A great example of an earlier pre-FMIC Tennessee Rose, built at the Terrada facory in Japan in 1995. This era of G6119 has some notable differences from later FMIC-era Tennessee Rose models, including the 25.5" scale length, smaller bound f-holes, and substantial waffle-braced hollowbody construction.

This is not a case-queen or collector piece — it’s a very good-condition, 31-year-old Gretsch that has been played, maintained, and upgraded with some well-chosen player-oriented improvements. It plays well, sounds great, and has been a reliable guitar.

SPECS

Model: Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose

Year: 1995

Era: Pre-FMIC / Pre-Fender

Country of Manufacture: Japan

Serial Number: 953119-1057

Construction: Hollowbody

Body: Laminated maple

Top: Laminated maple

Back: Laminated maple

Bracing: Waffle-style bracing with sound post

Finish: Transparent red

Body Binding: Cream

F-Holes: Smaller pre-FMIC bound f-holes

Neck: Maple

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Fingerboard Binding: Cream

Inlays: Neo-Classic thumbnail

Scale Length: 25.5"

Frets: 22 plus zero fret

Pickups: Gretsch Filter’Tron pickups

Controls: Individual pickup volume, master volume, master tone

Pickup Selector: 3-way toggle

Tailpiece: Bigsby vibrato

Bridge: Stainless steel Compton compensated bridge

Tuners: Gretsch/Grover-style sealed tuners

Pickguard: Silver Gretsch Tennessee Rose

Hardware: Chrome

WAFFLE-BRACED PRE-FMIC CONSTRUCTION

One of the more distinctive features of this generation of Tennessee Rose is its substantial waffle-style internal bracing and heavier laminated maple construction. The heavily reinforced body creates a stiff, stable top that helps resist feedback at higher stage volumes while giving these earlier G6119s their own focused, sustaining character.

The smaller fully bound f-holes are another immediately recognizable feature of this earlier pre-FMIC configuration.

UPGRADES / MODIFICATIONS

Stainless Steel Compton Bridge:

The original bridge has been replaced with a stainless steel Compton compensated bridge. These one-piece bridges are popular Gretsch upgrades and provide excellent coupling between the strings and body.

Upgraded Wiring Harness:

The factory wiring harness has been replaced/upgraded.

Strap Locks:

Strap-lock hardware has been installed.

CONDITION

Very Good condition overall, especially considering its age.

The guitar shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with a played 1995 instrument, including light scratches, marks and surface wear visible in the photos.

The most notable cosmetic issue is localized finish chipping along the bass/thumb side of the fingerboard near the nut. This is cosmetic and does not affect playability or structural integrity. I have included a close-up photograph specifically showing this area so its condition can be clearly evaluated.

The transparent red finish still presents beautifully and allows the maple grain to show through. Binding, hardware and overall appearance remain very nice for a guitar of this age.

Please review all photographs closely, as they are part of the condition description.

INCLUDED

1995 Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose

Gretsch hardshell case shown in photos

SHIPPING

The guitar will be carefully packed and fully protected for shipment.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or requests for additional photographs before purchasing.