Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean G6119-1962HT 73820

by Valerie Collins
(Pulaski PA)

This is not a Tennessee Rose Guitar. It is a Tennessean.
It was bought in 1964. I am looking for a value price. The guitar is in Fabulous condition, they say there is a book value, I can't find it anywhere. If someone could help me out with this it would I would be very grateful.

ANSWER

Hi, Valerie--

Here is the general info:

CHET ATKINS TENNESSEAN MODEL 6119/7655

- single round cutaway hollow maple body, double-bound arched top, two open f-holes, single-bound back, maple neck, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl thumbnail inlay, plain headstock with three-per-side tuners, adj. bar bridge, Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, single exposed Filter'Tron pickup, raised black pickguard with Chet Atkins' signpost signature/logo, single volume knob on upper treble bout, single three-way tone switch on upper bass bout, chrome hardware, available in Cherry, Dark Cherry Stain, Mahogany, or Walnut finish, 16 in. body width, 2-2.25 in. body depth, 24.5 in. scale, mfg. 1958-1980.

The Pricing info:

1961-1964 Two Pickups

Mint $3,250
Exc.+ $2,600
Exc. $2,100
Avg.+ $1,625
Avg. $1,300
General $1,050

Lynne