Gretsch G6120T-55VS Chet Atkins
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Gretsch
G6120T-55VS Chet Atkins
Product Info
Article Number:
377951
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G6120T-55VS Chet Atkins
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,826.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Chet Atkins is a gorgeous instrument, dripping with vintage Gretsch mojo. The TV Jones pickups really nail that classic hollow-body tone, and the Bigsby adds a ton of character. It's perfect for players seeking that authentic '50s vibe for rockabilly, country, or jazz – a real statement piece for the discerning musician.
Product Description
- Gretsch G6120T-55VS Chet Atkins
- Electric Guitar
- Vintage select model
- Body shape: Hollow body with cutaway
- Body: 3-ply laminated maple
- Body width: 40.64 cm (16")
- Body depth 6.99 cm (2.75")
- Parallel bracing
- Maple neck with walnut stripe
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Aged Western block inlays
- Neck radius: 12"
- 22 Medium frets
- Polished aluminium nut
- Nut width: 42.6 mm
- Scale: 624 mm
- Pickup: 2 TV Jones T-Armounds
- Bigsby compensated bridge
- Gretsch Bigsby B6 tremolo
- Gold-plated hardware
- Grover Sta-Tite machine heads
- Original stringing: Daddario .011 - .049 (Article Nr #104556# )
- Finish: Nitro
- Colour: Orange Stain
- Case included
PROS
- • TV Jones pickups deliver authentic vintage Gretsch warmth and bite
- • 3-ply maple body offers excellent resonance and sustain
- • Walnut stripe neck adds visual flair and comfortable playability
- • Bigsby tremolo provides classic Gretsch vibrato and expression
CONS
- • Relatively shallow body depth may limit low-end thump compared to deeper models
- • Nitro finish can be susceptible to wear and tear with less careful handling
- • The shorter scale length might feel unusual for players accustomed to longer scales
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
3-ply laminated maple
Neck Material
Maple with walnut stripe
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
2 TV Jones T-Armounds
Scale Length
624 mm
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Gretsch Bigsby B6 tremolo, compensated
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
TV Jones pickups are widely considered to be incredibly accurate recreations of vintage Filter’Tron pickups, offering a similar tonal character with improved reliability and consistency.
The neck has a comfortable, classic '50s style profile, though the 12 in radius might feel slightly rounder than modern necks – most players will find it perfectly manageable.
A clean to slightly overdriven tube amp with a warm, mid-focused EQ will really let the guitar’s character shine – think Fender Deluxe Reverb or a similar vintage-voiced amp.
