Gretsch G6119T Players Edition Tennessee Rose • Wildwood Guitars Overview

A solid performer in any playing situation, from the studio to the stage, the Players Edition Tennessee Rose with String-Thru Bigsby takes a classic Gretsch model and updates it with modern player-oriented features that provide maximum performance while retaining the original sound and style that made it famous. Amazing sound, superbly comfortable feel and gorgeous aesthetics combine for a standout instrument that’s a wonderful addition to any guitar collection.
A pair of High Sensitive Filter’Tron™ humbucking pickups graces the laminated maple body, providing pristine high end, glassy midrange, robust low end and balanced harmonics for tone that blends seamlessly with other instruments. A 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and striking pearloid Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays tops a maple neck with a comfortably familiar standard “U”-shaped profile for fluidly easy playing. The innovative Gretsch “ML” bracing is specifically voiced for this guitar, producing distinct tone by synchronizing the top and back vibrations for harmonious tone without clashing overtones. The control complement-separate bridge and neck volume controls, three-way pickup switching, No Load tone control and master volume-allows for endless tonal variations. All new “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors add smooth vintage tone while the treble bleed circuit lets your guitar retain all of its tasty clarity when rolling the volume control down. Highly expressive, the Bigsby B6GP vibrato tailpiece and pinned “rocking” bar bridge combine with the GraphTech® Tusq XL nut for stable tuning. In a uniquely Gretsch touch, the Bigsby tailpiece is now string-through, making it quicker (and easier) to change strings as well as providing increased vibration transfer for enhanced sustain.
A treat for the eyes and ears, this guitar is a highly-tuned modern music machine-from the Schaller® locking tuning machines and “G Arrow” control knobs to the F Holes, gloss urethane finish and silver vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo. Hot-rodded for players who demand the best of the past and present, the Players Edition Tennessee Rose with String-Thru Bigsby is a pure powerhouse of sound. Includes a deluxe hardshell case.
Clean Tones: Tone King Imperial
Overdrive Tones: Friedman Smallbox 50
Leslie Cabinet Simulation: Neo Instruments Ventilator
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Brand Gretsch
Model G6119T Players Edition Tennessee Rose
Finish Color Dark Cherry Stain
Finish Type Gloss Urethane
Weight 7.50 lbs
Bracing ML Style
Top Wood Arched Laminated Maple
Back & Sides Wood Laminated Maple
Neck Wood Maple
Neck Shape Standard "U"
Neck Dimensions .840 1st - .910 12th
Fingerboard Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Fingerboard Inlays Pearloid Thumbnails
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.6"
Width at Nut 1.6875"
Nut Material Graph Tech TUSQ XL
Binding White with Black Purfling
Pickups 2 High Sensitive Filter'Tron
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone, 2 Volume, 3-Way Toggle
Hardware Chrome-Plated
Bridge Rocking Bar
Tailpiece Bigsby
Tuners Schaller Locking
Case Black Hardshell Case

[@simoneboschin]

Beside the great playing and fun listening the jokes of Greg .... I could watch forever the big and genuine smile of Joe Carducci while listening Greg playing 😄

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I always like to see Joe representing Gretsch, such a knowledgable guy and his interaction with all types of guitar players is presented with a genuine interest.

[@pks41805]

Some kid is going to be lucky to have Joe as a grandpa.

[@guitar78ish]

Some kid is going to be REALLY lucky to have Greg as a grandpa!

[@yarygork2334]

@@guitar78ish Where did Gregs kids come from? well half of the DNA is from gGreg's Koch ummmmmmmm I'm telling grandpa!

[@michalmikolajmaslowski3994]

I am simply in love with that Tennessee Rose, man... Great demo, Greg & Joey!

[@thisisgeorge2117]

He faces of surprise while playing hahaha! Awesome! That guitar is all at once beautiful, sweet, warm and can rip and sting! Love Gretsch!

[@christophelefloch9240]

this gives me an idea of how this guitar may sound ! Thank you.

