Gretsch G6122-1959 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Electric Guitar (with Case)
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Designed with the help of Paul Yandell, Chet Atkins' rhythm guitarist, this guitar is a perfect recreation of Atkins' '59 model. It features custom handmade pickups by TV Jones.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Laminated maple top/back/sides | Even tone with good sustain |
TV Jones Plus HT pickup | Overwound for hot, crisp and powerful tone |
TV Jones Super'Tron Classic pickup | Increased definition, trademark clarity and bite |
Bigsby vibrato tailpiece | Classic top-mount vibrato adds resonant mass |
Overview
A single-cutaway slice of history! Designed in close conjunction with Paul Yandell, Chet Atkins' rhythm guitarist, the Gretsch G6122-1959 Country Gentleman precisely replicates the world's most famous '59 6122 model. Features include custom handmade pickups by TV Jones, a slightly wider neck, Bigsby B6GWST vibrato tailpiece with stationary arm and optional swivel arm.
Specs
- Model Name: G6122-1959, Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
- Model Number: 240-1134-(892)
- Series: Professional Collection
- Colors: (892) Walnut Stain
- Category: Hollow Body Guitars
- Body Style: Single Cutaway
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Top: Arched Laminated Maple
- Bracing: N/A
- Back And Sides: Laminated Maple Body, 17" Wide, 2.25" Deep
- Neck: 3-Piece Maple
Pickups:
- 1 TV Jones Plus HT (Bridge)
- 1 TV Jones Super-Tron Classic (Neck)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle:
- Position 1. Bridge Pickup
- Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups
- Position 3. Neck Pickup
Controls:
- Volume (Bridge Pickup)
- Master Tone,
- Master Volume
- Width At Nut: 1-3/4" (44.5mm)
- Fretboard: Ebony, 12" Radius (305mm)
- Bridge: Ebony-Based Gold "Rocking" Bar Bridge
- Tailpiece: Gretsch Bigsby B6gw Vibrato Tailpiece With Wire Handle
- Hardware: Gold-Plated
- Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Case: Includes G6242l Deluxe Hardshell Case
- No. Of Frets: 21 (Plus Zero Fret)
- Machine Heads: Grover Imperialtm Gold-Plated Die-Cast Tuners
Unique Features:
- Mother Of Pearl Neo Classic "Thumbnail" Inlay Position Markers
- Zero Fret
- Simulated F-Holes
- Bound Fingerboard And Headstock
- Multiple Body Bindings
- Gold-Plated Name Plate On Headstock
- Gold Plexi Pickguard
- Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs
- Adjustable Truss Rod
Note: Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice.
- Model Number: 240-1134-(892)
- Series: Professional Collection
- Colors: (892) Walnut Stain
- Category: Hollow Body Guitars
- Body Style: Single Cutaway
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Top: Arched Laminated Maple
- Bracing: N/A
- Back And Sides: Laminated Maple Body, 17" Wide, 2.25" Deep
- Neck: 3-Piece Maple
Pickups:
- 1 TV Jones Plus HT (Bridge)
- 1 TV Jones Super-Tron Classic (Neck)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle:
- Position 1. Bridge Pickup
- Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups
- Position 3. Neck Pickup
Controls:
- Volume (Bridge Pickup)
- Master Tone,
- Master Volume
- Width At Nut: 1-3/4" (44.5mm)
- Fretboard: Ebony, 12" Radius (305mm)
- Bridge: Ebony-Based Gold "Rocking" Bar Bridge
- Tailpiece: Gretsch Bigsby B6gw Vibrato Tailpiece With Wire Handle
- Hardware: Gold-Plated
- Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Case: Includes G6242l Deluxe Hardshell Case
- No. Of Frets: 21 (Plus Zero Fret)
- Machine Heads: Grover Imperialtm Gold-Plated Die-Cast Tuners
Unique Features:
- Mother Of Pearl Neo Classic "Thumbnail" Inlay Position Markers
- Zero Fret
- Simulated F-Holes
- Bound Fingerboard And Headstock
- Multiple Body Bindings
- Gold-Plated Name Plate On Headstock
- Gold Plexi Pickguard
- Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs
- Adjustable Truss Rod
Note: Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice.
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(4 ratings)
Submitted July 11, 2016 by Robert W in Big Sandy, TN
"1959 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman with Case‎"
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This guitar is great for sound and play-ability. Great for finger picking and rhythm If you can afford this guitar buy it you won't be disappointed!
Musical Background:
50 years, numerous, professional
Musical Style:
All, I'm a session musician.
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