Gretsch G6120T-55 Vintage Select Edition '55 Chet Atkins Hollow Body
The Gretsch G6120T-55 Vintage Select Edition '55 Chet Atkins is a tribute to the legendary guitarist Chet Atkins and embodies the classic Gretsch style and sound of the 1950s.
This electric guitar features a single-cutaway hollow body, crafted from premium maple for a resonant and vibrant tone. The iconic orange-stained finish and vintage-style bound F-holes add to its timeless aesthetic.
The G6120T-55 is equipped with TV Jones Classic pickups, faithfully replicating the iconic Filter'Tron pickups from the '50s. These pickups deliver a smooth, warm, and twangy tone with excellent clarity, making it ideal for a variety of genres, including rockabilly, country, and blues.
The guitar's comfortable U-shaped maple neck and 22 medium-jumbo frets make it a joy to play, and the 12" radius ebony fretboard adds to its smooth feel and articulation.
Other notable features include the Bigsby B6C vibrato tailpiece, providing classic tremolo effects, and the pinned rocking bar bridge for reliable tuning stability and precise intonation.
The G6120T-55 Vintage Select Edition '55 Chet Atkins is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, featuring vintage-style binding, inlays, and hardware, further enhancing its authentic appearance and vibe.
Whether you're a Chet Atkins fan or just appreciate the timeless sound and style of '50s Gretsch guitars, the G6120T-55 is a remarkable instrument that offers vintage charm and modern playability for discerning musicians and collectors alike.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Single-Cutaway Hollow Body
- Body Material: Laminated Maple
- Body Color: Orange Stain
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- F-Holes: Vintage-Style Bound
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: Standard "U"
- Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic "Thumbnail"
- Bridge Pickup: TV Jones Classic
- Neck Pickup: TV Jones Classic
- Controls: Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Bridge: Pinned Rocking Bar
- Tailpiece: Bigsby B6C Vibrato Tailpiece
- Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast
- Pickguard: Gold Plexi with Black Gretsch Logo
- Control Knobs: G-Arrow
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.011-.049 Gauges)
- Case/Gig Bag: Included Hardshell Case