The Gretsch G6618-MG Martin Gore Anniversary Center Block w/G-Cutout Tailpiece has a Arched Laminated Maple Top, Laminated Maple Back & Sides, Standard "U" Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, Kluson Deluxe Tuners, TonePros TP6R with Roller Saddles Bridge, 2 x TV Jones TV-HT Pickups, Incl. Hardshell Case.
Martin Gore is a founding member of the seminal electronic rock band Depeche Mode. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Martin is a renowned songwriter and serves as Depeche Mode's guitarist and keyboardist. He was instrumental in weaving together synthesized electronic sounds with the organic sounds of the guitar to create the unique sonic landscape that would become Depeche Mode’s signature sound.
Having sold more than 100 million records and played to more than 35 million fans worldwide, Depeche Mode remains an ever-evolving and singularly influential musical force. A long time Gretsch aficionado, we are honored to partner with Martin on this exciting new signature model.
FEATURES:
- 16"-wide, 2.375” deep maple body with chambered maple center block
- Standard "U"-shaped maple neck with 24.6" scale length
- 12" radius ebony fingerboard, 22 medium jumbo frets and Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays
- Bone Nut
- TV Jones® TV-HT single-coil pickups
- Individual pickup volume controls, master volume with treble bleed circuit, three-position master tone switch, and three-position pickup selector switch
- TonePros roller bridge
- Gretsch® G-cutout tailpiece
- Kluson® Deluxe tuners
- Custom “MG” head badge
- G6241 Gretsch® 16" deluxe hollow body hardshell case included
- Available in Two-Tone Smoke Green
HIGHLIGHTS:
Maple Body with Chambered Maple Center Block
Meeting at the intersection of hollow body and center block designs, the G6618-MG features a 2.375” deep laminated maple body with a chambered maple center block under the hood. The combination of the deep body and chambered maple center block delivers a unique mix of resonance and attack, with the center block providing snap and focus, and the deeper body bringing a level of airiness to the sound.
TV Jones TV-HT Pickups
The G6618-MG features TV Jones® TV-HT single-coil pickups. TV Jones’ take on the classic Gretsch Hilo’Tron™ pickup, the TV-HT pickups closely replicate the original Hilo’Tron™ recipe but with a slightly hotter bridge pickup, giving the sound more presence and power. These pickups deliver exceptional clarity with a tight, twangy bass response, crisp highs, and a touch of natural midrange, making them well suited for classic and modern sounds alike.
Specifications:
- Brand : Gretsch
- Model : G6618-MG Martin Gore Anniversary Center Block w/G-Cutout Tailpiece
- Colour : Smoke Green
- Finish : Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- SKU : 0119142799
- Body Shape : Anniversary
- Top : Arched Laminated Maple
- Bracing Pattern : Center Block
- Back & Sides : Laminated Maple
- Binding : White
- Purfling : Black
- Neck : Maple
- Neck Profile : Standard "U"
- Fingerboard : Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlays : Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic Thumbnail
- Fingerboard Radius : 12" (305 mm)
- Nut Width : 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Nut Material : Bone
- Scale Length : 24.6" (625 mm)
- Frets : 22 Medium Jumbo
- Pickguard : Smoke Green Plexi with White Gretsch Logo
- Tuners : Kluson Deluxe
- Bridge : TonePros TP6R with Roller Saddles
- Tailpiece : Gretsch G-Cutout Tailpiece
- Hardware : Chrome
- Pickups : 2 x TV Jones TV-HT
- Controls : Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup, 3-Position Tone Switch
- No. of Strings : 6
- Case/Gigbag : Hardshell Case
- Condition : New