Gretsch G6122-1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Get that Nashville sound with Chet's double-cutaway Grestch guitar, loaded with High Sensitive Filter'Tron pickups, a 3-way tone switch and a Bigsby vibrato.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Laminated maple top/back/sides	Even tone with good sustain
High Sensitive Filter'Tron pickups	Round and warm tone; never muddy, great clarity
Bigsby vibrato tailpiece	Classic top-mount vibrato adds resonant mass
Zero-fret nut	Optimal action; pristine intonation

Overview

Designed with the sophisticated guitarist in mind, the Gretsch G6122-1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman guitar builds atop a hollow maple body with an impressive of special features and accessories.

Made to be Played

The all-maple construction and hollowbody design of the G6122 yield a bright tone that resonates organically. The three-piece maple neck is set into the body, and capped with an ebony fretboard for smooth playing. A comfort pad on the guitar's back ensures you'll have no problem enduring through late night jam sessions. You can make notes flutter with the Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, or push all the way down for dramatic dives.

Filter'Trons for Definitive Gretsch Sound

The G6122 sports Gretsch Filter'Tron pickups in the bridge and neck positions. These humbuckers are renowned for their clarity and definition, providing the jangly but rich clean tones the guitar's namesake is known for. Of course, the Filter'Trons also deliver when you need less gentle, and a bit more grit. Playing the guitar through an overdriven tube amp will make the Filter'Trons come alive with warm harmonics, while retaining the tonal definition of a clean signal.

Shape Your Sound

A tone tinkerer's delight, the G6122's top features an array of knobs and switches that may intimidate some, but are quite intuitive and player-friendly. A master volume knob on the lower cutaway controls the guitar's overall volume, while the two knobs on the guitar's bout adjust the individual bridge… read more and pickup volume levels. A three-way pickup selector toggles between the two, and a standby switch instantly mutes the sound, enabling you to make your own tremolo effects.

Tone adjustments are handled by the three-position tone switch. This switch instantly changes the guitar's tone from full brightness to slightly rolled-off highs to muffled treble -- think warm jazz tones. Finally, you can mute the top or bottom three strings with the guitar's muffler system, found on two switches near the bridge.

Features:

- Semi-hollow body
- Laminated maple top, back, and sides
- Simulated f-holes
- Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Gretsch Filter'Tron pickups in bridge and neck positions
- Bigsby B6G Vibrato tailpiece
- Ebony-based rocking bar
- Master volume and individual bridge and neck volume controls
- 3-position pickup selector
- 3-position tone switch
- Standby switch
- Zero fret
- String muffler system
- Grover Imperial tuners
- Case included

Give your country licks a touch of class with the Gretsch G6122.

Specs

- Model Name: G6122-1962, Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
- Model Number: 240-1135-(892)
- Series: Professional Collection
- Colors: (892) Walnut Stain
- Category: Hollow Body Guitars
- Body Style: Double Cutaway
- Scale Length: 24.6" (625mm)
- Top: Arched Laminated Maple
- Bracing: N/A
- Back And Sides: Laminated Maple Body, 17" Wide, 2" Deep
- Neck: 3-Piece Maple
- Pickups: 2 High Sensitive Filter'trontm Pickups
- Width At Nut: 1-11/16" (43mm)
- Fretboard: Ebony, 12" Radius (305mm)
- Bridge: Ebony-Based Gold "Rocking" Bar Bridge
- Tailpiece: Gretsch Bigsby B6g Vibrato Tailpiece
- Hardware: Gold-Plated
- Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Case: Includes G6242l Deluxe Hardshell Case, Us Msrp $220.00
- No. Of Frets: 22 (Plus Zero Fret)
- Machine Heads: Grover Imperialtm Gold-Plated Die-Cast Tuners

Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle:
- Position 1. Bridge Pickup
- Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups
- Position 3. Neck Pickup

Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup),
Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup),
Master Volume,
Standby Switch,

3-Position Toggle Master Tone Switch:
- Position 1. Medium Level, High Frequency Roll Off
- Position 2. Switch Out Of The Circuit, Pickup Is Wide Open (That Great Gretsch Sound!)
- Position 3. Slight Level, High Frequency Roll Off

Unique Features:
- Neo Classic "Thumbnail" Inlay Position Markers
- Zero Fret
- Simulated F-Holes
- Double Muffler System
- Bound Fingerboard And Headstock
- Multiple Body Bindings
- Gold-Plated Name Plate On Headstock
- Gold Plexi Pickguard
- Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs
- Adjustable Truss Rod

Note: Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice.

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-9690

Gretsch's Description

Gretsch G6122-1962 Chet Atkins Guitar

From driving rhythm to ripping leads, the classic double-cutaway Gretsch G6122-1962 Country Gentleman Classic has it all! Features include dual High Sensitive Filter'Tron pickups, "tone switch" circuitry, "action-flow" neck, double mutes, back pad and Bigsby B6G vibrato tailpiece.

Reviews

(5 ratings)

Submitted November 4, 2016 by Jeffrey W in Jacksonville, IL

"Gretsch Country Gentleman"

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I bought my 6122 1962 Gretsch Country Gentleman almost 2 years ago. I am completely satisfied with the guitar. It is easy to play. The sound of it is great. When I bought the guitar, the only question I had was: Do I want Walnut Stain or Walnut Stain Blemish. I bought the latter. When it arrived, it was actually prettier in real than it was on the photos. So far, I have had no issues with it. I still don't play like Chet Atkins with it but I'm pretty sure that's my fault, not the guitar.