Gretsch G6118T-140 140th Double Platinum Anniversary with String-Thru Bigsby – Two-Tone Stone Platinum/Pure Platinum

Quick Product Summary

The Gretsch G6118T-140 Limited Edition 140th Double Platinum Anniversary with String-Thru Bigsby is a premium Professional Collection hollow-body guitar created to celebrate 140 years of Gretsch, combining classic Anniversary styling with modern performance-focused features and a highly distinctive two-tone platinum finish.

At the heart of the guitar is a 16-inch hollow body with a solid Adirondack red spruce top, laminated maple back and sides and ML bracing. This combination is designed to retain the openness and acoustic interaction expected from a Gretsch hollow body while providing the definition, sustain and control required for serious amplified use.

A pair of FT-67 Filter’Tron humbuckers delivers the articulate top end, clear midrange and controlled low frequencies that suit the Gretsch format particularly well. Individual pickup volumes are joined by a master volume with treble-bleed circuit and a master no-load tone control, giving you plenty of tonal control without losing the direct character of the pickups.

Professional hardware includes a String-Thru Bigsby B6CP, pinned Adjusto-Matic bridge with ebony base, Gotoh locking tuners, Grover strap locks and a genuine bone nut.

Finished in the commemorative Double Platinum two-tone colour scheme with chrome hardware, jeweled controls and a special 140th Anniversary headstock plaque, this is a visually striking limited-edition Gretsch backed up by a specification designed for serious playing rather than display alone.

A Gretsch G6241 Deluxe 16-inch Hollow Body Hardshell Case is included.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Gretsch
Model	G6118T-140 Limited Edition 140th Double Platinum Anniversary
Model Number	2401114874
Series	Professional Collection
Family	Anniversary
Finish	Two-Tone Platinum
Official Gretsch Colour Designation	Two-Tone Pure Platinum / Stone Platinum
Condition	New
Body	16" hollow body
Top	Solid Adirondack Red Spruce
Back & Sides	Laminated Maple
Bracing	ML Bracing
Fingerboard	Ebony
Pickups	2 x FT-67 Filter’Tron
Vibrato	String-Thru Bigsby B6CP
Main Appeal	Limited 140th Anniversary Professional Collection hollow body
Best For	Gretsch enthusiasts, collectors, professional players, rock, blues, country, indie and studio work

What's Included?

• Gretsch G6118T-140 Limited Edition 140th Double Platinum Anniversary

• Gretsch G6241 16" Deluxe Hollow Body Hardshell Case

• Factory-fitted .011–.049 nickel-plated steel strings

• String-Thru Bigsby B6CP vibrato system

• Factory-fitted Grover strap locks

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

Every new guitar sold by Fair Deal Music is checked before leaving us so that obvious functional or setup issues can be identified before dispatch.

For a Professional Collection hollow-body Gretsch such as the G6118T-140, our assessment includes:

• General playability

• Neck relief and action

• Fret condition

• Nut operation

• Pickup output and balance

• Three-way pickup selector

• Individual pickup volume controls

• Master volume operation

• Master tone operation

• Output connection

• Gotoh locking tuner operation

• Bridge positioning and intonation

• Bigsby vibrato operation

• Strap lock installation

• General visual condition

The guitar is checked and set up to a suitable playing condition before leaving Fair Deal Music.

As with any wooden instrument, setup can shift slightly during delivery because of changes in temperature and humidity. Minor adjustments after arrival can therefore sometimes be required as the guitar settles into its new environment.

Service / Setup Work

The G6118T-140 is checked before dispatch for suitable neck relief, string action, intonation, tuning operation and general playing condition.

The pinned bridge, locking tuners and String-Thru Bigsby are also checked for appropriate operation.

The combination of locking tuners, a pinned bridge and String-Thru Bigsby makes this a particularly practical Gretsch for players who expect to use the vibrato regularly or change strings more frequently than an occasional home player.

Why Choose The Gretsch G6118T-140?

Limited 140th Anniversary Professional Collection Model

This is not simply a standard Anniversary model in a different colour.

