Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Electro-Acoustic Smokestack Black

Enriched in vintage charisma, this parlour Electro-acoustic is a must-buy for those in the pursuit of an old school tone!

Time Capsule Design

The Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Electro-Acoustic is a faithful representation of the Gretsch “Rex” parlour guitar, a six-string which was prominent in the 1930s and 1940s. Crafted to deliver an authentic, twangy voice at an affordable price, this guitar will always deliver!

Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Acoustic/Electric Smokestack Black Features:

• Faithful to the Gretsch ”Rex” parlour guitars of days gone by – vintage charm
• A ”C”-shaped neck and a compact body for easy playability
• Basswood body for an authentic acoustic twang with full harmonic flavour
• Rock on stage with a vintage style and a natural live sound

Powerful and Compact

Created as an ode to the old days sitting on the porch, the G9520E’s showcases an X-braced basswood body. Providing a powerful, resonant and full-bodied voice, suiting a multitude of different playing styles and techniques whilst flaunting its sublime vintage flare. Though the “Jim Dandy” parlour shape is a smaller design, it still packs a punch and won’t let you down.

To accompany this, the Electro-Acoustic comes with a “C” profile nato neck, that joins to the body at the 12th fret. Giving you the utmost comfort and mobility whilst you chicken pick the day away on this 18 fret wonder!

Punchy, Crisp Tone

To really give you that old school vibe, the G9520E comes with the Gretsch Deltoluxe acoustic magnetic soundhole pickup. Dispensing a crispy and raspy voice, perfect to be accompanied with a blues side. This guitar couldn’t get any cooler.

Hot, Slick Finish

Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, you’ll be itching to purchase the G9520E Gin Rickley with its head-turning aesthetics. Coming in a sleek, vintage Smokestack Black finish body, the guitars small intricacies complete the vintage style. The body binding and pickguard are presented in an aged white colour, with a timeless “G” logo graphic. And finally, it features an archaic headstock and tuners to complete the look. All the beauty you need from this compact, lush blues machine!

Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Acoustic/Electric Smokestack Black Specifications:

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Basswood
• Body Material: Basswood
• Body Type: Jim Dandy – Parlour
• Bridge Material: Walnut Top-Load with Compensated Saddle
• Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Colour: Smokestack Black

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Nato
• Neck Shape: ”C”
• Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss Colour Matched
• Fingerboard Material: Walnut
• Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm
• Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
• Number of Frets: 18 – Vintage Style
• Scale Length: 610 mm
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 42.86 mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Aged White with Black ”G”
• Strings: D’Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
• Electronics: Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup