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Custom Shop CVT Masterbuilt By Steve Stern Electric Guitar
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A exquisite reproduction of Gretsch' first true solid-body instrument in red sparkle.
Stephen Stern
Senior Master Builder
As one of the preeminent archtop builders at the Custom Shop, Stephen Stern has studied under two of the world' greatest archtop luthiers”Jimmy D™Aquisto and Bob Benedetto. Stern got his start apprenticing at a high-end cabinet shop straight out of high school. Five years of that prepared him for his first job as a builder at Jackson/Charvel Guitars. Stern came to the Custom Shop in 1993, working with D™Aquisto on the latter' namesake line of guitars until the great luthier' death in 1995.
In the late ™90s, millionaire collector Scott Chinery commissioned a number of custom archtop guitars by two dozen of the world' finest living luthiers; Stern contributed a custom-built D™Aquisto Ultra. Chinery' œBlue Guitar Collection is now housed in the Smithsonian Institution. Stern also built a handful of exquisite archtops in collaboration with the Walt Disney Co. to commemorate the anniversary of the animated classic Fantasia.
Features
- A classic design that will satisfy any guitar aficionodo
- Master built by one of Gretsch's finest builders
- Equipped with great componants including TV Jones Power Tron pickups and Bigsby tremolo
Grab this stunning guitar before it's too late. Order today.
Custom Shop CVT Masterbuilt By Steve Stern Electric Guitar Specifications:
- Color: Red Sparkle
- Aging type: NOS
- Tuners: Goto Vintage Style
- Pickups: TV Jones Power Tron
- Neck shape: Stock "C"
- Nut: Bone
- Wiring: Neck Vol, Bridge Vol, M/T, P/U Sel
- Frets: Vintage
- Fretboard wood: Rosewood
- Fretboard inlay material: MOP
- Fretboard inlay style: 1/4" Dots
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Knobs: "G" w/arrow
- Bridge: Tun-a-Matic
- Tailpiece: Bigsby
- Top: Mahogany
- Back: Mahogany
- Sides: Mahogany
- Hardware: Gold
- Headstock logo: Gretsch
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.