A Little Piece of American Music History
Gretsch has been part of American music since 1883 — starting as a banjo company before branching into mandolins, ukuleles, and beyond. The G9120 Tenor Standard Ukulele is their nod to those roots: a no-frills, well-built tenor uke that brings classic Gretsch craftsmanship to a very approachable package.
The all-mahogany body gives the G9120 a warm, full sound that's characteristic of the tenor size — more depth and projection than a soprano or concert, with a comfortable longer scale that many players find easier on their fretting hand. Whether you're coming from guitar or picking up the uke for the first time, the tenor format tends to feel natural.
The open-pore semi-gloss finish in Vintage Mahogany Stain gives it a quietly vintage look — understated, not flashy. This one belongs in the hands of someone who wants a quality instrument without the fuss.
All-Mahogany Body, Built for Tone
The G9120 features a laminated mahogany top, back, and sides. Mahogany is a classic ukulele tonewood known for its warm midrange and smooth, even response — qualities that suit fingerpicking and strumming alike.
Sweetwater notes that the mahogany neck and ovangkol fingerboard work together to optimize string energy transfer, contributing to the uke's deep, rich voice. The ovangkol bridge carries that pairing through to the body, helping each note ring with consistency.
Hardware and Setup Details
Bone nuts and saddles are a meaningful upgrade at this price point — they transfer vibration more efficiently than plastic and help intonation stay accurate across the fretboard. The G9120 ships with a genuine bone nut and saddle standard.
Grover 9NB Sta-Tite geared tuners keep things in tune reliably, and the uke comes strung with Aquila Nylgut strings — a popular choice among ukulele players for their warm tone and consistent feel. The 17" scale length and 1.375" nut width give the tenor its characteristic comfortable spacing, with 19 frets (14 to the body) for solid upper-register reach.
Product Features:
- Size: Tenor, 17" scale length
- Top, back, and sides: Laminated mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany, medium "U" shape
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol, 19 frets (14 to body)
- Nut width: 1.375" (35mm), bone nut and saddle
- Bridge: Ovangkol
- Tuners: Grover 9NB Sta-Tite geared tuners
- Strings: Aquila Nylgut tenor strings
- Finish: Open-pore semi-gloss, Vintage Mahogany Stain
- Series: Gretsch Roots Collection
Brand: Gretsch
Model: G9120 Tenor Standard Ukulele
SKU: 2732040321
Condition: New
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