Gretsch gear has 15 guitars in the country clubs group, including country club, vintage select edition 59 country club models. The gretsch country gentleman has been an iconographic instrument in american musical culture since its introduction as a single cutaway guitar in late 1957. I own a gretsch and they definitely have a different sound than gibsonepiphone hollow body guitars. Gretsch g6122t62ge 1962 chet atkins country gentleman in. Gretsch was a 27yearold german immigrant, that opened this small shop shortly after his arrival to the united states.
In the 1950s, atkins teamed up with gretsch guitars and the country gentleman was born. Gretschgear has 15 guitars in the country clubs group, including country club, vintage select edition 59 country club models. G61221959 country gentleman circuit 100 kb download pdf. Sonically, this guitar is ready to tear it up with flexible tone that fits any musical situation.
Feb 09, 2016 gretsch g61221959 chet atkins special run country gentleman orange stain duration. This was the original golden age for gretsch, particularly the late 50 and early 60s, when they enjoyed the endorsement of chet. Gibson beat gretsch to the patent office and got the original patent on the. Gretsch 6160 chet atkins country gentleman 2x12 amp the. Most amps that will go loud enough to keep up with a trap set loose their tone at very low volume, even with premaster volume designs. Super cool vintage 1972 gretsch chet atkins country gentleman. Inspired and played by the great chet atkins whos nickname was the country gentlemen. A low power amp 5 watt max for at home and something bigger with some muscle for keeping up with the drums. Page 2 the guitar you play is a defi nite factor in the quality of the music you produce, and a gretsch guitar truly glorifi es the talents of the artist who commands it page 3. Gretsch country gentleman 1971 walnut guitar for sale guitarpoint. With origins in the manufacturing of banjos, drums and tambourines. Some typical wear that you would expect from a 42 year old instrument. Mar 11, 2015 gretsch is family owned, growing to major distribution. Tuesday, march 10 was south carolina banjo day in honor.
Gretsch was started in a small music shop in brooklyn, n. Made famous by the beatles george harrison, the 1962 country gentleman is the sound of rock n roll. Taylor was invited to carolinas family station wspa channel 7 for an interview with amy wood and. Between 1957 and 1961, the fholes on the body varied with some examples using simulated paintedon fholes, some using simulated inlaid plastic fholes, and others have actual open fholes. G6122t players edition country gentleman with stringthru bigsby, filtertron pickups.
The 1962 gretsch country gentleman is a guitar initially made famous by george harrison which later found further fame with country legend chet atkins. Gretsch used, 1964 chet atkins country gentlemen model 6122. I bought a 1967 model from texas last year, and i havent got a. The gretsch country gentleman, although not as wellknown as the fender stratocaster or the gibson les paul, nonetheless boasts a long and distinguished history in the realm of electric guitars.
Gretsch in 2001, the gretsch family lost a dear friend with the passing of chet atkins, one of the most talented guitarists and influential musicians of a generation. Information essential to every guitarist students, hobbyists and professionalsis gathered together here for you in our gretsch owners manual. Keep it in your guitar case accessory pocket for quick. Compensations may need to be made, if you plan to change string gauges.
Gretsch country gentleman 1971 walnut guitar for sale. Scottsdale, az january 22, 2016 the new gretsch players edition is designed to provide ultimate stability, maximum comfort and powerful sound, resulting in a line of workhorse. Named after one of atkins hit instrumental songs, the gretsch country gentleman series of guitars are high. One of the most iconic gretsch models, the 6122 chet aktins country gentleman made its debut in 1957. Gretsch country gentlemen g6122t62 walnut stain gak. All of the following specifications are for guitarsbasses with the standard gauges of gretsch. Acoustic and electric guitar and bass guitar setup. Elvis onstage with his gretsch country gentleman photo courtesy paul lichters the boy who dared to rock during at least the early part of 1970 elvis. Jan 21, 2016 the g6122t players edition country gentleman also features shining gold gotoh diecast locking tuning machines, gold g arrow control knobs, f holes, gloss urethane walnut stain finish and gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with gretsch logo. Keep it in your guitar case accessory pocket for quick reference about what to demand when purchasing a guitar, the maintenance and care of your guitar and how to use it to the full extent of its capabilities. G6122t players edition country gentleman with stringthru bigsby, filter tron pickups. Tuesday, march 10 was south carolina banjo day in honor of gretsch guitars artist todd banjoman taylor. I bought a 1967 model from texas last year, and i havent got a bad word to say about it.
