
Created in 1958 to celebrate Gretsch’s 75th anniversary, the 6118 Anniversary had an ultra-cool two-tone smoke green finish straight from that era’s Cadillac®. Today’s model still has it, with other features including dual Filter’Tron™ pickups, Space Control™ bridge and “G”-cutout tailpiece.
General |
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| Model Name: | G6118 Anniversary™ |
| Series: | Professional Collection |
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Body |
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| Body Shape: | Anniversary™ |
| Body Back: | Laminated Maple |
| Body Sides: | Laminated Maple |
| Body Top: | Arched Laminated Maple |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Urethane |
| Body Depth: | 2.5" (63.5mm) |
| Body Width Lower Bout: | 16" (40.64 cm) |
| Body Binding: | Multiple |
Neck |
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| Number of Frets: | 22 |
| Position Inlays: | Neo-Classic™ "Thumbnail" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" (305 mm) |
| Fretboard: | Ebony |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Nut Width: | 1.6875" (42.8 mm) |
| Scale Length: | 24.6" (625 mm) |
| Neck Binding: | Bound Fingerboard |
Electronics |
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| Pickup Configuration: | HH |
| Bridge Pickup: | High Sensitive Filter'Tron™ |
| Neck Pickup: | High Sensitive Filter'Tron™ |
| Pickup Switching: | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
| Controls: | Volume 1.(Neck Pickup), Volume 2.(Bridge Pickup), Master Volume. |
Hardware |
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| Hardware Finish: | Chrome-Plated |
| Bridge: | Ebony-Based Space Control™ Roller |
| Bridge Cover: | Gretsch® G-Cutout Tailpiece |
| Tuning Machines: | Grover® Sta-Tite™ Die-Cast |
| String Nut: | Synthetic Bone |
| Auxiliary Switching: | 3-Position Master Tone Switch: Position 1. Medium Level, High Frequency Roll Off. Position 2. Switch Out of Circuit, Pickup Wide Open. Position 3. Slight Level, High Frequency Roll Off |
Miscellaneous |
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| Unique Features: | Neo Classic "Thumbnail" Inlay Position Markers, Black Headstock Overlay with Chrome Anniversary Plate, Bound Fingerboard and Headstock, Multiple Body Bindings, Green Plexi Pickguard, Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs, Adjustable Truss Rod |
Accessories |
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| Case Gig Bags: | Deluxe Hardshell |
| Included Accessories: | Includes G6241 Deluxe Hardshell Case |
| Control Knobs: | G-Arrow |

