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1963 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

1963 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

$5,000.00 USD
$5,000.00 USD
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1963 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean 6119 

FON 58369 

PRIMARY AUTHENTICATION 

Serial Number Verification 

  • Check headstock edge for impressed serial 

  • Verify serial against 1963 range 

  • Confirm no altered digits 

Dating Cross-Check  

  • Serial dating agrees with feature dating 

  • Pot codes not accessible 

  • Pickup type confirms 1963 spec 

MODEL VERIFICATION 

  • Electro-Tone sealed body confirmed 

  • Painted-on f-holes confirmed 

  • Double cutaway correct 

  • Walnut stain correct 

  • 16" thinline body dimensions correct 

BODY & CONSTRUCTION 

  • Laminated maple body correct 

  • Sealed construction intact 

  • No back separation 

  • Neck joint stable 

 

PICKUPS & ELECTRONICS 

HiLo'Tron Verification 

  • Correct dual HiLo’Trons 

  • Covers correct -  one trim ring has a missing corner 

  • Pole layout correct 

Electronics 

  • Original pots to best efforts 

  • Switches functional 

  • Master volume works 

HARDWARE 

  • Original Bigsby correct 

  • Correct bar bridge/base 

  • Original tuners correct 

  • Knobs period-correct 

BINDING (CRITICAL) 

  • No crumbling 

  • No shrinkage 

  • No hidden repairs 

FINISH & ORIGINALITY 

  • Original nitro finish 

  • No overspray 

  • No refinish evidence 

  • Consistent aging 

STRUCTURAL CONDITION 

  • Neck angle acceptable 

  • Truss rod cover missing. Truss rod functions

  • Frets serviceable 

  • No headstock repair 

  • No major top deformation 

TONE & RESPONSE 

Tonal Character 

  • Gretsch chime 

  • Dry woody attack 

  • Focused midrange 

  • Controlled bass 

Projection 

  • Moderate  

Headroom 

  • Early compression 

  • Moderate 

Vintage Character 

  • Classic Tennessean snap 

  • Beatles-era jangle 

  • Mature played-in response 

  • Original hard shell case

Ratings 

  • Fundamental 8/10 

  • Projection 6/10 

  • Headroom 7/10 

  • Vintage Character 9/10 

 

BLUE NOTE “BIG 3” 

  • Authentic serial / feature match 

  • Structural integrity 

  • Binding integrity 

FINAL EVALUATION 

  • Condition: 8.5 

  • Originality: 100% 

  • Repairs: None 

CERTIFICATION 

Certified By (Blue Note): Rick Drevet 
Date: 04-22-2026 

✔ BLUE NOTE GUARANTEE 

This instrument has been evaluated to meet Blue Note Music’s standards for authenticity, structural integrity, vintage correctness, and tonal performance. 

We don’t just sell vintage instruments — we verify, protect, and stand behind them. 

 
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