Gretsch - G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins Hollow Body with Bigsby Vintage Orange Stain Lacquer
A blast from the classic era of Gretsch's storied past, the G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins® Hollow Body with Bigsby® revisits this historic model. Packed with astounding tone, comfortable feel and elegantly slick style, this instrument is ready to stand by your side onstage or in the studio, bringing out the best in your music and your playing. As refined or raw as you need it to be, this guitar will be an invaluable center-point of your sonic arsenal.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Authentic '59 Chet Atkins design with hand-selected tonewoods; Filter'Tron pickups deliver articulate highs and woody midrange; Bigsby B6S vibrato system; Vintage orange stain lacquer finish with aged aesthetic; Semi-hollow construction minimizes feedback while maintaining resonant character.
Requires quality strap locks and gig bag for protection at this price point. Bigsby maintenance and occasional re-blocking recommended. Best paired with tube amplifier to unlock full tonal potential. Setup should prioritize bridge height and intonation accuracy given vintage specifications.
A historically informed instrument that justifies its investment through genuine tonal character and build quality. The G6120T-59 performs as a legitimate studio and stage tool, not merely a vintage replica, delivering the warm resonance and vibrato control that defined an era of American guitar music.
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G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins® Hollow Body with Bigsby®
A blast from the classic era of Gretsch's storied past, the G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins® Hollow Body with Bigsby® revisits this historic model. Packed with astounding tone, comfortable feel and elegantly slick style, this instrument is ready to stand by your side onstage or in the studio, bringing out the best in your music and your playing. As refined or raw as you need it to be, this guitar will be an invaluable center-point of your sonic arsenal.
A pair of the ever popular TV Jones® Classic pickups creates high-quality tone with plenty of dynamics and articulation on tap. Traditional Gretsch controls, including dedicated volume controls for both the neck and bridge pickups, master volume and the classic three-position tone switch, allow you to blend and shape the pickups' sound, creating countless tonal variations. The new Gretsch "Squeezebox" capacitors provide an incredibly silky high end. The vintage "V"-shaped maple neck bears a 12"-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 frets for a classic playing experience that works with all musical styles. 1959 trestle bracing connects the top and back of this guitar for authentic, snappy vintage tone. A pinned "rocking" bar bridge reacts in tandem with the Bigsby B6CVT vibrato tailpiece for stable tuning while the vintage-style genuine bone nut lets the strings slide freely without binding in the slots.
Designed for pure tone and slick, comfortable playing feel, this guitar features the classic aesthetics true Gretsch fans love - nickel G-arrow control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, durable gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, aged pearloid thumbnail inlays, gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and nickel Grover® Sta-Tite™ tuning machines. Elegant style and refined sound combine to make the G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins® Hollow Body with Bigsby® a Gretsch aficionado's dream guitar.
General |
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| Model Number | 2401353822 |
| Series | Professional Collection |
| Family | Nashville® / G6120 |
| Platform | Nashville® / G6120 |
| Color | Vintage Orange Stain Lacquer |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
Body |
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| Build | Hollow Body |
| Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body Shape | Nashville® / G6120 |
| Body Material | Laminated Maple |
| Bracing | 1959 Style Trestle |
| Body Binding | Aged White with B/I Purfling |
| Body Back | Laminated Maple |
| Body Top | Laminated Maple |
| Body Depth | 2.75" (7 cm) |
Miscellaneous |
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| Strings | Nickel Plated Steel (.011-.049 Gauges) |
| Strap Buttons | Gretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs |
| Case/Gig Bag | Included G6241 Gretsch® 16" Deluxe Hollow Body Hardshell (p/n 099-6411-000); Optional G2162 Gretsch® Hollow Body Gig Bag (p/n 099-6458-000) |
Neck |
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| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Shape | Vintage "V" |
| Neck Binding | Aged White |
| Scale Length | 24.6" (625 mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" (305 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Fret Size | Vintage Small |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) |
| Position Inlays | Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail |
| Headstock | Late '50s Gretsch |
| Neck Plate | NA |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | Rocking Bar |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
| Tailpiece | Bigsby® B6C Vibrato Tailpiece with Gretsch® Logo |
| Tuning Machines | Grover® V98 Sta-Tite™ Open-Back |
| Pickguard | Gold Plexi with Black Gretsch® Logo and Artist Signature Sign Post Graphic |
| Control Knobs | G-Arrow |
Electronics |
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| Bridge Pickup | TV Jones® Filter'Tron™ Classic |
| Neck Pickup | TV Jones® Filter'Tron™ Classic |
| Controls | Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume |
| Pickup Switching | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
| Auxiliary Switching | 3-Position Master Tone Switch: Position 1. Medium Level, High Frequency Roll Off, Position 2. Switch Out of Circuit, Pickup Wide Open, Position 3. Slight Level, High Frequency Roll Off |
| Pickup Configuration | Filter'Tron™ / Filter'Tron™ |
Gretsch has been a cornerstone of American guitar manufacturing since 1883, building instruments that shaped the sound of rock, country, rockabilly, and jazz. The brand's hollow and semi-hollow body guitars became iconic tools for defining generations of music, from the surf rock era through to modern times.
Known for their distinctive tonal character, craftsmanship, and innovative designs—including the signature Bigsby vibrato system—Gretsch guitars are built for players seeking both vintage authenticity and professional-grade reliability. The company's commitment to quality construction and attention to historical detail makes their instruments trusted by professionals and collectors alike.
