The Penguin’s Persian Twin
The solidbody extravagance of the original Penguin gets sent into overdrive with the Gretsch G6134TG Limited-edition Paisley Penguin from Sweetwater. The timeless Gretsch solidbody wood formula of maple-capped mahogany with a matching mahogany neck promises exceptional sustain and ultra-vivid musicianship across the board. Donning gold hardware, including a formidable Bigsby B3 vibrato and pearl-inlaid control knobs, the Paisley Penguin makes an unprecedented statement that’ll turn heads and churn out soothing sounds like no other. Its voice? A pair of TV Classic Filter’Tron humbuckers by TV Jones, translating a silky smooth and balanced response loaded with tonal antiquity. Shape tone to taste courtesy of master and per-pickup volume controls, plus a classic 3-way tone switch beside the pickup selector. This exclusive Blackburst over Black and Silver Paisley Sparkle finish adds a mesmerizingly elegant visual effect to the limited-run Paisley Penguin that no other axe can match.
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70 years of tonewood success
There are some tonewood combos that are so good that they can last for 70 years without redesign — like Gretsch’s solidbody tonal recipe! The Paisley Penguin, like the Penguins and Duo Jets before it, comprises a chambered mahogany body laden with rich tone and phenomenal sustain and is also impressively lightweight. Capped with a maple top, the Paisley Penguin achieves a bright and articulate playability that effortlessly magnifies every woody detail of your playing. The mahogany neck prioritizes sustain as well, leaving you with a pro-grade platform for success atop the 22-fret ebony fingerboard that comes inlaid with Gretsch’s classically charming neoclassical mother-of-pearl inlays.
Top-notch TV Jones Filter’Trons
The perfect complement to such a timeless tonewood foundation is a timeless pickup duo, and for Gretsch, there are perhaps none quite as revered as the Filter’Tron. Armed with a handsome pair of TV Jones TV Classic Filter’Tron pickups, that late ’50s, hum-free dual coil tone is right at your fingertips with the Paisley Penguin. Rich in nature and balanced in delivery, this versatile pickup combination is a go-to for genre-hopping, from jazz and country to hard rock and rockabilly! The Paisley Penguin also utilizes Gretsch’s vintage 3-way tone switch instead of a tone dial, giving you vintage starting points for shaping your guitar tone with dedicated per-pickup volume controls and a 3-way pickup selector.
Super stylish functionality
When you hear the name “Gretsch Penguin,” you already know the implemented hardware is going to be top quality — and the Paisley Penguin is no exception. All over the body, you’ll find gold-finished excellence, from the armrest to the enormous Bigsby B3 vibrato and the Adjusto-Matic bridge to the MOP-inlaid control knobs and beyond. A set of Grover locking imperial tuners adds professional intonation with some flare, while the included strap locks ensure maximum onstage dependability. Complete with aged white binding, luminlay side markers, gold sparkle headstock inlays, and an iconic Penguin pickguard, the Paisley Penguin is determined to deliver stylish functionality from head to toe.
Gretsch G6134TG Limited-edition Paisley Penguin Electric Guitar Features:
- Chambered mahogany body with maple top combines lightweight feel with great sustain and articulate response
- Mahogany neck with 22-fret ebony fingerboard supplies fast, fluid, and well-sustaining playing feel
- Neoclassical MOP inlays tribute channel Gretsch’s iconic elegance
- TV Jones TV Classic Filter’Tron humbuckers are rich, full, and smooth sounding in every respect
- 3-way tone switch with per-pickup volume controls deliver vintage Gretsch tone shaping
- Strap locks, Adjusto-Matic bridge, and Grover locking imperial tuners instill professional dependability
- Bigsby B3 vibrato is great for both mild and massive pitch dipping
- Gold finished hardware, Penguin pickguard, aged white binding, gold sparkle headstock inlays, and luminlay side markers supply effortless charm
- Limited-run Blackburst over Black and Silver Paisley Sparkle finish offers exclusive curb appeal
