Gretsch 6120SHA Brian Setzer Candy Apple Red MIJ 2003

The Gretsch 6120SHA Brian Setzer is a model designed entirely around the wishes of Brian Setzer, a guitarist who put the Gretsch hollowbody on the map like no other.

This 2003 version, made in Japan, combines the classic look of a 6120 with a purposeful, no-nonsense approach where everything revolves around playability and sound. The striking Candy Apple Red finish gives the guitar a distinctive look, while the large hollowbody construction provides the open resonance and dynamics so characteristic of the best Gretsch models.

Beneath the beautiful exterior lies an instrument built for performance. The body features a sound post, an internal support between the top and back that offers extra stability while simultaneously helping to reduce unwanted feedback without losing the lively character of the hollowbody construction. Combined with the powerful FilterTron pickups, this delivers a sound that is clear, dynamic, and rich in overtones, with the fast attack and twang that are inextricably linked to Brian Setzer's sound. From rockabilly and country to blues and classic rock, this 6120SHA responds instantly to every nuance in your playing.

This 2003 Gretsch is in excellent condition and presents clean overall. It shows light playwear in the form of scratches on the body, pickguard, neck and headstock, and the lettering on the Bigsby has faded slightly. It comes supplied in a hardshell case with a TFOA Passport.

This guitar has been carefully inspected for condition and playability, then set up to our Gold Standard by a luthier. We make sure it arrives in your hands exactly as it should: sounding its best, playing effortlessly and ready to be enjoyed from the very first note.