Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Price Guide
The Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Hollow Body is an iconic hollow-body electric guitar introduced in 1954 as an endorsement model for country music legend Chet Atkins. Its distinctive orange finish, Bigsby vibrato, and Filter'Tron pickups became synonymous with rockabilly and early rock and roll.
Produced: 1954–present
📖 Buyer's Guide
Pre-Baldwin (pre-1967) Gretsch guitars are the most collectible. Look for original Filter'Tron or DynaSonic pickups (early models), Bigsby vibratos, and original finishes. The Western-themed inlays and cactus logos on earliest models are charming details. Headstock repairs are common due to the angled headstock design.
Value by Year
| Year | Excellent | Very Good | Good | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | $35,000–$70,000 | $22,000–$35,000 | $14,000–$22,000 | Full Details → |
| 1955 | $28,000–$55,000 | $18,000–$28,000 | $11,000–$18,000 | Full Details → |
| 1956 | $20,000–$40,000 | $13,000–$20,000 | $8,000–$13,000 | Full Details → |
| 1957 | $18,000–$35,000 | $12,000–$18,000 | $7,500–$12,000 | Full Details → |
| 1958 | $18,000–$36,000 | $11,000–$18,000 | $7,000–$11,000 | Full Details → |
| 1959 | $16,000–$32,000 | $10,000–$16,000 | $6,500–$10,000 | Full Details → |
| 1960 | $14,000–$28,000 | $9,000–$14,000 | $5,800–$9,000 | Full Details → |
| 1961 | $10,000–$22,000 | $6,500–$10,000 | $4,000–$6,500 | Full Details → |
| 1962 | $9,000–$20,000 | $6,000–$9,000 | $3,800–$6,000 | Full Details → |
| 1963 | $9,000–$18,000 | $5,800–$9,000 | $3,700–$5,800 | Full Details → |
| 1964 | $8,500–$17,000 | $5,500–$8,500 | $3,500–$5,500 | Full Details → |
| 1965 | $8,000–$16,000 | $5,000–$8,000 | $3,200–$5,000 | Full Details → |
| 1966 | $7,500–$15,000 | $4,800–$7,500 | $3,000–$4,800 | Full Details → |
| 1967 | $6,000–$12,000 | $3,800–$6,000 | $2,400–$3,800 | Full Details → |
| 1968 | $5,500–$11,000 | $3,500–$5,500 | $2,200–$3,500 | Full Details → |
| 1969 | $5,000–$10,000 | $3,200–$5,000 | $2,000–$3,200 | Full Details → |
| 1970 | $4,000–$8,000 | $2,500–$4,000 | $1,600–$2,500 | Full Details → |