Wanted: 1959 Gretsch Model 6169 Electromatic Twin Western

Hi there folks,

 

I'm looking for a rare amp. It's called a 1959 Gretsch Model 6169 Electromatic Twin Western. If you have one or know of one for sale, please let me know!

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Permalink Reply by Mark Schavone on October 1, 2011 at 1:08am

I have a 6169- Not sure what yr... Cream Colored, two belts, a buckle, steer head on grill cloth, 3 speakers, tremolo, and controls on the top. I have yet to hear it or play through it. Just got E-mail from my amp guy saying everything works perfectly. It's all original but for the new tubes and a new power cord. I don't know what these things are worth yet, and there is the danger of me falling in love with it given all the buzz I've seen in trying to research it tonight. Having said all that, I might add that sometimes tradin's more fun than money... Wudda ya got?  Rick, my amp guy is nuts about this thing already. I can't wait to hear it and play through it this week!

 

Mark Schavone

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