.
Serial # 51866 dates to 1962.
Action is good throughout neck, no buzzes, easy to play.
The neck is very comfortable & plays well up & down the fretboard
Neck: Rounded maple neck with nicely aged cream binding & red side-dots, still has the fret nibs.
Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl thumbnail inlays.
Frets show little to no wear, have plenty of life in them.
Original Grover open-back tuners in good working condition.
Nut width: 1 11/16″
Scale length: 24 3/4″
Neck is straight & truss rod works fine.
Body: Double-bound, hollow maple body with dual F-holes.
“G” Cutout tailpiece with Space Control bridge.
Green plexi pickguard with white Gretsch logo & nickel hardware.
Guitar weight: 6 lbs 8.2 oz.
Case: Later model Epiphone hard case
Electronics: Dual Hi-loTron single coils with silver bezels.
Master volume & individual pickup volume controls with “G” Arrow knobs.
3-way pickup & tone selector switches.
All electronics original and are in good working condition, no issues.
Specs:
Finish Details: Original two tone Two Tone Smoke Green finish
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: 1 piece maple top and back.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: U
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .852″, 10th fret .921″
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″
Nut Width: 1-11/16″
Scale Length: 24 3/5″
Neck Details: Original frets and nut.
Tailpiece: G-Cut fixed tailpiece