On eBay now are a bunch of Super Axe bodies complete with football plate. "Body" is a bit inaccurate, as they lack tops & bottoms. However the price is pretty good for a cool project. IIRC the seller got his stuff from Duke Kramer before he died.

Gretsch Electric Guitar Body - 1970's Super Axe Body w/Football Control Plate (http://www.ebay.com/itm/270911405032?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_976wt_1180)

Might be worth some thought on this...

Yes, that's the guy who sells Gretsch sparkle tops. Maybe he has the Super Axe necks too?

One inch thick body, thin, thin, thin.

Did you see the "Syncsonics by Gretsch" by the same seller?! They must make a great travelguitar!

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