[@IPushHard]

I've decided. Ive MADE A DAM DECISION HERE SO PAY ATTENTION! Gretsch has the best sounding bridge pickup Ive ever heard. Its not just "more treble". It's additional top end, but USABLE top end and sparkle that NO other bridge pickup can produce. Period. Ive never heard better. That's it! Decision is made. Now runaway!

[@TheMrLoucrazy]

Tks to say, man.

[@officialWWM]

Thanks Captain Obvious.

[@Thekarlskorner]

Just added a used one to keep company with my 2011 Country Gent. Love my Gretsch guitars! Thanks for the information on the Tennessee Rose 🌹

[@jato1956]

Fiendishly musical warcraft! I can dig it!

[@pb12661]

best review of this guitar.

[@JayTheLane]

Joe you can tell truly appreciates music and guitar.

[@yogimango5824]

Great demo, made me buy one a couple years ago.

[@ericcolville4078]

Greg is a badasss on the guit box.

[@thefilmandmusic]

This guitar does sound legitimate Chet, pure and wholesome, and played beautifully...

[@davidsands3785]

This makes me wanna play my Country Boy II

[@VerdediForesta]

Nice to hear a little bit of Phil Upchurch's "Love And Peace" from a great album: "Darkness, Darkness."

[@toddflowers8052]

I'm gettin' a Gretsch !!!!

[@davidsands3785]

Todd Flowers Can't go wrong there

[@marktoohey7046]

Todd Flowers: Hope you've got your Gretsch by now! I got mine about a year and a half ago; the guitar I have wanted all my life; the vintage edition 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman! I had to have a VOX AC30/C2 amp to go with it. I guess I always wanted to be George Harrison. What a pleasure and a joy to play!

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

I own a silver falcon. Saving up for this model as well... I gotta say... Owning a high end gretsch is like having a kid. You're motivated to take better care of yourself to keep owning one of these to live on to play it and marvel in its glory.

[@marktoohey7046]

@@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342 I know exactly what you mean! My Country Gentleman is proudly displayed on its stand in front of the VOX amp. It hasn't been back in the case since the day it arrived by UPS! I marvel in its glory when it is just sitting there, and I marvel in its glory when I am playing it! At the time I was contemplating a "macro transaction" from Musician's Friend select vintage edition guitars, I shared with a friend that if I were to die without ever owning a Country Gentleman my spirit would roam this earth for the rest of eternity looking for that guitar, and regretting that I no longer had fingers with which to play it! Thank God my spirit may now be at peace!

[@yarygork2334]

Dear God please make my fingers grow out....I've been handicapped for 68 yrs now with big palms and short digits damn it! Gregg got his tongue caught in an eye tooth there for a second..... I am so jealous of his playin but still love him! He makes Joe light up like a ROMAN candle! get it Roman is Italian and Carduci is as Italian as it gets.

[@BradCS356]

Great hearing Greg playing some Duke Levine in the beginning!!

[@physiciansassist1]

1958FenderT do you know the name of that song. That was soulful

[@BradCS356]

Richard Luis "Love & Peace". It's off Duke's latest album "The Fade Out". A lot of soulful instrumental tunes on that album!

[@dunemetal67]

At 9:49, just so good....

[@2skyland]

Greg's extrapolation of the string-break scenario saved this from being just another sales pitch for me. I was tunin' out until then...you should let Greg describe all of the features.

[@pete1759]

Damn, Greg can play that thing!

[@LPCustom3]

I’d HAVE to have a “Tone Switch”! I love Tenny’s! My 2nd Gretsch in 1970 was a Tenny(a ‘65).. my 1st Gretsch was a ‘59 6124 Anniversary. I hope the finish is Nitro-lacquer and they used Hide Glue to put it together.. I have two Country Club’s, a ‘62 & a ‘64!

[@officialWWM]

LPCustom3 it's not 1965 anymore...

