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Gretsch Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stephen Stern '57 Penguin Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Dakota Red

Masterbuilt Stephen Stern '57 Penguin Heavy Relic Dakota Red · #UC15091289
BrandGretsch
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.UC15091289
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.9252002246
Archive ID8444
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The Story

Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stephen Stern '57 Penguin Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Dakota Red

Every time we think we've seen it all, another mind blowing Gretsch comes through the door and exceeds our expectations. This Custom Shop '57 Penguin in an eye catching Dakota Red finish did exactly that. Masterbuilt by Stephen Stern, this guitar bears all the trappings of a classic '57 Penguin including a laminated maple top, gold-plated Grover Tuners, and the hallmark "G" tailpiece. Stern added in a Heavy Relic treatment, to give the guitar a played-in vibe with finish checking along with dings here and there - to replicate an instrument that's been loved for its looks and tone throughout the years.

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Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity and Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 8 lbs. 10 oz.
  • Heavy Relic Dakota Red Finish
  • Masterbuilt by Stephen Stern
  • Arched Laminated Maple Top
  • Chambered Mahogany Back and Sides
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Ebony Fretboard
  • Vintage Frets
  • Mother of Pearl Engraved Hump Top Inlays
  • Duncan® DynaSonic DeArmond Pickups
  • Master Volume, Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Pickup Switch and Tone Control
  • Bone Nut
  • Gold-Plated Sychro-Sonic Bridge with Gretsch G Cadillac Tailpiece
  • Gold-Plated Grover Imperial Tuners