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1957 Gretsch 6120 Original Finish 

In Very Good Overall Condition - Small Nicks And Scratches - Wear That Is Consistent For A Guitar From 1957 

This Is A Player Guitar - With A Few Changed Bits

Non-Original Patent Pending Grover Tuning Machines 

Non-Original Bigsby Style Trem 

Non-Original Nut 

Refretted - Frets Are In Very Good Condition 

This Guitar Has Had A Neck Reset

Pots Appear To Be Original 

Knobs And Pickguard Are Original 

Original DeArmond Pickups That Have Been "Seymourized" Which Were Typically Rewinds/Repairs - These Pickups Were Set Up To Be Out Of Phase When Both Are On - Both Pickups DCR Is 414k - Yes, You Read That Right 414k - With That Odd Reading They Have A Pretty Normal Output Audibly

Chet Atkins Signature Adorns The Front Of The Guitar - This Guitar Belonged To A Local Guitar Builder Here In San Diego Who Was Friends With Chet

This Guitar Has Been Uncirculated Since New - It Has Been With The Family Of The Original Owner Until Now 

Weighs In At 6 Pounds 14 Ounces 

Nut Width: 1.64" 

Neck Depth: .77" At The 1st Fret - .91" At The 10th Fret 

Comes With The Original Hardshell Case And Hangtags Shown

An iconic hollow-body electric guitar revered for its role in shaping early rock ’n’ roll and country tone. The 1957 6120 Chet Atkins model features a large, arched maple body, DeArmond “Dynasonic” single-coil pickups, and classic Bigsby style vibrato, producing warm, twangy, and resonant sound with rich sustain. Its distinctive orange finish and f-hole design make it instantly recognizable—beloved by players and collectors for its vintage mojo and musical versatility.

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • 6120 Chet Atkins Hollow Body
Categories
Year
  • 1957
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
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
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
  • Gretsch Nashville
Series
  • Gretsch Artist Signature
Color Family
  • Orange
Top Material
  • Maple
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Tailpiece
Scale Length
  • 24.5"
Number of Frets
  • 22

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