Gretsch G6122T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
Gretsch G6122T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
Now there are Gretsch's and there are amazing Gretsch's and immediately you know which one this is! Some of the finest guitars are produced in Japan and this one is no exception, it is both a players dream, and a work of art.
The flame top has faux "F" holes, giving the look of a classic semi acoustic, the body is semi hollow inside and the reasoning behind those "fake F's" is to eliminate feedback.
This used example is in great shape, no major issues to report here, only the very, very slightest evidence of play wear.
As you can see this one has the fitted Gretsch hard case and all original supporting paperwork.
Model Number 2401234892
Series Professional Collection
Family Country Gentleman®
Platform Country Gentleman®
Color Walnut Gloss stain Lacquer
Number of Strings 6
Orientation Right-Hand
Body
Build Hollow Body
Cutaway Single Cutaway
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape Country Gentleman®
Body Material Laminated Figured Maple
Bracing Parallel Bracing
Body Binding Aged White with B/I/B Purfling
Body Back Laminated Maple
Body Top 5-Ply Laminated Figured Maple
Body Depth 2.25" (57 mm)
Miscellaneous
Strings Nickel Plated Steel (.011-.049 Gauges)
Strap Buttons Gretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs
Case/Gig Bag Included G6242L Gretsch® 17" Deluxe Hollow Body Hardshell (p/n 099-6413-000)
Neck
Neck Material Maple
Neck Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape Standard "U"
Neck Binding Aged White
Scale Length 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard Radius 12" (305 mm)
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Number of Frets 22
Fret Size Vintage Small
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Position Inlays Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail
Headstock Late '50s Gretsch
Neck Plate NA
Hardware
Bridge Rocking Bar
Hardware Finish Gold
Tailpiece Bigsby® B6GWVT with Wire Handle
Tuning Machines Grover® Imperial™ with Butter-Bean Buttons
Pickguard Gold Plexi with Black Gretsch® Logo
Control Knobs G-Arrow
Electronics
Bridge Pickup TV Jones® Super’Tron™ Classic Plus
Neck Pickup TV Jones® Super'Tron™
Controls Volume 1. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup