#7002 – Gretsch G6120AM – made in Japan – used/2007 – amber flame

Overview Comments : – In the mid 50’s when Chet Atkins was invited to endorse the Gretsch G6120, little would both parties realise the impact that such a guitar would have,  in popular music, over the next 70 years – After all, Chet’s virtuoso playing style, that combines aspect of jazz and country, is vastly different to that of Duane Eddy or Pete Townshend – Yes there have been changes to the original spec, mainly the original DeArmond Dyna- Sonic single coil pick-ups, were replaced with the FilterTron humbucker models a couple of years later – The Duane Eddy model reflects the early version, as does the Eddie Cochran signature model, albeit with a P90 in the neck position – But the orange based finish has been part and parcel of the G6120 for around 70 years now – Granted a few Brian Setzer signature Hot Rod models have been released in various ‘loud’ distinctive finishes – But orange has effectively ruled the waves – So quite unusual to see a used Gretsch 6120AM, with a highly figured maple body and a lush amber flame finish – Part of a small run, from the Professional/Collection series that were Made in Japan – Other than the figure maple body and finish, it is every ounce a G6120 with all the features and spec that you’d expect to see, feel and hear – So if Chet, Duane, Eddie, Neil Young, Pete Townshend or Brian Setzer, or indeed other guitar hero’s, have led you down the path to own a 6120, then read on

Spec, details and features of a used Gretsch G6120AM from 2007 with an antique amber finish :-  

• Part of the Professional Collection Series that is made in Japan Complete with the deluxe case and a host of paperwork + certificate
• Whole guitar weighs 7lbs and 9oz
• 16″ highly figured maple body – top, back and sides
• 2 piece maple neck
• Ebony fingerboard with 12″ radius
• Medium size C neck profile – measures .850″ around the top nut end, then fattens out to .946″ around the 10th fret – The neck/body heel makes it impossible to measure the depth at the 12th fret
• Rosewood bridge base with a tune-o-matic bridge
• Gretsch B6 Bigsby vibrato tailpiece
• Grover Rotomatic machine heads with kidney buttons
• Gretsch trade mark features include neo classic thumb nail inlays, horse shoe headstock inlay, gold plexi scratchplate with Chet Atkins signature, knurled strap buttons, G brand arrow pointer knobs
• Spec’d with a pair of FilterTron humbuckers, controlled via a regular
• 3 way selector switch
• 3 way tone switch – 1) medium level high/treble roll off 2) switch out of circuit so tone by-pass 3) low level high/treble roll off
• Condition – One owner since new – It has either been played sparingly, and/or well cared for – Just about spotless, so look very carefully when you explore that gloss finish, so as to try and find a hint of a blemish – There is a slight touch of tarnish to the gold hardware, mainly the B6 Bigsby, but otherwise most of the gold hardware is clean
• Re-strung and set-up with a set of 11/52 gauge strings and comfortable action that responds to a light touch

Tonal character : – There are enough clips available of Chet Atkins, playing a Gretsch Guitar for you to gather all you need to know about such a guitar, played through a clean sounding amp – Likewise there is no shortage of Brian Setzer clips, to wet your appetite – I’m a big Setzer fan , be it the Stray Cats, his solo work, or indeed his Big Band Albums – As such it shows how the 6120 can move from a warm, jazz based clean tone, to  an overdriven voice that rips it up as required – With overdrive, the bridge pick up is tight but not thin – No shortage of attack or dynamics – Whilst it doesn’t sound like a Tele bridge pick-up, it does share similar properties – Riffs, power chords or scorching solos cut thru – Yet the neck pick up is lush and warm with no shortage of clarity, be it for single note work, chord work or walking bass lines etc – Listen to Pete Thownshend and Who’s Next and you can hear how it handles big power chords and riffs – Again it has the power, attack and dynamics that you might hear from a Ricky or Tele – As such the 6120 is certainly not a one trick pony – Granted it won’t do everything, but it is a guitar that will fit into any collection – For some players it may well be the only guitar you need – You can certainly have fun playing it and finding its boundaries

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