Tony Hunt Pro Stereo, Gretsch Prototype

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Tony Hunt Pro Stereo, Gretsch Prototype

Postby StevieSTL » Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:17 pm

Here is a pic of my Tony Hunt Pro Stereo guitar. It's an incredible player and a beautiful work of art. I recently got it from Mr. Hunts neighbors' son, along with his telephone number. I spoke directly with Tony and he shed some light for me. It's purple mother of pearl and he completed it as a prototype for Gretsch in 1980. He told me it was pitched as a sister guitar to the White Falcon. It has a pelvic pad on the back side and cool pinstriping. Gretsch sent him the pickup hardware and he wound the pickups, they are extremely hot, and there is a 'boost' mode, which is amazing. No tone knob, just a vol for both pickups. I love how it looks like a mirrored Ventures model shape. He told me that it had been around the world and played by many famous people. He mentioned that Chet Atkins did not like the guitar. Also he jokingly stated that he was going to get a Hunt guitar because he knows the guy that makes them. He also told me about Semie's great sense of humor and that Semie was his very best friend. I cherished the opportunity to speak with him. If anyone has any more info on or stories about this guitar please PM me. Thanks all! Enjoy.
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The gangster looks so frightening, with his luger in his hand
When he gets home to his children, he's a family man
But when it comes to the nitty-gritty, he can shove in his knife
Yes he really looks quite religious, he's been an outlaw all his life

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Re: Tony Hunt Pro Stereo, Gretsch Prototype

Postby Haole Jim » Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:17 pm

Lovely instrument. German carve on a Gretsch, hmm. Perect-looking condition, too.

Thank you for sharing.

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Re: Tony Hunt Pro Stereo, Gretsch Prototype

Postby Bob Shade » Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:38 pm

Very nice!

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Re: Tony Hunt Pro Stereo, Gretsch Prototype

Postby 101Volts » Fri Mar 28, 2014 5:15 pm

There's some charm about this that won't go away and the lighting in the photo works well with the finish. Can you post some photos of the headstock?

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Re: Tony Hunt Pro Stereo, Gretsch Prototype

Postby sleeperNY » Sat Mar 29, 2014 6:03 am

I bet it doesn't sound very Gretsch like. If the pickups are wound different than Gretsch would have done, the sound of Gretsch is gone.

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Re: Tony Hunt Pro Stereo, Gretsch Prototype

Postby StevieSTL » Sat Mar 29, 2014 1:36 pm

Thanks, Bob!

Sleeper, you are right, they are probably not very Gretsch like. Tony told me that Gretsch sent him the hardware and he wound them himself.

Here are some more pictures...

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The gangster looks so frightening, with his luger in his hand
When he gets home to his children, he's a family man
But when it comes to the nitty-gritty, he can shove in his knife
Yes he really looks quite religious, he's been an outlaw all his life


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