Plug the G5810 Bo Diddley into your favorite tube amp, and you’ll hear the essence of blues and southern rock from the first note you play. Two Gretsch Special Design humbuckers give you sultry clean tone that turns into growling overdrive with a twist of your volume knob. Whether you’re a Bo Diddley fan or just love the iconic sound of blues and southern rock, the Gretsch G5810 Bo Diddley will put a smile on your face.
Gretsch G5810 Bo Diddley Electric Guitar at a Glance:
- Bo Diddley’s “Cigar Box” guitar is back
- Two Gretsch humbuckers for iconic blues and rock tone
- Built to play, not hang on your wall
Bo Diddley’s “Cigar Box” guitar is back
Word has it that Bo Diddley fashioned his first rectangular guitar himself in 1958 as a less-cumbersome alternative to the bulky jazzboxes he had been playing. Over the years, Bo Diddley’s name would become synonymous with oddly-shaped guitars, one of the most famous being his rectangular “Cigar Box” guitar. This Gretsch G5810 Bo Diddley model is based on Bo’s most iconic guitar, with tone and playability that’s sure to please.
Two Gretsch humbuckers for iconic blues and rock tone
Gretsch fitted the G5810 Bo Diddley with a pair of Special Design humbucking pickups for rich tone. Plug into your amplifier and you’ve got instant mojo for blues, southern rock, country, and more. While it’s easy to peg the G5810 Bo Diddley as an odd-shaped guitar, look beyond its shape and you’ll find a serious tone machine waiting to rock.
Built to play, not hang on your wall
While collectors will instantly see the appeal of the Gretsch G5810 Bo Diddley, this guitar is ready to rock day in and day out. With chrome-plated hardware, an adjustable wrap-around bridge, and die-cast tuners, the G5810 Bo Diddley is ready to take the stage and perform.
Gretsch G5810 Bo Diddley Electric Guitar Features:
- Electric guitar based on Bo Diddley’s “Cigar Box” guitar
- Two Special Design humbucking pickups give you iconic blues and rock tone
- Volume controls per pickup, plus a master volume control, give you lots of sonic flexibility
- Bo Diddley signature on truss-rod cover
- Knurled strap retainer pins keep your strap secure