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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!
SP Luthier Notes: Maintain Tuners, Refret
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.
Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers. We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC. We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in. Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world. Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business. Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.
We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability. We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape. We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment.
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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