Gretsch G6120 59 Nash. LTD MB CH AN
The Gretsch G6120 59 Nash is a limited, USA Custom Shop hollow-body guitar with premium maple construction and two TK Smith humbuckers. Confirm the vibrato configuration with the seller before buying, since the supplied specifications disagree.
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Gretsch G6120 59 Nash. LTD MB CH AN review
The Gretsch G6120 59 Nash. LTD MB CH AN is a single-piece limited-run guitar built in the USA Custom Shop and masterbuilt by Chad Henrichsen. Its listed price is 11,390, with no currency specified in the supplied information. The available details describe a hollow-body instrument with an aged natural finish, maple throughout the body and neck, an ebony fingerboard, and two TK Smith Bigsby-type humbuckers. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based solely on those specifications.
Construction and materials
The guitar has a hollow-body shape, with AAA maple specified for both the top and the back and sides. The neck is flamed maple, while the fingerboard is ebony. The general specification also lists maple for the body and top, consistent with the more detailed description of the body's maple construction. The finish is called Aged Natural.
The combination of a hollow body and maple construction identifies the instrument's basic design, but the supplied specifications do not state its weight, internal bracing, body dimensions, or finish process. Those details matter when comparing fit, resonance, and handling, and should be confirmed with the seller rather than assumed from the model description. Likewise, the "AAA" grade is provided for the top, back, and sides, but no grading standard or selection criteria are given.
Neck, fingerboard, and scale
The flamed maple neck is paired with an ebony fingerboard and 22 frets. Wide mother-of-pearl block inlays mark the fingerboard. The listed scale length is 648 mm, equivalent to a long-scale measurement. The data does not specify the neck profile, fingerboard radius, nut width, fret size, or neck joint. Players who need those measurements for setup or a direct comparison should request them before buying.
The 22-fret layout and 648 mm scale provide useful reference points, but they do not establish how the neck will feel in hand. The specifications also do not identify the fret material or nut material. Those omissions do not diminish the stated construction details, but they limit how precisely the guitar can be assessed without an in-person inspection.
Pickups and controls
Two TK Smith Bigsby-type humbuckers form the listed pickup system, also summarized as HH. A toggle switch is specified, but the supplied information does not describe its positions, control layout, or the individual volume and tone controls. It also gives no pickup output, magnet type, wiring options, or switching diagram. Buyers comparing this guitar with another instrument should avoid treating the pickup name alone as a complete description of its sound or circuit.
The humbucker format identifies the pickup type, while the TK Smith name identifies the stated maker and model family. No audio samples or detailed tonal measurements are included in the available data. As a result, claims about brightness, output, noise, or suitability for particular styles would go beyond the evidence provided here.
Bridge, tailpiece, and included items
The hardware list names a Bigsby bridge and a Bigsby B6 tailpiece. It also specifies Grover tuners and says that a tremolo is not included in the general specification. Those entries appear inconsistent: a Bigsby B6 is identified in the detailed hardware list, while the tremolo field says "None." The buyer should ask the seller to clarify the installed hardware and how the instrument is configured before purchase.
A hard case and certificate are included. The listing separately confirms that no gig bag is included, which is consistent with the hard-case entry. No further information is supplied about the certificate's contents, case construction, or setup at delivery.
Verdict
The specifications position this Gretsch as a limited, USA Custom Shop hollow-body with AAA maple top, back, and sides, a flamed maple neck, ebony fingerboard, mother-of-pearl block inlays, and two TK Smith humbuckers. The masterbuilt designation names Chad Henrichsen, and the single-piece run makes availability an important point to verify. Its listed price is substantial, so prospective buyers should confirm the currency, current availability, hardware configuration, and any missing measurements with the seller.
There are no customer opinions available to support claims about playability, sound, build consistency, or long-term reliability. On the information provided, the instrument's appeal rests on its stated materials, Custom Shop provenance, and specified hardware. A hands-on inspection or direct confirmation of the unresolved tremolo and Bigsby details is advisable before placing an order.
Shipping and duties
The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.
Scores by area
Where it shines, where it stumbles
What convinced me
- Handbuilt in the USA Custom Shop by Chad Henrichsen.
- AAA maple top, back, and sides with a flamed maple neck and ebony fingerboard.
- Includes two TK Smith Bigsby-style humbuckers, Grover tuners, and a hard case.
What bugged me
- The listed price of 11,390 makes it a substantial investment.
- The specifications conflict on the vibrato setup: one field says none, while the detailed list names a Bigsby bridge and B6 tailpiece.
Is it the right one for you?
Good pick if
A strong candidate for players seeking a USA Custom Shop hollow-body with premium maple appointments and humbucker pickups. Also suited to collectors interested in a limited, single-piece run.Look elsewhere if
Not a good fit for buyers who need a lower-cost instrument or prefer a solid-body guitar. Avoid purchasing without clarification if the exact vibrato setup is important to you.Suggested level: Professional
Specifications
- Limited run
- Single Piece
- Model
- G6120
- Color
- Aged Natural
- Shape
- Hollow Body
- Body
- Maple
- Top
- Maple
- Neck
- Maple
- Fretboard
- Ebony
- Frets
- 22
- Scale
- 648 mm
- Pickup system
- HH
- Tremolo
- None
- Including case
- Yes
- Incl. gigbag
- No
Up close
Before you decide
Questions players ask
What kind of guitar is this?
It is a hollow-body electric guitar with a maple body and top, a flamed maple neck, an ebony fingerboard, and 22 frets.
What pickups does it have?
The specifications list two TK Smith Bigsby-style humbuckers and a toggle switch.
Does it include a case?
Yes. A hard case and certificate are listed as included; no gig bag is included.
Does this model have a Bigsby vibrato?
The detailed specifications list a Bigsby bridge and B6 tailpiece, but another field says there is no vibrato. Ask the seller to confirm the exact configuration.
Are there customer reviews to consult?
No customer reviews were supplied for this product, so there is no review-based assessment of its performance or value.
The last word from the bench
This single-piece limited run pairs AAA maple construction with an ebony fingerboard and a flamed maple neck. Its two TK Smith humbuckers and hollow-body design suggest a strong fit for players seeking a distinctive Gretsch-style voice. The hard case and certificate are included, but the high listed price and conflicting vibrato details deserve attention. With no customer reviews provided, this assessment is based on the supplied specifications alone.
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