Gretsch U.S. Custom Shop

Eddie Cochran Tribute 6120EC

If anyone deserves credit for making the Gretsch 6120 an icon of rockabilly music, it is certainly Eddie Cochran. Although Eddie's career was cut tragically short by the auto accident that took his life at age 22, his influence cannot be overstated. Not only did he write his own tunes, many which have are still rock staples to this day, but he was also the epitome of cool. He was the James Dean of the cutting edge music of the times, and kept rockabilly burning bright into the late '50s while Elvis went into the army and others had drifted into other styles. While the 6120 was originally designed as a collaborative effort with virtuoso country-picking legend Chet Atkins, the guitar's unique properties also made it perfect for the burgeoning rockabilly style of the '50s. Gretsch guitars of this era were as much about style as they were about sound, but fortunately for us, Chet pushed for certain player-friendly and tone-enhancing improvements that characterized their sound and made Gretsch guitars even better in the studio and on the road.

This fine Tribute model is made by the U.S. Custom Shop and features the finest materials and craftsmanship. Virtually indistinguishable from the original, the G6120EC is authentic in every detail, from the aluminum nut and bridge to the famous "dog ear" neck pickup; from the distressed vintage orange nitrocellulose lacquer finish to the relic gold-plated hardware and Bigsby B6GPVF vibrato tailpiece. The cosmetic features such as the modified plexi pickguard, western block fingerboard inlays (depicting cactus, steer heads, and fences), lower-body bout "G" brand, and pearloid steer head/Gretsch logo inlay on the bound headstock are details that made this model a legend from the start. The special commemorative materials included with this model make it a collector's dream.

Our  mission is to provide you with not only the best selection of premium,  limited, and collectible guitars on the planet, but to also make the  experience of buying a premium instrument online easy and enjoyable.   Our experienced guitar sales specialists are friendly guys who are eager  to assist you in your instrument selection process. Apart from  handpicking  the finest instruments for your consideration, they  provide  premium  services such as in-hand descriptions, additional  photos, and pro set-ups at your request. Call us at 1-800-343-9795 Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m to 5 p.m. CT for full details about the Guitar of the Week or any of our many other fine instruments.

Scott Weinmann
Scott is a versatile musician with a degree in music performance. He  has played in bands covering a wide range of styles including rock,  country, classical, and blues. He is also a self-confessed gearhead and  is always glad to give you recommendations based on his vast experience.  If you are trying to track down an instrument that'll create that sound  in your head, Scott's your man.

Chris Swope
Chris is  also a seasoned musician who has played in various bands in Nashville,  Kansas City, and New York City. Chris's other passion is building  guitars and basses. He worked at Sadowsky Guitars for seven years as  production manager and was the primary bass builder there. More  recently, Chris was a craftsman at the Gibson Custom Shop. During his  tenure there, he spent two years in the Pro Shop and four years in  Engineering. Chris has custom-built guitars for celebrities and has  developed his own original designs. He knows great tone and nothing  satisfies Chris more than helping players find the perfect  guitar to  match their musical preferences.