Gretsch 6121 Chet Atkins 1956

This Gretsch 6121 Chet Atkins from 1956 is a special guitar from one of the first years of production of this model. Built in the legendary factory at 60 Broadway in Brooklyn, New York, this guitar exudes the history of an era when rockabilly and rock 'n' roll conquered the world. A real guitar for the enthusiast who is looking for that authentic fifties feeling!

The 6121 was introduced in 1955 as the solid body alternative to the hollow body 6120, and both models bore the name of country icon Chet Atkins. However, Gretsch solid body guitars are not completely solid, but have a chambered construction, making them relatively lightweight. The guitars were given a Western theme, and this applied to the 6120, 6121 and the 6130 Roundup. The characteristic orange finish, the leather edge along the body and the gold plexi pickguard give the guitar that unmistakable fifties look that vintage Gretsch enthusiasts are looking for. Not to mention that cool G brand on the body!

This 6121 has an ebony fingerboard on which the name Jerry L. Fryer is inlaid in mother of pearl. Who this guitarist was remains a mystery, but it gives the guitar a personal story that stimulates the imagination. The binding is in remarkably good condition for a Gretsch of this age; only small pieces are inserted on either side at the nut. The original DeArmond Dynasonic pickups are still present, although the bridge pickup has been rewound. In addition, the tuning machines have also been replaced at some point.

With those classic Dynasonic single coils, this 6121 delivers exactly the tone you expect: clear, cutting and full of character. It's a sound that is inextricably linked to early rock 'n' roll and rockabilly, and one that still inspires after seventy years. Furthermore, the guitar has playwear that you would expect from a guitar of this age, and these make this Gretsch an irresistibly cool guitar!

The guitar comes in a beautiful vintage case with TFOA passport.