Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Hollowbody Orange 1964

6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard, Includes Hardshell Case. Made in the USA.
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Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Hollowbody Orange 1964

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original.
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Fully hollow body constructed of maple on the top, back, and sides.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: Medium C-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .81" / 12th: .85"
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Neck Details: Two-piece maple neck with a walnut center seam, bound ebony board, bass-side half-moon inlays, and truss adjustment at the headstock. -- The board has been planed and has been refretted. -- There is a repaired small hairline crack on the treble side of the neck near the nut as well as a small stress crack in the finish in the same area. -- A small superficial hairline crack is present in the headstock veneer.
Electronics: Two Pat. No. Filter'Tron pickups with 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, 3-way toggle tone selector switch, 3-way toggle off/on/on switch, master volume control, and independent volume controls per pickup. -- Pot codes not readily available. -- All electronics appear original.
Pickup Measurements: Neck: 4.3 kΩ / Bridge: 4.6 kΩ
Hardware: The strings mute foam has been replaced.
Modifications/Repairs: The board has been planed and refretted. -- Repaired crack near the treble side of the nut.
Case Details: Original Gretsch form-fit hardshell.
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar shows nice aging and playwear. Minor cracks can be seen throughout the binding. Other minor scuffs and scratches are present as well.
Serial Number: 66261
Tech Notes: Currently setup with 11 gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The brand new frets are small, vintage style, and show no signs of wear. -- The serial number dates this instrument to 1964.
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