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1962 Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean + OHSC
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Summary
Model: 6119 Tennessean
Year: 1962
Finish: Original Brown
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Weight: 3.26
Case: Original Hardshell
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body Wood: Ply
Neck Wood: Maple
Tuners: Grover open back
Pickups: Hi-lo'Tron
Hardware: Original
Neck Profile: Medium C
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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1962 Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean + OHSC
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Description
The 1962 Gretsch 6119 Tennessean is a classic hollow-body electric guitar that showcases the distinctive features Gretsch was known for during the early 1960s. It has a single-cutaway body design made from laminated maple, giving it a resonant, warm tone ideal for rockabilly, country, and early rock ‘n’ roll music. The body is finished in a dark, walnut stain that contrasts with its sleek, minimalist appointments.
This model is the Harrison spec Beatle era model and is a fully hollow construction without the sound post or trestle bracing found in some higher-end models. The neck is made of maple with a rosewood fingerboard, featuring "thumbnail" inlays that add to its vintage aesthetic. The 24.6" scale length gives it a comfortable, easy-playing feel, and the 21 frets allow for smooth playability across the board.
Like all Atkins models the Model 6119 is fitted with a "Gretsch by Bigsby" vibrato and zero fret, two of Chet's requirements. The 6119 uses two single-coil Hi-lo'Tron pickups in place of the double-coil Filter'Tron units used on the higher-end Country Gentleman and 6120. The sound is somewhat brighter than these and many other Gretsch models, due to the combination of single-coil pickups and thin closed body but with plenty of depth when required.
Other hallmark features include Grover StaTite tuners (one is slightly bent), and a rocking bar bridge that provides stability and helps retain tuning while adding a characteristic Gretsch sound. The slim, comfortable neck and lightweight construction make it a joy to play, while its distinctive appearance ensures it stands out visually, even among other vintage guitars.
This is a very good playing example of a just "Beatle-era" Gretsch Model 6119 Tennessean with the closed "Electrotone" body, one of Gretsch's classic and most popular 1960s models. Although the least expensive instrument in the Chet Atkins signature line, by the standards of the day the Tennessean was a relatively upscale guitar. The 6119 remained the only traditional single-cutaway guitar in the Atkins line, both the Country Gentleman and 6120 having become double-cutaways at the time.
This model listed at the not inconsiderable sum of $350.00 in 1962, the year it replaced the earlier full hollow body, single-pickup 6119. This was a fairly high price at the time, but many players dutifully saved up for this Beatle-approved model in the mid-'60s. The Tennessean was something of a garage band classic but also appears with many prominent professional players as well.
A real nice sounding guitar with the typical Gretsch throaty twang and if swag is your thang then you need look no further...
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Summary
Model: 6119 Tennessean
Year: 1962
Finish: Original Brown
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Weight: 3.26
Case: Original Hardshell
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body Wood: Ply
Neck Wood: Maple
Tuners: Grover open back
Pickups: Hi-lo'Tron
Hardware: Original
Neck Profile: Medium C
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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