Gretsch G6131-MY Malcolm Young
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Gretsch
G6131-MY Malcolm Young
Product Info
Article Number:
443220
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G6131-MY Malcolm Young
Category:
Signature Guitars
Price:
$3,297.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gretsch G6131-MY is a seriously cool axe, built to nail that AC/DC crunch. The TV Jones pickup is the heart of the sound – thick, powerful, and perfectly suited for rock and roll. It’s ideal for players wanting that vintage Gretsch vibe with a modern, playable feel and a touch of Malcolm’s snarling energy.
Product Description
- Gretsch G6131-MY Malcolm Young
- Electric Guitar
- Malcolm Young (ACDC) Signature Model
- Chambered mahogany body (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Maple top
- Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Fretboard: Ebony (Diospyros ebenum)
- Neo Classic Thumbnail fretboard inlays
- Body thickness: 51 mm
- Neck profile: Standard U
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 625 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 22 Medium jumbo frets plus zero fret
- Bone nut
- Pickup: 1 TV Jones Powertron humbucker
- Volume
- Master Volume and Master Tone controls
- Space control bridge on ebony
- 60s-style Jet tailpiece
- Worn nickel / gold hardware
- Schaller machine heads
- Colour: Natural Semi-Gloss
- Case included
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • TV Jones Powertron delivers Malcolm's signature aggressive, articulate tone.
- • Chambered body provides surprising comfort despite its thickness.
- • Ebony fretboard offers exceptional clarity and note definition.
- • Japanese craftsmanship ensures high-quality construction and reliable hardware.
CONS
- • The thicker body can make it feel neck-heavy for some players.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more modern, complex guitars.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many.
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Key Features
Body Material
Chambered Swietenia macrophylla (Mahogany) with Maple top
Neck Material
Swietenia macrophylla (Mahogany)
Fingerboard
Diospyros ebenum (Ebony)
Pickups
1 TV Jones Powertron Humbucker
Scale Length
625 mm
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo + Zero Fret
Bridge
Space Control Bridge on Ebony
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Powertron has a more aggressive upper-midrange and a tighter low-end, delivering a more focused, cutting sound than many Gibson pickups.
The Standard U profile is a classic, comfortable shape, but it's not as slim as some modern necks – players with larger hands will likely find it manageable, but it's not the thinnest out there.
It contributes slightly to increased sustain and a more consistent string vibration, but the effect is subtle and not a game-changer – more a refinement than a radical change.
