Gretsch Unveils the Limited Edition G6134T-58 Penguin in Stunning Light Blue Pearl
Gretsch's Limited Edition G6134T-58 Penguin in Light Blue Pearl delivers late-50s authenticity with FilterTron tone and Bigsby vibrato. $3,799.99.
Gretsch has added a breathtaking new bird to its Professional Collection flock. The Gretsch Limited Edition G6134T-58 Penguin in Light Blue Pearl offers a luxurious twist on one of the brand's most coveted and elusive designs.
Priced at $3799.99/£3,699.00, this Japanese-crafted masterpiece blends late-50s authenticity with a show-stopping modern aesthetic, delivering classic FilterTron chime and unmistakable stage presence.
A Masterclass in Vintage Glamour
The first thing that hits you is the exceedingly rare Light Blue Pearl finish wrapped around the Penguin’s elegant single-cutaway silhouette. Under stage lights, the pearlescent finish shimmers and shifts, giving the guitar a glamorous, almost jewelry-like quality that is purely Gretsch.
As a limited-edition model, it offers a level of exclusivity tailored for players and collectors who demand an instrument that turns heads the moment the latches pop on its deluxe hardshell case.
Tone That Takes Flight
Beneath the flashy exterior lies a classic Gretsch tone recipe built for dynamic, expressive playing:
- Chambered Mahogany & Arched Maple: The chambered mahogany body keeps the guitar comfortably lightweight while injecting an airy, resonant, and open quality to the tone. The arched maple top tightens the low end and adds a snappy definition to chords and single notes, ensuring you sit perfectly in the mix whether you are playing clean or drenched in ambient delay.
- Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity FilterTrons: Loaded with premium TV Jones pickups, this Penguin captures the authentic, highly sought-after late 50s Gretsch voice. Expect tight, piano-like lows, sparkling chiming highs, and a focused midrange that cuts through without ever becoming harsh. They remain highly articulate under overdrive, making the guitar versatile enough for rockabilly, country twang, indie, and modern rock.
Premium Hardware for the Modern Stage
The hardware on the G6134T-58 is designed to match its refined looks with rock-solid, gig-ready performance.
The Bigsby B3GP string-thru vibrato tailpiece offers smooth, expressive pitch modulation. The string-thru design is a massive quality-of-life upgrade, improving sustain while making restringing significantly faster than traditional Bigsby units.
Paired with a Space Control bridge on a pinned ebony base and premium Grover Imperial tuners, the guitar maintains excellent tuning stability and precise intonation night after night.
Full Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Body Style | Chambered Solid Body (Single Cutaway) |
| Body Woods | Mahogany Back and Sides, Arched Maple Top |
| Finish | Limited Edition Light Blue Pearl |
| Neck Profile | Standard "U" Shape (Mahogany, Set Neck) |
| Fingerboard | 12" Radius Ebony with Mother of Pearl Neo-Classic Thumbnail Inlays |
| Scale Length | 24.6" (22 Medium Jumbo Frets) |
| Pickups | 2x TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity FilterTron |
| Controls | Neck Vol, Bridge Vol, Master Vol, 3-Way Pickup Toggle, 3-Position Tone Switch |
| Bridge & Tailpiece | Space Control with Pinned Ebony Base / Bigsby B3GP String-Thru Vibrato |
| Hardware / Tuners | Chrome / Grover Imperial |
| Extras | Bone Nut (1.6875"), G6238XL Deluxe Hardshell Case Included |
- +Exceedingly rare Light Blue Pearl finish with glamorous pearlescent shimmer
- +Authentic late-50s Gretsch tone via chambered mahogany and TV Jones FilterTron pickups
- +String-thru Bigsby B3GP improves sustain and simplifies restringing
- +Premium Grover Imperial tuners ensure stable intonation
- +Versatile FilterTron pickups articulate well under overdrive and effects
- +Japanese craftsmanship with deluxe hardshell case included
What makes the G6134T-58 Penguin different from other Gretsch single-cuts?
The Light Blue Pearl limited-edition finish and string-thru Bigsby B3GP vibrato set it apart. The chambered mahogany body with arched maple top delivers airy, resonant tone while the TV Jones Ray Butts FilterTrons capture authentic late-50s Gretsch voice with tight lows and sparkling highs.
Is the Penguin suitable for players beyond rockabilly and country?
Yes. The FilterTron pickups remain articulate under overdrive, making the guitar versatile for rockabilly, country, indie, and modern rock. Its focused midrange cuts through without harshness, and it pairs well with ambient effects and drive pedals.
What's included with the G6134T-58?
The guitar ships with a G6238XL deluxe hardshell case, bone nut (1.6875"), Grover Imperial tuners, Space Control bridge on pinned ebony base, and Bigsby B3GP string-thru vibrato tailpiece for improved sustain and fast restringing.
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