• Gretsch G6122 1959 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman with Case


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Gretsch Guitars
Gretsch Guitars

A single-cutaway slice of history! Designed in close conjunction with Paul Yandell, Chet Atkins' rhythm guitarist, the G6122 1959 Country Gentleman precisely replicates the world's most famous '59 6122 model. Features include custom handmade pickups by TV Jones, a slightly wider neck, Bigsby B6GWST vibrato tailpiece with stationary arm and optional swivel arm.

Gretsch G6122 1959 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Features
  • Mother of Pearl Neo Classic Thumbnail Inlay Position Markers
  • Zero Fret
  • Simulated F-Holes
  • Bound Fingerboard and Headstock
  • Multiple Body Bindings
  • Gold-Plated Name Plate on Headstock
  • Gold Plexi Pickguard
  • Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs
  • Adjustable Truss Rod
Gretsch G6122 1959 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Specifications
  • Series: Professional Collection
  • Colors: (892) Walnut Stain
  • Category: Hollow Body Guitars
  • Body Style: Single Cutaway
  • Scale Length: 25.5 inch (648mm)
  • Top: Arched Laminated Maple
  • Back And Sides: Laminated Maple Body, 17 Wide x 2.25 inches Deep
  • Neck: 3-Piece Maple
  • Pickups:
    • Bridge: 1 TV Jones Plus HT
    • Neck: 1 TV Jones Super-Tron Classic
  • Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle:
    • Position 1. Bridge Pickup
    • Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups
    • Position 3. Neck Pickup
  • Controls:
    • Volume (Bridge Pickup)
    • Master Tone
    • Master Volume
  • Width At Nut: 1-3/4 inch (44.5mm)
  • Fingerboard: Ebony, 12 inch Radius (305mm)
  • Bridge: Ebony-Based Gold Rocking Bar Bridge
  • Tailpiece: Gretsch Bigsby B6GW Vibrato Tailpiece with Wire Handle
  • Hardware: Gold-Plated
  • Finish: Gloss Urethane
  • Case: Includes G6242L Deluxe Hardshell Case
  • Frets: 21 (Plus Zero Fret)
  • Tuners: Grover Imperial Gold-Plated Die-cast



 
 
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