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Continue ShoppingGretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Walnut 1968
6-String Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Walnut 1968
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Fully hollow body with maple top, back, and sides, and painted on f-holes. The binding along the body has deteriorated and crumbled in many spots.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (1st fret), .93" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius to
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 1/4"
Neck Details: Set-in two piece maple neck with walnut center strip, bound ebony fretboard, thumbnail inlays, and zero fret. The fretboard tongue appears to have been reglued at one point. A number of spots of binding have been reglued, and one spot has been replaced.
Electronics: Original Gretsch Filter'tron pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle selector switch, 3-position tone switch, mute switch, master volume control, and neck/bridge volume control. The leads to the selector switch appear to have been spliced. The pots are Allen-Bradley and appear original to the instrument, but do not have visible date codes.
Pickup Measurements: 4.1k (neck), 4.2k (bridge)
Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced with strap locks.
Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz
Modifications/Repairs: -A small piece of binding has been replaced. -The leads to the selector switch have been spliced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows fairly heavy cosmetic wear; the binding is chipping and deteriorated in many spots along the body. The finish is glossy with scratches, small dings, and light scuffs throughout. The fingerboard binding has been reglued in several spots, and one small stretch has been replaced. The back and sides of the neck show many areas of finish wear, particularly near the fingerboard. The hardware has tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 48146
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G. The frets are narrow and fairly low with mild wear. The serial number dates to 1968.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Fully hollow body with maple top, back, and sides, and painted on f-holes. The binding along the body has deteriorated and crumbled in many spots.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (1st fret), .93" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius to
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 1/4"
Neck Details: Set-in two piece maple neck with walnut center strip, bound ebony fretboard, thumbnail inlays, and zero fret. The fretboard tongue appears to have been reglued at one point. A number of spots of binding have been reglued, and one spot has been replaced.
Electronics: Original Gretsch Filter'tron pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle selector switch, 3-position tone switch, mute switch, master volume control, and neck/bridge volume control. The leads to the selector switch appear to have been spliced. The pots are Allen-Bradley and appear original to the instrument, but do not have visible date codes.
Pickup Measurements: 4.1k (neck), 4.2k (bridge)
Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced with strap locks.
Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz
Modifications/Repairs: -A small piece of binding has been replaced. -The leads to the selector switch have been spliced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows fairly heavy cosmetic wear; the binding is chipping and deteriorated in many spots along the body. The finish is glossy with scratches, small dings, and light scuffs throughout. The fingerboard binding has been reglued in several spots, and one small stretch has been replaced. The back and sides of the neck show many areas of finish wear, particularly near the fingerboard. The hardware has tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 48146
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G. The frets are narrow and fairly low with mild wear. The serial number dates to 1968.
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Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Fully hollow body with maple top, back, and sides, and painted on f-holes. The binding along the body has deteriorated and crumbled in many spots. |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .87" (1st fret), .93" (10th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | No Radius |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 24 1/4" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in two piece maple neck with walnut center strip, bound ebony fretboard, thumbnail inlays, and zero fret. The fretboard tongue appears to have been reglued at one point. A number of spots of binding have been reglued, and one spot has been replaced. |
| Electronics: | Original Gretsch Filter'tron pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle selector switch, 3-position tone switch, mute switch, master volume control, and neck/bridge volume control. The leads to the selector switch appear to have been spliced. The pots are Allen-Bradley and appear original to the instrument, but do not have visible date codes. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 4.1k (neck), 4.2k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The strap buttons have been replaced with strap locks. |
| Weight: | 8lbs 4oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -A small piece of binding has been replaced. -The leads to the selector switch have been spliced. |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar shows fairly heavy cosmetic wear; the binding is chipping and deteriorated in many spots along the body. The finish is glossy with scratches, small dings, and light scuffs throughout. The fingerboard binding has been reglued in several spots, and one small stretch has been replaced. The back and sides of the neck show many areas of finish wear, particularly near the fingerboard. The hardware has tarnished with age. |
| Serial Number: | 48146 |
| Tech Notes: | Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G. The frets are narrow and fairly low with mild wear. The serial number dates to 1968. |