Well the search for the ultimate vintage Gretsch is over because we probably have the cleanest and coolest one out there!! This 6120 is from 1955 and was made by Gretsch back their original Brooklyn factory. This guitar is in amazing condition, and the only non-original components are the case which is a vintage tweed hardshell and the pickguard was replaced from a gold one to a new original specification clear type pickguard. The Block fingerboard markers are engraved with cacti and cows, and this was only done in 1955 making this guitar a timeless collector's piece. This guitar is not just meant to be put on the wall, it also sounds amazing plugged in, and it immediately takes you back in time with the appropriate amount of reverb and bigsby pull. This guitar has been thoroughly checked over and fully set up by our in house luthiers and is ready to be your favorite guitar by far!!
Specs:
Make: Gretsch
Year: 1955
Model: 6120 Chet Atkins Hollow Body
Serial #: 17424
Body Finish: Original/Amber Red (Orange)
Body Wood: Maple
Body Binding: Original 2-Ply on Top and Back
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Binding: Original Single-Ply on Fingerboard and Headstock
Neck Finish: Original/Amber Red (Orange)
Neck Back Shape: D
Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood with Engraved Pearloid Block Markers
Frets: Original
Neck Pickup: Original DeArmond Gretsch Dynasonic
Bridge Pickup: Original DeArmond Gretsch Dynasonic
Electronics: Original
Potentiometers: Original IRC
Potentiometer Date: 34th Week of 1955
Nut: Original Metal
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
Tuners: Original Open Bear
Pickguard: Replaced with NOS Original Type Clear Pickguard
Hardware Color: Gold except the nut, bridge, and the Bigsby
Bridge: Original Metal with Original Bigsby Vibrato
Knobs: Original Arrow Knobs (Gretsch Used from 1955-57)
Case: Non-Original Vintage Gretsch Hardshell
Weight: 6.9 lb or 3.1 kg
