1961 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins
Transitional 6120 — now thinline double-cutaway with Filter'Trons and Space Control bridge. The new body shape improved playability while maintaining the 6120's character.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$10,000–$22,000
Very Good
$6,500–$10,000
Good
$4,000–$6,500
Fair
$2,000–$4,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Maple (hollow body — now thinline double cutaway) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Space Control bridge (new design), Bigsby B6 |
| Tuners | Grover Imperial |
| Finish Options | Tangerine Orange |
| Est. Production | 800 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. The double-cutaway body gave better upper-fret access.
What Changed in 1961
The 6120 transitioned to a thinline double-cutaway body — a major design change. Space Control bridge introduced. The thinline design is lighter and provides better upper-fret access.
Collector's Notes
Single-cutaway (1954-1960) vs double-cutaway (1961+) is a major distinction. Space Control bridge is correct for this era. Filter'Tron pickups should be original.