The G9230 Bobtail Square-Neck A.E. Mahogany Body Spider Cone Resonator Guitar Fishman Nashville Resonator Pickup 2-Color Sunburst is a resonator acoustic guitar built by Gretsch. This guitar is manufactured in China and is a Roots Collection model. Below is the complete factory specification breakdown of tonewoods, measurements, electronics, and hardware, as well as product identifiers and a visual reference index curated by Tone Wolf for manufacturer part number 2716023503.
Key Features
- Laminated Mahogany Body
- Mahogany Neck
- Padauk Fingerboard
- 25" (635 mm) Scale Length
- 2" (50.8 mm) Nut Width
- Flat Radius
- Medium Jumbo Frets
- Spider - Fishman Nashville Bridge
- Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast Tuning Machines
Product Identifiers
| Model Name | G9230 Bobtail Square-Neck Resonator Guitar |
| Part Number | 2716023503 |
| Product Series | Roots Collection |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Brand | Gretsch |
| Type | Acoustic Guitar |
| Category | Resonator |
| UPC Code | 885978872428 |
Factory Specifications
Body Construction
| Body Material | Laminated Mahogany |
| Body Shape | Resonator |
| Body Finish | Vintage Semi-Gloss |
| Bracing | Internal Sound-Well |
Hardware
| Bridge | Spider - Fishman Nashville |
| Tuning Machines | Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast |
| Pickguard | None |
| Bridge Cover / Tailpiece | Weathered Trapeze Tailpiece |
| Hardware Finish | Chrome |
Neck Construction
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material | Padauk |
| Radius | Flat |
| Fingerboard Inlays | White Dot |
| Number of Frets | 19 (12 to Body) |
| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo |
| Nut Width | 2" (50.8 mm) |
| Scale Length | 25" (635 mm) |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Neck Shape | Squareneck |
| Neck Finish | Vintage Semi-Gloss |
| Headstock | 1930's Gretsch 3x3 |
Electronics
| Controls | NA |
| Special Electronics | Fishman Nashville Series Resophonic Pickup |
General
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Strings | D'Addario EJ42 Phosphor Bronze, (.016-.056 Gauges) |
| Unique Features | Fishman Nashville Resophonic Pickup; Gretsch Ampli-Sonic Spider Resonator Cone and Bridge; Nickel-Plated Poinsettia Design Cover-Plate; 1930s Gretsch Headstock with Aged Pearloid Face. |
| Case / Gig Bag | Optional G6295 Gretsch Square Neck Resonator Hardshell (p/n 099-6494-000); Optional G2180 Resonator Gig Bag (p/n 099-6481-000) |
| Recommended Case | 099-6481-000 Gig Bag - G2180 - Resonator Gig Bag|099-6494-000 Economy Case - G6295 - (Flat) Square Neck Resonator |
Reference Images
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