Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Orange 1957

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1958 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120 Brian Setzer Vibe!!

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Grey's Guitars

Boca Raton, FL, United States

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$12,500

+$175Shipping

Christmas in July Sale🎄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. Custom stereo volume knob was added with output jack makes this guitar even more interesting. Probably a session player. 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 adde…

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The first of several Gretsch guitars with the endorsement of country legend Chet Atkins, the 6120 Chet Atkins Hollowbody is a prime example of the type of guitar most commonly associated with Gretch. This electric archtop premiered in 1955 with bound F-holes, a Bigsby tremolo tailpiece, and a striking set of finishes. Like many Gretsch archtops, this model has been embraced by a number of rockabilly guitarists including Brian Setzer. Early 6120s have a large G engraved on the lower end of the body and Western-themed inlays.

Years of Production: 1955 - 1980, 2004 - present

Body Style: Archtop hollowbody, single cutaway

Wood Composition: Mahogany body, Maple top, Ebony fingerboard

Design Elements: F-holes, Bigsby tremolo tailpiece, bar bridge, Filter'tron pickups, thumbprint inlays

Notable Players: Brian Setzer, Eddie Cochran, Duane Eddy