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Resurrecting a Legend: The G6120T-55 Vintage Select Edition '55 Chet Atkins Hollow Body with Bigsby pays homage to the revered partnership between Chet Atkins and Gretsch, embodying the timeless essence of the iconic 6120 model. Upholding the original design and classic aesthetics, this hollow body guitar exudes vintage charm and maintains the astounding sonic signature that has made it widely recognized in the musical realm.
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Tonal Versatility, Unparalleled Craftsmanship: As a veritable tonal multi-tool, this guitar boasts a comfortable, easy-playing feel, and proudly resonates with That Great Gretsch Sound! The TV Jones T-Armond single-coil pickups, complemented by traditional Gretsch controls, offer a myriad of sonic possibilities. The addition of the Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors ensures a seamlessly smooth taper and vintage high-end, enriching the tonal spectrum of this instrument.
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Elegantly Refined Classic: Evoking the golden era of Gretsch, this resurrected blast from the past showcases refined style and sound. With its classic appointments, including gold G-arrow control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, and aged pearloid block inlays with a Western motif, this guitar is a testament to Gretsch's dedication to authenticity and elegance.
Highlights:
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Chet Atkins Collaboration: Co-designed with Chet Atkins, this instrument remains one of Gretsch's most renowned offerings, cherished for its classic aesthetics and exceptional sound.
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TV Jones T-Armond Pickups: Delivering multi-dimensional tone with articulate detail, these pickups offer a wide sonic range suitable for various playing styles.
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Tonal Customization: Traditional Gretsch controls allow blending and shaping of pickup sounds, ensuring countless tonal variations tailored to individual preferences.
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Gretsch “Squeezebox” Capacitors: Enhancing tonal richness, these capacitors provide a smooth taper and vintage high-end, adding depth to the guitar's sonic character.
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Comfortable Playability: Featuring a standard "U"-shaped maple neck and a 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, this guitar ensures a memorable playing experience adaptable to diverse fret-hand styles.
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Stable Tuning: The pinned aluminum compensated bridge and Bigsby B6GBVF vibrato tailpiece work in harmony, ensuring stable tuning while allowing for expressive vibrato.
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Classic Appointments: Gold G-arrow control knobs, aged binding, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, and aged pearloid block inlays with a Western motif pay homage to Gretsch's golden era designs.
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Authentic Hardware: Gold hardware finish, Grover Sta-Tite tuning machines, and a gold plexi pickguard with the Gretsch logo complete the vintage-inspired aesthetic.
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Artist Signature Sign Post Graphic: The gold plexi pickguard features a distinctive artist signature sign post graphic, adding a unique visual element to the guitar.
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Complete Package: Strung with nickel-plated steel strings and featuring dimensions of 8.50x21.00x48.75 inches, this guitar arrives ready to evoke the essence of Gretsch’s golden era.