Gretsch 6119 Tennessee Rose 2003
Gretsch 6119, transparent red, made in Japan 2003. The Tennessee Rose was a Chet Atkins model back in the 50s, similar to the bright orange 6120 model but with a more reasonable finish and a bit less bling. This was made at the Terada factory in Japan, and they do amazing work: the wood work is awesome, the finish is just right, and the thing has that certain integrity in the hands. The tone is big and hairy, with a gooey warm growl on the neck pickup and a snappy, creamy bark on the bridge. Extremely cool.
Model: Gretsch 6119 Tennessee Rose
Made: Japan, 2003, Terada factory
Serial: JT03-010170
Finish: transparent red, gloss poly
Body: laminate maple, fully hollow, 47mm deep, 406mm across
Neck: maple. ebony fretboard, 24.6" scale, 12" radius, slim C profile
Weight: 3.875kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Gretsch FIlter'Tron humbucker x2
Accessories: original case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the end, edges and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has some surface scratches in the middle of the body and some minor scuffs around the whole body. The sides have dimples in the elbow area and scuffs near the jack. The front has minor scuffs around the top F hole, elbow area and tailpiece, a scratch on the guard and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only