The Gretsch G6134 White Penguin is an electric guitar, currently around $2900. Close alternatives include the Gretsch 6134 White Penguin and the Epiphone Zephyr. It pairs well with the Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube and the Díaz CD-100 Amp Head.
Gretsch G6134 White Penguin
Unknown brand · electric guitar
The Gretsch G6134 White Penguin is a semi-hollow-body electric guitar delivering warm, articulate tone. Its dual FilterTron humbucker pickups and distinctive aesthetic make it suitable for rock and jazz. The White Penguin remains iconic for its unique design.
- jazz
- articulate
- warm
- clear
- playability
- rock
- noise
- silky
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Gretsch G6134 White Penguin is commonly used in
- Rock
- Rockabilly
- Jazz
- Jazz Fusion
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Bebop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Smooth Jazz
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Gretsch G6134 White Penguin
Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube
Engl
26% matchThe White Penguin's warm, articulate hollowbody tone gives the Savage 120's tight, high-gain channel plenty of clarity to shape instead of mud.
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
24% matchGretsch G6134 White Penguin's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition
Blackstar
19% matchInto a transparent tone, Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition brings the mid-forward it's missing
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
18% matchOrange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head's full voice suits Gretsch G6134 White Penguin's own tight character
Bad Cat Hot Cat
Bad Cat
17% matchRun Bad Cat Hot Cat into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the Gretsch G6134 White Penguin
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Effects
18% matchRun Origin Effects DCX Boost into that transparent platform and it finally gets some low gain
EarthQuaker Devices '- Speaker Cranker
EarthQuaker Devices
18% matchInto a transparent tone, EarthQuaker Devices '- Speaker Cranker brings the low gain it's missing
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchTone City Dry Martini is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Gretsch G6134 White Penguin gives it exactly that
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchGretsch G6134 White Penguin leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature wants
Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027
Dunlop
tonal matchInto Gretsch G6134 White Penguin, Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027 is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
tonal matchInto Gretsch G6134 White Penguin, ProCo RAT 2 is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Gretsch G6134 White Penguin gives it exactly that
AnalogMan Beano Boost
Analog Man
tonal matchGretsch G6134 White Penguin leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform AnalogMan Beano Boost wants
Cheaper alternatives
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Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar
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Gretsch 6134 White Penguin
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Epiphone Zephyr
Epiphone
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson ES-350T
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94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson Es 335 Dot
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Gibson ES-335
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93% similaritysimilar tone character
Bolin Custom Guitar
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gretsch G6134 White Penguin?+
The closest matches in character are the Gretsch 6134 White Penguin, the Epiphone Zephyr, the Gibson ES-350T. Budget picks: Gibson ES-125, Gretsch Country Gentleman 6122, Epiphone Riviera Electric Guitar.
What pairs well with the Gretsch G6134 White Penguin?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube, Díaz CD-100 Amp Head, Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition — The White Penguin's warm, articulate hollowbody tone gives the Savage 120's tight, high-gain channel plenty of clarity to shape instead of mud..
How much does the Gretsch G6134 White Penguin cost?+
Around $2900 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).