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1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean #72283 - Used

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Condition: Used, Good

A fabulous example of a legendary model, this '65 has made it through the years with minimal damage, just good, honest playwear. After some new frets from our luthier, she's playing like a dream. Grab a thumbpick and your biggest, cleanest amp and dive in!

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The famous Chet Atkins sound and Distinctive Styling make the Tennessean an all-time favorite. New slim 16" Electrotone Hollow Body of 2" thickness with simulated inlaid "F" holes. Gretsch adjustable rod-Actionflo neck. Neo-Classic Fingerboard. Gretsch Bigsby Tremolo and Tailpiece. Double Hi-Lo 'Tron pickups. Standby switch. New dark cherry red finish. Polished plated metal parts.

Model: Chet Atkins Tennessean
Serial: 72283
Year: 1965
Build: Hollow Body
Cutaway: Single Cutaway
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Shape: Single Cutaway
Body Material: Maple
Body Binding: Aged White
Body Back: Maple
Body Top: Arched Laminated Maple
Body Depth: 2"
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Binding: Aged White
Scale Length: 24 5/8"
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Narrow & Tall
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Position Inlays: Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Bridge Pickup: Hi-Lo 'Tron
Neck Pickup: Hi-Lo 'Tron
Controls: Volume, Tone, Tone
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle, Mute Switches
Bridge: Rosewood-Based Adjusto-Matic
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tailpiece: Gretsch Bigsby
Pickguard: Silver Plexi with Gretsch Logo
Control Knobs: G-Arrow
Case: Hardshell

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