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Gretsch G6122T-59GE Vintage Select Country Gentleman - Walnut Stain, Bigsby Demo

Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Top, Back, and Sides, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups - Walnut Stain
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There is a tactile scratch on the body face at the lower bass bout. There are scuffs under the treble end of the bridge. There are also fine scratches on various parts of the instrument that are not photographed. These scratches do not show well in photos, if at all. This guitar comes with a case and the appropriate adjustment tool(s).

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Period-correct Gretsch w/TV Jones Pickups and Bigsby

The Gretsch G6122T-59GE Vintage Select 1959 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman is packed with the sound and style that made these hollowbody electric guitars legendary. Its arched maple body yields an open-sounding snappy tone that's beautifully enhanced by a pair of vintage-voiced TV Jones Super'Tron humbuckers. Built to 1959 specs, this guitar features painted F-holes, a wire vibrato arm, gold G Arrow control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, and more. The Gretsch G6122T-59GE Vintage Select 1959 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman hollowbody electric guitar is a true classic that belongs in your collection.

Arched maple body provides your tone with excellent definition

Maple has to be one of the most lively, bright, and colorful tonewoods out there, which is exactly why Gretsch decided to make their G6122T-59GE Vintage Select 1959 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman almost entirely out of this wonderful wood. At Sweetwater, we've found that this hollowbody's arched body yields a wonderfully snappy, open tone that, when combined with the vivid sound of its TV Jones Super'Tron pickups, cuts through a dense mix and sounds great in any situation.

Two volume controls + one tone control = exceptional sonic flexibility

It's easy to stereotype the Gretsch G6122T-59GE Vintage Select 1959 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman until you play it, and then you realize you can pull off a lot of tonal tricks with it. It has two volume knobs (bridge and master) that let you can create the perfect balance between warmth, bite, and brilliance.The master tone control lets you fine-tune your sound once you have the pickups dialed in. Of course, you'll get sweet tone from the neck and bridge pickups individually, but there's a lot of territory to cover when you combine them.

Sweet vintage tone from TV Jones Super'Tron pickups

The Gretsch G6122T-59GE Vintage Select 1959 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman packs a wide-ranging vintage-style voice, thanks to a Super'Tron Classic Plus bridge pickup and Super'Tron neck pickup. These pickups respond to every stroke of your playing with defined, eloquent tone.

Bigsby tailpiece yields smooth vibrato action

Nothing beats the character and vintage vibe that a real Bigsby-style tailpiece adds to the Gretsch G6122T-59GE Vintage Select 1959 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman. Based on the original design created by Paul A. Bigsby, this Bigsby Licensed tailpiece requires next to no effort to use, making it particularly easy to pull off slow, subtle, and extended bends.

Gretsch G6122T-59GE Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • 6-string hollowbody electric guitar with period-correct specs
  • Arched maple body delivers a deliciously snappy, open tone
  • TV Jones Super'Tron pickups yield sweet, vintage character
  • Highly playable standard U-shaped maple neck with ebony fingerboard
  • 2 volume controls and 1 tone control create exceptional sonic flexibility
  • Bigsby tailpiece provides smooth vibrato action

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Hollowbody
  • Body Shape G6122T Country Gentleman
  • Body Material Laminated Maple
  • Top Material 5-ply Laminated Figured Maple
  • Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Color Walnut Stain
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Standard U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
  • Number of Frets 22, Vintage Small
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.75"
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Rocking Bar Bridge, Bigsby B6GWVT Vibrato Tailpiece with Wire Handle
  • Tuners Grover Imperial with Butter-Bean buttons
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup TV Jones Super'Tron Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup TV Jones Super'Tron Classic Plus Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x volume (bridge), 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .011-.049
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2401234892

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Rated 5/5

CG Gretsch

I was skeptical about buying this guitar as I have owned a 6120(1967) which is my first good instrument. The 6122-1959 model is awesome. It plays great and quality is great. I'm pleased with it. It's got that great Gretsch sound. Chet would have been pleased and so am i.
Music background: Country music and bluegrass
Rated 5/5

Gretsch 6122-1959

This guitar is an awesome playing an sounding one, The sales representative, Michael was extremely great in helping me with this purchase. I have been playing for 60 years and know the quality of an instrument when I play it. Thanks for Sweetwater being so accommodating. I will play this guitar for as long as I can.
Music background: 60 years planning guitar and mandolin.
Rated 5/5

Pure tone, pleasure to play

Fantastic tone, hard to get a bad sound out of this guitar. Vintage Chet tones, jazz, rock, surf. Playability is perfect, especially for fingerstyle. Not sure how this one could be improved. Stunning looks.
Music background: Long time player.
Rated 5/5

Buy with confidence.

Beautifully crafted and intonated guitar. Fast wide ebony neck makes this a finger pickers delight. Plug into a vintage Tweed or an old Gibson 150 and you're in tone heaven. Thanks to Jacob for working with me on this.
Rated 5/5

The Country Gentleman

This guitar is the most beautiful instrument I think I've ever played. Everything from tuners to Filtertron pickups to the Bigsby are first rate! It plays like a dream!! I've been wanting the Country Gentleman model for many years and finally was able to afford one!
Thanks to Andy for shipping it out to me so quickly. It was originally scheduled to arrive on Monday but got here on the previous Friday so I had the whole weekend to play it!!!
Music background: Playing guitar for 55 years now. Still learning.
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