Gretsch Guitars

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A blast from the classic era of Gretsch’s storied past, the G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins Hollowbody 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 for both the neck and bridge pickups, master volume and the classic three-position tone switch, allow you to blend and shape the pickups’ sound, creating countless tonal variations. The Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors provide an incredibly silky high end.

The vintage “V”-shaped maple neck bears a 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 frets for a classic playing experience that works with all musical styles. 1959 trestle bracing connects the top and back of this guitar for authentic, snappy vintage tone. A pinned "rocking" bar bridge reacts in tandem with the Bigsby B6CVT vibrato tailpiece for stable tuning while the vintage-style genuine bone nut lets the strings slide freely without binding in the slots.

Designed for pure tone and slick, comfortable playing feel, this guitar features the classic aesthetics true Gretsch fans love—nickel "G Arrow" control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, durable gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, aged pearloid thumbnail inlays, gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and nickel Grover Sta-tite tuning machines.

The G6120T-59 Includes hardshell case.
Gretsch Guitars G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins Hollowbody With Bigsby Vintage Orange Stain
Gretsch Guitars G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins Hollowbody With Bigsby Vintage Orange Stain
Gretsch Guitars G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins Hollowbody With Bigsby Vintage Orange Stain

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Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Hollowbody
  • Body material: Laminated
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body wood: Maple
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Vintage V
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.6"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Thumbnail
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: TV Jones Classic
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: TV Jones Classic
  • Brand: TV Jones
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: 3-position master tone switch, “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master volume
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Rocking bar
  • Tailpiece: Bigsby B6CVT
  • Tuning machines: Grover Sta-Tite
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Pickups
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Japan
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Gretsch® Instrument Limited Lifetime Warranty FMIC warrants your Gretsch brand instrument to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original retail purchaser, except that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards, plated surfaces, gig bags, cases and case hardware are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Gretsch Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth herein. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. FMIC has established a network of independent Authorized Service Centers for warranty service. The Gretsch Dealer from whom you purchased your instrument may also be authorized for warranty service and should be the first point of contact when service of any kind is required for your Gretsch instrument. To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to an Authorized Service Center, with your sales receipt as proof of purchase, during the applicable warranty period. Defective components that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced (at FMIC's discretion) without charge. Remedies beyond normal service repair of any Gretsch instrument require both an evaluation and confirmation of the defect and a direct recommendation to FMIC from an Authorized Service Center for alternative considerations. All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on Gretsch instruments are the responsibility of the purchaser, as is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of purchase are considered normal Dealer product preparation, and are not covered by this warranty. See complete details at http://www.gretschguitars.com/resources/warranty.html

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  • A faithful reissue of the the glorious '59 Gretsch 6120

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byBruce's Vintage

    fromNorman, Okla.

    A genuine vintage '59 or '60 Gretsch 6120 in Western Orange would be a crown jewel in any guitar collection. Unfortunately, a decent one might run north of $10,000. And, like most older Gretsches, it would need lots of attention, not to mention all the buzzes, rattles and binding degradation that are inherent in old Gretsches. A potential labor of love combined with a love-hate relationship to be sure. I waited a long time to pull the trigger, but the newer Gretsch G6120T-59 Vintage Select ticks all the right boxes. This is a period correct, gorgeous instrument. A faithful reissue of the the glorious '59 Gretsch 6120. Bruce Remy, owner Bruce's Vintage Guitars & Antiques, Norman Okla.

  • Clearly the best guitar I have ever owned !

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byMerle

    fromBristol Ct

    Playing and recording!

  • There is just nothing that sounds just like it...

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byJim

    fromLos Angeles

    I have tried many other of the most well known guitars, but none of them quite has a voice like this one. There is something about the marge hollowbody design and combonation of pickups that just makes this the #1 choice of many professionals. I sit down and play on a demow model almost every time I go into Guitar Center. The knowledgeable and courteous staff is always happy to find just what I am looking for and suggest anything else if you ask.

  • Perfection!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byBob

    fromundisclosed

    Beautiful. Total Tone.

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  • asked byBallo

    fromSan Diego calif

    Can I pick
It up at the store

    Can I pick It up at the store

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes.
  • asked byChuck

    fromFlorence, Kentucky

    Where is the closest guitar center I could see this guitar?Gretsch 6120T-59  Vintage Select   thanks

    Where is the closest guitar center I could see this guitar?Gretsch 6120T-59 Vintage Select thanks

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Under the "add to cart" button there's a link where you can enter your zip code and it will let you know the closest store that has the guitar available.