{"product_id":"gretsch-model-6119-chet-atkins-tennessean-arch-top-hollow-body-electric-guitar-1961-2663","title":"Gretsch Model 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean Arch Top Hollow Body Electric Guitar (1961)","description":"Gretsch Model 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean Model Arch Top Hollow Body Electric Guitar, c. 1961, made in Brooklyn, NY, red\/orange lacquer finish, laminated maple body and neck. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very late example of the first version of the Chet Atkins Model 6119 Tennessean, made shortly before the model specs changed to a closed-body two-pickup guitar with Hi-lo'tron pickups. The 6119 was the least expensive guitar in the Atkins line, but still a fairly pricey instrument in 1961 at $325.00. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a full hollow body guitar with soundpost bracing, a single patent no. Filtertron in the rear position, and a Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece, but the body at 2 1\/4\" is somewhat thinner than the 1950's versions. This 6119 has a triple bound body, unbound neck, and f-holes with a still-vibrant \"he-man Western Orange\" finish. Very simple wiring rig with a master volume on the cutaway bout and tone switch on the upper bout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is essentially a single-pickup 6120, with the same feeling and sound, just without the neck pickup. We like to think of these as the \"Chet Atkins Esquire\" and find them to be a great sounding Gretsch -- far more useful with the single pickup at the bridge than the more common fingerboard placement -- as well as something of a rarity, at least compared to later 1960's Tennesseans.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 42 3\/8 in. (107.6 cm.), 15 1\/2 in. (39.4 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 2 1\/4 in. (5.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 24 3\/4 in. (629 mm.). Width of nut is 1 11\/16 in. (43 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuite clean overall; finish has only minor dings and playwear. All original finish and hardware; original signpost pickguard has a repaired crack through the center. Recent pro neckset (very clean job) with a great break angle over the bridge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of the nicest-playing period Gretsch guitars we have ever had and a fabulous twang machine. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gretsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853147984012,"sku":"2663","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gretsch-model-6119-chet-atkins-tennessean-arch-top-hollow-body-electric-guitar-1961-2663","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}