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The Gretsch G6120RHH Reverend Horton Heat with Bigsby is perfectly crafted with a arched laminated maple hollow body, and delivers a warm resonant tone. This iconic signature model has been built exactly to Horton's specifications, offering the optimum tools to achieving that 1950s rock tone. Equipped with a pair of TV Jones Classic pickups, the G6120RHH provides you with a vintage twang and growl reminiscent of the late 1950s. Additional features include pinned Adjusto-Matic bridge, Gotoh locking tuners, clear pickguard, G body brand, bound oversized F Holes, stained maple headstock overlay, multiple aged body bindings and aged fingerboard and headstock binding. This replica model also features aged vintage wide-block pearloid inlays feature a western motif of cactus, steer heads and fences for added authenticity. With its retro tone and looks, the G6120RHH is the perfect choice for rockabilly and country enthusiasts.
Product Ref: 80644
Reverend Horton Heat is the well-known stage name of Jim Heath, who is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist from Dallas. This Texas-based musician is primarily known for his work in modern rockabilly and psychobilly, and has collaborated with acts such as The Supersuckers, Burden Brothers, and The Collins Kids to name a few. In recent years Horton has achieved great success in mainstream America with his songs being featured in video games, cartoons and TV commercials. Gretsch has worked closely with Horton to replicate one of his favourite guitars, offering rockabilly enthusiasts a chance to sound just like their hero.
Featuring an arched laminated maple hollow body, the G6120RHH offers a lightweight guitar that is perfect for gigging musicians who play quite frequently. The use of laminated maple delivers a warm, resonant tone that will sit well in any mix. An pair of oversized 'F' sound holes are also featured on the soundboard, which allow the natural sound to be projected acoustically. These elegantly cut holes, also provide a classic look that many guitarists associate with the 1950s era. This signature model also features a vibrant orange lacquer finish with multiple binding that will stand out from any stage.
Equipped with a pair of TV Jones Classic pickups, the Gretsch G6120RHH delivers the iconic vintage twang and growl of a late 1950’s, and early 1960’s vintage Filter’Tron pickup. This versatile duo of classic pickups delivers a classic growl, along with a clean, compressed treble and is a perfect choice for blues, rockabilly and country players.
Like many guitars from Gretsch, the G6120RHH features a classic Bigsby tailpiece that has been a common feature since the 1950s. While offering a traditional appearance, the Bigsby tailpiece allows guitarists to add tremolo and pitch-bending effects to single notes or full chords, as well as keeping the guitar perfectly in tune.
This iconic replica model features all the legendary elements of the original model, including a pinned Adjusto-Matic™ bridge, Gotoh® locking tuners, clear pickguard, “G” body brand, bound oversized F Holes, stained maple headstock overlay, multiple aged body bindings, aged fingerboard, and pearloid western block inlays of Cactus, Steer heads and fences across the rosewood fingerboard. With all these great features, the Gretsch G6120RHH Reverend Horton Heat Signature guitar is the perfect choice for any Horton fans or Rock 'n' Roll enthusiasts.