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1955 Gretsch 6121 Chet Atkins 01199

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Uploaded by on Apr 23, 2009

This compact 13 1/4-inch-wide guitar weighs in at just 7.50 lbs. and has a very comfortable nut width of 1 11/16 inches and a scale length of 24 1/2 inches. Chambered mahogany body with G-brand on the top and studded embossed leather around the sides. One-piece mahogany neck with a wonderful medium profile. Rosewood fretboard with 22 original thin frets and inlaid mother-of-pearl 'Cows-and-Cactus' block position markers. Two single-coil DeArmond pickups, each with an output of 16.00k. Compensated aluminum bridge saddle on aluminum base with two height adjustment screws and unplated aluminum Bigsby B-3 vibrato tailpiece with pivoting arm. Gold-plated hardware. Housed in its original tweed fabric-covered hardshell case with red velvet lining.

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  • intro song?

  • "I wish my beer was as cold as your heart" By Phil's band The Drills

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  • "Did I say bastard ?"

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  • hey I'd like phil x watching this vid

    /watch?v=YBJg4gERFLY

    It is me playing i am 16 and I want the advice of a professionnal

  • You are such an amazing guitarist. You also have the kind of looks women would die for. I only wish I was like you. Keep rockin!!!

  • "Trade of all jacks" hahaha

  • what's that funky song Phil starts playing at 2:28?

  • @frettedamericana That is the best line ever

  • a fatty...if you will. yes indeed i will

  • What the hell was that trick at 2:03!!!!! SWEET!!!!!!!! What, are you pulling the B string?

  • whoa that is a sweet guitar.

  • Got recommended a video with Chet Atkins holding and talking about the design of this guitar. It is called " Chet Atkins Talks About Gretsch Guitars " if you're interested. Thanks!

  • I think i love this guitar :P xD

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