Gretsch Guitars G6120T-Bssmk '59 "Smoke" Nashville Signature Brian Setzer Ebo Smoke Orange

A "59 Smoke" Nashville: A Tribute to Brian Setzer's Stage Guitar

The G6120T-BSSMK "Smoke" pays tribute to the aesthetics and construction details of the 1959 Gretsch models, while capturing the spirit of the main guitar used by Brian Setzer after retiring his famous "Stray Cat" model. It features a semi-gloss "Smoke Orange" lacquer finish, period-correct details (headstock, pickguard, control ergonomics), and a clearly performance-oriented approach: a true signature, faithful to vintage, yet designed to withstand live concerts.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This Gretsch is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a vintage-inspired hollow body that is reliable and precise. It excels in rockabilly, rock'n'roll, swing, blues, and any style where grain, snap, and highly responsive pick dynamics are sought. The vintage "V" neck profile favors firm chords and fast runs, while the Bigsby provides subtle vibratos and typical "old school" effects.

Sound

The hollow body made of laminated maple (arched top and back) offers precise attack, clear mids, and a bright upper spectrum, while maintaining good sustain for amplification. The 1959 trapeze bracing enhances response and stability, with a "tighter" feel and better feedback control than a freer hollow body, without losing its airy character. The oversized F-holes promote projection and acoustic feel under the fingers. On the amplification side, the TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity pickups deliver the Filter'Tron DNA: clear lows, sparkling highs, well-defined string articulation, and ideal twang for alternate picking, chicken picking, and swing rhythms. The ebony fingerboard adds attack and precision, particularly appreciated in solos.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, choose nickel-plated steel electric strings in .010-.046 gauge. For everything else, universal accessories such as a tuner, plectrums, and a guitar stand are perfectly suitable for this model.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	22
Category	Hollow body	Body	Maple
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Bigsby
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Orange
Top	Maple	Finishing	Satin
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Nickel

Format	Nashville / G6120	Number of Frets	22
Style	Gretsch Hollow Body Guitars	Nut	Delrin
Body Material	laminated maple	Nut Material	Delrin
Back	arched laminated maple	Nut Width	1.685" / 42.8 mm
Bracing	1959 trapeze bracing	Bridge	Adjusto-Matic with pinned rosewood base
Sound Holes	F-holes	Bridge Mounting	pinned
Depth	9.5" / 241 mm	Vibrato Tailpiece	Bigsby B6CGH
Binding	aged white with black and white purfling	Pickguard	gold Plexi with artist signature and Gretsch logo
Body Finish	semi-gloss lacquer	Knobs	G-Arrow
Neck Material	maple	Hardware Finish	nickel
Neck Finish	semi-gloss lacquer	Tuners	locking Gotoh
Profile	vintage "V"	Strap Buttons	Strap Locks
Radius	9.5"-12" / 241 mm-305 mm	Neck Plate	none
Inlays	Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail