Gretsch 6120CST 59 Black Paisley Relic
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Gretsch
6120CST 59 Black Paisley Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
521052
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
6120CST 59 Black Paisley Relic
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$13,197.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous and incredibly well-made Gretsch – a true custom shop experience. The Super'Trons give you that classic Gretsch twang with a real punch, and the relic'd finish is spot-on. If you're a player who appreciates vintage vibe, premium components, and a unique aesthetic, this is a top-tier instrument.
Product Description
- Gretsch 6120CST 59 Black Paisley Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Top: Maple
- Back and sides: Maple
- Binding: Silver Sparkle
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neo Classic Pearloid Thumbnail fingerboard inlays
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 22 Vintage frets
- Scale: 622 mm
- Pickups: 2 TV Jones Super-Trons humbuckers
- 2x 3-way switch
- Tone switch
- Tone potentiometer switch
- Adjusto-Matic bridge
- Tremolo: Bigsby "V" Cut B36G
- Sperzel locking machine heads
- Hardware: Chrome
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Black Paisley Top / Black Back
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- strap and certificate
PROS
- • TV Jones Super'Tron pickups deliver a thick, articulate, and powerful tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and sustain; a premium touch.
- • The relic'd finish authentically replicates a vintage '59 aesthetic and feel.
- • Sperzel locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, even with heavy use.
CONS
- • The maple construction contributes to a noticeably heavier instrument, potentially fatiguing.
- • The paisley top, while beautiful, is a polarizing aesthetic; not universally appealing.
- • The 622mm scale length might feel slightly longer for players accustomed to shorter scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple (Top, Back, and Sides)
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 x TV Jones Super'Tron Humbuckers
Scale Length
622 mm
Frets
22 Vintage
Bridge
Adjusto-Matic with Bigsby "V" Cut B36G Tremolo
Weight
8.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Super'Trons offer a more aggressive and higher-output sound with a tighter low-end, retaining the Gretsch character but with more modern punch.
No, relicing is a hand-applied process, so each guitar will exhibit unique wear patterns and character; it's part of the charm.
The neck profile is a medium 'C' shape, generally comfortable for a wide range of playing styles, though slightly thinner than some older, more rounded Gretsch necks.
