Almost made a mistake

[cvr31]

I don’t play my 6120SSLVO nearly as much as my Country Club because the narrower neck flares up my arthritis after about 15 minutes. But it used to be my number one a few years ago before I got the CC.

For about two weeks, I seriously thought about selling it to get the money to buy a Les Paul. Researched selling prices, browsed the Les Pauls, and asked about a local trade.

Thank god none of it panned out. After reconsideration, I decided that it would be stupid to get rid of the 6120. Even though I prefer the CC for the feel of the neck, the 6120SSLVO is just such an excellent example of a ‘59 6120. And it definitely has a punchier sound than the CC. I think mine is really a gem of a guitar. I guess I’ll just keep on playing it 15 minutes at a time, and I’m perfectly happy with that.

 

[mschafft]

I hear you and prefer a medium-thick neck too. It took me a while to part with some of the slimmer neck guitars in my collection. I can live with a medium-thin whose volute make it slightly thicker behind the nut (upgraded G2420T comes to mind), but super slim ones... well they end up leaving and I'm glad every time I find an interesting replacement. The case in point (pun intended) was the Yamaha SA2200. A fantastic guitar but I didn't bond with the slim neck. Glad I found a John Scofield sig Ibanez to replace it. Enjoy the 6120 for shorter sessions if it's a keeper for you.

 

[Dante Tuxedo]

I think Gretsch offers the 6120 with a couple of different neck profiles. Maybe a more vintage style would suit you better.

 

[Bluesidae]

Well done...regret is a terrible feeling!

 

[GretschPlayer101]

I don’t play my 6120SSLVO nearly as much as my Country Club because the narrower neck flares up my arthritis after about 15 minutes. But it used to be my number one a few years ago before I got the CC.

For about two weeks, I seriously thought about selling it to get the money to buy a Les Paul. Researched selling prices, browsed the Les Pauls, and asked about a local trade.

Thank god none of it panned out. After reconsideration, I decided that it would be stupid to get rid of the 6120. Even though I prefer the CC for the feel of the neck, the 6120SSLVO is just such an excellent example of a ‘59 6120. And it definitely has a punchier sound than the CC. I think mine is really a gem of a guitar. I guess I’ll just keep on playing it 15 minutes at a time, and I’m perfectly happy with that.

crv, just curious what Les Paul model were you considering?

 

[GretschPlayer101]

Fortunately, for me I am physically fine with a thin neck as thin as my Mosrites or thicker necks like the G6128T-53 VS. If you need a thicker neck look into the G6128T-53 VS, unless you don't like Dynas that is.

 

[cvr31]

I think Gretsch offers the 6120 with a couple of different neck profiles. Maybe a more vintage style would suit you better.

Mine has the vintage V neck. The profile doesn’t bother me as much as the narrower neck.

 

[cvr31]

crv, just curious what Les Paul model were you considering?

Standard 50s tobacco burst.

 

[SLICKFASTER]

I don’t play my 6120SSLVO nearly as much as my Country Club because the narrower neck flares up my arthritis after about 15 minutes. But it used to be my number one a few years ago before I got the CC.

For about two weeks, I seriously thought about selling it to get the money to buy a Les Paul. Researched selling prices, browsed the Les Pauls, and asked about a local trade.

Thank god none of it panned out. After reconsideration, I decided that it would be stupid to get rid of the 6120. Even though I prefer the CC for the feel of the neck, the 6120SSLVO is just such an excellent example of a ‘59 6120. And it definitely has a punchier sound than the CC. I think mine is really a gem of a guitar. I guess I’ll just keep on playing it 15 minutes at a time, and I’m perfectly happy with that.

Funny, I had two CCs as my mains then I got a 6120 BSHR. Now two. The profile and scale of the CC ached my fretting hand. Too narrow n long. The larger C profile and shorter scale of the BSHR does not..
Wearing the guitar bit higher helps but the CC has me reaching out and put my wrist into a break angle the 6120 does not..
I can wear the 6120 bit lower and still swing scales.
Check a newer BSHR neck profile, very comfortable if you like a fuller neck..

 

[cvr31]

Funny, I had two CCs as my mains then I got a 6120 BSHR. Now two. The profile and scale of the CC ached my fretting hand. Too narrow n long. The larger C profile and shorter scale of the BSHR does not..
Wearing the guitar bit higher helps but the CC has me reaching out and put my wrist into a break angle the 6120 does not..
I can wear the 6120 bit lower and still swing scales.
Check a newer BSHR neck profile, very comfortable if you like a fuller neck..

Yeah, that’s definitely reverse from what I feel. Different necks never really bothered me up until about 3-4 years ago. But now there are some days I can’t even hardly pick anything up because of the pain in my hands. I had a hot rod for a while, but it was about the same as my SSLVO. The different profiles don’t really affect me as much as the scale length and neck width (or string spacing). I just seem to need a little more room so my hands don’t feel like they are being cramped up so bad.

 

[Stefan87]

Funny you say this as I nearly sold my 6120T-SSL to cover my Falcon as I rarely played it too, I came to the same realization as you though and kept it.

I'm glad you decided against selling it and hope maybe you can find away around the pain so you can play it more.

 

[rockabillystew]

I have a very early sslvo and I gig with it all the time . A couple of years back I bought the Setzer smoke but it hardly gets played it’s a great guitar but there’s something about the sslvo and the tv classics that keeps me playing it . Great guitars .

 

[cvr31]

I have a very early sslvo and I gig with it all the time . A couple of years back I bought the Setzer smoke but it hardly gets played it’s a great guitar but there’s something about the sslvo and the tv classics that keeps me playing it . Great guitars .

Yes, they are great guitars. I put Ray Butts pickups in mine and and am even happier with it.

 

[WAM999317]

Take Collagen Extract supplement religiously then you will be able to improve the playing hand

 

[Berington]

Take Collagen Extract supplement religiously then you will be able to improve the playing hand

That, and/or Glucosamine w Chondroitin & MSM. That combination in particular, works wonders on aching or stiff joints & typical aches n pains. Good luck, and GLAD you held onto your guitar!! ALWAYS a good choice, unless you truly don't get along with it!