2015 GRETSCH G5191BK TIM ARMSTRONG SIGNATURE ARCHTOP IN SATIN BLACK FINISH
This 2015 Gretsch G5191BK Tim Armstrong Signature Archtop in brand new and
unplayed condition. Gretsch says; “Loud and ferocious, the Gretsch® G5191BK Tim
Armstrong Electromatic® Hollow Body bears the personal stamp of Rancid founder
and punk Godfather Tim Armstrong”.
Amazingly easy playable guitar with a unique sound, based on Tim Armstrong’s specs
Black-Top Filter'Tron™ Humbucking pickups handle everything from rockabilly to hard rock and indie jangle
Combines classic Gretsch® playability with Tim Armstrong’s distinctive modifications
Great intonation with the ‘Zero’ fret, Graphite nut, Adjusto-Matic™ bridge and Floating tailpiece
Legendary construction features a special "open" internal body design with Parallel Tone Bar Bracings, which greatly enhance resonance and sustain
Matte Black Satin Finish and gold-plated hardware is unique and looks fantastic
RKS Hardshell Case included
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Huge tone resonates from deep within its bound single-cutaway hollow body archtop, which features parallel tone bar bracing with sound post and bound F-holes. The one-piece maple neck has a white graphite nut and bound rosewood fingerboard with acrylic block inlays. Other features include dual Black Top Filter’Tron™ humbucking pickups with gold-plated bezels, three-position pickup switch, gold-plated hardware, bound headstock with pearloid Gretsch inlay and Armstrong’s signature on the truss rod cover, Grover® tuners, Adjusto-Matic™ bridge and harp tailpiece.
In the hands of players as diverse as Brian Seltzer, George Harrison, Malcolm Young, Pete Townshend and John
Squire, Filter’Tron Pickups have shown they can handle everything from 1950s rockabilly to hard rock and indie
jangle. Clean, the Filter’Tron has a beautiful jazz sound without the inherent muddiness that a PAF sometimes
exhibits. When slightly overdriven, it is the sound of rockabilly. These pickups have a treble snarl that is just on
the pleasant end of strident without becoming too harsh. These factors combine to make the Filter’Tron a great
bridge between the Fender and Gibson sound, carving out its own signature sonic space. Filter’Trons typically have
a DCR of 3k-5k, which seems very low. However, due to the size of the magnet and the tall and narrow
configuration of the coils, Filter’Trons are considered to be on the louder side of the pickup range. This lower
output allows the pickups to keep a single-coil-esque clarity, while the construction allows for classic humbucker
warmth.
The 2015 Gretsch G5191BK Tim Armstrong Signature Archtop guitar does not come with a case/gigbag by default,
so Felicity’s Guitars provide a high-quality custom fit ‘RKS’ hardshell case with plush white interior, included in
price. This guitar is brand new condition as when it left the factory, and you can be the first person to play it!
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