58 and 59‘s are getting harder and harder to come by. Even the 1960s & 61s are fetching a high price. With that said.Took a few pictures of this guitar in the sunlight. It’s really hard to showcase what the guitar looks like in a picture.

One of the best 6120’s I’ve ever played. The guitar is extremely broken/worn in. The neck feels like butter and pick ups are smooth with tons of tone all day. Also sounds amazing unplugged. At one time a custom stereo volume knob was added with output jack. All wiring has been restored back to original factory configuration.

Set up with Pyramid Flat Wound strings, this is as authentic as it gets. PAF Filtertrons,sound amazing! At some point in this guitar’s history, a third knob was added for reason unknown, as it has been disconnected and original wiring is in place. Probably used for studio work recording in stereo.The knob and pot appear to be as old as the others, give or take, as is evidenced in the photo. Also, the input was moved and covered with a period nickel cap(pictured) I have the original tuners that I will include in the Cowboy Case.

Binding in very good condition except for small crack by the heel of the neck as pictured.
Neck set still perfect
No breaks or real cracks
Original pickgard
Replaced arm on Bigsby
Period Cowboy Case, likely original!
SOUNDS AMAZING!!!

* Filter'tron humbucking pickups with "pat pending" and smooth gold pickup rings replace DeArmond pickups.
* Thumbprint (neoclassic) inlays replace humptop inlays.
* Ebony fingerboard replaces Brazilian rosewood.
* Bar style bridge.
* Two switches on upper bass bout (tone and pickup selection; tone switch replaces tone knob).
* Three Separate pickup volume knobs, plus master volume knob on cutaway.

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Listed7 years ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • 6120 Chet Atkins Hollow Body
Finish
  • Western Maple Stain
Categories
Year
  • 1958
Body Material
  • Maple
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Artist
  • Chet Atkins
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Model Sub-Family
  • Gretsch Chet Atkins Nashville
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • No
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
  • Gretsch Nashville
Series
  • Gretsch Artist Signature
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Color Family
  • Orange
Top Material
  • Maple
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Tailpiece
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Scale Length
  • 24.5"
Number of Frets
  • 22

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