The G6118T-140 was created specifically to mark Gretsch's 140th anniversary, with unique platinum styling, commemorative detailing and a specification built around premium Professional Collection appointments.

For players who want an instrument with genuine historical context as well as everyday usability, that makes the G6118T-140 particularly appealing.

Solid Adirondack Red Spruce Top

The solid Adirondack red spruce top is one of the defining construction features of this model.

Compared with the laminated tops used on many hollow-body electric guitars, the solid spruce soundboard contributes to a lively and responsive acoustic feel. It works alongside the maple back and sides to provide clarity and definition while allowing the body to remain highly reactive to playing dynamics.

ML Bracing

Gretsch's ML bracing is designed to support a thinner, performance-focused hollow body while retaining the fullness and resonance players expect from a large Gretsch.

For the player, this helps the guitar feel responsive and acoustically alive without becoming unnecessarily difficult to control when amplified.

FT-67 Filter’Tron Pickups

The two FT-67 Filter’Trons are voiced to retain recognisable vintage-inspired Gretsch character while providing a balanced response suitable for modern playing.

Expect plenty of top-end definition, clear midrange and a controlled low end that keeps chords articulate even when effects or overdrive are introduced.

They are particularly effective for players who want a humbucker that remains open and detailed rather than becoming excessively thick or compressed.

String-Thru Bigsby B6CP

The String-Thru Bigsby B6CP keeps the expressive feel of a traditional Bigsby while making restringing considerably more straightforward.

Instead of hooking each string onto a small tailpiece pin, the strings pass directly through the Bigsby bar.

For players who regularly change strings or gig with a Bigsby-equipped guitar, this is a genuinely useful practical improvement.

Gotoh Locking Tuners

Locking tuners simplify string changes and help maintain a tidy string path around the tuner posts.

Combined with the String-Thru Bigsby and pinned bridge, they make the G6118T-140 notably easier to live with than a more traditionally configured vintage-style hollow body.

Ebony Fingerboard With Rolled Edges

The 12-inch-radius ebony fingerboard gives the guitar a smooth, precise playing surface, while rolled fingerboard edges provide a more comfortable feel along the sides of the neck.

Medium jumbo frets make bending and modern lead playing easier than on many strictly vintage-spec instruments.

Gretsch G6118T-140 vs Popular Alternatives

G6118T-140 vs G6118T Players Edition Anniversary

The standard G6118T Players Edition Anniversary shares the professional hollow-body philosophy, ML bracing, FT-67 Filter’Tron pickups, locking tuners and String-Thru Bigsby concept.

The G6118T-140 moves into a more commemorative specification with its solid Adirondack red spruce top, ebony fingerboard, bone nut, exclusive platinum presentation and 140th Anniversary detailing.

Choose the regular Players Edition if you primarily want the modern Anniversary platform. Choose the G6118T-140 if the limited specification, premium materials and anniversary significance matter as much as everyday performance.

G6118T-140 vs G6118T-60 Vintage Select Anniversary

The G6118T-60 Vintage Select follows a more historically influenced direction with 1959-style trestle bracing, TV Jones TV-HT pickups, traditional tone switching and more vintage-oriented hardware.

The G6118T-140 is better suited to players who want modern practicality, locking tuners, String-Thru Bigsby operation, FT-67 Filter’Trons and a more contemporary control system.

The Vintage Select is the stronger choice for players prioritising period-inspired specification, while the G6118T-140 is designed more obviously around today's working guitarist.

G6118T-140 vs G5420T-140 Electromatic 140th Anniversary

The G5420T-140 brought the Double Platinum Anniversary concept into the Electromatic range at a more accessible level.

The G6118T-140 sits significantly further up the Gretsch hierarchy as a Professional Collection model, adding features such as the solid Adirondack spruce top, ebony fingerboard, FT-67 pickups, ML bracing, locking tuners, String-Thru Bigsby and included deluxe hardshell case.

Choose the Electromatic if the anniversary styling is the main attraction. Choose the G6118T-140 if you're looking for the premium Professional Collection interpretation of the concept.

