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Gretsch G6120T-59 1959 Chet Atkins Hollow Body with Bigsby

£3,049.00

The Gretsch G6120T-59 1959 Chet Atkins Hollow Body with Bigsby is In stock available now for fast UK delivery online for GBP 3049 + Delivery. A man who was nicknamed Mr. Guitar really needs no introduction. Chet Atkins is one of the original guitar heroes and has long been known for his work with Gretsch…

Description

The Gretsch G6120T-59 1959 Chet Atkins Hollow Body with Bigsby is In stock available now for fast UK delivery online for GBP 3049 + Delivery. This excellent piece of kit is manufactured by Gretsch and in New condition and comes with a great warranty.

A man who was nicknamed Mr. Guitar really needs no introduction. Chet Atkins is one of the original guitar heroes and has long been known for his work with Gretsch guitars. Rightly so when you consider he has a musical legacy that has spanned from 1942 to 2001.

He was known for his incredibly dynamic playing and glassy clean tone. The G6120T-59 was designed so that the player can coax beautiful clean sounds from the guitar, without sacrificing the punch of a good clean tone, just like Mr. Atkins himself.

A Modern Classic

The guitar is a contemporary take on a classic beast as Gretsch have made some new improvements, whilst still retaining its legacy.

The guitar has 1959 trestle bracing for the authentic snap of the originals. Due to modern design and construction, the bracing is strong enough to behave like a solid body. So you can take it to your next gig, worry free.

Other features to get you through a gig would be the Squeezebox capacitors that allow your your dynamic range to be really high.It makes the pickups much more sensitive at different volume levels.

This combined with the treble bleed circuit (to keep your high end glassy when the volume control is used) and the TV Jones Classics make this an incredibly versatile guitar..

Tv Jones Classic

The TV jones classics are humbuckers with open coils that push out a similar sound to single coils. They are bright and open sounding and create a very responsive mid-range and high-end.

When used on a clean setting, they have a glassy mid and high end but still retain a punchy low end.

Under gain they sound crunchy and crispy and have that twang and growl associated with Gretsch guitars from the 50s & 60s.

Bigsby Tremolo

The Bigsby is one of the smoothest tremolo systems ever made and has been used by countless artists to create subtle movement in chords and sweet bends. Nothing quite feels like Bigsby tremolo due to the single large spring that creates the movement evenly across all of the strings. If you have loved the sounds of pop and rock throughout the 50’s and 60’s chances are you have heard plenty of Bigsby playing.

Here’s What Gretsch Say

A blast from the classic era of Gretsch’s storied past, the G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition ’59 Chet Atkins Hollow Body with Bigsby revisits this historic model. Packed with astounding tone, comfortable feel and elegantly slick style, this instrument is ready to stand by your side onstage or in the studio, bringing out the best in your music and your playing. As refined or raw as you need it to be, this guitar will be an invaluable center-point of your sonic arsenal.

A pair of the ever popular TV Jones Classic pickups creates high-quality tone with plenty of dynamics and articulation on tap. Traditional Gretsch controls, including dedicated volume controls f. Please read more for images, details and to place an order.

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About Gretsch

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Gretsch is an iconic American musical instrument company renowned for its production of high-quality guitars, particularly in the realm of hollow-body and semi-hollow electric guitars. Founded in 1883 by Friedrich Gretsch in Brooklyn, New York, the company initially focused on manufacturing drums and banjos before expanding into guitars. However, it was under the leadership of Fred Gretsch Jr. in the 1950s that Gretsch guitars gained widespread recognition and popularity, particularly with the introduction of the iconic “Country Gentleman” and “White Falcon” models, which became synonymous with the rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll movements of the era.

Gretsch guitars are celebrated for their distinctive aesthetic and rich, resonant tones, making them a favorite among musicians across various genres, including rock, jazz, country, and blues. The company’s commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail is evident in each instrument, with features such as Bigsby vibrato tailpieces, Filter’Tron pickups, and signature “F-holes” adorning many of their guitars. Today, Gretsch continues to produce a wide range of electric and acoustic guitars, staying true to its heritage while also embracing innovation to meet the evolving needs of musicians worldwide.