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The Vintage 7660 Chet Atkins Nashville 1973 by Gretsch

The Gretsch 7660 Chet Atkins Nashville is a classic American-made hollow-body electric from the Baldwin-era Gretsch lineup, introduced after the model was renumbered from the earlier 6120 series. The 1973 version is notable for reintroducing real open f-holes, replacing the painted f-holes used in earlier late-60s/early-70s versions. Built with a laminated maple body and neck, it delivers the bright, resonant “Gretsch twang” associated with country, rockabilly, and early rock styles. Its dual Filter’Tron pickups and complex control layout provide a wide tonal range, from warm jazz tones to sharp, articulate lead sounds. The guitar also features a Bigsby vibrato system and Gretsch’s internal sound post design to help reduce feedback in a fully hollow body.

Specs:

• Body: Laminated maple hollow body, double cutaway
• Top: Maple with open f-holes (from 1973 onward)
• Neck: Maple, set-neck construction
• Fingerboard: Ebony with thumbnail/half-moon inlays
• Scale Length: 24.5"
• Frets: 22
• Pickups: 2 × Filter’Tron humbuckers (HH configuration)
• Controls: Individual pickup volumes, master volume, tone switch system
• Bridge: Adjusto-Matic style bridge
• Tailpiece: Bigsby vibrato (B5/B6 depending on year)
• Body Depth: Approx. 2.5"
• Origin: USA (Booneville, Arkansas – Baldwin era)
• Finish: Typically gloss (often orange/cherry)

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