G6118T-140 vs Gretsch Falcon

A Falcon provides an even more flamboyant visual identity and generally appeals to players who specifically want Gretsch's largest and most recognisable premium hollow-body platform.

The Anniversary body is visually more understated and typically feels less imposing, while still delivering premium Gretsch construction and a sophisticated hollow-body response.

The G6118T-140 is therefore a strong option for someone who wants Professional Collection quality and limited-edition prestige without moving into full Falcon styling.

Who Is The Gretsch G6118T-140 For?

The G6118T-140 is particularly well suited to:

• Experienced Gretsch players

• Professional gigging musicians

• Studio guitarists

• Collectors of limited-edition Gretsch models

• Players looking for a premium hollow-body electric

• Rockabilly and rock 'n' roll guitarists

• Country and roots players

• Blues guitarists

• Indie and alternative musicians

• Players who regularly use Bigsby vibrato

• Guitarists moving up from Electromatic or Streamliner models

• Players who want vintage Gretsch character with modern usability

Playing Styles & Applications

The G6118T-140 covers far more ground than its classic hollow-body appearance might initially suggest.

For clean rhythm playing, the FT-67 Filter’Trons provide strong note separation and plenty of definition for complex chords, arpeggios and picked patterns.

In country, rockabilly and roots music, the bridge pickup delivers the immediate attack needed for articulate picking, while the Bigsby adds the smooth pitch movement associated with classic Gretsch playing.

For blues and classic rock, moderate amplifier gain brings out greater body and harmonic complexity without immediately sacrificing clarity.

The neck pickup works particularly well for warmer lead sounds, while the bridge pickup remains focused enough for rhythm parts and cutting lead lines.

Indie and alternative players can combine the hollow-body response and Bigsby with reverb, delay and modulation to create atmospheric textures that respond dynamically to both pick attack and vibrato movement.

For recording, the relatively open pickup response means the guitar can sit in a mix without requiring the same amount of EQ carving as some thicker conventional humbucker guitars.

What Makes The FT-67 Filter’Tron Different?

The FT-67 Filter’Tron is a humbucking pickup, but it does not behave like a conventional high-output dual-coil pickup.

Its emphasis is on clarity, harmonic balance and an open high-frequency response.

This means chords retain separation, cleaner sounds have plenty of presence and overdriven sounds maintain definition rather than becoming overly compressed.

For a hollow-body guitar, that balance is particularly useful because it allows the natural resonance of the instrument to remain part of the overall character instead of being dominated by the pickups.

If you like the articulation traditionally associated with Gretsch but also want enough body for modern amplifiers and pedals, the FT-67 is a particularly versatile design.

Looking for advice on choosing between Filter’Tron, HiLo’Tron and Broad’Tron-equipped Gretsch models? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Solid Adirondack Spruce vs Laminated Maple: Why Does The Top Matter?

Many electric hollow-body guitars use laminated maple tops because they provide consistency, strength and good feedback control.

The G6118T-140 instead uses a solid Adirondack red spruce top combined with laminated maple back and sides.

Spruce is widely valued for its ability to respond dynamically to string vibration, and on a hollow-body electric it can contribute to a more immediate sense of acoustic interaction between the player and instrument.

The laminated maple back and sides then provide structural consistency and the focused character traditionally associated with Gretsch hollow-body construction.

Combined with ML bracing, the design is intended to give the G6118T-140 a lively response while remaining practical as an amplified electric guitar.

Story & Context

Gretsch traces its history back to 1883, making 2023 the company's 140th anniversary.

To celebrate that milestone, Gretsch created a series of limited Double Platinum Anniversary instruments, with the platinum theme referencing the traditional association between major anniversaries and precious metals.

The G6118T-140 represents the Professional Collection hollow-body interpretation of that celebration.

Rather than simply applying a commemorative finish to an existing guitar, Gretsch equipped the model with a solid Adirondack red spruce top, ML bracing, FT-67 Filter’Trons, ebony fingerboard, modern String-Thru Bigsby and locking tuners.

