A beautiful Japanese-made Gretsch G6122-1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman, finished in classic Walnut Stain and loaded with all of the unmistakable appointments that make the ‘62-style Country Gentleman one of Gretsch’s most iconic hollowbody guitars.

Built in May 2012, this Professional Collection-era example captures the classic double-cutaway Country Gentleman formula with its large laminated-maple hollow body, ebony fingerboard, Filter’Tron pickups, gold hardware, Bigsby vibrato and wonderfully over-the-top dual mute system.

The Country Gentleman has an incredible history in its own right, originating as one of Chet Atkins’ signature Gretsch designs and becoming especially famous through George Harrison’s use of a double-cut Country Gentleman during the early Beatles era. 

Highlights:

• Model: Gretsch G6122-1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
• Serial: JT12052153
• Year: 2012
• Made in Japan
• Finish: Walnut Stain
• Weight: 8.34 lbs
• 17” double-cutaway hollowbody
• Arched laminated maple top
• Laminated maple back & sides
• 3-piece maple neck
• Ebony fingerboard
• 24.6” scale length
• 12” fingerboard radius
• 22 frets + zero fret
• Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays
• Dual High Sensitive Filter’Tron pickups
• Individual neck & bridge volume controls + master volume
• 3-way pickup selector
• 3-position master tone switch
• Standby switch
• Classic dual mechanical mute/muffler system
• Simulated F-holes
• Gold Gretsch Bigsby B6G vibrato
• Gold Grover Imperial tuners
• Gold rocking-bar bridge
• Gold Plexi Gretsch pickguard
• Multi-ply body, neck & headstock binding
• Removable padded back
• Original Gretsch hardshell case included

These are wonderfully distinctive guitars. The Filter’Trons deliver the articulate, chimey Gretsch character you’d expect, while the large hollow maple body adds fullness and warmth. The Bigsby and dual mute system complete a package that’s unmistakably Country Gentleman. Period specifications corroborate these appointments. 

Condition:
Overall, this guitar is in very good condition, especially for a 14-year-old instrument. It presents beautifully and has clearly been well cared for. There are a handful of small, faint nicks, dings and light signs of normal handling/play wear in the finish, including a small mark along the body binding, as shown clearly in the photos. The gold hardware also shows some of the light patina/tarnishing expected with age and use.

Importantly, the frets have tons of life remaining, and the guitar is currently set up nicely and playing great. The neck and fingerboard look particularly clean.

The original Gretsch hardshell case is included and is a major plus.

A gorgeous Japanese-built Country Gentleman with the right vintage-inspired appointments, an iconic look and one of the coolest control layouts Gretsch ever put on a guitar. Between the Walnut Stain, gold hardware, double mutes, padded back and Bigsby, there isn’t much else that looks—or feels—quite like one.

Please review all photos carefully for an accurate representation of cosmetic condition.