
The Story
The Gretsch G9240 Alligator Biscuit Resonator Guitar is a tribute to the classic resonator designs of the 1930s, offering musicians a powerful acoustic instrument with vintage aesthetics. Crafted with a laminated mahogany body and neck, this guitar delivers a warm, resonant tone suitable for various genres, including blues, folk, and slide guitar. The hand-spun Gretsch Ampli-Sonic™ resonator cone, made from nearly 99% pure aluminum, ensures impressive volume and tonal clarity. Its vintage semi-gloss finish and weathered nickel-plated hardware add to its classic appeal, making it a standout choice for both collectors and performers.
Features
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Authentic Resonator Tone: Equipped with a hand-spun Gretsch Ampli-Sonic™ resonator cone for rich and loud acoustic sound.
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Classic Design: Features a vintage semi-gloss finish with weathered nickel-plated hardware and a traditional "cokebottle" headstock.
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Comfortable Playability: Mahogany neck with a medium "V" shape and a 25" scale length for smooth playability.
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Traditional Appointments: Includes a hard maple biscuit bridge with an ebony/maple saddle and a weathered trapeze tailpiece.
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Quality Components: Grover® Sta-Tite™ die-cast tuning machines for reliable tuning stability.
Specs
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Body: Laminated Mahogany
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Neck: Mahogany, Medium "V" Shape
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Fingerboard: Padauk, 15.75" Radius
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Scale Length: 25" (635 mm)
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Frets: 19 (12 to body), Medium Jumbo
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Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
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Pickups: None (Acoustic Only)
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Bridge: Biscuit – Hard Maple with Ebony/Maple Saddle
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Tailpiece: Weathered Trapeze
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Tuning Machines: Grover® Sta-Tite™ Die-Cast
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Finish: Vintage Semi-Gloss 2-Color Sunburst
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Inlays: White Dot
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Pickguard: None
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Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
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Case/Gig Bag: Optional G6296 Gretsch® Round Neck Resonator Hardshell Case or G2180 Gig Bag (sold separately)

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
The Gretsch G9240 Alligator Biscuit Resonator Guitar is a tribute to the classic resonator designs of the 1930s, offering musicians a powerful acoustic instrument with vintage aesthetics. Crafted with a laminated mahogany body and neck, this guitar delivers a warm, resonant tone suitable for various genres, including blues, folk, and slide guitar. The hand-spun Gretsch Ampli-Sonic™ resonator cone, made from nearly 99% pure aluminum, ensures impressive volume and tonal clarity. Its vintage semi-gloss finish and weathered nickel-plated hardware add to its classic appeal, making it a standout choice for both collectors and performers.
Features
-
Authentic Resonator Tone: Equipped with a hand-spun Gretsch Ampli-Sonic™ resonator cone for rich and loud acoustic sound.
-
Classic Design: Features a vintage semi-gloss finish with weathered nickel-plated hardware and a traditional "cokebottle" headstock.
-
Comfortable Playability: Mahogany neck with a medium "V" shape and a 25" scale length for smooth playability.
-
Traditional Appointments: Includes a hard maple biscuit bridge with an ebony/maple saddle and a weathered trapeze tailpiece.
-
Quality Components: Grover® Sta-Tite™ die-cast tuning machines for reliable tuning stability.
Specs
-
Body: Laminated Mahogany
-
Neck: Mahogany, Medium "V" Shape
-
Fingerboard: Padauk, 15.75" Radius
-
Scale Length: 25" (635 mm)
-
Frets: 19 (12 to body), Medium Jumbo
-
Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
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Pickups: None (Acoustic Only)
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Bridge: Biscuit – Hard Maple with Ebony/Maple Saddle
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Tailpiece: Weathered Trapeze
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Tuning Machines: Grover® Sta-Tite™ Die-Cast
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Finish: Vintage Semi-Gloss 2-Color Sunburst
-
Inlays: White Dot
-
Pickguard: None
-
Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
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Case/Gig Bag: Optional G6296 Gretsch® Round Neck Resonator Hardshell Case or G2180 Gig Bag (sold separately)
























