Gretsch Guitars G6122T-59 Country Gentleman Vintage Select Signature Chet Atkins Walnut Stain Lacquer
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A "Country Gentleman" Heritage Signed by Chet Atkins
Inspired by the 1959 model, this Vintage Select continues the spirit of the legendary "Country Gentleman" in the hands of Chet Atkins. It retains the historic codes (glossy nitro lacquer, neo-classical inlays, golden plexiglass pickguard) while refining the electronics for a modern and precise palette. A collectible piece designed for stage and studio.
Who Is This Guitar For and Which Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a hollow body with a fast feel and defined tone. Perfect for fingerstyle and hybrid picking, it excels in country, rockabilly, jazz, sophisticated pop, and roots rock, while remaining versatile enough for bright cleans and vintage low-gain crunches.
The Sound
The Super'Tron duo delivers tight lows, singing mids, and smooth highs without harshness. The Classic Plus bridge pickup adds bite and projection, while the neck pickup offers warm and detailed breadth. The wiring with dedicated bridge volume, Master Volume, and Master Tone allows subtle blends, and the "Squeezebox" paper-oil capacitors provide the silky brightness typical of great Gretsch guitars. The hollow body with parallel bracing promotes resonance, natural sustain, and immediate dynamics. The Bigsby B6GWVT offers smooth vibrato with excellent tuning return.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
- Nickel-plated steel strings .011-.049 (factory installed), ideal for maintaining tension and stability under the Bigsby.
- Gretsch G6242L Deluxe Hollow Body 17" hard case (ref. 099-6413-000): included with the instrument, perfectly protects the Country Gentleman format.
- Standard guitar strap and high-quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable for reliable stage connection.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Category | Hollow body | Body | Flamed Maple |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Bigsby |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Natural |
| Top | Flamed maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Hardware | Gold |
| Back | laminated maple | Fret size | Vintage Small |
| Shape/Format | Country Gentleman | Inlays | aged pearloid neo-classical blocks |
| F-holes | painted | Nut | bone, width 1.75" (44.45 mm) |
| Bracing | parallel | Scale length | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Body finish | glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | Headstock | late 1950s Gretsch style |
| Body binding | aged white with B/I/B purfling | Orientation | right-handed |
| Pickguard | golden plexiglass with black Gretsch logo | Bridge | pinned Rocking Bar |
| Neck material | maple | Vibrato tailpiece | Bigsby B6GWVT with wire handle |
| Neck profile | Standard "U" | Tuners | gold Grover Imperial with "butterbean" buttons |
| Neck finish | glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | Control knobs | gold G-arrow |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" (305 mm) | Hardware plating | gold |
| Frets | 22 | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the TV Jones Super'Tron pickups on this Gretsch deliver?
The TV Jones Super'Tron pickups, with a Classic Plus at the bridge, produce tight lows, singing mids, and smooth highs. The neck pickup provides a warm and detailed response, while the bridge pickup enhances bite and projection.
Is this Country Gentleman suitable for fingerstyle and country playing?
The 25.5" (648 mm) scale length, ebony fingerboard with a 12" radius, and maple neck with a Standard U profile promote precise playing. This setup is particularly aimed at fingerstyle, hybrid picking, country, and rockabilly.
What pickup configurations are available?
Thanks to the three-position toggle switch, the bridge pickup, neck pickup, or both together can be selected. A dedicated volume control for the bridge pickup complements the Master Volume and Master Tone. The Gretsch "Squeezebox" paper-oil capacitors contribute to the announced silky brightness.
Does the Bigsby on the G6122T-59 Country Gentleman hold tuning well?
The Bigsby B6GWVT vibrato is paired with a pinned Rocking Bar bridge and a 44.45 mm bone nut, providing stable tuning as advertised.
Which case is supplied with this Gretsch hollow body?
This guitar comes with the Gretsch G6242L Deluxe Hollow Body 17" hard case, reference 099-6413-000.
