Gretsch G6120-CGP Chet Atkins Stereo Guitar- Limited Production

Gretsch G6120-CGP Chet Atkins Stereo Guitar- Limited Production Only ONE was ever made...UNTIL NOW!!! The original prototype Gretsch STEREO guitar was created for Chet Atkins in 1956 with the help of musician and electronics repairman from Cairo, Illinois, Ray Butts. Ray`s ingenious split-dual-coil pickup was assembled on a prototype G6120 guitar with closed simulated "F-Hole" inlays on the body, Only ONE was ever produced. Chet used this special, one-of-a-kind instrument on his ground breaking 1957 album, "Finger-Style Guitar". Wired with two output jacks, the signal from the bass strings would run through the echo input on his amplifier while the treble strings were fed dry through the normal channel. Though at the time the concept of a "stereo" guitar was a brilliant idea, it was deemed impractical as the cost to produce it put it out of reach of the general buying public. The project was shelved. With the help of legendary sideman & bandleader to Atkins, Paul Yandell, and renowned pickup designer/luthier, Tom "TV" Jones, Gretsch is proud to introduce the G6120-CGP Chet Atkins STEREO guitar. With a flip of a switch the instrument operates in Mono or Stereo. In STEREO mode, the signal of the low E, A & D strings are isolated to a designated output jack while the high E, B & G strings are routed to their own output jack. Whether you use two amplifiers spread apart or record a performance with a wide left/right pan, the results are mind blowing! In MONO mode, the signal to all six strings route to one output. Body Shape: NashvilleBody Back: Laminated MapleBody Sides: Laminated Maple SidesBody Top: Arched Laminated MapleBody Finish: ArrayBracing: "Waffle" BracingF Holes Sound Holes: Simulated F-HolesBody Depth: 2.75" (69.85 mm)Body Width Lower Bout: 16" (40.64 cm)Body Binding: Multiple Body BindingsNumber of Frets: 22Position Inlays: Aged White Pearloid Block Position MarkersFingerboard Radius: 12" Radius (305 mm)Head Stock Binding: Binding on HeadstockFretboard: RosewoodNeck Material: MapleNut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)Scale Length: 24.6" (62.5 cm)Neck Binding: Bound FingerboardPickup Configuration: H/HBridge Pickup: Special Design TV Jones Dual-Coil Humbucking Bridge PickupNeck Pickup: Special Design TV Jones Dual-Coil Humbucking Neck PickupPickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck PickupControls: Volume 1.(Neck Pickup), Volume 2.(Bridge Pickup), Master Volume.Hardware Finish: Nickel/Gold-PlatedBridge: Rosewood-Based TRU-ARC Stainless Steel (ST-120) "Rocking" Bar BridgeBridge Cover: Bigsby B6GBVWST Vibrato TailpieceTuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Die-cast TunersString Nut: Synthetic BoneTremolo Arm Handle: Bigsby "Wire" Style HandleAuxiliary Switching: 2-Position Mono/Stereo Toggle: Position 1. Stereo Mode-(Neck Pickup Only). Position 2. MonoUnique Features: Dual Output Jacks for Mono and Stereo Operating Modes (Neck Pickup Only), Prototype Styled Mixture of Gold and Nickel-Plated Hardware, Inlaid Simulated F-Holes, Polished Aluminum Nut, Aged Vintage Wide-Block Pearloid Position Markers, "G" Brand on the Body, Fingerboard and Headstock Binding, Multiple Body Bindings, Pearloid Gretsch Logo on Headstock, Gold Plexi Pickguard with "Chet Atkins" Signature Signpost, Arrow Knobs, Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs, Adjustable Truss RodCase Gig Bags: Deluxe Hardshell CasePickguard: Gold Plexi PickguardIncluded Accessories: Includes G6241 Deluxe Hardshell CaseControl Knobs: "G" Arrow Knobs