Gretsch G6121-1955 Chet Atkins with Bigsby + Leather Trim, Tangerine

Full Description

Western Themed

One of the most striking features of the G6121-1955 is its western themed aesthetic appointments. These include the leather side-body trim accented with aged furniture tacks, as well as the stunning motifs along the rosewood fingerboard including cactus, steerheads and fences. Its vibrant tangerine finish gives this guitar a classic look, and the cream binding adds elegance and prestige.

Hollow Body

This stunning guitar is constructed with a hollow chamber using laminated maple along with a mahogany body. Its classic hollow body design offers crisp overtones while enhancing the overall resonance of the guitar, and delivering bright tones. In addition, its hollow chamber offers a lightweight design that can be played all night long.

DynaSonic Pickups

The DynaSonic single-coil pickup has been a Gretsch standard since the late 1940s, and was one of the first pickups to offer individually adjustable pole-pieces. DynaSonic pickups are renowned for offering that classic rockabilly tone, that many retro players love. Wound slightly different to other pickups, the DynaSonic adds more high-end sparkle and delivers shimmering highs with a rich, full bass response. These pickups are ideal for any player who specialises in delicate finger-picked rhythms and flat picked solos.

Classic Bigsby Tailpiece

Like many hollow body guitars by Gretsch, the famous Bigsby tailpiece is a common feature. Its iconic design allows players to add pitch-bending effects to their tone, whilst maintaining an accurate tuning. As well as providing a useful tool, it also adds a authentic appearance to the overall look of the G6121-1955.

Rocking Bar Bridge

The Rocking Bar Bridge is a favourite amongst Gretsch fans due to a smooth glassy tone with enhanced sustain. The updated version of the classic Gretsch Bar bridge features cone shaped post holes allowing the bar to "rock" back and forth when the Bigsby Vibrato is used.

Features

• Arched laminated maple top with “G” brand
• Chambered mahogany body for a classic tone
• Equipped with Dual DynaSonic single-coil pickups for a classic Gretsch sound
• Aged Vintage Wide-Block Pearloid Inlay Position Markers with Western Motif of Cactus and Steerheads and Fences
• Western Leather Side-Body Trim Accented with Aged Furniture Tacks
• Gold-plated Grover Sta-Tite tuners
• Polished aluminum compensated Bigsby bridge and Bigsby B3GBVN vibrato tailpiece.
• Aged Fingerboard and Headstock Binding
• Multiple Aged Body Binding
• Inlaid Aged Pearloid Steerhead and Gretsch Logo on Headstock
• Gold Plexi Pickguard with "Chet Atkins" Signature Signpost
• Arrow Knobs and Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs
• Adjustable Truss Rod for the perfect neck profile

Specifications

Body

• Series: Professional Collection
• Body Top: Arched Laminated Maple
• Body Back: Mahogany
• Body Shape: Chet Atkins Solid Body
• Body Binding: Multiple
• Body: Chambered Mahogany
• Body Colour: Tangerine

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Binding: Bound Fingerboard
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8 mm)
• Position Inlays: Western Block Position Markers of Cactus, Steerheads

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: DynaSonic
• Neck Pickup: DynaSonic
• Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Bridge: Compensated Aluminum with Rosewood Base
• Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast
• Control knobs: Arrow
• Strings: NPS, .011, .014, .018, .028, .038, .049
• Pickguard: Gold Plexi Pickguard with Artist Signature and Gretsch Logo