Description
Based on the original 1950s era student level acoustic archtop, the Gretsch G9555 New Yorker sports a classic look for the modern player. Its body features an arched solid spruce top and maple back and sides, a combination that produces a light, bright, yet punchy sound with charmingly woody overtones. A floating single-coil DeArmond pickup beautifully complements the body’s composition, adding a clean and genuine boost for players who choose to amplify via an acoustic amp for excellent transparency or a tube amp for a bit of sweet saturation. Complete with a comfortable “V” shaped mahogany neck, compensated rosewood bridge, and stylish antique semi-gloss sunburst finish, this blast from the past is perfect for everything from the living room to the ballroom.
Though not included from the factory, we have hard cases for this model in stock and ready to ship along with your order. Please contact us for details regarding the cases we suggest for this instrument.
Specs:
Model Name: G9555 New Yorker™ Archtop with Pickup
Series: Roots Collection
Color / MSRP* / Part #: Antique Burst / $899.00 / 270-4051-537
Body Material: Arched Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Maple Back and Sides
Body Shape: New Yorker
Body Back: Arched Laminated Maple
Body Sides: Laminated Maple
Body Top: Arched Solid Spruce
Body Finish: Semi-Gloss Vintage Sunburst
Bracing: Parallel Tone Bars
F Holes Sound Holes: Oversize Gretsch "F"-Holes
Body Depth: 3.3125" (84.14 mm)
Body Length: 20.25" (514 mm)
Body Width Lower Bout: 16" (40.64 cm)
Neck Shape: Vintage "V"
Number of Frets: 19 (14 to body)
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Fingerboard Radius: 9.45" (240 mm)
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss Vintage Sunburst
Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Neck Binding: White
Controls: Master Volume
Hardware Finish: Nickel-Plated
Bridge: Rosewood
Bridge Pins: Aged (No Dots)
Tuning Machines: Grover® Sta-Tite™ Geared
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)
Strings:D'Addario® EHR350 Half Rounds, Jazz Light, (.012-.052 Gauges)
Unique Features: Oversized F-Holes; Rosewood Bridge; Vintage "V" Shape Neck
Case Gig Bags: Optional G2187 Jumbo Acoustic Gig Bag (P/N: 099-6488-000) G6301 Flat-Top Hardshell Case (P/N: 099-6501-000)
Pickguard: Single-Ply Faux Tortoiseshell
