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

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.

- 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.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-9690

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"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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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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