Gretsch G6120T-59VS Chet Atkins
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Gretsch
G6120T-59VS Chet Atkins
Product Info
Article Number:
377953
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G6120T-59VS Chet Atkins
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,737.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Chet Atkins is a seriously refined instrument. The TV Jones pickups nail that classic Gretsch vibe – think early rockabilly and country – and the ebony fretboard just flies. It's a premium-priced guitar aimed squarely at players chasing that vintage tone and feel, especially those who love a touch of tremolo.
Product Description
- Gretsch G6120T-59VS Chet Atkins
- Electric Guitar
- Vintage Select model
- Design: Hollow-body with cutaway
- Body: Maple
- 3-ply laminated
- Body width: 40.64 cm (16")
- Body depth: 6.99 cm (2.75")
- Trestle bracing
- Neck: Maple with walnut strip
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Neo-Classic Thumbnail inlays
- 12" Radius
- 22 Frets with zero-fret
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 42.6 mm
- Scale: 624 mm
- Pickups: 2 x TV Jones Classic
- Rocking bar bridge
- Gretsch Bigsby B6 tremolo
- Nickel hardware
- Grover Sta-tite machine heads
- Strings: D'Addario .011 - .049 (Article Nr #104556#)
- Colour: Orange Stain Nitro
- Incl. case
PROS
- • TV Jones pickups deliver authentic vintage Gretsch tone and clarity
- • Maple/Ebony construction provides excellent sustain and a snappy feel
- • Walnut-laminated neck offers a comfortable, fast playing experience
- • Bigsby B6 tremolo adds expressive vibrato capabilities.
CONS
- • The shallow body depth can make it feel less resonant than deeper hollow-bodies
- • The Orange Stain Nitro finish is prone to fingerprints and blemishes
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to solid-body guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
3-ply laminated Maple
Neck Material
Maple with Walnut strip
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 x TV Jones Classic
Scale Length
624 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Rocking bar bridge with Gretsch Bigsby B6 tremolo
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TV Jones pickups are designed to closely emulate the vintage '59 Gretsch sound, offering a similar warmth, chime, and dynamic response, often considered a very successful recreation.
The neck is a comfortable 'neo-classic' shape, generally considered to be a medium-slim profile, suitable for a wide range of hand sizes, though players with exceptionally large hands might prefer a slightly thicker neck.
Yes, the trestle bracing system contributes to the guitar's unique tonal character, providing a balance of clarity and resonance while also helping to manage feedback at higher volumes.
