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This early Gretsch<\/span><\/span> Jet Firebird<\/strong> was designed in the style of AC\/DC<\/span><\/span><\/strong> guitarist Malcolm Young<\/span><\/span><\/strong> and embodies the uncompromising rock’n’roll character for which these guitars have become legendary.
\nThe history of the instrument is exciting: the Control Cavity label refers to a model 6128-3 (Duo Jet) from 1956, while body details tend to point to a Jet Firebird from 1957\/58.
\nBased on the thumbnail inlays and zero fret, the neck probably dates from 1959.
\nBut none of that really matters!
\nIn terms of sound, the guitar delivers exactly what you would expect: dry response, aggressive attack and enormous assertiveness. The built-in FilterTron pickups with U.S. Patent Number produce the classic Gretsch board – perfect for open crunch sounds and classic AC\/DC rhythm guitar tone.
\nThe red\/black look in the Jet Firebird style also makes this instrument a real eye-catcher.<\/p>\n

Year of construction: Body probably 1957\/58
\n\u2705 Neck: probably 1959
\n\u2705 Model: Gretsch Jet Firebird (Malcolm Young Conversion)
\nSerial number: 18765
\n\u2705 Construction: vintage hollowbody
\n\u2705 Finish: Red Top \/ Black Body
\n\u2705 Neck: Mahogany
\n\u2705 Fingerboard: ebony with thumbnail inlays
\nFrets: 21 + Zero Fret
\n\u2705 Neck profile: Medium “C”
\n\u2705 Saddle width: 42.1 mm
\n\u2705 Bridge: Floating Tune-o-matic
\n\u2705 Pickups: 2x FilterTron U.S. Pat. 2892371
\nDC Resistance:
\n– Bridge: 7.84 kOhm
\n– Neck: 7.83 kOhm
\n\u2705 Electronics: Malcolm Young Style Conversion
\nControls: Master Volume + 3-way toggle
\nMachine heads: Kluson No Line Style (not original)
\n\u2705 Various plastic parts not original
\n\u2705 Weight: 3023 grams
\n\u2705 Case: newer Gretsch case<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Vintage Gretsch AC\/DC Player<\/strong>
\nCondition: Decent
\nWeight: 3 kg
\nShipping class: Standard<\/strong><\/a>
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