Something Unique

[rake_ether]

This popped up on my Facebook timeline. I've never have seen one like this before.

 

[cielski]

Looks like the painted f-holes didn't get finished.
Certainly not a newer model.

 

[drmilktruck]

What is it supposed to be? Heavily modified for sure.

 

[senojnad]

It vaguely reminds me of a very limited run -- a decade or so ago -- of "reissues" of the guitar that was on the cover of Chet's "Finger Style Guitar" album from the 1950's.



I think it was a stereo guitar. my recollection was that it was greeted with a lot of "WOW's" but did not remain in the lineup.

 

[rake_ether]

It vaguely reminds me of a very limited run -- a decade or so ago -- of "reissues" of the guitar that was on the cover of Chet's "Finger Style Guitar" album from the 1950's.

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I think it was a stereo guitar. my recollection was that it was greeted with a lot of "WOW's" but did not remain in the lineup.

Yes, I believe you're right

 

[Baba Joe]

Yes. Looks like a 6120 CGP stereo to me. I think that they were limited to 75 but could be wrong.

 

[Ricochet]

It vaguely reminds me of a very limited run -- a decade or so ago -- of "reissues" of the guitar that was on the cover of Chet's "Finger Style Guitar" album from the 1950's.

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I think it was a stereo guitar. my recollection was that it was greeted with a lot of "WOW's" but did not remain in the lineup.

Interesting to see the height of the polepieces. Chet sure liked his Twang.

 

[Wolfgang]

Interesting to see the height of the polepieces. Chet sure liked his Twang.

They look like they are 1/4 inch or higher!

 

[cielski]

It vaguely reminds me of a very limited run -- a decade or so ago -- of "reissues" of the guitar that was on the cover of Chet's "Finger Style Guitar" album from the 1950's.

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I think it was a stereo guitar. my recollection was that it was greeted with a lot of "WOW's" but did not remain in the lineup.

The f-holes match up as do the pickups.

 

[TConnelly]

Thats awesome! I have that album. Never noticed the outlined F holes. Or the sky high pole pieces.

Cheers…………..Todd

 

[senojnad]

Yes. Looks like a 6120 CGP stereo to me. I think that they were limited to 75 but could be wrong.

I think you nailed it, Baba Joe!

 

[Wayne Gretschzky]

Yes... the OP's guitar looks to be all original. Here's another photo of one.

 

[senojnad]

Here's a link to an "old" video demo of the 6120 CGP by Frank Giffen (former GDP guy?). There is some hum during the talking parts but OK when he's playing (and playing very well.....)


I think one of the drawing cards for the stereo application was the ability to split the pickups so the base strings could run through a delay for slapback on those strings only.

 

[albertgen]

This popped up on my Facebook timeline. I've never have seen one like this before.
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Thats the 6120 CGP that Mr. Paul Yandell brought back into existence. A lot of guys bought them. It is a stereo and mono guitar. You can put 3 strings on one effect and 3 strings on another. I bought about buying one but I settled on the 2 1/4 inch Gretsch 6120 TFM Players Edition which in my opinion is the best of all the 6120's.