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A Quilted Take on the Palatial ’59 Penguin





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Similar to many guitarists here at Sweetwater, you’re likely more than familiar with the Gretsch Penguin’s perfected intermingling of functional structure, unparalleled sonics, and showy stylishness. However, the G6134TGQM-59 limited-edition Quilt Classic Penguin turns things up a few notches! Capping its traditional chambered mahogany body is a slab of extraordinary quilt maple, highly figured and finished in exclusive Forge Glow to showcase its outstanding grain with an earthy authority. Bestowed a duo of specially designed Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter’Trons engineered to the personal specs of their original creator, the G6134TGQM-59 carols rich and hum-free dual-coil tonality with impressive low-end response and a minute boost in treble presence. And in true Penguin fashion, gold hardware abounds the G6134TGQM-59, highlighted by a deluxe armrest, jeweled control knobs, and a gargantuan Bigsby vibrato stationed behind its Space Control bridge. Needless to say, this Penguin’s performance package is ice cold!





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Luxurious look and playability





One of the most apparent draws to Gretsch’s chambered mahogany “solidbody” design is its weight reduction, but there are just as pertinent tonal factors at work here as well. Its mahogany back and sides possess a rich natural resonance that, when paired with the clarity of a maple top, makes for a lively and innately equalized harmonic foundation. But this is no ordinary maple top! Starting its life as a beautiful cut of quilt maple, the top of the G6134TGQM-59 comes shaped and highly figured for an enthralling display of its wavy woodgrain. Topped in Gretsch’s unique Forge Glow finish, the grain is further accentuated for admiringly elegant appeal.





The other contributing woods throughout the G6134TGQM-59 play proportionately significant roles in the guitar’s premier playability, most notably a sustain-favoring mahogany neck carved to a traditional standard “U” profile. When matched with its 12-inch radius, 22-fret ebony fingerboard that’s been lavishly inlayed with Gretsch’s iconic Neo-Classic inlays of mother-of-pearl, the G6134TGQM-59 treats its guitarist to an optimized playing experience that keeps you coming back for more.





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Thorough, archetypal tonal bounds





Gretsch Filter’Trons have always promised the utmost in original humbucking richness and class, but the two Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter’Trons equipping the G6134TGQM-59 make a true archetypal statement. Engineered using Ray’s specifications for the development of the original Ful-Fidelity Filter‘Tron, you’ll note that these dual-coils deliver a spirited boost in treble range with a superiorly focused bass response, free of the wax-potted top-end restrictions of their contemporaries.





True to the original ’59, the G6134TGQM-59 also features a Tone switch beside its pickup selector, leaving its knob array to control both the master Volume (at the cutaway) and that of each Filter’Tron as well. A sonic package so thoroughly appointed leaves plenty of room for players of all backgrounds to find and extract their sound from within the chambered depths of the G6134TGQM-59, whether you favor rockabilly, alternative, or anywhere in between.





Supreme 6-string splendor





The G6134TGQM-59 wouldn’t be a true Penguin without accompanying hardware that poses and performs with equally exceptional applause. Gold hardware weaves its way from top to bottom, from its pickup plates and Penguined-pickguard to its armrest, control switches, jeweled knobs, and rock-steady ebony-pinned Space Control bridge. At the headstock, Grover Imperial tuning machines work overtime to maintain flawless intonation to account for all grades of player expressiveness, no matter how often you frequent the Bigsby B3GB vibrato. Right down to the truss rod cover and “The Penguin” placard, the splendorous gold-coated G6134TGQM-59 lets everyone know that it means business!





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Gretsch G6134TGQM-59 Limited-edition Quilt Classic Penguin Electric Guitar with Features:


Highly figured quilt maple top adds clarity and a luxurious visual appeal, enhanced by Forge Glow finish


Chambered mahogany body is lightweight and laden with natural resonance


Mahogany neck offers excellent sustain and a traditionally comfortably standard "U" profile


22-fret ebony bound ebony fingerboard boasts a smooth-playing 12-inch radius with iconic Neo-Classic MOP inlays


2 x Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter'Tron humbuckers are sonically rich with enhanced top-end and bass focus


3-way pickup selector, Tone switch, per-pickup Volume, and master Volume offer a huge assortment of tonal possibilities


Grover Imperial tuners and Space Control bridge supply outstanding intonation


Bigsby B3GB vibrato tailpiece enables effortlessly classy tone dipping


True lavish Penguin appointments, including gold hardware, jeweled knobs, armrest, and "The Penguin" placard