electric · hollow
Country Gentleman
| Maker | Gretsch |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | electric · hollow |
| Introduced | 1957 |
| Price | USD 2699.99 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1883 |
| Status | current |
The Country Gentleman is Gretsch's closed-body hollow-body associated with Chet Atkins, currently sold in Players Edition and Vintage Select versions.
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Why it matters
The Country Gentleman differs from other Gretsch hollow-bodies in having no f-holes and a padded back, and it is priced near the top of the brand's professional range. Players compare it with the White Falcon and Country Club rather than a 6120, since the closed body changes how the guitar behaves at volume. Several editions are current, at different prices.
Note
Chet's other signature — the padded, closed-body 6122.
Specifications
- Scale length: to be confirmed
- Neck shape: to be confirmed
Before you buy
- A closed body responds differently from a 6120 at volume
- Players Edition and Vintage Select are separate builds
- Bigsby-equipped models need the trem checked in setup
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Wildwood Guitars · 2017-02 · 137,115 views
“A blast from the classic era of Gretsch’s storied past, the G6120T-59VS 1959 Chet Atkins Hollow Body with Bigsby revisits this historic model.”
Wildwood Guitars plays a Vintage Select '62 Country Gentleman through a clean combo.
Normans Rare Guitars · 2017-08 · 93,380 views
“Guitar of the Day: 1962 Gretsch 6122 Country Gentleman.”
Norman's Rare Guitars presents a vintage 1962 Gretsch 6122 Country Gentleman with a short playing demo.