Schiffer Books
Hard Cover
$39.99
ISBN: 978-0-7643-3484-9
Here’s a beautifully illustrated book that dives into the many aspects of an iconic American guitar design, the Chet Atkins-endorsed Gretsch model 6120. The book meticulously documents the evolution of this highly collectible guitar – offering fresh insights, compelling images, and significant revisionist history! (Stray Cats fans will enjoy the chapters that feature Brian Setzer and his fascination with Gretsch guitars.)
The book identifies the cultural, corporate, and musical factors that contributed to the manifestation of the Gretsch Company’s flagship instrument and traces the maturation of not only the 6120 model, but also much of the early Gretsch electric guitar product line throughout the company’s Golden Era. Gretsch 6120 provides the most accurate account to date of the events within the Gretsch production environment of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Archival photos of print ads for the guitar, magazine covers, and other ephemera complement the beautiful photographs of the guitar itself. Find us on the Web at www.schifferbooks.com.