Date my Gretsch

[Wayne Gretschzky]

Here's 6119 #65235... made just a few guitars after your guitar in the batch (of 100). The bridge is not original equipment but the pickguard is for your reference.

 

[Goathouse]

The 6119 that Chet is holding is a first generation of the 6119 model… hollowbody, open F holes, cherry red finish, and a single Filtertron humbucker. Your 6119 is the later evolution of the species… sealed top, brown stain finish and dual HiloTron pickups. Your guitar’s pickguard would have been silver. You can source repros of this and even score an original on EBay if you’re patient.

 

[Goathouse]

Here's 6119 #65235... made just a few guitars after your guitar in the batch (of 100). The bridge is not original equipment but the pickguard is for your reference

The 6119 that Chet is holding is a first generation of the 6119 model… hollowbody, open F holes, cherry red finish, and a single Filtertron humbucker. Your 6119 is the later evolution of the species… sealed top, brown stain finish and dual HiloTron pickups. Your guitar’s pickguard would have been silver. You can source repros of this and even score an original on EBay if you’re patient.

Hi Wayne, thanks again! I found this 1966 one in reverb. Are’66 and’64 identical? They look like it.

 

[knavel]

If you get it hopefully it will line up well with the screw holes and pick ups in your Tennessean.

 

[6187LX]

If it doesn't line up, there are ways of adapting it without drilling more holes into the Tenny or the guard.

 

[Zeek]

Welcome, sweet guitar and enjoy

 

[JohnnyLaw]

Why certainly. I like quiet walks on the beach, snuggling by a warm fire, snarky honky tonk tunes, and stomping road house bands. Sorry, no hot tub.

 

[GraemeScott]

Hi Wayne, now I’m curious about the pickguard. It looks like the same one the cover of the Chet Atkins Workshop album? Could it be an anomaly from the factory? Also I’m wondering if it’s worth it to buy an authentic’64 pickguard to restore it?

Quick question for you. Someone linked your thread to me suggesting that the black pickguard on your guitar would be a closer match for my late fathers' 6119. If you are able to source the right one for your guitar, would you consider selling the black pickguard from yours for my dads 6119?

My thread is here, along with photos... https://www.gretsch-talk.com/threads/inheritance-of-two-gretsch-guitars-in-the-uk.222432/

All the very best;

Graeme

 

[LesB3]

Quick question for you. Someone linked your thread to me suggesting that the black pickguard on your guitar would be a closer match for my late fathers' 6119. If you are able to source the right one for your guitar, would you consider selling the black pickguard from yours for my dads 6119?

My thread is here, along with photos... https://www.gretsch-talk.com/threads/inheritance-of-two-gretsch-guitars-in-the-uk.222432/

All the very best;

Graeme

His is already cut for a neck pickup (which yours doesn't have). Duke Kramer used to sell black pickguards like that (cut and uncut). The pickguard you want is cut for a bridge pickup only and has the Chet signpost. Here's an uncut one:

but already sold... (https://reverb.com/item/64878934-gretsch-pickguard-for-6119-chet-atkins-tennessean-black)

 

[GraemeScott]

His is already cut for a neck pickup (which yours doesn't have). Duke Kramer used to sell black pickguards like that (cut and uncut). The pickguard you want is cut for a bridge pickup only and has the Chet signpost. Here's an uncut one:

but already sold... (https://reverb.com/item/64878934-gretsch-pickguard-for-6119-chet-atkins-tennessean-black)

Thank you I really appreciate the reply.

Graeme

 

[LesB3]

Here is a reproduction:
https://quickguards.com/products/gretsch-6119-single-pickup-1959-black-pickguard

...even though it is marked "SOLD OUT" you may be able to call or text Mike @ Quickguards (number is on the main page) to make you a one-off. He just did a silver one for me, only took a few weeks. Good luck!