Built in Japan in 2000, it has been a mainstay in my guitarsenal for years and has served me well!
Often used as a hybrid between a Strat and Les Paul when I can't take both.
Many upgrades added:
TV Jones Classic and Classic + pickups
RS GuitarWorks CTS pots; vintage type braided shield wiring harness; LUXE "Bumble Bee" Capacitors;
"TonePros"Locking Bridge with GraphTech Saddles, (wooden Bridge is permanently mounted to body with this bridge, what new Gretsch do now) Factory installed Bigsby Vibrato, VibraMate String Spoiler for ease of stringing.
Large portions of body are chambered, weight is less than 7 lbs.
This TRULY is a must see and play yourself guitar. It has REAL life, honest "relic-ing" but is in beautiful condition. Contact me to discuss, open to reasonable offers; more photos available but do try come to see it if you can.
Not interested in trades. Would prefer to sell close to Cincinnati but would be willing to ship if buyer pays costs.