4
2
4 2
Based on* 1976 Gibson® Firebird V
The Firebird, introduced in 1963, was created with the help of Detroit
automobile designer Ray Dietrich. Neck-through construction and
Epiphone® style mini-humbuckers gave the Firebird a unique combination
of good sustain and a biting, trebly sound—characteristics which made it a
favorite of blues slide guitar legend Johnny Winter.
Position 2:
Bridge,
Position 4:
Neck
R-BILLY
5
3
1
5 3 1
Based on* 1959 Gretsch® 6120
The 6120 was the first of several models that Gretsch® developed with
country guitar whiz Chet Atkins. The 6120 is usually associated with the
“twangy” sounds of players like Duane Eddy, Eddie Cochran, and Brian
Setzer. Our model is equipped with Filter’tron hum-canceling pickups.
Position 1:
Bridge,
Position 3:
Neck,
Position 5:
Neck
4
2
4 2
Based on* 1959 Gretsch® Duo Jet
Gretsch introduced this series in 1955. Though called a solidbody by Gretsch,
the Jet series actually has internal hollow chambers that contribute to its light
weight and resonant tone. The black version (the Duo-Jet) was the favorite
instrument of Cliff Gallup, original lead guitarist for Gene Vincent’s Blue Caps.
The guitar we modeled had DeArmond® pickups and a Melita bridge.
Position 2:
Bridge,
Position 4:
Neck
CHIME
5
3
1
5 3 1
Based on* 1966 Rickenbacker® 370
Though overshadowed by the success of the 12 string, the 6 string versions
of Rickenbacker’s stylish models continue to be popular with players looking
for something a bit out of the ordinary, like Ed O’Brien of Radiohead.
Position 1:
Bridge,
Position 3:
Neck,
Position 5:
Neck
4
2
4 2
Based on* 1966 Rickenbacker® 370-12
Popularized by George Harrison in the Beatles and Roger McGuinn in the
Byrds, the distinctive jangle of the 12 string Rickenbacker® was a significant
part of the 60’s rock sound. Our model has the original “toaster” pickups.
Position 2:
Bridge,
Position 4:
Neck
* All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These product names and descriptions are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the
specific products that were studied during Line 6’s sound model development. Gibson®, Les Paul®, and Epiphone® are registered trademarks of Gibson Guitar Corp. Gretsch® is a registered trademark of
Fred W. Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd. DeArmond® is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
