If you own one I hope you have more luck than I have had. I haven’t been able to get much information on mine. The head stock reads “Dorado,” pearl enlay lettering, blond top, reddish brown sides and back, silver turn keys, and it is a “Dorado by Gretsch” made in Japan, Model # 5989. I was told by a blind appraiser at Gruen’s in Nashville in 1992 that it was worth ,000. I have been searching for an apraisal since but nobody can tell me anything. The body size, however, is not jumbo as you said the one you’re asking about. It’s about average.

It would be a blast for someone to recognize my guitar. I would love to know its origin.