1952 Gretsch 6040 Syncromatic Archtop Acoustic Owned By Brian Setzer Natural w/HSC

1952 Gretsch 6040 Syncromatic Archtop Acoustic In Natural Finish

This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

Previously Owned By Brian Setzer With Certificate Of Authenticity

If You Missed This Guitar Originally Via The Brian Setzer Reverb Shop, This Is Your Chance To Get It For Less!

In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Older Body And Neck Refinish

Previously Refretted With Jumbo Frets

Frets Show Some Oxidation And Moderate Play Wear Throughout

Some Binding Appears Reglued Beneath Clear Coat

Extra Pickguard Bracket Holes As Shown 

All Parts Appear Original (See Photos)

Made in New York

18" Archtop Body With Figured Maple Back, Sides, And 2-Piece Spruce Top

Bound 'F' Sound Holes

Laminate Maple Neck With Bound Ebony Fingerboard And Mother Of Pearl Inlays

Script Logo Headstock Inlay

Adjustable Rosewood Bridge With Gold 'G' Tailpiece

Gold Grover Imperial Tuners

25.5" Scale Length

1.72" Nut Width

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.81"

Neck Depth At 10th Fret: 1.00"

Weighs 6lbs 9oz

Comes As Shown With Original Hard Shell Case In Fair Condition

This 1952 Gretsch 6040 Syncromatic, previously owned by Brian Setzer, is a highly collectible vintage hollow-body archtop acoustic guitar with real historical and player provenance.

It’s part of Gretsch’s mid-century Synchromatic 400 series, an 18″ wide, non-cutaway maple archtop designed in the 1940s and refined into the early 1950s. It’s prized for its rich acoustic tone and striking period aesthetic, with double-bound F-holes and distinctive stepped bridge and harp tailpiece typical of the Synchromatic line.

This particular 6040 is noted in a vintage gear listing as having been owned by legendary guitarist Brian Setzer, best known for his work with the Stray Cats and The Brian Setzer Orchestra — a musician widely associated with vintage Gretsch instruments.