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Though it never became a hit, it did find favor with the likes of Rory Gallagher, Jimi Hendrix, Josh Homme and more. Its solid mahogany body is treated to either Havana Burst, Vintage White or Wychwood colorways, and paired with a bolt-on C-shape mahogany neck and bound laurel fingerboard. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Gretsch) (Image credit: Gretsch) (Image credit: Gretsch)A 24.6” scale length and 12” fretboard radius are present alongside an Adjustable Wrap-Around bridge and a pair of Twin Six humbuckers, which promise “a strong midrange presence and attack, along with crisp highs and full lows”. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Gretsch) (Image credit: Gretsch)Guitar brands leafing through their history books to bring back oft-overlooked oddballs from yesteryears has become quite common – Jackson resurrected the Surfcaster, Gibson revived the Victory – but the Corvette is perhaps our favorite example of that trend to date. Now, Gretsch just needs to release one with a Bigsby…The Gretsch CVT and CVT Bass are both available now for $420 – a very attractive price point indeed.

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