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Used 2002/2003 Gretsch G6143 Spectra Sonic Lead. I am the original owner - purchased at Shanghai Guitars in 2004. This was built by Hamer. The embossed SN is 2 0076 indicating it was made in 2002. There is another Gretsch SN 412651. The OK card is dated 3/2003. Everything in the last photo is included along with the original white pickguard (except the stereo and the Ric 360).

This is a chambered body (15.25" x 1.88") with a spruce top. 24.75" scale. The non original bridge pickup is a TVJ Classic Plus and I believe the neck pickup is a TVJ Classic. The weight is about 8 lbs, 3 oz. I would call the neck profile a medium C, measuring about .86" at the first fret. The guitar has always been stored in my humidified, non smoking home. It's in excellent shape showing typical light wear for a 20 year old guitar. No breaks, cracks, or repairs.

I am asking $2200 plus PayPal fees and shipping/ins. Contact me at atomicwash @ yah** d*t c*m for more pictures or to make the purchase. I would like to keep the sale within the contiguous states.

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These are fantastic guitars.  All the build quality we love from Hamer with that Gretsch vibe. They dont come up for sale very often. I think only about 150 were built ( Leads,  Baritones & Basses )

 

Remember seeing these Hanging in the factory at HFC factory day 3!!  

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22 minutes ago, hamerhead said:

You always have the coolest shit, Danny.

Awwwwww

Hey, we're headed to the Edgewater Hotel tonight for some Evan Murdock. Whatcha doing?

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21 hours ago, bruce919 said:

These are fantastic guitars.  All the build quality we love from Hamer with that Gretsch vibe. They dont come up for sale very often. I think only about 150 were built ( Leads,  Baritones & Basses )

 

Remember seeing these Hanging in the factory at HFC factory day 3!!  

No chit on availability. I did casual searches for a couple of years and only one popped up on Reverb a few years ago. No where near this condition so gave up after acquisition of P90 Duotone. So, ouch & GLWTS

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  • atomicwash changed the title to $OLD - USA Gretsch G6143 Spectra Sonic Lead - Made by Hamer
On 7/29/2022 at 10:42 AM, bruce919 said:

These are fantastic guitars.  All the build quality we love from Hamer with that Gretsch vibe. They dont come up for sale very often. I think only about 150 were built ( Leads,  Baritones & Basses )

 

Remember seeing these Hanging in the factory at HFC factory day 3!!  

Wow, I had no idea that Hamer built some Gretsch instruments!  Did Hamer any other guitars for another brand??

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3 hours ago, analogsystem said:

Very cool! I think I've seen the same guitar under the TV Jones brand, but I think those might be built elsewhere. Same body shape though. 

It was a TV Jones Designed. I believe the first few were hand built by TV Jones for Brian Setzer, He worked out some deal with Gretsch to build the guitars. Hamer did a run in 2001/2002 time frame. Gretsch had them made in Japan for a few more years after the first US run. The Current TV jones versions are built in Japan now as well. 

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