Apeldoorn, Netherlands
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This is a beautiful sounding 1966 Gretsch 6119 “Chet Atkins Tennessean”. One of the last ones built in the original Brooklyn factory before the move to the Baldwin plant.Bindings still in very good shape, no cracking or ''burning''. The tuners are replaced. Comes in a no name case.Model: Gretsch 6119 “Chet Atkins Tennessean”Year: 1966Body Type: Fully hollow, single cutawayBody Material: Laminated maple top, back, and sidesBody Depth: Approximately 2 inches (about 5 cm)Finish: Walnut or dark cherry lacquer (often referred to as “Walnut Stain”)Country of Manufacture: USA (Brooklyn, New York)NeckNeck Material: Two-piece maple, often with a walnut center stripFingerboard: Rosewood with “thumbnail” pearloid inlaysScale Length: 24½ inches (622 mm)Nut Width: About 1 11/16 inches (43 mm)Frets: 22Neck Joint: Set neckHeadstock: Bound, with “Gretsch” logo and open-back tunersHardware and ElectronicsPickups: Two Gretsch HiLo’Tron single-coil pickupsControls:Master volumeIndividual pickup volume controlsTone switchThree-way pickup selector switchBridge: Rocking bar bridge (or sometimes an adjustable bridge)Tailpiece: Bigsby vibrato (standard on most 6119s from this era)Tuners: Grover Sta-Tite or open-back tunersPickguard: Silver or gold “Chet Atkins” signed pickguardDesign FeaturesF-Holes: Painted-on (simulated) F-holes — not open sound holesBinding: Multiple-ply body binding, single-ply neck bindingHardware Finish: Nickel or chrome-plated metal partsTruss Rod Cover: Engraved “Chet Atkins” logoLogo: Headstock features classic Gretsch logo in white or pearloidSound and CharacterThe 1966 Tennessean offers a bright, jangly, and articulate tone typical of Gretsch hollow bodies, with the HiLo’Tron pickups providing a clean and airy sound compared to the thicker, punchier Filter’Trons used in higher-end Gretsch models. It’s known for its clarity, warmth, and dynamic response — ideal for rockabilly, early rock ’n’ roll, country, and Beatles-style tones.
Price€3,490
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