The commemorative headstock plaque and platinum appointments make its anniversary purpose immediately visible, but the underlying design is clearly intended to remain relevant after the anniversary itself has passed.

That balance is important: it gives the G6118T-140 genuine collectable context while still being a guitar designed to be played.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	G6118T-140 Limited Edition 140th Double Platinum Anniversary
Model Number	2401114874
Series	Professional Collection
Family	Anniversary
Orientation	Right-Handed
Number of Strings	6
Official Colour	Two-Tone Pure Platinum / Stone Platinum
Build	Hollow Body
Body Shape	Anniversary
Cutaway	Single Cutaway
Body Finish	Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Width	16"
Body Depth	2.5" / 63.5 mm
Body Top	Solid Adirondack Red Spruce
Body Back	Arched Laminated Maple
Body Sides	Laminated Maple
Bracing	ML Bracing
Body Binding	White with Black Purfling
Soundholes	Bound F-Holes
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Neck Finish	Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Profile	Standard “U”
Neck Binding	White
Headstock Binding	White
Scale Length	24.6" / 625 mm
Fingerboard	Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 305 mm
Fingerboard Edges	Rolled
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Position Inlays	Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Side Dots	Luminlay
Bridge Pickup	FT-67 Filter’Tron
Neck Pickup	FT-67 Filter’Tron
Pickup Configuration	Filter’Tron / Filter’Tron
Pickup Covers	Chrome
Controls	Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Volume, Master Tone
Master Volume	Treble-Bleed Circuit
Master Tone	No-Load Control
Pickup Selector	3-Position Toggle
Bridge	Adjusto-Matic with Ebony Base
Bridge Mounting	Pinned
Tailpiece	Bigsby B6CP String-Thru
Tuning Machines	Gotoh Locking
Hardware Finish	Chrome
Pickguard	Stone Platinum with Silver Gretsch Logo
Control Knobs	Jeweled Arrow
Switch Tip	Chrome
Strap Buttons	Grover Strap Locks
Factory Strings	Nickel-Plated Steel .011–.049
Case	G6241 Deluxe 16" Hollow Body Hardshell Case Included

Specification Note

Individual guitar weight can vary naturally between instruments and has not been supplied for the specific example.

The official Gretsch designation for model 2401114874 lists the finish as Two-Tone Pure Platinum/Stone Platinum.

If exact weight or any other individual-instrument measurement is important to you, contact our team and we can advise on the specific guitar available.

Compatibility & Recommended Pairings

The G6118T-140 works particularly well with high-quality amplification and effects that allow its natural clarity to remain audible.

Recommended pairings include:

• Clean and edge-of-breakup valve amplifiers

• Low-to-medium gain overdrive

• Clean boost

• Tape-style delay

• Reverb

• Tremolo

• Compression

• Modulation effects

• Quality instrument cable

• Pedal tuner

The G6241 Deluxe Hardshell Case is already included, so additional guitar protection is not required as part of the standard setup.

Power Requirements

The FT-67 Filter’Tron pickups are passive, so the G6118T-140 requires no battery or external power supply.

Connect the guitar to a suitable amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard ¼-inch instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Expert Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Gretsch G6118T-140 Limited Edition 140th Double Platinum Anniversary is exactly the sort of commemorative guitar we like to see: one where the specification is interesting enough to justify the model even without the anniversary badge.

The solid Adirondack spruce top and ML-braced hollow body give it a lively foundation, while the FT-67 Filter’Trons provide enough clarity and balance to cover everything from traditional Gretsch territory through to modern indie, blues and effects-driven styles.

The String-Thru Bigsby, locking tuners, pinned bridge and treble-bleed master volume also make it noticeably more practical than a strictly vintage-spec hollow body.

Then there is the presentation. The Double Platinum finish and commemorative detailing are unmistakably special without becoming as visually extravagant as a Falcon.

Best suited for: Experienced players, Gretsch enthusiasts and collectors wanting a limited Professional Collection hollow body that is equally suited to serious playing and long-term ownership.

