1964 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins
Pre-Baldwin 6120 in the Brooklyn factory's final golden era. Consistent quality, Filter'Tron pickups, and the established double-cutaway form. Excellent value compared to earlier single-cutaway models.
Current Market Value
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Maple (thinline double-cutaway hollow body) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Space Control bridge, Bigsby B6 |
| Tuners | Grover Imperial |
| Finish Options | Tangerine Orange |
| Est. Production | 950 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Pre-Baldwin Brooklyn factory production.
What Changed in 1964
Peak pre-Baldwin production era. The 6120 was now a mature instrument with well-established specifications. Brooklyn factory quality at its most consistent.
Collector's Notes
Pre-Baldwin (before 1967) is the key collector distinction. These mid-1960s examples offer strong value in the pre-Baldwin spectrum.
How to Authenticate a 1964 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins
Gretsch serial numbers use a system where the first digits indicate month/year — verify against known Gretsch serial tables for 1964. Numbers are on the headstock back. Filter'Tron humbucking pickups should be present (replaced DynaSonics around 1958). Verify originality. Check binding condition carefully — Gretsch binding from this era is notorious for deterioration and shrinkage. Replacement binding is difficult to match correctly. Western Orange finish should be nitrocellulose lacquer. Check Bigsby tailpiece originality. Verify all hardware (bridge, tailpiece, tuners, knobs, switches) matches documented specifications for 1964. Laminated maple body — tap test for correct hollow-body resonance. Original case with Gretsch logo adds provenance.