Description
Here we have a brand new Gretsch G6134T-58 Vintage Select '58 Penguin with Bigsby in Vintage White! This is a factory-fresh instrument handcrafted in Japan as part of the Gretsch Professional Collection — and it's one of the rarest and most distinctive body shapes Gretsch ever put into production.
The Penguin is a true Gretsch oddity — a chambered mahogany body with an arched laminated maple top that lets air resonate between the top and body, magnifying harmonic richness in a way that no solidbody can replicate. The result is a livelier, more articulate tone with a natural compression and warmth that's immediately recognizable. The 1958 version was the year Gretsch decked the Penguin out with Filter'Tron pickups, and this Vintage Select Edition captures that exact moment in Gretsch history with remarkable fidelity. The Vintage White finish with gold sparkle binding and gold hardware is a stunning look — clean, classic, and completely unique.
It's loaded with a pair of TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic pickups that replicate the unmistakable vintage Filter'Tron sound — punchy, articulate, and full of harmonic detail. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish on both the body and neck gives the instrument a deep, lustrous look that will age beautifully with play. Jeweled G-Arrow control knobs, a gold plexi pickguard with gold Gretsch logo, and gold Grover hardware complete the appointments — this is a beautifully finished guitar that rewards close inspection.
The ebony fingerboard and chambered mahogany body make this a guitar with real acoustic resonance and tonal depth, and the Bigsby vibrato tailpiece adds smooth, expressive vibrato for players who want that classic Gretsch shimmer. It's a guitar that sounds completely unlike anything else in the Gretsch lineup — in the best possible way.
It ships brand new in its original Gretsch packaging with a hardshell case and all factory documentation. A truly special instrument for the player who wants something genuinely rare and sonically distinctive.
Chambered Mahogany Body with Arched Maple Top
The foundational resonance of this '58 Vintage Select Penguin relies on a 2-inch-deep mahogany body capped with an arched laminated maple top. Meticulously engineered structural chambering creates spacious internal air pockets that shed non-essential weight while multiplying acoustic resonance and harmonic complexity. This unique hybrid design provides the immediate, explosive transient attack of a solidbody paired with the rich, airy woodiness of a true hollowbody instrument.
Dual TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic Pickups
The distinct sonic engine of this premium model is a calibrated pair of TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic humbucking pickups, voiced to replicate golden-era electronics with absolute precision. These pickups balance a tight, focused low-end thud with a crystalline, clear treble shimmer and a highly articulate mid-range woody bark. Wired to a traditional Gretsch circuit with "Squeezebox" paper-in-oil capacitors, they deliver exceptional note separation and dynamic sensitivity even when driving a cranked tube amplifier.
High-Performance Bigsby B3GB Vibrato Tailpiece
Engineered for smooth, fluid pitch modulation, the hardware package centers on a gold-plated Bigsby B3GB vibrato tailpiece working in perfect unison with a pinned ebony base and a gold rocking bar bridge. The pinned bridge assembly prevents any lateral shifting during aggressive playing, maintaining flawless intonation and uniform string-break angles. This setup guarantees that subtle chord shimmers and pitch bends return to pitch with exceptional mechanical accuracy and tuning stability.
Period-Correct Vintage Penguin Styling & Appointments
This Vintage Select edition pays precise tribute to the rarest and most opulent model in Gretsch history with its era-correct 1958 aesthetic blueprint. It features a striking Aged White gloss finish wrapped in majestic gold sparkle body binding, a gold plexi pickguard etched with the iconic penguin graphic, and gold hardware throughout. The maple set-neck sports a comfortable Standard "U" profile, a 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays, and the legendary V-shaped falcon headstock with a gold sparkle logo inlay.
