Serial: UC26043999
Weight: 8 lbs 5.5 oz
The Gretsch Custom Shop G6134 1959 Penguin Relic brings one of Gretsch’s most distinctive designs into a custom Daphne Blue finish with the broken-in character and detail work expected from a true Custom Shop build. Masterbuilt by Gonzalo Madrigal in the Gretsch Custom Shop, this Penguin pairs deluxe appointments with the unmistakable snap, sparkle, and punch that define the “Great Gretsch Sound.”
Built with a chambered mahogany body and laminated maple top, this 1959 Penguin delivers the balance of warmth, resonance, and clarity that makes these guitars so compelling. The chambered construction keeps the guitar lively and responsive, while the maple top adds definition and attack. At 8 lbs 5.5 oz, this example has a substantial but comfortable feel with the resonance and authority players want from a premium Custom Shop Gretsch.
The mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard offer a smooth, refined playing surface, complete with Neo-Classical Thumbnail inlays for classic Gretsch style. Gold hardware, Grover Imperial Stairstep tuners, jeweled arrow knobs, a gold Penguin-engraved pickguard, Space Control roller bridge, and Bigsby B7 tailpiece complete the deluxe visual package.
Loaded with TV Jones Filter’Tron pickups, this Penguin delivers the vintage-inspired Gretsch voice players chase—clear, articulate, and full of chime, with enough punch to handle everything from clean rhythm work to driven rock tones. The Daphne Blue Relic finish adds a custom color twist while keeping the instrument grounded in vintage Gretsch character.
Highlights
- Gretsch Custom Shop G6134 1959 Penguin Relic
- Masterbuilt by Gonzalo Madrigal
- Custom Daphne Blue finish with Relic aging
- Chambered mahogany body with laminated maple top
- TV Jones Filter’Tron pickups with classic Gretsch clarity and punch
Specifications
Body
- Model: G6134 1959 Penguin
- Body: Chambered Mahogany
- Top: Laminated Maple
- Finish: Daphne Blue Relic
Neck
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlays: Neo-Classical Thumbnail
Hardware
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Bridge: Space Control Roller Bridge
- Tailpiece: Bigsby B7
- Tuners: Grover Imperial Stairstep
- Knobs: Jeweled Arrow Knobs
- Pickguard: Gold with Penguin Engraving
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: TV Jones Filter’Tron
- Bridge Pickup: TV Jones Filter’Tron
- Controls: Tone Switch, Volume Controls, Master Volume
Miscellaneous
- Serial: UC26043999
- Weight: 8 lbs 5.5 oz
- Masterbuilder: Gonzalo Madrigal
- Included: Gretsch Custom Shop Deluxe Case
- Made in USA
Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?
At Tone Shop Guitars, we specialize in hand-selected premium and Custom Shop instruments built for serious players and collectors. Every Gretsch Custom Shop guitar we bring in is chosen for feel, resonance, visual character, and musical usefulness—not just specs on paper. When you buy from Tone Shop, you’re getting an instrument we genuinely believe in.
