Description
Here we have a brand new Gretsch G6122T-62 Vintage Select Edition '62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Hollow Body with Bigsby in Walnut Stain! This is a factory-fresh instrument and a serious piece of Gretsch history.
The Country Gentleman is one of those guitars that doesn't need much introduction — George Harrison's 1962 model is the sound of the British Invasion, and this Vintage Select Edition captures it with remarkable fidelity. The sealed laminated 3-ply maple body with simulated F-holes gives you that authentically hollow Gretsch voice without the feedback concerns, and the walnut stain finish is a rich, understated look that suits the instrument perfectly.
It's loaded with a pair of TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic pickups — articulate, punchy, and responsive to every nuance of your pick attack. Traditional Gretsch controls include per-pickup volume, master volume, and a three-way tone switch, giving you a wide palette of tonal options. The Bigsby B6GVT vibrato tailpiece pairs with a pinned rocking bar bridge for stable tuning and smooth, expressive vibrato. Gold Grover Imperial tuners, gold G-arrow knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, and a gold plexi pickguard round out the appointments — this is a beautifully finished guitar.
The standard "U"-shaped maple neck has a 12"-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 vintage small frets and a zero-fret, making it a comfortable and expressive playing experience across any style. It ships brand new in its original Gretsch packaging with a hardshell case and all factory documentation.
Period-Correct Sealed Hollowbody Construction
Built to the precise specifications of the highly coveted 1962 original, this Country Gentleman features a fully structural 2-inch-deep hollowbody design with simulated "painted" f-holes and a sealed top. This historic configuration provides the deep, expansive acoustic airiness of a true archtop while significantly dampening top vibration under load. The result is a highly resonant instrument that can easily handle cranked stage volume and tube saturation without inducing uncontrollable low-end feedback.
Dual TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic Pickups
The tonal voice of this historic reissue is driven by a pair of TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic humbucking pickups that perfectly replicate the unmistakable snap and chime of golden-era electronics. These pickups deliver an incredibly clean high-frequency sparkle combined with a focused, tight bass response and a distinct mid-range woody bark. Coupled with independent volume controls and a 3-position master tone switch, this electronic package provides the signature clarity and dynamic punch that defined mid-century rock and country tracks.
Dual Mechanical Muffler Mute Systems
Honoring the legendary utilitarian performance features requested by Chet Atkins himself, this model comes equipped with dual internal foam muffler mutes located behind the bridge. Controlled via two distinct mechanical chassis switches on the upper bout, these mutes physically press felt-backed foam padding against the bass and treble string registers under the bridge. This allows players to instantly shift from long, singing sustain to a completely deadened, percussive staccato thump without changing their physical picking technique.
High-Performance Bigsby B6GVT Vibrato Tailpiece
Engineered for flawless pitch modulation and mechanical return, the hardware package centers on a gold-plated Bigsby B6GVT string-thru vibrato tailpiece. This is paired with a traditional zero-fret design over a bone nut and a rock-solid, pinned ebony base supporting a gold rocking bar bridge. The pinned bridge foundation prevents any lateral shifting during aggressive playing, maintaining precise intonation and uniform string-break angles so your chord-shimmer and note-bends track with absolute physical return and tuning stability.
