Detail 01
24.6" scale length
Shorter than a Strat's 25.5". Slinkier bends, lower string tension, slightly warmer and looser low end.
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Gretsch GuitarsG6120 Eddie Cochran Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Western Maple Stain
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gretsch's Eddie Cochran signature hollowbody — a 24.6" scale Nashville-body electric with a tremolo, built for players who want twang and acoustic bloom at a pro price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rockabilly and country players chasing bright, snappy attack
- Studio work where a hollowbody's air and bloom matter
- Players wanting subtle vibrato from the tremolo, not dive bombs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-gain metal — a hollow body squeals at heavy overdrive volume
- Left-handed players; this is right-handed only
- Anyone wanting a compact gig guitar — hollowbodies are bulky
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Hollow 3-ply body
Resonates acoustically. More bloom and sustain unplugged, but feeds back sooner at high gain or stage volume.
Detail 03
Single-coil pickups
Clear, cutting, articulate. More treble bite and less compression than humbuckers, at the cost of some hum.
Detail 04
Tremolo bridge
Vibrato arm for shimmer and slow warble. Retuning after heavy use is normal on this style of bridge.
Detail 05
D-shape maple neck
Flatter back with a defined shoulder. Fills the palm more than a C, suits thumb-over grip and chording.
Detail 06
22 frets
Standard reach. Top-fret access on a hollowbody is limited by the wide body anyway.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Hollowbodies shift with humidity — a setup after shipping is normal
- 02Check whether a case ships with it before you order
- 03Feedback control matters: plan your amp placement and gain staging
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this guitar good for beginners?
It plays easily thanks to the short scale, but at this price it's built for players who already know what a hollowbody does. A cheaper guitar makes more sense to learn on.
02Will it feed back on stage?
It can. Hollow bodies resonate freely, so high gain or standing close to a loud amp will start howling. Angle away from the cabinet and keep gain moderate.
03What's the tremolo like?
It's for shimmer and gentle warble, not dive bombs. Light use holds tune reasonably; hard use will pull strings sharp or flat.
04How does the short scale feel?
Strings are slinkier at the same gauge, so bends take less effort and chords feel closer together. Some players go up a gauge to firm up the feel.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Color
- Natural
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- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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