This is a feeler for a 2004 Gretsch G-6072 Long scale bass. These were reissues of the 60’s Broadkaster bass made between 1998-2006.
OVERVIEW
The 6072 long scale bass has 20 frets on a 34" scale neck that allows the player to easily reach even the highest fret. This playability is made possible by the bass' double cutaway. We reissued this mid-sixties model in response to our customers asking for a bass with a longer neck than the 30 1/4" scale of the Broadkaster models. The bass features a master volume control with individual pickup volume controls and switches are used for pickup selection, tone variation, and standby.
DETAILS
· MODEL NAME :'68 Broadkaster G6072-1968 Long Scale Hollow-Body Bass
· MODEL NUMBER :241-6001-(837)
· SERIES :Professional Series
· COLORS
837) Shaded Golden Sunburst,
· (Polyurethane Finish)
· CATEGORY :Hollow Body Bass Guitars
· BODY STYLE
ouble Cutaway
· SCALE LENGTH :34" (864mm)
· TOP :Arched Laminated Maple
· BRACING :N/A
· BACK AND SIDES :Laminated Maple Body, 17" Wide, 2" Deep
· NECK :3-Piece Maple
· PICKUPS :2 Bass FilterTronTM Pickups
· PICKUP SWITCHING 3-Position Toggle:
o Position 1. Bridge Pickup
o Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
o Position 3. Neck Pickup
· CONTROLS :
· Volume 1. (Neck Pickup),
· Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup),
· Master Volume,
· 3-Position Toggle Master Tone Switch,
· Standby Switch
· WIDTH AT NUT :1-11/16" (43mm)
· FRETBOARD :Rosewood
· BRIDGE :Rosewood Based Adjustable 4-Saddle Bridge
· TAILPIECE :Gretsch G-Cutout Tailpiece
· HARDWARE :Gold-Plated
· FINISH :Gloss Urethane
· CASE :G6248 Deluxe Hardshell Case, US MSRP $220.00
· NO. OF FRETS :20
· MACHINE HEADS
eluxe Gold-Plated Die-cast Tuners
· UNIQUE FEATURES :
· Dot Inlay Position Markers,
· Black Headstock Overlay,
· Multiple Body Bindings,
· Oversized Bound F-Holes,
· Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs,
· Adjustable Truss Rod
Condition
She is in excellent condition. I ‘d give it a 9 but I’m pretty critical. She has some fingernail swirls around the controls and where a pick guard would be and I found a ding in the headstock while photographing her. Not through the finish but I have it marked in the photos. I don’t remember bumping it. I did buy it used but never noticed it before.
Playability
I have a Jones for hollow/semi hollow bodies.
In the past I've owned a Fender Coronado II, an Allen Woody, an Epi Viola, a Jay Turser Beatle bass, a Tacoma Thunderchief 5, an Ibanez Artcore, a G&L Asat and an Epi Rivoli bass. I will say that this Gretsch is a pleasure to play. If I were to say anything negative about it I would say that the neck seems to be a little long. I corrected this issue by installing a Gretsch strap button at the neck joint. This allows a better strap position for me.
I’m listing this as a feeler because I’m not really sure if I want to sell her. Like I said she’s a pleasure but I’m just not using her enough.
I’m more interested in a trade. Some things that come to mind are Gibson basses like a T-bird or LP. Rick, MM (never had one) Active Fenders or a Lakland Decade or Hollow body? ….temp me.
I’m not that interested in cash but I think a fair price would be $1100 shipped CONUS. I accept PayPal. I have 100% feedback on TB and 100% (40) on theBAY (mike53) of which at least 15 are basses.
Like I said this is a feeler. I’m bored and GASing so please don’t be offended if I turn down a decent offer or pull the ad.
I treat people in a courteous respectful manner and expect the same.
