1978 Gretsch Chet Atkins Super Axe Model 7680 Faded Red/Orange Stain

Freshly set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech. In Very Good vintage condition with moderate wear and tear for an instrument of this age, including light scratches, small dings, nicks, and natural aging of hardware and finish. Overall this guitar presents very well with a nice vintage vibe. Includes original hard shell case. Please feel free to contact us in the shop for an in-hand description and to answer any questions you may have. See below for more details and specifications.

FROM GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE:

“Nobody knows more about electric guitars than Chet Atkins. And nobody makes better guitars than Gretsch.” So said a 1977 magazine ad for the Gretsch 7680 Atkins Super Axe. As it turns out, this guitar actually is special and considerably different from what had become the Gretsch norm. This was the fabled picker’s last build for the company, coming after the Nashville, Tennessean and Country Gentleman models he helped design.

SPECIFICATIONS:

All Original

Schaller Tuners

1 11/16 Plastic Nut with Zero Fret

2-Piece Maple Neck with 24 3/4” Scale Length

Neck Depth .80" at First Fret and .88" at Twelfth Fret

22 Large Frets in Very Good Condition

Ebony Fingerboard with Square Block Inlays and 20" Radius

Gretsch Humbucking Pickups with CTS Pots Dating to 1977 and 1978

Built-In Compressor and Phaser Effects (Working)

Leo Quan Badass Bridge with Bigsby Tailpiece

Maple Body with Naturally Faded Red Stain Finish

Weight 10 lb 2 oz

Hard Shell Case

Serial Number 1280765

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