There are certain guitar builder who get the early models so perfect that they have barely progressed to this day. Gretsch 6122 country gentleman mahogany 1964 reverb. Chet atkins had become widely known, but when the beatles appeared on the ed sullivan show in 1964, and george harrison was. From bar rooms to big rooms, music legends choose the premium american classic. Gretsch country gentleman guitars musicians friend. With origins in the manufacturing of banjos, drums and tambourines, it wasnt until the 1930s that production began on gretsch electric guitars. The gretsch companys origins date back to 1883, when a twentysevenyearold german immigrant named friedrich gretsch began making banjos, tambourines.
Although it lacks the cowboy cool of a gbranded 6120 or the dazzle of the falcon, it has an elegance and some would say playability the others lack. The gretsch guitar encyclopedia and registry gretsch gear is a database of gretsch guitars, including history, serial numbers, and photos. Gretsch g61221959 chet atkins country gentleman walnut stain. Standardfactory setup measurements for country gentelman. I have dreamed of owning a gretsch country gentleman electric guitar since about 1963 when i was 16, and playing in a 3rd rate group. Gretsch 61221962 country gentleman this is the same model that george harrison played on the ed sullivan show when the beatles came to america. Switch for selecting the pickup position rear for neck, middle for mixed, front for bridge. There always seems to be a fair amount of confusion between the three major gretsch chet atkins models. Switch for selecting the pickup position rear for neck, center for middle, front for bridge. The g6122t62 vintage select edition 62 chet atkins country gentleman hollow body with bigsby has the unmistakable sound and style that marked the beginning of a musical invasion. Gretsch 1962 chet atkins country gentleman with bigsby. The gretsch guitar encyclopedia and registry gretschgear is a.
Between 1957 and 1961, the fholes on the body varied with some examples using. The 6122 country gentleman is considered by many to be one of the holy trinity of gretsch guitars, along with the 6120 and white falcon. Gretsch is family owned, growing to major distribution. Acoustic and electric guitar and bass guitar setup specifications all of the following specifications are for guitarsbasses with the standard gauges of gretsch strings that the guitar or bass is equipped. The two gretsch filtertron pickups produce that nice warm clean sound gretsch guitars are famous for. Although it lacks the cowboy cool of a gbranded 6120 or. Rivera clubster 25w 1x12 tube guitar combo amp, musician s friend rivera clubster 25 doce manual meat. Gretsch unveils players edition series premier guitar. The company was founded in 1883 in brooklyn, new york by friedrich gretsch, a 27yearold german immigrant, shortly after his. Inspired by the original cgp certified guitar player, chet atkins, this country gentleman is more than able to keep up with the most fleetfingered guitarist. Sep 30, 2016 gretsch guitars g6122t62ge golden era edition 1962 chet atkins country gentleman electric guitar duration. Its common to hear any chet models referred to as a. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the gretsch g61221959 chet atkins country gentleman walnut stain electric guitar. Its a gretsch 6160 chet atkins country gentleman 2x12 amp.
Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our instruments page here. I recently picked up a really cool amp from my local used gear shop. Gretsch was a 27yearold german immigrant, that opened this small. G6196t, g6193t, g61221962, g6120dc, g61191962ft, g61191962ht, g6072, g7594 pickup selector. Chet atkins had become widely known, but when the beatles appeared on the ed sullivan show in 1964, and george harrison was playing a gretsch country gentleman that is probably just like your 1967 country gent, sales really took off at gretsch.
