1963 Gretsch Chet Atkins Model 6160 Country Gentleman
$1,995.00 CAD
(USD $1,456.35)
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Gretsch's Chet Atkins 6160 Country Gentleman amplifier was manufactured in Chicago by Valco in the early to mid-1960s. This 35 watt amplifier features a 2x12 speaker configuration, harmonic tremolo, and is powered by a pair of 6L6 tubes. Our favourite feature on this amp (or on any amp to come through the shop in recent memory) is the tube-powered "Electronic Tuner System," which produces a reference note that one can use to tune their guitar with the flick of a switch. This "tuner" is currently set to produce a D note (146.83 Hz) when engaged.
This amp is largely original and in overall good cosmetic condition. The pair of Jensen Special Design P12P speakers date to the 33rd week of 1963. Transformers are original and the circuit is unmodified. The amplifier is currently functioning well and sounds incredible.
A powerful amplifier with a fair amount of clean headroom, this 1963 Gretsch Country Gentleman amplifier will sound great with just about any pickup. That being said, this amp responds especially beautifully when played with Filter'Tron pickups. If you're looking to achieve the ultimate rockabilly tone, this amp might just be the missing piece in your rig. In addition to its full-bodied and defined clean voice, this amp offers some of the finest harmonic tremolo that we have ever heard.
All in all, this 1963 6160 amplifier is a wonderfully unique offering that would be a great addition to any amp collection, live rig, or studio setup.
This amp is largely original and in overall good cosmetic condition. The pair of Jensen Special Design P12P speakers date to the 33rd week of 1963. Transformers are original and the circuit is unmodified. The amplifier is currently functioning well and sounds incredible.
A powerful amplifier with a fair amount of clean headroom, this 1963 Gretsch Country Gentleman amplifier will sound great with just about any pickup. That being said, this amp responds especially beautifully when played with Filter'Tron pickups. If you're looking to achieve the ultimate rockabilly tone, this amp might just be the missing piece in your rig. In addition to its full-bodied and defined clean voice, this amp offers some of the finest harmonic tremolo that we have ever heard.
All in all, this 1963 6160 amplifier is a wonderfully unique offering that would be a great addition to any amp collection, live rig, or studio setup.