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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: All of the frets were polished, recrowned and leveled. The truss rod and bridge were fully adjusted. No further work was required.
The Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman is a refined hollowbody classic that blends elegance, clarity, and unmistakable Gretsch character. Its flamed maple body delivers warm, controlled resonance, while the ebony fingerboard and comfortable maple neck provide a smooth, confident playing feel. Dual TV Jones Super’Tron Classic Plus pickups offer articulate definition with rich harmonic depth, perfectly suited for clean sophistication and expressive nuance. Finished in gold nitrocellulose with a Bigsby vibrato, this Japan-made Country Gentleman feels thoughtfully crafted and musically inspiring—an iconic, performance-ready instrument and a timeless investment for players who value tone, touch, and heritage.
Body shape: Single cutaway
Body type: Hollow body
Body material: Laminated
Body wood: Maple Flamed
Body finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
Orientation: Right handed
Neck
Neck shape: U
Neck wood: Maple
Joint: Set-in
Scale length: 25.5"
Truss rod: Standard
Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
Material: Ebony
Radius: 12"
Fret size: Vintage-style
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Thumbnail
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45mm)
Pickups
Configuration: SS
Neck: TV Jones Super'Tron Classic Plus
Middle: Not applicable
Bridge: TV Jones Super'Tron Classic Plus
Brand: TV Jones
Active or passive pickups: Passive
Series or parallel: Series
Piezo: No
Active EQ: No
Special electronics: “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors, 3-position master tone switch
Controls
Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master volume
Pickup switch: 3-way
Coil tap or split: No
Kill switch: No
Hardware
Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
Bridge design: Rocking bar
Tailpiece: Bigsby B6G WVT
Tuning machines: Grover Imperial
Color: Gold
Other
Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: Pickups
Case: Hardshell case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: Japan
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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