GRETSCH CHET ATKINS TENNESSEAN MODEL 6119/7655

In 1959, a zero fret was introduced. In late 1959, a Gretsch/Bigsby vibrato tailpiece was introduced. In 1961, a solid maple top with painted-on f-holes, a gray pickguard with logo, a bound rosewood fingerboard, tuners with plastic buttons two Hi-Lo'Tron exposed pickup, two knobs on the lower treble bout, one knob on the upper treble bout, and two switches on the upper bass bout were introduced. In 1962, Chet Atkins signature was applied to the pickguard, a standby switch on the lower treble bout was added, and the finish appeared more red. In 1963, painted bound f-holes and a padded back were added. In 1964, a peghead nameplate became available. In 1967, a dark stain finish that was the same throughout the guitar was introduced. In 1970, open f-holes were introduced and a Dark Cherry Stain finish became available. In 1971, this model was renumbered 7655. In 1972, an adjustamatic bridge replaced the bar bridge, and the peghead nameplate was removed.