Gretsch 6199 Billy Bo jupiter Thunderbird NOS Mint N/R

 2006 NOS (new old stock) Gretsch Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird with original custom TKL case and ALL case candy (Warranty Certificate, Inspection Card/Hang Tag, Schaller Strap Locks; Gretsch brochures (2); Truss Rod Wrench; Case Key.  I received this mint, unplayed guitar in a trade, and regretfully, need the cash.  If you ever wanted one (or know someone who does and/or has asked Santa for one), BUY this one.  The protective plastic has been removed from the back and it has been tuned to check intonation, etc.  Otherwise it is unplayed. No marks, no scratches. Since it is NOS, and I am not a dealer, this guitar must be listed as "used"--but it is otherwise new in every relevant aspect.  It sounds and plays great, lightweight and capable of many cool sounds (love those TV Jones Pickups).  Plus this is an early '06 with EBONY fretboard (Gretsch has since switched to Indian Rosewood)

Here is the description from Gretsch:  "Rock luminaries Billy F Gibbons and Bo Diddley have joined forces to bring you a 21st century version of the elusive Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird™, now dubbed the "Billy-Bo". Designed in '59 from Bo Diddley's talented hand...! "Some time ago, Bo gave me the guitar as a gift. It was during the recent ZZ Top recordings when the engineering crew and I snaked through the guitar vault searching for that 'certain-something' guitar and there it was! We didn't risk subjecting such a rare instrument to the rigors of the road so this new, reproduction model was recreated with some BFG Mojo thrown in for good measure. It's now the main stage guitar with a groove." -Billy F Gibbons The new Gretsch "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird will highlight Bo's original futuristic design with Billy's added ingredients for a steaming hot helping of dirty rotten Rock 'N' Roll. The result of this "science project gone wrong" features a heavily chambered mahogany body, one-piece mahogany neck, ultra-thin laminate maple top, TV Jones® Power'Tron (neck) and Power'Tron "Plus" (bridge) pickups, pinned Adjusto-matic™ bridge, Schaller® Straplocks, and enough "vibe" to make space aliens dance the alligator."

Manufacturer's Specs.: MODEL NAME G6199, "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird  COLORS (815) Black (back and neck) with Firebird TM Red Top CATEGORY Artist Signature BODY STYLE Futuristic (Stranger than Fiction) SCALE LENGTH 24.6" (625mm) TOP Laminated Maple BRACING N/A BACK AND SIDES Heavily Chambered Mahogany Body NECK 1-Piece Mahogany PICKUPS 1 TV Jones® Power'TronTM Plus (Bridge), 1 TV Jones® Power'TronTM (Neck) PICKUP SWITCHING 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups Position 3. Neck Pickup CONTROLS Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone WIDTH AT NUT 1-11/16" (43mm) FRETBOARD Ebony (they now come with Indian Rosewood) BRIDGE Pinned Adjusto-Matic TM Bridge TAILPIECE Gretsch G-Cutout Tailpiece HARDWARE Chrome-Plated FINISH Gloss Urethane CASE Includes G6276 Hardshell Case, US MSRP $220.00, P/N 0996464000 NO. OF FRETS 22 MACHINE HEADS Chrome-Plated Grover® V98C Sta-TiteTM Die-cast Tuners UNIQUE FEATURES Neo Classic "Thumbnail" Inlay Position Markers, Aged Fingerboard, Headstock and Body Bindings, Multiple Aged Body Bindings, Black Plexi Pickguard, Schaller® Straplocks, Adjustable Truss Rod.

The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price on these guitars is $3800; minimum advertised price by authorized dealers is $2674.  This one starts $1600-with No Reserve!

Buyer to pay actual shipping including insurance (required) plus $3 handling fee.  PLEASE NOTE--EBAY quoted shipping is only an estimate for shipping via UPS ground.  Actual shipping will depend upon Buyer's desired method of shipment (ground, 3 day, overnight, etc.).  Thanks for looking and GOOD LUCK.  Some guitar player is going to be very happy.