Named after one of atkins hit instrumental songs, the gretsch country gentleman series of guitars are highend, hollowbody axes that have hit the stage with many famous artists, including george harrison, brian setzer and of course atkins himself. Named after one of atkin s hit instrumental songs, the gretsch country gentleman series of guitars are highend, hollowbody axes that have hit the stage with many famous artists, including george harrison, brian setzer and of course atkins himself. A pair of tv jones pickupsa supertron classic plus bridge pickup and supertron. G6122t players edition country gentleman hollow body with stringthru bigsby parallel tone bars 2 parallel bracing 1 rocking bar 3 adjustomatic with pinned ebony base 1 bigsby b6g vibrato tailpiece with gretsch logo 1 bigsby b6gp stringthru vibrato tailpiece 1 bigsby b6gwvt with wire handle 1. The country gentleman numerically designated in gretsch catalogs as model px61232 made its official debut in late 1957, as a 1958 model. Unfollow gretsch country gentleman to stop getting updates on. Will fit your gretsch country gentleman guitar perfectly. The earliest examples had simulated fholes in other words no actual openings but there are black fhole shapes where they usually go. This is a reproduction of an gretsch country gentleman pickguard. Get that great gretsch sound from one of our used or vintage gretsch guitars. User manuals, gretsch guitar operating guides and service manuals. No nonsense, electromatic hollowbody guitars are the perfect real, pure and powerful gretsch instruments.
The musician who plays a gretsch guitar fi nds themselves producing fi ner tone, developing increasing speed with less fatigue, and taking new pride in the superb beauty and craftsmanship of their instrument. Packed with the sound, style and features that made the original a legend, the 59 gent provides highly responsive, amazingly articulate sound. Gretsch in 2001, the gretsch family lost a dear friend with the passing of. Gretsch country gentleman wiring diagram 1956 gretsch country club gre0420 dealer. Setups, adjustments or routine purchase, subject to the limitations set forth maintenance of any kind. Gretsch production volume was way up during that era. George actually had two of these as well as his famous black gretsch duo jet. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, fmic warrants this gretsch guitar to be free strings and batteries.
Did chet atkins design the gretsch country gentleman. For over a century gretsch have built one of the biggest names in musical instruments from their high quality guitars and drum kits. Its common to hear any chet models referred to as a country gentleman in guitar lore, as folks often mistakenly label the 6120 nashville a 16. The musician who plays a gretsch guitar fi nds themselves producing fi ner tone, developing increasing speed with less fatigue, and taking new pride in the superb beauty and craftsmanship. Unfollow gretsch country gentleman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This was done to look ultra cool and also to prevent feedback. Gretsch g6122t62 vintage select 62 chet atkins country gentleman with bigsby overview by gak. G6122t59 vintage select edition 59 chet atkins country gentleman hollow body with.
Table of contents protection from temperature and humidity cracks in the wood finishchecking general maintenance tuning machines tuning 6string guitars tuning 12string guitars changing strings restringing your. The guitar you play is a defi nite factor in the quality of the music you produce, and a gretsch guitar truly glorifi es the talents. While the name country gentleman could aptly describe chet atkins himself, its more likely in reference to a song of the same name that chet originally recorded in 1953. This is the chet atkins country gentleman model g61221959 from gretschs professional collection. Acoustic and electric guitar and bass guitar setup specifications all of the following specifications are for guitarsbasses with the standard gauges of gretsch strings that the guitar or bass is equipped with from the factory. The clubster continues the rivera amplifier tradition for some of the best tone on the. This was the original golden age for gretsch, particularly the late 50 and early 60s, when they enjoyed the endorsement of chet atkins and george harrison. Gretsch is an american company that manufactures musical instruments. Vintage guitars info gretsch collecting vintage guitars. Standardfactory setup measurements for country gentelman discussion in technical side of things started by hollowtone, oct 29, 2009. Gretsch setup specs pdf gretsch manual42403 gretsch limited lifetime instrument warranty 72006 rev.
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