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Gretsch G6121-1955 Chet Atkins Electric Guitar Tangerine with Leather Trim

G6121-1955 Chet Atkins · #JT16123910
BrandGretsch
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.JT16123910
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.2400540822
Archive ID31826
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The Story

G6121-1955 Chet Atkins Electric Guitar Tangerine with Leather Trim

A classic signature model for one of the most well-known guitar players of all time, here’s the Gretsch G6121-1955 Chet Atkins solid body in a Tangerine finish. The guitar has a chambered mahogany body with an ebony fretboard and western motif inlays, with two DynaSonic single-coil pickups, and a compensated bridge with Bigsby tailpiece for adding vibrato.

Includes: Hardshell Case and Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 7 lbs, 14 oz.
  • Tangerine Finish
  • Laminated Maple Top
  • Chambered Mahogany Body
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Bound Ebony Fretboard
  • 24.6" Scale Length
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • 1.75" Nut Width
  • 22 Frets
  • Western Block Inlay Position Markers of Cactus, Steerheads & Fences
  • .078" Neck Profile at Nut
  • .092" Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • DynaSonic Single-Coil Pickups
  • Volume 1, Volume 2, Master Volume, Master Tone
  • 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
  • Rosewood-Based Polished Aluminum Compensated Bigsby®
  • Grover Sta-Tite Tuners