{"product_id":"1959-gretsch-chet-atkins-tennessean-6119-paf-filtertron-western-red-like-6120-model","title":"1959 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean 6119 PAF Filtertron Western Red like 6120 Model!","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1959 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean 6119 PAF Filtertron Western Red like 6120 Model!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"74\"\u003ereally cool vintage 1959 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean 6119\u003c\/strong\u003e in that \u003cstrong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eclassic Gretsch Orange finish\u003c\/strong\u003e you typically associate with the 6120 models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eThis one features the \u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"237\"\u003edesirable patent applied for Filter’Tron pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"269\"\u003etrestle bracing\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eebony fingerboard with small inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eroller bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eBigsby tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eblack signpost pickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s a great spec set on a very vibey late-’50s Gretsch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eWhile this guitar is coming up on \u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"500\"\u003e70 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, it’s in \u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"551\"\u003every good plus to excellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e overall. There is \u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eminimal checking\u003c\/strong\u003e, just a couple small spots (notably near a pickguard screw) and some \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"690\"\u003elight checking on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eminor scratches here and there\u003c\/strong\u003e — all very typical and nothing out of line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"819\"\u003ebinding is intact throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, with just a bit of \u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"889\"\u003elight shrinkage near the pickguard waist area\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"933\"\u003every early signs of binding rot\u003c\/strong\u003e, but nothing that appears to be a concern anytime soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003ePlayability-wise, it \u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eplays well overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, though not absolutely perfect. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003etruss rod is functioning properly\u003c\/strong\u003e, but there is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eslight dip where the neck meets the body\u003c\/strong\u003e. It could be addressed if desired, but as it sits, it’s still a very playable and enjoyable guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eIt comes with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003enice recent Gretsch hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gz3got\" data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"buh2yz\" data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus \/ Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dbh7cj\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appears all original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w2x9d9\" data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gretsch Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2lojk4\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e PAF Filter’Tron; trestle bracing; very clean example for its age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"opaezp\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eThis one \u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eplays well and has that classic Gretsch tone\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Filter’Tron delivers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eclear, punchy, and articulate sound\u003c\/strong\u003e with plenty of snap and character. A great vintage voice with lots of personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2l0mzs\" data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ni5zhx\" data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gretsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lv7axo\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chet Atkins Tennessean 6119\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whldcp\" data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w2x9d9\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gretsch Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"37ux4f\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patent Applied For Filter’Tron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"143tfob\" data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony with Small Inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tr3cl4\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roller Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s95azi\" data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bigsby Tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6aizl6\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Signpost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7qjxkv\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trestle Bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fuh14v\" data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 lbs 2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"59xn2c\" data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recent Gretsch Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uwscs\" data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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