WTB: 1960's Gretsch Corvette

Mototech

I'm looking for a 60's Gretsch Corvette,  preferably with the 4+2 headstock. I have a 1965 6132 with Burns tremolo & am really after a non trem guitar, I'd definitely consider one that needed a bit of work, as I'd like to stick a P90 in it, as a bit of a homage, not that I can play slide like Rory Gallagher. 

Brian 

TheMarlin

You’re more likely to find one over at Gretschtalk. 

Mototech

TheMarlin said:

You’re more likely to find one over at Gretschtalk. 

Thanks I'll head there.

TheMarlin

Something to watch our for.  A storage unit was found (about 10 years back) full of Corvette neck & bodies, along with AstroJet bodies.  

They were cautioned off, and they all turned up on eBay 
A lot of people made knockoff 60’s Corvetes, so many of  the guitars on the market are not original, more of a modern tribute. 

So, check for proof/provenance before parting with any money. 

GretschTalk will set you on the right path. 

Not an awful lot of these in the UK.  They used to fetch £300-£400, but people are now asking for nearly £1. Doubt anyone pays that though. 

Personally, i think the modern Corvette/CVT is a much better guitar.  That Burns trem is useless. 

M

Mototech

TheMarlin said:

Something to watch our for.  A storage unit was found (about 10 years back) full of Corvette neck & bodies, along with AstroJet bodies.  

They were cautioned off, and they all turned up on eBay 
A lot of people made knockoff 60’s Corvetes, so many of  the guitars on the market are not original, more of a modern tribute. 

So, check for proof/provenance before parting with any money. 

GretschTalk will set you on the right path. 

Not an awful lot of these in the UK.  They used to fetch £300-£400, but people are now asking for nearly £1. Doubt anyone pays that though. 

Personally, i think the modern Corvette/CVT is a much better guitar.  That Burns trem is useless. 

M

Thanks for the heads up. Prices are definitely increasing, but luckily the one I have I got at the right price.

You're not wrong about the Burns contraption. ;

jimmyguitar

https://guitarpoint.de/en/electric/gretsch/1964-gretsch-corvette-6134-cherry/

mattacjones

https://www.vintageandmodernguitars.co.uk/product/1962-gretsch-6132-corvette/

Mototech

Still looking.