Malcolm Young's legendary rhythm guitar work with AC/DC gets the ultimate tribute with Gretsch's G6131-MY signature model, faithfully recreating the battle-scarred instrument that powered some of rock's most thunderous anthems. This special edition honours Young's famously modified Jet guitar, affectionately known as “The Beast,” which he transformed through years of relentless touring and recording by stripping the finish and removing two pickups to achieve his signature sound.
The G6131-MY captures every essential detail of Malcolm's iconic axe, including the “DIY” pickup routes complete with simulated screw holes where the original pickups once sat, chrome switch plugs, and authentic Space-Control™ bridge paired with a classic '60s-style tailpiece. The thin-skin satin finish on the chambered mahogany body recreates that worn, road-tested aesthetic that made Young's guitar instantly recognisable on stages worldwide.
Thunder erupts from the open-cavity design, amplified by a high-output TV Jones® Power'Tron™ pickup that delivers the raw, uncompromising tone Malcolm used to forge AC/DC's unshakable rhythmic foundation. Gretsch considers it a great privilege to craft this fitting tribute to a guitarist whose fiery rock 'n' roll spirit continues to inspire through AC/DC's enduringly timeless catalogue.
- “DIY” pickup routes with simulated screw holes
- Chrome switch plugs
- TV Jones® Power’Tron™ bridge pickup
- Double-cutaway chambered mahogany body with maple top
- Aged-white binding
- Bound ebony fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and Neo-Classic™ thumbnails
- Gretsch '60s Jet™ tailpiece
- Space-Control™ bridge, bone nut and Schaller® die-cast tuners
- Available in Aged Natural stain with black back and sides
- Thin-skin semi-gloss finish for a true “tour-worn” feel



