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Lot 20
THE FRED GRETSCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, BROOKLYN, 1960
A HOLLOW-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, 6120 CHET ATKINS
Closed16 December 2021
Price Realised
USD 8,125
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THE FRED GRETSCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, BROOKLYN, 1960
A HOLLOW-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, 6120 CHET ATKINS
Bearing the logo GRETSCH and the horseshoe device at the headstock, labeled THE FRED. / GRETSCH MFG. CO. / 60 Broadway / Brooklyn (11), N.Y. / MODEL NO. 6120 / SERIAL NO. 38896 / Musical Instrument Makers Since 1883, Ebony fingerboard, maple body, with original hard-shell case and inscribed on NILE RODGERS PRODUCTIONS. INC stationary, 3⁄15/90 / TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT / INTONATION SET / E Boy, in case pocket
Length of back 20 9⁄16 in. (52.3 cm.)
A HOLLOW-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, 6120 CHET ATKINS
Bearing the logo GRETSCH and the horseshoe device at the headstock, labeled THE FRED. / GRETSCH MFG. CO. / 60 Broadway / Brooklyn (11), N.Y. / MODEL NO. 6120 / SERIAL NO. 38896 / Musical Instrument Makers Since 1883, Ebony fingerboard, maple body, with original hard-shell case and inscribed on NILE RODGERS PRODUCTIONS. INC stationary, 3⁄15/90 / TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT / INTONATION SET / E Boy, in case pocket
Length of back 20 9⁄16 in. (52.3 cm.)
THE FRED GRETSCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, BROOKLYN, 1960
A HOLLOW-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, 6120 CHET ATKINS
Bearing the logo GRETSCH and the horseshoe device at the headstock, labeled THE FRED. / GRETSCH MFG. CO. / 60 Broadway / Brooklyn (11), N.Y. / MODEL NO. 6120 / SERIAL NO. 38896 / Musical Instrument Makers Since 1883, Ebony fingerboard, maple body, with original hard-shell case and inscribed on NILE RODGERS PRODUCTIONS. INC stationary, 3⁄15/90 / TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT / INTONATION SET / E Boy, in case pocket
Length of back 20 9⁄16 in. (52.3 cm.)
A HOLLOW-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, 6120 CHET ATKINS
Bearing the logo GRETSCH and the horseshoe device at the headstock, labeled THE FRED. / GRETSCH MFG. CO. / 60 Broadway / Brooklyn (11), N.Y. / MODEL NO. 6120 / SERIAL NO. 38896 / Musical Instrument Makers Since 1883, Ebony fingerboard, maple body, with original hard-shell case and inscribed on NILE RODGERS PRODUCTIONS. INC stationary, 3⁄15/90 / TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT / INTONATION SET / E Boy, in case pocket
Length of back 20 9⁄16 in. (52.3 cm.)
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