The big, ringing sound of Beatlemania.

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
• Neck: 3-Piece Maple
• Pickups: 2 High Sensitive Filter'tron™ Pickups
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle:
• Position 1. Bridge Pickup
• Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups
• Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup),
• Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup),
• Master Volume,
• 3-Position Toggle Master Tone Switch,
• Standby Switch
• Width At Nut: 1-11/16" (43mm)
• Fretboard: Ebony, 12" Radius (305mm)
• Bridge: Ebony-Based Gold Rocking Bar Bridge
• Tailpiece: Gretsch Bigsby B6G Vibrato Tailpiece
• Hardware: Gold-Plated
• Finish: Gloss Urethane
• No. Of Frets: 22 (Plus Zero Fret)
• Machine Heads: Grover Imperial™ Gold-Plated Die-Cast Tuners
• Unique Features: Neo Classic Thumbnail Inlay Position Markers, Zero Fret, Simulated F-Holes, Double Muffler System, Bound Fingerboard and Headstock, Multiple Body Bindings, Gold-Plated Name Plate on Headstock, Gold Plexi Pickguard, Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs, Adjustable Truss Rod

Gretsch Guitars G6122-1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Electric Guitar Includes:

• hardshell case

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Gretsch Guitars G6122-1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Electric Guitar

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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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Amazing Guitar

Posted by Jason N. from Springfiel, MO on Apr 1, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist with some recording in mind

Reviewer's Play Style: blues and alt folk

I was torn between the Gretsch Country Gentleman and a Gibson ES-335. Even thought the 335 had beefier pups, I ultimately chose this guitar for its silky fingerboard, vintage sound, and timeless looks. The gold Bigsby doesn't hurt either! This was an expensive impulse buy, but I have no buyer's remorse

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