Pristine Lake Placid Penguin
Master Builder Chad Henrichsen and the Gretsch Custom Shop showcase a quintessential combination of Gretsch sonics and mesmerizing beauty throughout this G6134 '59 Penguin. Voiced with a pair of top-shelf TV Classic humbuckers by TV Jones, 6-stringers around Sweetwater are absolutely adoring the perfect Filter'Tron replication of these dual-coils – not to mention the iconic accompanying 3-way "mud switch" tone control that's fabulously '59! Its Bigsby is a must for any Gretsch fan, as is the set of unwavering and Penguin-special Grover Imperials. But aside from its phenomenal sound and feel, this superlative instrument has been treated to some stunningly exclusive Custom Shop curb appeal, including a beautiful Lake Placid Blue finish with chrome hardware and classic silver sparkle binding and accenting throughout. Take the stage. Track your next hit. Turn heads while you’re at it. Amplify with the captivating G6134 ’59 Penguin and experience musical mastery from one of Corona, California's finest.
Iconic shape, weight, and feel
That Jet shape and feel that Gretsch devotees know and love remains alive and well throughout the G6134 ’59 Penguin. Maple-topped and chambered mahogany is the famous recipe, and it brings a unique — albeit subtle — resonance to this 6-string's musical foundation. In addition, its chambering proves timelessly lightweight, making an excellent low-strain fit for regular performers and guitarists who just want a comfortable feel. Speaking of feel, its mahogany neck’s Stock C profile presents universal comfort across the entire fret range, capped with a smooth, well-sustaining ebony fingerboard for flawless freedom of navigation.
Vintage Filter'Tron-style flexibility
There are few finer combinations than a Gretsch Custom Shop with TV Jones-built pickups, and this G6134 '59 Penguin is exemplary of such attraction. Fitted with a duet of TV Classic humbuckers, this 6-string comes laden with perfectly replicated Filter’Tron vibe and versatility that pairs clean and compressed treble with tight and controlled low-end. It's the original late-'50s Gretsch dual-coil tone, and it's up for virtually any realm you favor: jazz, country western, surf, rock, pop — its brilliant energy is unstoppable!
Detailed tone shaping begins with a 3-way pickup selector with bridge, bridge/neck, and neck pickup selections. Just below that switch is Gretsch’s unique 3-way tone selector, affectionately known as the “mud switch,” offering ’59-accurate treble roll-off, true-neutral tone bypass, and darker, jazzier tonal foundations to work off of. Lastly, per-pickup Volume controls and a Master Volume at the cutaway allow you to level the sonic disposition of every pickup with precision.
Rock-steady and ready for its close-up
If you like to play with lots of passion and expressive energy, the G6134 ’59 Penguin will be more than happy to accommodate. An Adjusto-matic bridge matches perfectly with a Bigsby vibrato to let you pitch dip to your heart’s content, from smooth and subtle accenting to raucous rock and rolling. Keeping an eye (and ear) on your tuning stability is a set of Grover Imperial stairstep-style closed-back tuners, ensuring professional playing dependability from session to set list.
The G6134 ’59 Penguin really lives up to the Penguin’s dazzling legacy, too. Silver sparkle binding doubles up on the body and up the engraved Hump Block-clad fingerboard to the jumbo headstock, truss rod cover, and winged vertical moniker. Inlaid, bejeweled Arrow knobs, a contoured armrest, and that iconic flightless bird on the pickguard make this a Custom Shop Penguin through and through. Plus, this 6-string’s Lake Placid Blue paint job and chrome hardware deliver all the elegance a guitarist could ask for.
Gretsch Custom Shop G6134 ’59 Penguin Features:
- A stunning solidbody carefully handcrafted by Master Builder Chad Henrichsen at Gretsch’s Custom Shop in Corona, CA
- Maple-topped body of chambered mahogany instills a resonant and lightweight tonal foundation that sounds great and is easy to bear
- A Stock C neck profile topped in ebony with engraved Hump Block inlays of MOP provides excellent control
- TV Jones TV Classic humbuckers deliver perfectly replicated Filter'Tron tones straight out of '59
- Per-pickup Volume controls, a Master Volume, 3-way pickup selector, and classic 3-way "mud switch" provides superb tone shaping freedom
- Adjusto-matic bridge with a Bigsby vibrato promotes expressive playability at a variety of intensities
- Grover Imperial tuning machines lock down your tuning stability for total performance peace of mind
- Lake Placid Blue finish with chrome hardware and silver sparkle binding and accenting brings a touch of beauty and class
- Classic Penguin traits abound, including a jumbo headstock, armrest, bejeweled knobs, and Penguin pickguard
