GRETSCH MODEL 6003/GRAND CONCERT/JIMMIE RODGERS/FOLK Description
- spruce top, mahogany back and sides, round soundhole, four-ply bound top, mahogany neck, 14/19-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlay, black peghead face with Gretsch logo with a circle and parallelogram inlay, three-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, rosewood bridge with black pins, tortoiseshell teardrop-shaped pickguard, available in Natural finish, 14.25 in. body width, mfg. 1951-1975.
This model was originally introduced as the Model 6003. In 1955, this model was named the Grand Concert (Model 6003) and a slanted peghead logo was introduced. In 1959, this model was renamed the Jimmy Rogers Model (endorsed by 1950s/1960s pop star Jimmie Rogers). In 1963, it was renamed the Folk Singing Model and a 14.5 in. body width and 24.5 in. scale were introduced. In 1965, it was renamed Folk Model. In 1967, a zero fret was introduced and the logo was placed straight across the headstock. In 1969, a mahogany top (Model 6004) and Sunburst finish (Model 6002) became optional.