(SOLD) Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002

Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002
Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville Orange 2002

Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Model, made in Japan 2002, transparent orange. What a delightfully gaudy beast we have here! Brian Setzer made his name with the Stray Cats and is arguably the most iconic rockabilly guitarist ever; there are very few names as intrinsically linked with Gretsh guitars as he. The differences from a standard 6120 are largely cosmetic: the dice knobs, chrome tailpiece with gold bridge, ebony board are all recognisable Brian touches. The tone is magnificent: bright, barky, growly snarl with a whole heap of body and attack; a big weighty bass response balancing four BBQ burners of sizzle and snap. The neck is moderately slim and very intuitive; paired with the super resonant body you really feel the notes you play. The flame on show on this particular example is really quite something; it's gorgeous. The combo gold/chrome hardware has a certain kooky charm and really makes the orange pop beautifully. We all owe Brian a debt for being the coolest cat around, so come good and square up by adding this to your collection.

Model: Gretsch 6120SSU Brian Setzer Nashville
Made: Japan, Terada plant, 2002 (serial 027120-2153)
Body: laminate maple, full depth, fully hollow
Neck: maple, rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 3.410kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Gretsch Filtertron humbuckers
Case: good quality non original wood hard case, good condition

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back is pretty clean, just a couple of light scuffs in the middle of the body. The sides have a few dimples near the jack and in the elbow area, nothing noteworthy. The front is clean too, just a couple of light scuffs around the back edge and some play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings. 


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