Gretsch 6121W 2005 - Natural

2005 Gretsch Roundup model G6121W

'With the western look of the original Chet Atkins models of the mid-1950s, the Gretsch G6121W Chet Atkins Solid Body features an arched laminated maple top with “G” brand, chambered mahogany body with a one-piece mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with aged wide-block pearloid inlays (western motif - cactus, fences and steer heads), aged binding on body, fingerboard & headstock, dual pickups, gold plexi pickguard, gold-plated Grover Sta-Tite tuners, gold hardware, polished gold-plated compensated Melita bridge and Bigsby B3GBVN vibrato tailpiece.'

This is a fabulous remake of the classic vintage ‘cowboy style’ Gretsch Roundup of the 1950s. These 6121W Reissues were made in Japan. And the workmanship & attention to detail is clearly apparent on this one.

These Gretsch Dynasonic pickups are a sonic delight. They are thick and punchy with a bright edge and plenty of whallop sometimes not found in single coil designs. They can be clean and jangly in that wonderful Gretsch way, or burn with best when you turn ‘em up. They sit comfortably in P-90 style territory but have a sonic character all of their own.

Excellent condition for its age, with barely anything in the way of marks or blemishes. Original frets have lots of life left in them, tuners are strong and accurate, neck is straight & truss rod works fine.

This Roundup looks just fabulous and sounds fantastic. It plays beautifully with a clean, low action, and is a very versatile guitar – suitable for jazz, blues, country, rockabilly and just about anything that needs “that fabulous Gretsch sound”.

The gloss Western Orange Stain finish is accented by the large “G” brand on the bass-side lower bout, framed by multi-ply binding and the iconic tooled leather “belt,” embossed with the cows and cattle design and brass “upholstery tacks.” Cosmetic wear is limited and some minor dings on the back, with just a couple faint finish scratches on top. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

Weight 7lb

The original blonde tolex hardshell “Cowboy Case” with leather accent band is included

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple (two-piece)

• Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret

• Fretboard: Rosewood, 12” radius, “cows and cactus” inlays

• Frets: Slender, no wear

• Scale Length: 24.6”

• Nut: 1 11/16”, bone (upgraded)

• Headstock: Flame maple veneer, steer inlay

• Tuners: Grover Sta-Tite tuners

• Serialization: JT05.. “Made in Japan”

Body Specs:

• Wood: Maple, mahogany

• Pickups: Dynasonic

• Harness: CTS pots

• Controls: Volume x2, Master Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector

• Hardware: Gretsch by Bigsby B6GW vibrato with Chet arm (upgraded), Melitta bridge with rosewood base arrow knobs

• Plastics: Plexi pickguard

• Serialization: Label in control cavity