Gretsch Brian Setzer G6120-SSU
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Dates of manufacture:
1994 to 2014
The Gretsch G6120-SSU Brian Setzer Signature model was introduced in 1994 as a customized version of Brian's 1959 6120. It features an adjustable bridge with ebony base, a bound ebonized rosewood neck with neo-classic thumbnail inlays, combination gold and chrome hardware. Equipped with a Gretsch Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, 3-way pickup selector switch, master tone switch, master and individual pickup volume controls and a set of vintage Filtertron Alnico pickups. In 2004 the Grestch filtertrons were replaced by TV Jones pickups.
The G6120-SSU had polyurethane finish but was also available with nitocellulose laquer finish as the G6120-SSL.
Specifications (35)
Controls
| Controls shape | square control |
| Pickup selector controls | 3-way selector switch |
| Tone controls | 1 tone control, 1 tone switch |
| Volume controls | 3 volume controls |
Electronics
| Pickups brand and model | Gretsch Filtertron pickup(s), TV Jones pickup(s) |
| Pickups configuration | 2 humbucker pickups |
General
| Finish colors | green finish, orange finish |
| Finish material | polyurethane finish |
| Made in | Japan |
| Number of strings | 6 strings |
| Scale length | 24.625 inches scale-length |
Body
| Body back material | laminated maple body back |
| Body depth | 2.5 inches body depth |
| Body shape features | arched top, single cutaway |
| Body sides material | laminated maple body sides |
| Body style | archtop |
| Body top material | laminated maple body top |
| Body width | 16 inches wide body |
| Hollow body | hollow body |
| Pickguard material | gold pickguard |
| Pickguard shape | raised pickguard |
| Soundhole | 2 f-holes |
Hardware
| Bridge | Adjusto-Matic bridge |
| Hardware color | gold-plated hardware |
| Tailpiece | Bigsby vibrato |
| Tuners | Sperzel locking tuners |
Fretboard
| Fingerboard inlay material | pearl fingerboard inlay material |
| Fingerboard material | rosewood fingerboard |
| Fingerboard position markers | thumbnail fingerboard position markers |
Neck
| Neck joint | set neck |
| Neck material | maple neck |
| Neck width | 1.69 inches wide at nut |
| Number of frets | 22 fret |
| Peghead (headstock) | bound headstock |
| Tuner layout | three-each-side |
Prices (1)
| Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $2500 | excellent |
