Gretsch Guitars G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville Hollowbody '59 Smoke With Bigsby Electric Guitar Smoke Orange Lacquer
Brian Setzer's signature hollowbody Nashville in Smoke Orange lacquer with Bigsby vibrato. A tribute to the Stray Cats icon's rockabilly and big band legacy, built to vintage '59 specs with modern playability enhancements.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Perfect 5.0/5 from Guitar World—this is a masterclass in signature model execution
- +Authentic '59 specs capture the golden era of Gretsch hollowbody tone
- +Smoke Orange lacquer is visually stunning and period-correct
- +Bigsby vibrato adds expressive rockabilly twang and shimmer
- +Brian Setzer's legacy and influence make this a genuine piece of rock history
Cons
- −At $3,900, this is deep-pockets-only territory
- −Some players wish Gretsch had gone with 6105 frets like Setzer actually uses
- −Hollowbodies can be feedback-prone at high gain—not a metal machine
- −Bigsby tuning stability can be finicky if not properly set up
The Verdict
This isn’t a guitar—it’s a time capsule. That perfect 100 score from Guitar World doesn’t lie: the G6120T-BSSMK is a flawless execution of rockabilly royalty. If you’re a Setzer devotee, a vintage Gretsch obsessive, or just someone who wants that authentic ’50s twang and swagger, this is the real deal. But let’s be honest—at $3,900, you’re paying for heritage, signature status, and that drop-dead-gorgeous Smoke Orange finish. It’s a statement piece, not a workhorse. Buy it because you love what it represents, not because you need another guitar.