Customers usually upgrade from: Electromatic hollow-body models, Streamliner guitars or standard production semi-hollow and hollow-body instruments.

Most commonly paired with: Premium clean or edge-of-breakup amplification, low-gain overdrive, reverb and delay.

Our tip: Don't treat this purely as a collector's guitar. The modern Players Edition-style hardware is there for a reason. The String-Thru Bigsby and locking tuners make it an excellent working instrument for players who actually want to gig their limited-edition Gretsch.

Showroom feedback: The combination of the spruce top and articulate Filter’Trons gives the G6118T-140 a lively, immediate response. It feels premium without becoming overly delicate or impractical, which is exactly what a modern Professional Collection Gretsch should achieve.

Want to see the exact guitar before ordering? Ask our team about a video demonstration and we'll be happy to help where possible.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Based in Birmingham, our experienced musician-led team understands the importance of buying a premium guitar with confidence, particularly when you're considering a limited-edition Professional Collection instrument.

Buying from Fair Deal Music gives you:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new and pre-owned musical equipment

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• Secure online ordering

• UK delivery options

• Decades of experience supplying musicians

• Help comparing Professional Collection, Electromatic and Streamliner Gretsch models

• Advice on suitable amplification, effects and accessories

• New and pre-owned instrument expertise

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We're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.

Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.

It's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Gretsch G6118T-140 a limited-edition guitar?

Yes. The G6118T-140 was created as part of Gretsch's limited 140th Anniversary collection celebrating the company's 1883–2023 milestone.

Is the G6118T-140 fully hollow?

Yes. It is a genuine hollow-body electric guitar rather than a centre-block semi-hollow.

Its ML bracing helps give the instrument greater structure and control while retaining the open, resonant response associated with a hollow Gretsch.

What makes the FT-67 Filter’Tron pickups different from conventional humbuckers?

FT-67 Filter’Trons place greater emphasis on clarity, articulation and balanced frequency response than many traditional thick-sounding humbuckers.

They retain strong note separation in complex chords and respond particularly well from clean sounds through to moderate overdrive.

What does the no-load master tone control do?

At its maximum setting, the no-load tone control effectively removes itself from the signal path, allowing the pickups to operate with maximum openness.

Turning the control back introduces the tone circuit and progressively reduces high frequencies.

What does the treble-bleed master volume do?

The treble-bleed circuit helps retain high-frequency clarity as the master volume is reduced.

This is particularly useful when controlling a driven amplifier directly from the guitar because you can lower the output without the sound becoming excessively dark.

Why is a String-Thru Bigsby easier to restring?

A traditional Bigsby normally requires the ball end of each string to be hooked over a small pin while maintaining tension.

On the B6CP String-Thru system, the strings pass through the vibrato bar, making the restringing process more straightforward.

Is the Bigsby suitable for extreme pitch effects?

No. A Bigsby is designed for subtle, musical vibrato rather than dramatic dive bombs.

It excels at gentle chord movement, expressive melodic vibrato and small pitch dips.

Does the guitar come with a hard case?

Yes. A Gretsch G6241 Deluxe 16-inch Hollow Body Hardshell Case is included with this model.

Is the G6118T-140 suitable for gigging despite being a limited edition?

Absolutely. Features such as locking tuners, a pinned bridge, String-Thru Bigsby, strap locks, treble-bleed master volume and no-load tone circuit make it particularly well suited to working musicians.

What styles of music suit the G6118T-140?

Rockabilly, country, roots, blues, classic rock, indie, alternative and pop are all natural applications.

Its relatively articulate pickups also make it particularly useful for studio work and effects-heavy arrangements.

Is the spruce top solid or laminated?

The top is solid Adirondack red spruce, while the back and sides use laminated maple.

Is the ebony fingerboard noticeably different from rosewood?

Ebony typically has a smooth, firm playing surface and works particularly well with the G6118T-140's medium jumbo frets.

The rolled edges also contribute to a comfortable played-in feel along the sides of the neck.