Gretsch g6120 brian setzer nashville brian setzer has been associated with gretsch guitars throughout his long and illustrious career. At that time, the 6120 was known as the 6120 nashville model instead of the 6120 chet atkins model. Highly expressive, the bigsby b6gp vibrato tailpiece and pinned rocking bar bridge combine with the graphtech tusq xl nut for stable tuning. Mar 15, 2011 plenty of marquee guitarists have used the chet atkinsendorsed gretsch 6120, including eddie cochran, duane eddy, and jim reverend horton heat heathin fact, all the aforementioned players eventually had signature models built off the 6120 platform. Careers as we head into our 6th year of making musical instruments, we are looking for the next generation of exceptional leadership and team members.
This was an early seventies gretsch that was in desperate need of some lovin. Instruments, archtop guitar, guitar body, guitar building, gretsch, vintage guitars, ukulele, concept cars, dream cars. Keep it in your guitar case accessory pocket for quick reference about what to demand when purchasing a guitar, the maintenance and care of your guitar and how to use it to the full extent of its capabilities. To many gretsch fans, gretsch 6120 dsw is the quintessential gretsch guitar. Today, almost 60 years later, more than 20 reissue and 6120inspired models are being marketed, a testimony to the iconic status that the chet atkins 6120 model has ascended to. Get yourself an amazing playing, vintage hollowbody guitar. Diy guitars, guitar luthier, les paul kit, luthier tools, wood working. The gretsch 6120 is a guitar thats been through more than its fair share of changes over the years, but the heart and soul of the original mid1950s model endorsed by chet atkins has always stayed alive. Binding rot can be caused by several things but old gretsches are notorious for it. Gitarrenbau, bassbau scroll down to the gretsch section and there is a dwg file of a white falcon, and other pdf s. The new gretsch squeezebox paperinoil caps add smooth vintage tone while the treble bleed circuit lets your guitar retain all of its tasty clarity when rolling the volume control down. There are no factory specs published anywhere for gretsch setups, but after doing a bit of research on the interwebs, i found dan erlewines measurements for brian setzers 6120, and i adjusted from there. Scroll down to the gretsch section and there is a dwg file of a white falcon, and other pdfs.
It mainly happens when the gasses released from the binding material andor glue react with binding and eat it away. The most popular of all gretschs, this model has been made famous by many players including duane eddy, brian setzer and obviously, chet atkins. It mainly happens when the gasses released from the. This is the onethe modern version of the classic 6120 chet atkins hollow body guitar. The first of several gretsch guitars with the endorsement of country legend chet atkins, the 6120 chet atkins hollowbody is a prime example of the type of guitar. I actually want a country club, but i think the shape is the same as the white falcon. This beautiful hollow body instrument has been there since the beginning. Gretsch was started in a small music shop in brooklyn, n.
I was interested in this when i first got interested in buying a gretsch about 8 years ago. Scale body plans for custom builds and repairs of the gretsch duo jet model. Information essential to every guitarist students, hobbyists and professionalsis gathered together here for you in our gretsch owners manual. Tone switch schematic this applies to the traditional gretsch 6120, brian setzers signature models except the hot rod series, some duo jets, etc. But if you mostly play solid body electrics, the 6120 jr can get you that gretsch sound in a comfortable size. Free pdf guitar blueprints with images guitar building, music. Plenty of marquee guitarists have used the chet atkinsendorsed gretsch 6120, including eddie cochran, duane eddy, and jim reverend horton heat heathin fact, all the aforementioned players eventually had signature models built off the 6120 platform. Plans wanted for gretsch 6120 or similar acoustic and. Designed in collaboration with nashvilles most famous instrumentalist, the 6120 drew upon chets long recording and performing experience to create an exceptionally versatile, highly playable electric instrument.
Vintage guitars info gretsch vintage guitar collecting. Scroll down to the gretsch section and there is a dwg file of a white falcon, and other pdf s. Gretsch posted on october 23, 20 october 28, 20 by phil stephens two wonderful cents worth this is just a damn cool interpretation. Lexington, kentucky shop dealing in guitars, tube amps, and parts for gretsch, fender, gibson, and many others. Gretsch 6120 chet atkins nashville orange 1967 reverb. You are viewing the gretsch 6120am guitar model, part of the 6120 models family of gretsch guitars. Gretsch schematics the following are the two most common schematics for gretsch guitars. Today, almost 60 years later, more than 20 reissue and 6120 inspired models are being marketed, a testimony to the iconic status that the chet atkins 6120 model has ascended to. The pickup rings have some pressure cracks in it, but thats pretty common for gretsch. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. It is not just a treatise on the different variations of the gretsch 6120, but a complete history of the evolution of this iconic guitar through various iterations of other gretsch models up to 1954 when the first prototype 6120 was built for chet atkins.
First registered year 2004 last registered year 20. Acoustic and electric guitar and bass guitar setup specifications all of the following specifications are for guitarsbasses with the standard gauges of gretsch strings that the guitar or bass is equipped with from the factory. Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a widespanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear. It has serious binding rot and needs a refret badly. Reminiscent of the rare 1957 6120, features include twin gretsch dynasonic singlecoil pickups. As we head into our 6th year of making musical instruments, we are looking for the next generation of exceptional leadership and team members. Gretsch 6120 chet atkins hollowbody, black blackrider. The neck was finished with truoil, and the body with a gloss nitro finish. Added to gretsch gear 5 years ago last modified 20150712 08. The gretsch 6120 is a hollow body electric guitar with fholes, manufactured by gretsch and. This guitar was the precursor for all things to come in the future with the relationship of chet and gretsch. Concerning the printing of this file, contact a blueprint business locally and ask them to print it. Now, they included a whole lot of cowboy inspired details which are supposed to be a tribute to atkins, however its been common knowledge for a while that he wasnt particularly fond of those design details.
