Gretsch 6120

A hollowbody icon that brought twang and tangerine sparkle to rockabilly stages.

Released in 1954 with input from Chet Atkins, the Gretsch 6120 paired a trestle-braced hollow maple body with Filter’Tron pickups and Bigsby vibrato, delivering the snappy yet mellow voice heard across rockabilly and early rock ’n’ roll. Its bright finishes, western motifs, and chime drew in players from Eddie Cochran to Brian Setzer, cementing the 6120 as Gretsch’s signature sound and style statement.

Introduced: 1954 (Brooklyn, New York, USA)
Signature traits: Maple hollowbody, Filter'Tron pickups, Bigsby vibrato
Notable players: Chet Atkins, Eddie Cochran, Brian Setzer