The Gretsch 6120, like a number of Gretsch models in the 1960’s, was developed with the (at least) endorsement of famed player Chet Atkins, but soon, as the rock and rockabilly movements swept the nation, became the poster guitar for players like Brian Setzer, Eddie Cochran, and appeared in the hands of artists like Duane Eddy, Eric Clapton, Neil Young and more.

The 6120 was, retailed for $385 in the late 1954, a whopping $180 more than Gibson’s Goldtop Les Paul model, and a whole $200 more than the Fender Telecaster, a difference of nearly $2500 of today’s money.

This much rarer single cut model, straight outta 1961, is a great example from this era, with just a couple long-ago replaced parts and a nice faded in finish. The original "Western Orange” factory finish is still visible under the footprint of the floating Tru-Arc bridge, but the rest has faded with presumably countless gigs in the sun here in the sunny high desert. Honest wear!

The Filter’trons, Gretsch’s competition to Gibson’s PAF, sound bright and chimey while giving a woodier, more honest response than their Gibson humbucker counterparts.

1 11/16 nut, 25.4” scale. Plays great, set up with 11s.

Comes with the original case, a beautiful white wrap with leather accents.