Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Semi-hollow body with laminated maple back, sides, and top, and simulated F-holes. |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .82" (1st fret), .87" (11th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 24 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in two piece maple neck with bound ebony fretboard, thumbnail inlays, zero fret, and headstock truss rod adjustment |
| Electronics: | Original Gretsch Filter'tron pickups, with 3-way pickup selector switch, 3-way tone switch, master/neck/bridge volume controls, and standby switch. The neck volume pot and master volume pot have been replaced. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 3.8k (neck), 3.9k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The mutes have been removed. The bridge has two open screw holes from being previously pinned in place. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 12oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -