'57 Gretsch 6199 Convertible 'Sal Salvador' - DeArmond Dynasonics 🇺🇸

Iconic 1957 'Convertible' archtop from Gretsch, NY featuring a gorgeous close-grained spruce top with maple back and sides and 3-piece neck topped with a bound roeewood fingerboard with pearl humps. Pearl inlayed 'Block letter' logo over rosewood veneer on headstock with original Grover Imperial tuners in gold. Featuring the original DeArmond Dynasonic high-output single coil pickup which has now been installed into the soundboard.

Originally a Bamboo Yellow / Copper Mist colourway - this '50s Gretsch is an all natural rocker that is both incredibly light and resonant.

Made in USA.

Includes non original TKL hard-shell case. Non-original Gretsch Synchromatic styled bridge, modified pick-guard, evidence of a neck reset and modified neck-heel. Original floating pickup modified and mounted to body; original pickup mount included.

Body finish has been stripped back long ago however varnished and nicely worn in. Refretted long ago with plenty of life left in vintage-size frets and setup with low action across the board. No evidence of any warping or hump in fingerboard or neck. Non original bone nut has been fitted too.

A great player-grade vintage Gretsch from their golden age!

Video: https://youtu.be/wxyzK0Np7nk

Product Specs

• Item Number: 29218
• Make: Gretsch
• Model: 6199 Convertible
• Condition: Very Good
• Finish: Natural
• Categories: electric-guitars ⇒ archtop
• Year: 1957
• Made In: United States
• MPN: 29218