First Gretsch Bass with Bigsby Vibrato Announced
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February 11, 2002
The Gretsch Guitar Company has added the new
Baritone/Bass guitar, model G1255, to their line of
Synchromatic Electric guitars. For the first time in Gretsch history, a
Bigsby vibrato will be featured on a bass guitar, giving the bass player
the use of a fully functional vibrato.
The Synchromatic line of guitars has steadily grown since its
reintroduction a few short years ago. In 1939, Gretsch revolutionized
the guitar world by introducing the legendary Synchromatic line of
guitars which had breathtaking looks and innovative constructions
principles.
This six string bass with a dazzling black sparkle finished
body and headstock features the new Licensed line of Bigsby vibrato
tailpieces. Bigsby Licensed Vibratos use the same designs as original
Bigsby Vibratos with smooth finishes and precision die-cast frames.
Extremely comfortable to play, this guitar delivers a clear, low-end tone
thanks to two Gretsch mini humbucker pickups.
The Baritone/Bass guitar, which measures 1 5/8 inches thick with a
scale length of 29-3/4 inches, also features a laminated rock maple
neck, ebonized rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, and dot inlays.
Hardware is chrome-plated including a Tune-O-Matic bridge, master
volume control, master tone control, and a three-way pickup selector
switch.
Other Synchromatic Electric Bass models currently available include the
G1212 Junior Jet Bass with single deluxe chrome Humbucker pickup in
a black sunburst finish, the G1222 Junior Jet Bass II with dual chrome
pickups in a black sunburst finish, and the G1232 long scale Jet Bass
also with dual chrome pickups in a blackburst finish.
For more information, visit their web site at www.gretsch.com. | 
