06/20/2026
Happy Birthday to Mr Guitar himself, Chet Atkins.
Whether it was accompanying the Carter Family on the Grand Ole' Opry or honing his session chops in Nashville, this guitar icon was also working closely with Gretsch in New York to refine a premium archtop model. At Chet's request the western motif on the earlier 6120s was toned down, while still retaining the horseshoe headstock inlay as a nod to the previous versions - which became a lasting aesthetic change.
Read up more over on the website about this '59 Edition 6120 or swing by the shop today and check it out.
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