The Gretsch G9240 Alligator Biscuit Resonator Guitar is a tribute to the classic resonator designs of the 1930s, offering musicians a powerful acoustic instrument with vintage aesthetics. Crafted with a laminated mahogany body and neck, this guitar delivers a warm, resonant tone suitable for various genres, including blues, folk, and slide guitar. The hand-spun Gretsch Ampli-Sonic™ resonator cone, made from nearly 99% pure aluminum, ensures impressive volume and tonal clarity. Its vintage semi-gloss finish and weathered nickel-plated hardware add to its classic appeal, making it a standout choice for both collectors and performers.

Features

• Authentic Resonator Tone: Equipped with a hand-spun Gretsch Ampli-Sonic™ resonator cone for rich and loud acoustic sound.

• Classic Design: Features a vintage semi-gloss finish with weathered nickel-plated hardware and a traditional "cokebottle" headstock.

• Comfortable Playability: Mahogany neck with a medium "V" shape and a 25" scale length for smooth playability.

• Traditional Appointments: Includes a hard maple biscuit bridge with an ebony/maple saddle and a weathered trapeze tailpiece.

• Quality Components: Grover® Sta-Tite™ die-cast tuning machines for reliable tuning stability.

Specs

• Body: Laminated Mahogany

• Neck: Mahogany, Medium "V" Shape

• Fingerboard: Padauk, 15.75" Radius

• Scale Length: 25" (635 mm)

• Frets: 19 (12 to body), Medium Jumbo

• Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)

• Pickups: None (Acoustic Only)

• Bridge: Biscuit – Hard Maple with Ebony/Maple Saddle

• Tailpiece: Weathered Trapeze

• Tuning Machines: Grover® Sta-Tite™ Die-Cast

• Finish: Vintage Semi-Gloss 2-Color Sunburst

• Inlays: White Dot

• Pickguard: None

• Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)

• Case/Gig Bag: Optional G6296 Gretsch® Round Neck Resonator Hardshell Case or G2180 Gig Bag (sold separately)