 | GRETSCH ATKINS AXE MODELS 7685, 7686The Gretsch Atkins Axe (models 7685 and 7686) was made from around 1976 to 1981. The Atkins Axe was named after Chet Atkins who had a minor involvement the project. The Gretsch Atkins Axe was designed to appeal to the rock player with two DiMarzio humbucking pickups. The fingerboard markers are dice, which give you the fret number if you add up the numbers. The 7685 had dark grey finish and the 7686 rosewood stain red. The model was not a commercial success was was discontinued around 1980/1981. |
| No image yet | GRETSCH Atkins Super Axe Model 7680/7681/7682The Atkins Super Axe Model 7680/7681/7682 was made between 1976 and 1981 |
 | GRETSCH AXE MODELS G7685, G7686GRETSCH manufactured the Axe models G7685 and G7686 from 1997-1999, from 2002-2003 and in 2008. This was the reissue of the Gretsch Atkins Axe model of 1977-1980, but because Chet Atkins was no longer involved with Gretsch his name was removed and the model was simply the Gretsch Axe. |
Specifications:
| Model | Image | Finish colors | Made in | Number of strings | Scale length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRETSCH ATKINS AXE MODELS 7685, 7686 1976 to 1981 |  | gray finish, rosewood finish | USA | 6 strings | 24.5 inches scale-length |
| GRETSCH Atkins Super Axe Model 7680/7681/7682 1976 to 1981 | No image yet | - | - | - | - |
| GRETSCH AXE MODELS G7685, G7686 1997 to 19992002 to 20032008 |  | gray finish, red finish | - | 6 strings | - |
| Model | Body material | Body shape features | Pickguard material |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRETSCH ATKINS AXE MODELS 7685, 7686 1976 to 1981 | wood body | single cutaway | white pickguard |
| GRETSCH Atkins Super Axe Model 7680/7681/7682 1976 to 1981 | - | - | - |
| GRETSCH AXE MODELS G7685, G7686 1997 to 19992002 to 20032008 | wood body | single cutaway | white pickguard |
| Model | Bridge | Hardware color |
|---|---|---|
| GRETSCH ATKINS AXE MODELS 7685, 7686 1976 to 1981 | tune-o-matic bridge | chrome hardware |
| GRETSCH Atkins Super Axe Model 7680/7681/7682 1976 to 1981 | - | - |
| GRETSCH AXE MODELS G7685, G7686 1997 to 19992002 to 20032008 | tune-o-matic bridge | chrome hardware |
| Model | Fingerboard material | Fingerboard position markers |
|---|---|---|
| GRETSCH ATKINS AXE MODELS 7685, 7686 1976 to 1981 | ebony fingerboard | dice fingerboard position markers |
| GRETSCH Atkins Super Axe Model 7680/7681/7682 1976 to 1981 | - | - |
| GRETSCH AXE MODELS G7685, G7686 1997 to 19992002 to 20032008 | - | dice fingerboard position markers |
| Model | Neck material | Number of frets | Peghead (headstock) | Tuner layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRETSCH ATKINS AXE MODELS 7685, 7686 1976 to 1981 | maple neck | 22 fret | bound headstock | three-each-side |
| GRETSCH Atkins Super Axe Model 7680/7681/7682 1976 to 1981 | - | - | - | - |
| GRETSCH AXE MODELS G7685, G7686 1997 to 19992002 to 20032008 | maple neck | 22 fret | bound headstock | three-each-side |
| Model | Pickup selector controls | Tone controls | Volume controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRETSCH ATKINS AXE MODELS 7685, 7686 1976 to 1981 | 3-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 2 volume controls |
| GRETSCH Atkins Super Axe Model 7680/7681/7682 1976 to 1981 | - | - | - |
| GRETSCH AXE MODELS G7685, G7686 1997 to 19992002 to 20032008 | 3-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 2 volume controls |
| Model | Pickups brand and model | Pickups configuration |
|---|---|---|
| GRETSCH ATKINS AXE MODELS 7685, 7686 1976 to 1981 | DiMarzio pickup(s) | 2 humbucker pickups |
| GRETSCH Atkins Super Axe Model 7680/7681/7682 1976 to 1981 | - | - |
| GRETSCH AXE MODELS G7685, G7686 1997 to 19992002 to 20032008 | - | 2 humbucker pickups |
