G6618-MG Martin Gore Anniversary™ Center Block with G-Cutout Tailpiece

Martin Gore is a founding member of the seminal electronic rock band Depeche Mode. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Martin is a renowned songwriter and serves as Depeche Mode's guitarist and keyboardist. He was instrumental in weaving together synthesized electronic sounds with the organic sounds of the guitar to create the unique sonic landscape that would become Depeche Mode’s signature sound.

Having sold more than 100 million records and played to more than 35 million fans worldwide, Depeche Mode remains an ever-evolving and singularly influential musical force. A long time Gretsch aficionado, we are honored to partner with Martin on this exciting new signature model.

FEATURES:

• 16"-wide, 2.375” deep maple body with chambered maple center block
• Standard "U"-shaped maple neck with 24.6" scale length
• 12" radius ebony fingerboard, 22 medium jumbo frets and Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays
• Bone Nut
• TV Jones® TV-HT single-coil pickups
• Individual pickup volume controls, master volume with treble bleed circuit, three-position master tone switch, and three-position pickup selector switch
• TonePros roller bridge
• Gretsch® G-cutout tailpiece
• Kluson® Deluxe tuners
• Custom “MG” head badge
• G6241 Gretsch® 16" deluxe hollow body hardshell case included
• Available in Two-Tone Smoke Green

HIGHLIGHTS:

Maple Body with Chambered Maple Center Block

Meeting at the intersection of hollow body and center block designs, the G6618-MG features a 2.375” deep laminated maple body with a chambered maple center block under the hood. The combination of the deep body and chambered maple center block delivers a unique mix of resonance and attack, with the center block providing snap and focus, and the deeper body bringing a level of airiness to the sound.

TV Jones TV-HT Pickups

The G6618-MG features TV Jones® TV-HT single-coil pickups. TV Jones’ take on the classic Gretsch Hilo’Tron™ pickup, the TV-HT pickups closely replicate the original Hilo’Tron™ recipe but with a slightly hotter bridge pickup, giving the sound more presence and power. These pickups deliver exceptional clarity with a tight, twangy bass response, crisp highs, and a touch of natural midrange, making them well suited for classic and modern sounds alike.