Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature Electric Guitar WMS
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Rock n' Roll? Quiffs and Greasers? If this is what floats your boat. Then you want to check the Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature Electric Guitar.
Take yourself back to the golden age of Rock n' Roll with Eddie Cochran's signature Gretsch. Based on the uniquely modified guitar. That drove Cochran’s highly influential and sadly, short career.
Tributed to the Rockabilly Pioneer
Eddie Cochran was an American Rock n' Roll icon, birthing his career in 1950. Known classic hits such as C'mon Everybody" and "Summertime Blues."
As well as an accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist. He pioneered studio and guitar sound experimentation. Including multi-track recording, distortion techniques and overdubbing.
Gretsch paid homage to this US Legend. By producing an exact replica of Eddie's guitar. Including authentic markings just like the original.
The essence of the Original
Still holding on to the essence of the original Gretsch. This model has had a few mods, tributed to the Rockabilly pioneer that Eddie Cochran was.
Featured elements include a special "open" internal body construction and a unique matching of special pickups. A distinctive combination of a DynaSonic single-coil bridge pickup and Lindy Fralin "dog ear" single-coil neck pickup. All designed to get that Eddie Cochran guitar voice.
Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature Electric Guitar Key Features:
- DynaSonic Single-Coil & Lindy Fralin "Dog Ear" Single-Coil
- Includes a G6241 Deluxe Hardshell Case for Transportation
- Pearloid Western Block Inlays of Cactus, Steer Heads & Fences
- Eddie Cochran Signature on Truss Rod Cover
- Internal "Open" Body Construction Design for a Warm Tone
Iconic Looks
The Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature Electric comes with an open body construction. Built from arched laminated maple. This gorgeous design delivers a warm richness, with a full resonant tone.
Installed into the soundboard are a pair of classic 'F' holes. Allowing the natural voice to emit acoustically.
Precision cut holes, offer you that 50s styling that this guitar brings.
A lightweight body means performing with this guitar a pleasure. And the Western Maple Stain finish. Defines the historic look of this legendary guitar.
1950s Tone and Voice
To get that original Eddie Cochran sound. The Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature Electric Guitar features two perfectly matched pickups. A DynaSonic Single-Coil pickup in the bridge position. And a Lindy Fralin "Dog Ear" Single-Coil pickup on the neck.
The DynaSonic Single-Coil has been a Gretsch staple since the 1940s. And was one of the first pickups to offer individually adjustable pole-pieces.
The DynaSonic pickups deliver shimmering highs and full rich, low-end response. A superb combination of pickups. Offering vintage tones. Ideal for simulating that much-loved 1950s tone that Eddie Cochran was so known for.
Legendary Replica
Furthermore, this Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature Electric takes all the legendary elements. From the original model.
This includes a translucent plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo. And Bigsby "B6GBVF" tailpiece with Aluminum Bridge.
Along with red side dot position markers, Pearloid western block inlays of Cactus, and Steer heads and fences. All across the rosewood fingerboard.
The Gretsch G6120 also comes with a deluxe hardshell case.
With all these iconic features. The Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature guitar is the ideal choice for any Cochran fans. Or Rock n' Roll enthusiast.
Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature Electric Guitar Specs:
Body
- Series: Gretsch Professional Collection
- Top Material: Arched Laminated Maple
- Back Material: Arched Laminated Maple
- Body Shape: Nashville
- Body Binding: White/Black
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Body Colour: Western Maple Stain
Neck
- Neck Material: 2-Piece Maple
- Neck Binding: 1-Ply White
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut: Polished Brass
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8 mm)
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Western Block Inlays of Cactus, Steer Heads and Fences
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: DynaSonic Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Lindy Fralin "Dog Ear" Single-Coil
- Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Hardware
- Bridge: Rosewood-Based Polished Aluminum Compensated Bigsby
- Tuning Machines: Grover V98 Sta-Tite Open-Back
- Control knobs: G-Arrow
- Strings: D'Addario NPS (.011-.049 Gauges)
- Pickguard: Translucent Plexi Pickguard with Gretsch Logo
Accessories:
- Case: G6241 Deluxe Hardshell Case
| Manufacturer | Gretsch |
|---|---|
| SKU | 96808 |
| Shipping Weight (kg) | 10.890000 |
| MPN | 2401259822 |
| Colour | orange |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Series | Artist Series |
| Scale Length | 24.6" |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" |
| Pickup Config | 2 x single coil |
| Number Of Strings | 6 string |
| Right / Left-Handed | right handed |
| Fingerboard | rosewood fingerboard |
| Guitar Style | Singlecut Hollowbody |
| Body Size | full size |
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