From driving rhythm to ripping leads, the classic double-cutaway G6122-1962 Country Gentleman Classic has it all! Guitar features include dual High Sensitive Filter'Tron™ pickups, tone switch circuitry, action-flow neck, double mutes, back pad and Bigsby® B6G vibrato tailpiece.
Gretsch Guitars G6122-1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Electric Guitar Features:
Body Style: Double Cutaway
Scale Length: 24.6" (625mm)
Top: Arched Laminated Maple
Back And Sides: Laminated Maple Body, 17" Wide, 2" Deep
Posted by Mr. Vapor from Northeast on Dec 17, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Performer/Singer-songwriter/Recording Artist
Reviewer's Play Style: Adult Alternative
The first time I plugged the 'Country Classic 1962' into my Brit-wired AC-30, I was immediately transported back 40 years, across the pond to Liverpool. Hair stood up on the back of my neck. It sounded that good, and that specific to that time. If you are a younger player, this probably won't mean much, so I'll just say this axe is very sweet for the more melodic types of rock. If you're looking for Gothic/Screamo/Industrial, or any of the monotonal power-chord sounds, go get a PRS or a Les Paul. This instrument is NOT for you. Mine, purchased 4 years ago, is Jap-built, and superb. The ONLY gripe is that the gold plate on some of the hardware tarnished almost overnight, and seems to have worn off altogether, in places. Otherwise, workmanship and materials are top-notch. Get a tune-o-matic bridge for perfecting the intonation. This one's a keeper. Bury me with it (a loooonnnng time from now).
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Counttry Gent exceeded my expectations
Posted by Bob the Guitar Player from Western Massachusetts on May 24, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active, semi-pro musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, blues
I've been a guitar player for >40 years and have been lusting for a Country Gent since the 60's. I own Strats, Les Pauls and an ES-335 and love them all, but I always wanted to play the guitar that George Harrison played. Lots of folks are quick to knock "reissues" and Japanese made guitars, however this guitar is unbelievable. First of all the appearance, craftsmanship, fit and finish are stunning! When I got home with it, I immediately changed the strings to my favorite brand of 10's. Plugged it in and was disappointe by really dead sound. On a hunch (having recenlty owned a Brian Setzer Nashville a while back) I swapped the 10's for 11's. That was the answer! The bridge was positioned completely wrong for proper intonation and once I tapped it into place, I was met with beautiful fat and bright tone. The neck is perfect, with no buzzing yet with good, low action. I have a number of Fender amps...it sounds mediocre through my Deluxe Reverb, but outstanding through my solid state Deluxe 90 (think Twin Reverb clean). I used to say there were only two guitars, the Strat and the Les Paul...however Gretsh really makes a third type of guitar that is right in between. I will be gigging with this guitar next weekend. It was expensive, but it fulfills a lifelong dream and I heartily recommend you try one out!
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Beatles Fan's Dream
Posted by Skate from Iowa on Oct 12, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist/Sometimes Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Oldies, Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Jazz
I've owned this guitar for a year and a half. I've been playing since 1962 and always wanted a Country Gent, but could never afford one. Finally my wife took pity on me and let me buy one. It's got a very pure, vintage sound. It quickly became my favorite guitar. It plays smooth as silk and the action is like butter. It has all the vintage Beatles sounds you could possibly want.
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A Drummer's Perspective
Posted by Monday317 from North Louisiana on Aug 15, 2008
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: Basher
Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz, Blues, Oldies
I know: who cares what a bonehead drummer thinks?? Stick with me here... Have made friends with a terrific Beatle tribute band out of Chicago. They play the same brands of instruments--some vintage the FF did; Gretsch, Hofner, Rics, Epis, Ludwig, the whole lot. "George" had been doing all his leads on a Duo Jet, through an AC30. Nice. Finally got a Country Gent and the first chord made me drop my beer and take notice! Vintage Velvet is the best way I could describe the sound. Now, if ol' drummer gets blown away, imagine what your audience will think. I LOVE guitars! Can't play worth squat, so I pound skins and keys instead. But if you have the ability, buy this puppy! It's the Jazz Festival of guitars, and you'll expereince eargasms every time you pick it up..!
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I have played it
Posted by Gretschmaniac from Las Vegas on Jun 30, 2008
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: Active
Reviewer's Play Style: N/A
I have borrowed this guitar from a friend and played it on stage on several occasions thru an original Vox AC-100. It always get a lot of attention because of the great vintage sound. It is well worth the money for someone who wants a "one and only" guitar.
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