For pricing and hold status of this instrument, please check here. Unfollow gretsch guitar 6120 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sep 23, 2015 gretsch g6120 brian setzer nashville brian setzer has been associated with gretsch guitars throughout his long and illustrious career. Measurements and drawing carefully compared to gibson eds 1275 double neck sg. Gretsch chet atkins nashville 19631964 the fellowship of. Excellent narrative which covers the 6120 from the prototype, through the single cutaway versions of the 50s and very early 60s, to the double cutaway models, and ending up with the latest takes on this great axe. I just finished my 59 les paul project and i couldnt be happier. If this instrument does not appear on the instruments page it has been sold. Free guitar templates available to download all plans are provided in pdf format, and printable 1.
Switch for selecting the pickup position rear for neck, middle for mixed, front for bridge. Most 6120s have sound posts and not trestle bracing, the classic 6120s do anyway. Guys like stephen make us look good check this one out closely. In the years before the fender marketing and manufacturing agreement the reborn gretsch company experimented with several ideas to meld the classic features of vintage gretsch guitars with modern interpretations that added new features. Its hard to think of a guitar more synonymous with classic rock n roll than the gretsch 6120. Tone control switch so that the tone can be selected from three settings. Gretsch hollow vintage electric guitars for sale ebay. But brian setzer is probably the guitarist most associated with the 24. G6120t59 vintage select edition 59 chet atkins hollow body with bigsby, tv jones, vintage orange stain lacquer. The gretsch 6120 is a real classic guitar, and this wonderful book is destined to become a classic too. Gretsch gear is for all true gretsch heads who want to shop unique branded merchandise. They have very large printers and pdf shouldnt be a problem at all and can usually print these plans on 3.
Beautiful ideas electric guitar building plans free 3 pdf blueprints on modern. Gretsch 6120 n new nashville a truly unique gretsch offering. Chet approved of the sound, and by 1958 the buttsdesigned pickups were produced by gretsch to be included on all their topend guitars. A blast from the classic era of gretschs storied past, the g6120t59 vintage select. The gretsch 6120 is a guitar thats been through more than its fair share of changes over the years, but the heart and soul of the original mid1950s model endorsed by. The gretsch 6120 is a hollow body electric guitar with fholes, manufactured by gretsch and first appearing in the mid1950s with the endorsement of chet atkins. Playeroriented features, wide, open sound and comfortable playability combine to create a playing experience like no other. Designed from the ground up for modern players yet retaining all the timeless style that made the 6120 famous, the players edition nashville with stringthru bigsby is a marvelous example of art and performance. The musician who plays a gretsch guitar fi nds themselves producing fi ner tone, developing increasing speed with less fatigue, and taking new pride in the superb beauty and craftsmanship of their instrument.
Added to gretschgear 5 years ago last modified 20150712 08. Single cutaway, 16 wide, 2 78 thick maple body finished in amber red or orange. Ideal for every song, every night, this nashville is. The 6120 jr is small sort of es339 sized or almost like playing a jet. Gretsch astro jet guitar templates gretsch, guitar. The guitar you play is a defi nite factor in the quality of the music you produce, and a gretsch guitar truly glorifi es the talents. My gretsch has a roller bridge that sits on 2 posts that get adjusted with a pair of thumbscrews making the adjustment fairly easy, and. Pete townshend received one as a gift from joe walsh in 1970. Gretsch was a 27yearold german immigrant, that opened this small shop shortly after his arrival to the united states. It was largely inspired by chet atkins, whose name it carries. The following are the two most common schematics for gretsch guitars. Gretsch g6120t players edition nashville with stringthru.
Great deals on gretsch hollow vintage electric guitars. The early 6120 black sealed top proto that was made famous when chet atkins played it on dark eyes. The story is these were made during the transition period in japan. Beautiful ideas electric guitar building plans free 3 pdf blueprints. Gretsch g6120t brian setzer signature hot rod candy blue burst hollowbody electric guitar with laminated maple top, back, and sides, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 2 tv jones humbucking pickups, and bigsby vibrato candy blue burst. If youre accustomed to a fullsized hollowbody, it will feel small. You are viewing the gretsch 6120 am guitar model, part of the 6120 models family of gretsch guitars. It was quickly adopted by rockabilly artists eddie cochran, duane eddy, and later by eric clapton, brian setzer, reverend horton heat, and many others. Taking on the mantle of a latterday eddie cochran, his use of primarily orange 6120 models helped reinforce the identity of gretsch as the instrument of rockabilly. In late 1954, gretsch introduced the guitar that would become its most iconic creation.
The body is 16 inches wide, with two bound f holes, two pickups. Gretsch astro jet guitar templates gretsch, guitar, templates. The most popular of all gretsch s, this model has been made famous by many players including duane eddy, brian setzer and obviously, chet atkins. Instruments, archtop guitar, guitar body, guitar building, gretsch, vintage. Jul 27, 2017 chet approved of the sound, and by 1958 the buttsdesigned pickups were produced by gretsch to be included on all their topend guitars. I went with a gretschstyle orange on the maple top and head, rosewood stain on the body and neck. Gretsch g6120de duane eddy desert sunrise hollow b. In 1960, the chet atkins hollowbody model 6120s body depth shrank to 2 12 from its original 2 34 thickness. Gibson guitars page 2 learning guitar helpful tips to learning the guitar. Compensations may need to be made, if you plan to change string gauges. I am having the same problem as you, gretsch plans and specs are hard to come by. Its now getting harder to find an old gretsch that hasnt had binding work. Gretsch 6120 for sale in uk 54 secondhand gretsch 6120. If you are like most, you have thought about becoming a guitar player before.
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