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Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

Told ya...

Use it well, often, and LOUD - string it up with a set of flatwound 11's for some genuine Brooklyn Gretsch tonal vibe, and if you decide to take it to the next level, the authentic '59-style parts are available:

The Chet-approved Bigsby bar bridge:



https://www.angela.com/gretschrockin...062844000.aspx


The V-cutout "Gretsch by Bigsby" B6C tailpiece:



https://www.angela.com/gretschbigsby...060138100.aspx


The "signpost" '59 pickguard (note: this one's made specifically for the '59 G5420):



https://quickguards.com/products/cop...lcon-pickguard


Not authentic, but within the spirit of a '59 6120 and a nice touch (also made-to-order for the G5420):



https://quickguards.com/products/gre...russ-rod-cover


- and it wouldn't really have the '59 mojo without one of these:



https://www.streetsoundsnyc.com/gret...nut-new-100598

That strap is cool! I might want one