For sale we have a 1967 Gretsch Model 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean in Dark Cherry Red finish (finish is heavily faded) with original Gretsch Branded hardshell case.
A quintessential mid-’60s Gretsch, this 1967 Tennessean embodies the brand’s shift toward a leaner, more feedback-resistant hollowbody design while retaining the unmistakable visual flair and jangly voice that defined the era. Famously associated with players like George Harrison, the Tennessean became a cornerstone of British Invasion tone and remains one of Gretsch’s most recognizable models.
This particular example, while having been played and enjoyed, is overall well-preserved and retains all of its original parts and components. The once Dark Cherry Red stained finish has faded to a medium brown color due to UV exposure over the years. The fading is more apparent on the top/forward facing surfaces of the guitar with the backside of both the body and neck retaining a bit more of the original red hue. The instrument shows a fair amount of cosmetic wear throughout with surface scuffs, scratches, dings and dents scattered throughout as well as fine lacquer checking throughout the body and neck. The original frets are present and do show a fair amount of play wear with light grooving across the first nine frets. Still, notes ring out with no dead spots and there is a decent amount of life left in them. The guitar is structurally sound with no cracks, breaks, or repairs. Overall a great playing and sounding Tennessean!

Specs:

- 24.6” scale length

- fully hollow, thin “Electrotone” body constructed of laminated Maple with bound top, painted F-holes and a single treble-side cutaway

- silver single-ply pickguard with Chet Atkins signature, Tennessean and Gretsch Branding

- equipped with its original pair of Gretsch HiLo’Tron single coil pickups

- 2X volume controls, master volume, 3-position master tone switch and 3-position pickup selector switch

- floating Rosewood bridge with height adjustable saddle and Gretsch branded Bigsby Vibrato tailpiece

- two-piece Maple neck with medium sized C-shape profile measuring .820” deep at the first fret and .910” deep at the ninth fret

- Rosewood fingerboard with 12” radius, pearl inlaid thumbnail fret markers and 23 (including zero fret) original medium frets

- truss rod access located at the headstock, turns smoothly in both directions and functions as intended

- headstock sports pearl inlaid Grestch logo, chrome Chet Atkins Tennessean plaque and 3X3 open gear tuning machines

- overall weight: 7 lbs. 2.5 oz.

The guitar will be properly packed with care prior to shipment. In-store trades only. Please reach out with any further questions. Thanks!