Gretsch G6137TCB Center-Block Panther Double Cutaway

In celebration of its 130th anniversary, Gretsch introduces a brand-new Professional Collection model—the G6137TCB Panther. It features a beautiful 1 ¾"-deep double-cutaway three-ply maple body with a 16" lower bout, arched top and back and elegant f holes. The centerpiece of the model is a long spruce center block.

The center block runs the entire length of the body and imparts several sonic advantages. First, it minimizes body-resonant feedback and creates a more "high gain-friendly" performance. Second, it's made of spruce, which produces a spirited, lively tone. Third, the center block itself is chambered at the lower bout to minimize weight. Fourth, the pinned wood bridge base extends over the sides of the center block about 5/8” on either side, transferring string-vibration energy to the two f-hole-vented body chambers to produce a full-bodied tone.

Other premium features include a three-piece maple neck, 12"-radius bound rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid Neo-Classic™ "thumbnail" inlays, single-ply bound headstock with pearloid Gretsch logo, and dual High Sensitive Filter’Tron™ pickups. The guitar also has a top-mounted output jack, "G" arrow control knobs and chrome hardware, an Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with pinned rosewood base and Bigsby® B6C tailpiece, Grover® Sta-Tite™ tuners and Schaller® strap locks. Available in Black and White. Deluxe hard-shell case included.
Body
Body Material: 3-Ply Maple, Arched Top & Back
Body Back: Arched Maple
Body Sides: Maple
Body Top: Arched Maple
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane, Gloss Urethane
Bracing: Spruce Center-Block
Body Depth: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Neck
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: Neo-Classic™ "Thumbnail"
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Nut Width: 1.68" (42.67 mm)
Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: H/H
Bridge Pickup: High Sensitive Filter'Tron™
Neck Pickup: High Sensitive Filter'Tron™
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
Hardware
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Bridge: Adjusto-Matic™ with PINNED Rosewood Base
Bridge Cover: Bigsby® B6C Vibrato Tailpiece with Gretsch® Logo
Tuning Machines: Grover® Sta-Tite™ Die-Cast
String Nut: Bone
Accessories
Case Gig Bags: G6267 Deluxe Hardshell
Pickguard: Silver with Gretsch® Logo and Panther Graphic
Control Knobs: G-Arrow

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