The Gretsch 6134 White Penguin is an electric guitar, currently around $2900. Close alternatives include the Gretsch G6134 White Penguin and the 1948 Gibson L-5-P CES. It pairs well with the Brunetti Singleman H 50/15/2W Head 230 and the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe.
Gretsch 6134 White Penguin
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The Gretsch 6134 White Penguin is a semi-hollow-body electric guitar delivering warm, articulate tone with natural feedback control. Its dual FilterTron humbucker pickups and distinctive aesthetic make it suitable for rock and jazz applications. The White Penguin remains iconic for its unique design and tone.
- powerful sound
- warm
- articulate
- distinct gretsch sound
- recording
- vintage
- balanced
- jazz
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Gretsch 6134 White Penguin is commonly used in
- Jazz
- Rock
Amps that pair well with the Gretsch 6134 White Penguin
Brunetti Singleman H 50/15/2W Head 230
Brunetti
29% matchGretsch 6134 White Penguin leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Fender
28% matchThe White Penguin's powerful, distinctly Gretsch voice suits the Hot Rod Deluxe's own bluesy tube reverb and live-ready headroom.
Randall RG100ES
Randall
23% matchGretsch 6134 White Penguin's own warm character is the real reason this is worth trying
Marshall Lead 20 Model 5002 Amplifier
amplifier
23% matchBoth lean toward bright and warm respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing
Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition
Blackstar
20% matchBlackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition's mid-forward fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
19% matchWhere this leans warm, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head answers back bright
Bad Cat Hot Cat
Bad Cat
19% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Bad Cat Hot Cat gives it high gain to fill it with
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchMarshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800's bright balances out the warm tone
Pedals that stack with the Gretsch 6134 White Penguin
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Effects
19% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Origin Effects DCX Boost gives it low gain to fill it with
EarthQuaker Devices '- Speaker Cranker
EarthQuaker Devices
18% matchEarthQuaker Devices '- Speaker Cranker's low gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchTone City Dry Martini's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Gretsch 6134 White Penguin delivers it
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchInto Gretsch 6134 White Penguin, Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027
Dunlop
tonal matchDunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027 is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Gretsch 6134 White Penguin gives it exactly that
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
tonal matchProCo RAT 2 is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Gretsch 6134 White Penguin gives it exactly that
AnalogMan Beano Boost
Analog Man
tonal matchAnalogMan Beano Boost's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Gretsch 6134 White Penguin delivers it
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Gretsch 6134 White Penguin delivers it
Cheaper alternatives
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Gretsch G6134 White Penguin
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63% similarityShared character: effortless_playability, tv_jones_pickups, white_penguin
1948 Gibson L-5-P CES
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93% similaritysimilar tone character
Höfner Club 50
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PRS Jazz Electric Nylon
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gretsch 6134 White Penguin?+
The closest matches in character are the Gretsch G6134 White Penguin, the 1948 Gibson L-5-P CES, the Höfner Club 50. Budget picks: Gibson Les Paul Goldtop, Guild Starfire IV, Gibson ES-125. Boutique upgrades: Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster.
What pairs well with the Gretsch 6134 White Penguin?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Brunetti Singleman H 50/15/2W Head 230, Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Randall RG100ES — Gretsch 6134 White Penguin leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Gretsch 6134 White Penguin cost?+
Around $2900 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).