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Gretsch Vintage 1979 Super Chet Archtop #11-9172 - Used  From Other

This '79 Super Chet just got a full refret and a setup and is ready to report for duty!

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Condition: Used, Very Good

After some TLC from our talented in-house luthier, this Super Chet is playing better than ever. This guitar has tons of unique vibe; you've got to love that wire-arm bigsby, the pickguard mounted controls, the binding through the middle of the body!

SP Luthier Notes: Complete refret and setup

Manufacturer's Description from Other

That Great Gretsch Sound!

Since 1883, when 27-year-old Friedrich Gretsch founded his little shop in Brooklyn, N.Y., making banjos, drums and tambourines, The Gretsch Company has grown to produce some of the world’s greatest drums and guitars over the span of four generations.

With its emphasis on hand-craftsmanship and commitment to quality, Gretsch has pioneered new designs and manufacturing techniques, winning endorsements from some of the music industry’s most respected artists, including Chet Atkins, Bono, Charlie Watts, Brian Setzer, Steve Ferrone, Neil Young, and Phil Collins.

Gretsch also owns and manufactures some of the other most popular and historic music industry products and brands including Bigsby® Vibratos and Sho-Bud® Pedal Steel Guitars.

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About Manufacturer

Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers.   We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC.  We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in.  Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world.   Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business.  Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.  

We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability.  We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape.   We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment. 

Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website.    Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history?  Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear?  It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.  

Specifications

Model: Super Chet

Serial: 11-9172

Year: 1979

Weight: 9.0 lbs

Color: Walnut

Cutaway: Single Cutaway

Body Finish: Gloss

Body Shape: Single Cutaway

Body Material: Laminated Maple

Body Binding: Multi-stripe

Body Back: Laminated Maple

Body Top: Laminated Maple

Body Depth: 2.5"

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Gloss

Neck Binding: Multi-stripe

Scale Length: 25 1/2"

Fingerboard Radius: 12"

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Number of Frets: 22

Fret Size: Vintage Small

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Position Inlays: Abalone

Bridge Pickup: High Sesitive Filter'Tron

Neck Pickup: High Sesitive Filter'Tron

Controls: Master Volume, Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Tone

Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle

Bridge: Rosewood-Based Adjusto-Matic 

Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated

Tailpiece: Gretsch Bigsby

Tuning Machines: Schaller Gold

Pickguard: Black Plexi

Control Knobs: Pickguard Mounted

Case: Hardshell