Available now is this lovely 2007 Gretsch G6119-1962HT Chet Atkins Tennessee Rose built at the Terada factory in Japan in great condition with minimal playing wear. 

This Tennessee Rose is fitted with Hilo'Tron pickups and is designed to replicate the look, feel, and distinct acoustic voice of the early-1960s Gretsch Tennessean famously favored by artists like George Harrison.

The Sonic Character of Hilo'Trons

Introduced by Gretsch in 1958 to replace DeArmond single-coils, Hilo'Trons are low-output single-coil pickups. They offer a radically different sonic profile compared to the dual-coil Filter'Tron humbuckers found on standard modern models.

Tone: Highly articulate with shimmering, hi-fi highs, a relaxed midrange, and tight, snappy bass response. They offer maximum definition and clarity.

Output: Notably low-output (typically metering around 3.5k to 4.5k ohms of DC resistance). The Hilo’Trons require you to push your amplifier a bit harder to break up, but they yield pristine clean tones and an "acoustic-like" chime.

The "Middle" Position: When both the neck and bridge pickups are engaged, modern reissues are wired to be hum-cancelling, offering a beautifully scooped, funky rhythm tone.

Key Specifications & Features

Body: Laminated maple hollow body with simulated f-holes 

Finish: Deep Cherry Stain 

Pickups: vintage-style Hilo'Tron single-coil pickups

Neck & Fretboard: Maple set-neck with a rosewood fretboard and 22 frets.

Tailpiece/Bridge: Bigsby vibrato tailpiece paired with a rocking bar bridge

1962HT Sub-Model Distinctions

Simulated F-Holes: To control live performance feedback and replicate the 1962 original, the f-holes on the body are painted/simulated on the top rather than physically cut open.

Thinner Body Depth: The body features a slimmed-down, comfortable 1.85-inch depth compared to the deeper 2.5-inch bodies found on alternative G6119 models.

Shorter Scale Length: It utilizes a vintage-accurate 24.6" scale length, giving the strings a slightly slinkier, easier-to-bend feel than the 25.5" scale used on Filter'Tron-equipped G6119s.

Vintage Controls: It uses a traditional 3-position pickup selector toggle alongside a 3-position master tone switch (often called the "mud switch") on the upper bout, which rolls off treble frequencies instead of using a standard tone knob.