GALLERY: Golden Era of Gretsch

The guitars conceived and produced by the Gretsch Company after WWII represent some of the more unique sounding and visually dynamic models available during the ''50s and into the mid-''60s.

'62 Chet Atkins Tennessean model 6119

'62 Chet Atkins Tennessean model 6119
The Chet Atkins Tennessean model 6119 debuted in 1958 as a single pickup (FilterTron) hollowbody with open f-holes and a cherry red finish. In the early 1960s, the model evolved to the Electrotone sealed-top body with walnut finish and dual HiloTron pickups. George Harrison used a slightly later version of this model at the famous Shea Stadium Beatles concert. (Photo courtesy of Ron O'Keefe)

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