Gretsch G6122-1959, Chet Atkins Country Gentleman (1959 w/TV Jones, Walnut) Reviews

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Willie Delrosa
from CA, USA
January 1, 2012 Music Background:
30 Years since High School

A Truly One of a Kind

I was blown away with this guitar with it's quality and the "sound", Oh the Sound... Nothing quite like it. I have Rickenbacker 330, 325c64, Gretch Duo 6128, and nothing quite like the sound of this one. Because of it's wide neck, it takes a while getting used to but, it's heaven to play indeed.

Nathan
from
March 22, 2011 Music Background:
Gosple, Country, Bluegrass

great clean rich Chet sound

I bought this guitar wanting something clean, warm, rich and something differant from my Gallagher Doc Watson acoustic.

First is sound and very light action. If you are looking for a great Chet Atkins sleek sound you cant go wrong with this guitar, very clean and clear all the way up the neck. Action is very light and great accses to the last frets.

I would absolutely repace if stolen. Just woudn't do with out it.

Paul
from Woodbridge, VA
September 17, 2007 Music Background:
Hobbyist

Louder and Crispier than the G6120s

The G6122-1959 has a louder, much more crispier sound than the G6120 Atkins and G6120 Setzer. The TVJ Supertron and HT on this guitar has a more powerful punch than the TVJ Classic and Filtertrons. This guitar has a simulated F-hole and amazingly, the sound seems to resonate better than the real F-hole models from Gretsch. The neck is noticeable wider but if you're a real guitar player, this shouldn't bother you. Note that this is a professional guitar and requires advanced skill to play this.

For those with short arms, I recommend that you play this guitar standing up rather than sitting. The lower bout has a high arch that will strain your neck and elbow. I know this because I have short arms. About an hour into playing this instrument sitting down, you'll start feeling some tension on your neck and elbow. I've been playing for 30 years and have owned almost every brand of guitar. Nothing comes close to the Gretsch sound. If you are ready to take the next step into professional instruments, then go for Gretsch. As a word of caution, Gretsch guitars don't come cheap so save up. This is my sixth Gretsch guitar by the way. Mind you, this guitar is awesome with almost any style of music. I love playing Funk and soul with this guitar. Brilliant!