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The ’56 Chet Gets Quilted!





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A charming Gretsch classic gets an elegant quilt maple makeover with this G6120TGQM-56 Limited-edition Quilt Classic Chet Atkins model from Sweetwater! With highly figured cuts of quilt maple making up the body of this guitar, the G6120TGQM-56 showcases a bright and articulate natural tone with a wavy, western sunset-like grain aesthetic to accompany. A take on the original 1956 model, this 6-string plays like a partner that Mr. Guitar would’ve been proud to call his own, complete with a comfy standard “U” neck profile, a pair of smokin’ TV Jones T-Armmond single-coils, and one massive Bigsby vibrato. The final product is a drop-dead gorgeous Gretsch tailor-made for western-inspired ambience, jumpin’ jazz jams, and feisty rock runs alike. Grover Sta-Tite tuners maintain pro-grade intonation while visual elements like wide-block inlays, gold arrow-stamped hardware, era-appropriate headstock designs, and the iconic large “G” branding pay period-correct homage to a classic 6-string with a well-dressed modern twist.





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A charmer from head to toe





This Quilt Classic Gretsch dons its very best with a top, back, and sides of mesmerizing quilt maple. Highly figured for the utmost in attractiveness, the G6120TGQM-56 aims to impress in terms of style and sound, offering a bright and definitive natural playing tone for a double threat that other guitars only dream they could get a taste of. However, just because the body and headstock veneer of this guitar pose incredibly graceful demeanors, it doesn’t mean its neck and fingerboard woods see any less attention to detail. This 6-string’s standard “U” neck profile offers a traditional yet comfortable grip for palms of all sizes, making for flawless navigation of its fully bound and silky smooth 22-fret rosewood fingerboard.





Only T-Armmonds from TV Jones will do





While we all wish the G6120TGQM-56 could be treated to a pair of actual ’56 Dynasonic single-coils, Gretsch employed the next best thing: two T-Armmond single-coils from TV Jones! These pickups pay such accurate tribute to the original Dynasonics, it’s almost uncanny. The highs are bright and spanky with a low-end that’s tubby and smooth, both telling musical tales with incomparable articulation. Pin the two together, and you’ve got a gloriously unique and characterful tonal blend that no other guitar builder can call its own! The trademark cutaway master Volume offers cumulative leveling, while per-pickup Volumes and a master Tone control let you sculpt the details to your heart’s content. If you’re a Gretsch fan, you get it: there’s just nothing like “That Great Gretsch Sound!”





Appointed for performance





Playing with a polished aluminum nut and a compensated, rosewood-pinned aluminum bridge, the G6120TGQM-56 carries over its characterful single-coil spank and brightness from its electronics to its playing response. A proper Bigsby B6CBDE vibrato tailpiece provides as much warble as you want, with a set of deluxe Grover Sta-Tite tuning machines anchoring down your intonation on the opposing end. Bend bravely, and take any stage with confidence.





While you’re up there, know that the G6120TGQM-56 is showing off more than its quilt maple tuxedo to the audience. Period-correct logo and horseshoe inlays at the headstock ? plus the iconic Chet Atkins signpost on the pickguard ? prove a charming western-influenced show all its own to give yours that extra kick. Gold-finished hardware, aged wide-block fingerboard inlays, arrow-stamped control knobs, and that classic Roundup Orange finish make this limited edition 6-string a true vintage sight to be seen. The finishing touch? That legendary Gretsch “G” branding at the lower bout.





Gretsch G6120TGQM-56 Limited-edition Quilt Classic Chet Atkins Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


Highly figured quilt maple body offers an elegant natural grain that's loaded with bright and articulate natural tone


Standard "U neck profile provides a comfortably traditional feel


Fully bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard plays smoothly


Neck and bridge T-Armmond single-coils by TV Jones deliver that perfect vintage Gretsch sound


Master Volume with per-pickup Volume and a master Tone enable endless tonal sculpting


Polished aluminum nut and rosewood-pinned aluminum bridge encourage bright and spanky responsiveness


Bigsby B6CBDE vibrato tailpiece permits warbly pitch-dipping


Dependable Grover Sta-Tite tuning machines provide worry-free playing


Vintage visuals abound, including period-correct logo, horseshoe and aged wide-block inlays, Chet Atkins signpost, gold hardware, arrow-stamped knobs, "G" branding, and Roundup Orange finish