Chris Shaw's Review of Gretsch Country Gentleman electric guitar
12th Jan 2008
Overall Rating
- Value for money
- Appearance
- Sound Quality
- Reviewer's Musical StandardIntermediate
I have dreamed of owning a Gretsch Country Gentleman Electric Guitar since about 1963 when I was 16, and playing in a 3rd rate group. I bought a 1967 model from Texas last year, and I haven't got a bad word to say about it. This is really a sensational guitar and the age seems to have developed the tone and the quality oozes from it. It was treasured by it's previous owner from new, and it's the best thing I own. Just going over what I have already said, I used to stand outside a well known guitar shop in Manchester in the early 60's just looking at Gretsch guitars. but I never got to play one till mine arrived from Texas. It was being sold by the son of the owner who had passed away, and he had treasured it since having it new in 1967. All I can now say, is although I am a lousy guitarist, even I can get sweet sounds from this in my old age.
Chris Shaw's review has yet to be rated - Be the first!
Web Links
-
Elvis' 1964 Gretsch Country Gentleman
; Elvis onstage with his Gretsch Country Gentleman; Photo courtesy Paul Lichter's "The Boy Who Dared To Rock" ... ; Elvis' 1964 Gretsch Country Gentleman, #80736; Photo © courtesy EPE, Inc.
www.scottymoore.net -
67 Gretsch 6122 Country Gentleman
Gretsch Year: 1967 Model: 6122 Country Gentleman ... ? Gretsch V-cutout Bigsby vibrato; ? Gold Chet Atkins signature pickguard with Country Gentlemen printed in black.
classic-guitars.ca -
GRETSCH 6122 COUNTRY GENTLEMAN (1962) (40U-2855) - Elderly
Vintage & Used Instruments - Hollow Body Electric Guitars ; GRETSCH 6122 COUNTRY GENTLEMAN (1962)
www.elderly.com -
Gretsch G6122-1959, Chet Atkins Country Gentleman | Sweetwater.com
Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Features:; ... Gretsch G6122-1959, Chet Atkins Country Gentleman; Hollowbody Guitar with Laminated ... Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman - A country classic!
www.sweetwater.com -
Gretsch Country Gentleman 1962 | Sweetwater.com
The Gretsch G6122-1962 Country Gentleman double-cutaway hollowbody electric guitar brings a classic back to life! ... Guitars > Electric Guitars > Hollow Body Guitars > Gretsch Country Gentleman 1962
www.sweetwater.com -
The Gretsch Pages: Gretsch Guitars: 6122 Country Gentleman
The 7670 Southern Belle model makes an interesting side note to the Country Gentleman legend: As Gretsch foundered under Baldwin's ownership, ... Pickguard Gold with "Gretsch Country Gentleman" engravin
gretschpages.com -
Chicago Fret Works ? Guitar Repair » Blog Archive » Vintage
When it rains it pours, and my partner Dan has been up to his elbows in binding repairs this year. Here, he replaces the dried and crumbling binding from a vintage Gretsch Country Gentleman.
www.chicagofretworks.com -
SUBWAY GUITARS: Jazz and Hollow Body Guitars
Gretsch 1963 Anniversary w/D'Armond p-ups. Sunburst. Gretsch hardtail thumbnail inlays. ... Harrison-style Gretsch Country Gent. Gold hardware, burgundy wine finish with painted on f-holes. $1400;
www.fatdawg.com -
Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Electric Guitar
Description, images, details and vintage advertisements for the Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 electric guitar ... Gretsch Country Gentleman hollow-bodied guitar
www.vintageguitars.org.uk -
Gretsch George Harrison Country Gentleman Limited Edition
Gretsch George Harrison Country Gentleman, Beatles On The Ed Sullivan Show ... This is Coolest of All The Gretsch Guitars ... Offering this Black Country Gentleman Guitar is both a privilege and an honor.
www.edroman.com
Share this page: