1954 Gretsch Roundup

by Joe Fullerton
(Chicago, IL)

Great condition, original case, no mods.

ANSWER

Hi, Joe--

Here is the Blue Book info:

ROUNDUP MODEL 6130
- single cutaway routed mahogany body, bound knotty pine, mahogany, or maple top with G brand on lower bout, tooled leather side trim, maple neck, 22-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl block inlay with engraved western motif, bound peghead with pine veneer and pearl steer's head/logo inlay, three-per-side tuners, adj. bridge, "G" logo trapeze tailpiece with western motif belt buckle, raised tortoise pickguard with engraved steer's head, two exposed DeArmond pickups, control layout #1, gold hardware, available in Orange Stain finish, mfg. 1954-1960.

Mint $12,500
Exc.+ $10,500
Exc. $9,000
Avg.+ $7,500
Avg. $6,500
General $5,500

Add 25-50% for a knotty pine top depending on the number and apperance of the knots.
Knotty Pine is more desirable, especially the knottier it is. The earliest models have no inlay at the first fret. In 1955, the first fret inlay became engraved. In 1956, the top became triple-bound. This model was originally issued with a jeweled Western styled strap.

Lynne