Product code: 240-1235-892 | ID: 226373
Made famous by The Beatles’ George Harrison, the1962 Country Gentleman is the sound of rock ‘n’ roll. The Vintage Select Edition ‘62 Country Gentleman has the unmistakable sound and style that marked the beginning of a musical invasion. Sonically, this guitar is ready to tear it up with flexible tone that fits any musical situation. A pair of TV Jones® Classic pickups responds to every pick stroke or strum with refined, articulate tone. Traditional Gretsch controls—including perpickup volume controls, master volume, a threeway tone switch—allow you to create countless tonal variations for a personalized tone. The new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors deliver silky vintage high end. The standard “U”- shaped maple neck bears a 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 frets and zero-fret for a memorable playing experience that works with any style. The sealed body with simulated F Holes minimizes feedback while providing for authentically vintage tone. A pinned “rocking” bar bridge reacts in concert with the Bigsby B6GVT vibrato tailpiece for stable tuning while the bone nut lets the strings slide freely without binding in the slots. A true rock ‘n’ roll classic, this guitar features the appointments that made this guitar a legend—dual foam string mutes with red felt surrounds, standby switch, laminated 3-ply maple top with simulated F Holes, gold “G Arrow” control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, gloss urethane finish, aged pearloid thumbnail inlays, gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and gold Grover® Imperial™ tuning machines. A distinguished instrument from the earliest days of the British Invasion, the Vintage Select Edition 1962 Chet Atkins Country gentleman with Bigsby is the guitar that.
Body Material: Laminated Maple
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Upper Bout: 12” (305mm)
Lower Bout: 17” (432mm)
Waist: 10.25” (260mm)
Neck: Maple, Standard “U”
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Fingerboard: Ebony, 12” (305 mm) Radius
Frets: 22, Vintage-Style
Position Inlays: Aged Pearloid Thumbnails
Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.6875” (43mm)
Tuning Machines: Gover® Imperial Gold
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Bridge: Rocking Bar, Pinned
Tailpiece: Bigsby® B6GVT
Pickguard: Gold Plexi with Black Gretsch Logo
Pickups: TV Jones® Classic (Bridge and Neck)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge
And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup, 3-Position Tone
Switch
Controls: Volume 1. Neck Pickup, Volume 2. Bridge Pickup, Master Volume
Control Knobs: “G” Arrow
Hardware: Gold
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .011-.049
Case/Gig Bag: Includes G6242L Deluxe Hardshell Case
The glossy finish gives any surface an elegant and luxurious look. This type of finish is achieved by applying several layers of lacquer or resin, which are then polished to a high gloss. This provides a smooth, reflective finish, enhancing color and structure of substrate. The glossy finish not only improves aesthetics, but also protects against dust, moisture and minor scratches.
Ebony is a very hard and dense wood with a smooth surface and a rich, dark color. It offers a clear, articulate tone with excellent response. The ebony fingerboard is popular for its durability, speed and luxurious appearance, while offering excellent playability and precise tone.
A hollow body guitar is an electric guitar with a hollow body that contains resonating cavities. It has a warm and rich sound, often used in jazz, blues and rock. The body of a guitar usually contains F-holes, which contribute to its acoustic properties. Hollow body guitars have a more natural, less distorted tone than solid body guitars, but are more prone to feedback at higher volumes.
Maple is a hardwood that produces a bright, clear tone with excellent articulation and distinctive highs. It has a quick response and strong sustain. It is valued for its hardness and aesthetic appearance.
Maple is known for its strength and stability, making it ideal for necks that need to resist bending and warping.
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Number of Strings
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Colour
Number of Frets
Cutaway
Original Colour by Producer
Walnut
Incl. Gig bag/Case
Made in
Japan