Gretsch has taken one of its most iconic silhouettes and dressed it in a finish few players will have seen before. The G6134T-58 Limited Edition Penguin pairs the brand’s classic hollowbody styling with a rare and striking Light Blue Pearl finish, making this already-uncommon model even harder to find.
Under the hood, the Penguin sticks to the formula that’s made it a favorite of tone chasers for decades. The chambered Mahogany body and arched maple top work together to open up the guitar’s harmonic response, letting air move freely between top and back for a resonance that feels more alive under your hands.
A Mahogany neck leads to a 12″ radius Ebony fingerboard, loaded with 22 medium jumbo frets, mother of pearl Neo Classic thumbnail inlays, and Luminlay side dots that glow on the darkest stages.
The real story, though, is in the electronics. TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter’Tron pickups bring an authentic slice of history to the build, recreated from Ray Butts’ own notes and TV Jones’ years of studying original units. Compared to modern Filter’Trons, these run tighter in the low end with a touch more top-end sparkle, and since they skip wax potting, the sound stays open and three-dimensional with dynamics that respond to how hard you dig in.
Rounding out the spec sheet: a bone nut for stable tuning and rich harmonic transfer, a Space Control bridge with a pinned Ebony base, and a String-Thru Bigsby B3CP tailpiece that speeds up string changes while boosting sustain. Grover Imperial tuners and chrome hardware finish the look, and every Penguin ships in a G6238XL Gretsch deluxe hardshell case.
Twangy, growling, and built for players who want their gear to stand out as much as it sounds great, this rare bird is ready to earn its spot on stage. Get it here for $3,799.99.
