Tenor Ukulele Gretsch G9120 Vintage Mahogany Stain with Bag
The Gretsch G9120 Tenor Vintage Mahogany Stain Ukulele blends tradition with outstanding quality at an accessible price. Inspired by the brand’s classic models, it features a mahogany body with an open-pore semi-gloss finish, a 17” scale length, and a mahogany neck with 19 frets. Its ovangkol fingerboard and bridge, paired with a bone nut and saddle, deliver excellent projection and resonance. Outfitted with Grover® Sta-Tite™ tuners, Aquila® Nylgut® strings, and a padded gig bag, this ukulele ensures tuning stability and comfort, making it a perfect choice for both beginners and experienced players.
The Gretsch G9120 Tenor Vintage Mahogany Stain ukulele has a sonic presence and style that immediately evokes the original spirit of this instrument.
Gretsch has recovered its acoustic heritage and applied it to a balanced, expressive, and very well-built tenor, designed for musicians who value a warm tone and a stable response, whether on stage, in the studio, or during daily practice.
The Gretsch G9120 tenor ukulele has a mahogany body that gives it a full and enveloping sound, with rich mids and controlled lows that project naturally. The semi-gloss open-pore finish preserves the organic texture of the wood and allows the instrument to breathe, contributing to an authentic resonance.
The mahogany neck, with a medium U-profile, fits naturally in the hand and facilitates long playing sessions. The 17-inch ovangkol fingerboard offers a comfortable touch and precise articulation, while the 19 well-leveled frets ensure smooth playing in any register. The choice of materials like bone for the nut and bridge accentuates the projection and definition of the notes, reinforcing the acoustic character of the instrument.
Tuning stability is ensured by the precise and reliable Grover Sta-Tite tuners, allowing for detailed tuning and maintaining constant tension for longer. The Aquila Nylgut strings, selected for their rich and bright response, complement the mahogany resonance and elevate the overall tone of the G9120 with a balanced brilliance.
This model is part of the Roots Collection, a series in which Gretsch pays homage to its historical instruments, reinterpreting the past in a contemporary format. The 2x2 headstock, inspired by models from the 1920s, reinforces this connection to the brand's tradition, evoking the handcrafted aesthetic that marked its rise in the early decades of the 20th century. This heritage continues in the G9120, which combines a vintage look with a modern, robust construction suited to the demands of today's musicians.
The G9120 is a stable, comfortable, and inspiring instrument that helps develop technique and sonic sensitivity for those still learning their first chords. For more experienced musicians, its full tone and consistent response, which integrates easily into recordings, acoustic arrangements, or more intimate performances, is a key differentiator.
The Gretsch G9120 Tenor Vintage Mahogany Stain is a safe choice for those seeking a ukulele with soul, personality, and reliable construction, combining tradition, visual charm, and expressive sound.
Data sheet
- Model
- G9120 Tenor
- Size
- tenor
- Orientation
- right handed
- Top
- mahogany
- Bracing
- T-Bracing
- Back and sides
- mahogany
- Rosette
- concentric rings
- Neck
- mahogany
- Neck finish
- open pore, semi-gloss urethane
- Neck shape
- 'U', medium
- Fingerboard
- ovangkol
- Number of frets
- 19
- Nut
- bone
- Nut width
- 1.38" (35mm)
- Position inlays
- pearloid dots
- Saddle
- bone
- Bridge
- ovangkol
- Hardware
- nickel
- Headstock
- 1920's Gretsch® 2x2
- Machine head
- Grover® Sta-Tite™
- Strings
- Aquila® Nylgut® Tenor
- Finish
- open pore, semi-gloss
- Case/Gig Bag
- gig bag included