Gretsch Guitars G6122T-62 Country Gentleman Vintage Select Signature Chet Atkins Walnut Stain
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An Iconic Model from the "British Invasion" Era
Associated with the aesthetics and sound that defined 1960s rock, the 1962 Country Gentleman belongs to the line of prestigious Gretsch guitars: a hollow body with unique character, deluxe details (aged binding, gold hardware, vintage plexiglass pickguard), and a design crafted to combine elegance, stage presence, and musical efficiency. This Vintage Select edition emphasizes "old school" feel while remaining perfectly usable in a modern context.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This Gretsch is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive hollow body, equally comfortable in rock'n'roll, beat, rockabilly, blues, as well as country or vintage pop. Its Standard "U" profile neck and ebony fingerboard with a 12" / 305 mm radius offer precise playability, while the presence of a zero fret contributes to a consistent response and a very direct playing feel, ideal for both rhythm chords and melodic lines.
Sound
The hollow body made of laminated maple, reinforced by parallel tone bars, delivers broad projection, a woody grain, and a very characteristic "snap," with naturally lively sustain. The TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic pickups provide a refined and articulated sound: firm lows, defined mids, clear highs without harshness, perfect for switching from a snappy twang to vintage crunch. Traditional Gretsch electronics (individual volumes, master volume, 3-position selector) allow quick balancing between neck and bridge pickups, and the 3-position master tone switch adds immediate tonal variations. The Paper-in-Oil "Squeezebox" capacitors enhance the silky, vintage quality of the highs when the tone is rolled off.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original feel, electric string sets in .011-.049 (nickel-plated steel) are perfectly suitable. For transport, the Gretsch G6242L rigid case in hollow body 17" format is the ideal choice and is included with the instrument.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Category | Hollow body | Body | Maple |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Bigsby |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Natural |
| Top | Maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Hardware | Gold |
| Type | Hollow Body (sealed body) with simulated F-holes | Nut | bone |
| Format / shape | Country Gentleman | Nut width | 42.86 mm / 1.6875" |
| Wood | laminated maple | Scale length | 24.6" / 625 mm |
| Back | laminated maple | Inlays | Neo-Classic Perloid block (aged pearl) |
| Binding | aged white with B/I/B purfling | Headstock | late 1950s Gretsch style |
| Bracing | parallel tone bars | Hardware finish | gold |
| Finish | glossy urethane | Bridge | Rocking Bar |
| Profile | Standard "U" | Tailpiece / vibrato | Bigsby B6G Vibrato tailpiece with Gretsch logo |
| Neck finish | glossy urethane | Tuners | Grover Imperial Die-Cast |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Knobs | G-arrow |
| Frets | 22 | Pickguard | gold plexiglass with black Gretsch logo |
| Fret size | Vintage Small | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic pickups produce?
Both TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic pickups deliver firm lows, defined mids, and clear highs. The laminated maple hollow body adds a woody tone and ample projection, suitable for rock'n'roll, rockabilly, and country.
Is the Bigsby installed on this Country Gentleman?
The Rocking Bar bridge is paired with a Bigsby tailpiece, enabling characteristic vibrato effects.
What electronic controls are available?
Pickup selection is via a 3-way toggle switch: bridge, both pickups, or neck. Two individual volumes and one master volume allow blending of the Filter'Tron pickups. A 3-position master tone switch offers two levels of treble cut or an open circuit.
Is the neck comfortable for chords and solos?
The neck features a Standard 'U' profile with a 12-inch / 305 mm radius ebony fingerboard. Its 625 mm scale length and 42.86 mm nut width provide a direct playing feel, complemented by a zero fret.
Which case and strings should be used with this hollow body?
The Gretsch G6242L hard case, designed for 17-inch hollow bodies, is stated as included. Nickel-plated steel electric strings with a gauge of .011-.049 are recommended.
