Vintage 1956 Gretsch model 6120 hollow-body electric guitar in its famous beautiful orange finish, serial #22430, featuring original hardware and electronics. Guitar features two Dynsonic pickups, black enamel swivel-arm Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, and Chet Atkins ‘signature’ pickguard. The guitar is presented in its original Gretsch hardshell case. All electronics function properly and overall guitar is in fine working order, though would benefit from a cleaning of the electronics and proper setup; there is slight binding lifting on the treble side of the top of the neck, noticeable fret wear, and significant oxidation to one pickup. It is in beautiful cosmetic condition and eminently playable. Accompanied by a letter from Voltage Guitars of Hollywood, endorsing “this piece’s pristine condition and originality.” In 1954, Gretsch struck a deal with Chet Atkins to endorse their guitars and introduced the 6120 the following year. It It was quickly adopted by rockabilly artists like Eddie Cochran, Duane Eddy, and Brian Setzer. This is one of the most sought after models of vintage hollow-body guitars and exceptionally desirable, as it dates to the second year of production and remains in phenomenal condition. RR Auction COA.
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