Very first year production of the Brian Setzer Signature model designed after Brian Setzer’s beloved 1960 Gretsch 6120. This early SSU model has earned consistently high praise from players and collectors alike for its tone, feel, and authenticity. Features highly figured maple body, soft V shaped neck with ebony fingerboard, Sparzel locking tuners, Bigsby B3 vibrato, dual Filter Tron pickups, dice knobs (optional), and Brian Setzer signature truss rod cover.
All original except for the bridge which has been professionally upgraded to a genuine Gibson non wired ABR-1 bridge that matching the spec used on his modern signature series. Plays fantastically and delivers an awesome clear and punchy tone especially through Fender tube amps.
Shows beautiful natural aging, binding has gently turned amber and hardware has developed typical light tarnish that adding plenty of vintage mojo. No major scratches or dents. very clean overall condition considering its age. A guitar that combines the reassurance of Japanese craftsmanship with the unmistakable presence and collectability of a first-year signature model.
Comes with original and rare cowboy white hard shell case, two dice knobs, and documentation.