[@supermanwhereareyounow3081]

question..where can we get spare parts...such as bridges and saddles...this is one reason that i am reluctant to buy other than fenders and gibsons...because it is easy to find gibson and fender parts almost anywhere in the world...I cannot even find replacement for prs saddles and bridges...so hesitant to buy a 5000 dollars prs or masterbuilt Gretches...

[@dougjones243]

Why no Chet Atkins signature on the pick guard? Fantastic guitar though. Love it when Greg and Joe get together!

[@officialWWM]

Doug Jones cause it's not a Chet model!

[@guitarsword1]

6119 = killer tone.

[@enriquecortacans3536]

brutal

[@marktoohey7046]

Thing is...they never mention what kind of amp they are using. I see stacks and stacks of amps; Fender, Marshall, Vox, SwanPro; not all amps have the same sound responses, so which one is it? I have always been partial to Fender and Vox myself.

[@thenewmedic]

Greg often uses a Tone King (Imperial, IIRC). Doesn't sound like it in this amp though.

[@nickcirillo6191]

Sold!!

[@lance134679]

Does anyone know if Gretsch is working on a Player's Edition of their solidbody Jet guitars? I've already got a 6120, although I wish the strings were as easy to change and it stayed in tune as well as the guitar in this video.

[@SteveSchuffert]

Problem is likely in the nut. Needs a little work. Take it to a good tech, I had the same issue. Use some nut lube, stretch those strings out good. You might still have some tuning issues, but it’s not crippling. Nature of the beast. A Tele is about the only Gtr that’s near immune to tuning jumping.

[@dave234545]

What amp were you using for this demo?

[@roymontero4066]

@Florian Späth ya think?

[@warrennilsen637]

Sold

[@Gibson45er]

I want one.............bad.

[@Gibson45er]

Got mine today !!! Gorgeous guitar !!

[@philiphoward1731]

Why do they call this the Graach Tennessee rolls instead of the Graach Tennessee and that’s what they called them Back in the 1960s I’m just curious

[@savanaviolenta]

Rose not rolls. Because of the colour.

[@USNVA-yn6cp]

what is a Graach??

[@adrianwarren9137]

Why don't they sort the bigsby problem out by making roller bar higher stop it going out of tune theirs to much tension and string break angle

[@officialWWM]

Adrian Warren mine doesn't go out of tune 💁‍♂️

[@adrianwarren9137]

@@officialWWM yes it does don't come the shir

[@officialWWM]

Adrian Warren I play a whole 45 min set without retuning...

[@adrianwarren9137]

Keep useing bigsby and see theirs to much tension on the arm well mine don't go out of tune at all and I play in band

[@adrianwarren9137]

All the bull shit on here to many farmers

[@nickyp310]

"Guys"? Is this a man's guitar?

[@bebop425]

Lol, heard that too and was waiting for someone to jump on it. "Guys" is a general term for people I even hear women at my work say. Plus, Joe is old! Now go get a gretsch lady! 😀

[@USNVA-yn6cp]

no it isnt,,,only black is a mans color LOL

[@shatteredsquare]

Sounds like throwing handfuls of gravel at a pile of glass bottles

[@JackTheSkunk]

Gretsch and distortion? It just doesn't seem right.

[@Dustiliciousz]

Jack McCracker Check out Hillsong United Hosanna live

[@skobedigatch207]

Check out Malcolm Young.. he did alright

[@gwkiv1458]

William Reid.

[@thenewmedic]

And yet it sounds so sweet. Funny, that.

[@AdlerNathan]

@@skobedigatch207 good call ! ;-)

[@joesasser4421]

IT sounds like all the rest of them. Just a different color. Nothing makes Gretsch Gretsch anymore. Just a Gibson copy now.

[@HollowRick]

No

[@JackTheSkunk]

Nothing looks cooler than a Gretsch G6120 but for the sound I like I prefer a Gibson.

[@thenewmedic]

Well, whatever it is, me likey.

[@bebop425]

Lol, nut!

[@letthatsinkin7879]

I came

[@justiceforall6412]

I have three Gretsch guitars. Gretsch is the Cadillac of guitars.