1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman,
as made famous by George Harrison
Chet Atkins may have given Gretsch the endorsement, but it took George Harrison playing a Country Gentleman on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 to catapult sales into the stratosphere. Ever since, a classic. This one from 1966, and a perfect example. Honestly, what can I say? I feel fine.
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Specification
Make
Gretsch
Model
6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
Colour
Walnut
Year
1966
Serial Number
126296
Number of Frets
22
Fretboard
Satin Ebony Neo-Classic, Bound
Neck
2-Piece Maple
Body
Laminated Figured Maple
Tuners
6 x Individual Grover Imperial Tuners
Pick-ups
Gretsch Super'Tron hum-reducing pick-up (Neck)
Gretsch Filter-Tron hum-reducing pick-up (Bridge)
Bridge
Gretsch Rocking Bar Bridge, with Rubber Muffler
Tailpiece
Gretsch by Bigsby B6G Tremolo, with Flat Bar
Scale Length
24.375"
Full Length
43.75"
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Sources & Links
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Gretsch Support: This may seem like an odd place to start, but there's a treasure trove of useful information about specs, electrics, and catalogues on Gretsch's own website. One of the unexpected and wonderful benefits of having a product range so focused on the legacy of this great guitar maker.