(SOLD) Gretsch G6131T-TVP Power Jet Firebird Red 2009
Gretsch G6131T-TVP Power Jet, Firebird Red, made in Japan 2009. It's been years since we had one of these Firebird Red Jet models through the store, and holy guacamole, what a treat. The Duo Jet is a classic Gretsch design, pairing a chambered mahogany body with a laminate maple arched top with a set mahogany neck. This is the angrier, more gorgeous version, with a dashing coat of red, a Bigsby tailpiece and a pair of hot TV Jones 'Powertron' pickups. The pickups are a real highlight: they're thicker with more low end than a regular Filtertron, but still offer that singing clarity through the high end. If you're after a guitar that delivers amazing definition with a dirty amp, this will absolutely nail the brief. Every note of a big open chord sings in fierce clarity, it's really quite something. It's awesome for lead stuff too, there's heaps of nuance and complexity on offer that brings a well-delivered line to life. The neck is a comfy, sensible vintage C style profile, and the chambered body means this weighs in a good half kilo less than a normal Les Paul, which makes for a certain ease of play in the hands. The curve of the top paired pops perfectly under the bright red finish, which is complemented by the midnight ebony board and the lightly worn chrome... aw heck, it looks amazing. This is very satisfying guitar indeed.
Model: Gretsch G6131T-TVP Power Jet
Finish: Firebird Red
Made: Japan, Terada factory, 2009 (serial JT09021251)
Body: mahogany, chambered, arched laminate maple top
Neck: mahogany, two piece, ebony board, slim C profile, 24.6" scale, 43mm nut, 12" radius
Mods: Sperzel locking tuners installed
Weight: 3.865kg
Pickups: TV Jones Powertron humbucker x2
Case: Gretsch hard case, very good quality and condition
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the back, no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, light rub wear and some minor dimples on the back only. The back has some minor rub wear near the master volume cavity and neck joint, some dimples in the elbow area and near the main cavity as well as a few minor scuffs around the body. The sides have a dimple on the top horn, a couple of dimples and a scratch in the elbow area, some light scuffs near the jack and some dimples on the bottom horn. The front has a minor scratch up from the bridge pickup, some dimples near the knobs and some minor play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.