1967 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins
First Baldwin-era 6120. While Baldwin ownership is the critical collector dividing line, early Baldwin instruments were still built at the Brooklyn factory by the same workers — quality did not drop overnight.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
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 | 1,100 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. First year of Baldwin ownership — quality transition begins.
What Changed in 1967
Baldwin acquires Gretsch — the dividing line in Gretsch collecting. Early Baldwin-era instruments often retain pre-Baldwin quality since the Brooklyn factory continued operating with the same craftspeople initially.
Collector's Notes
Baldwin acquisition year. Early Baldwin examples can be good instruments but values are significantly below pre-Baldwin. Check for quality consistency — Baldwin's cost-cutting would increase over time.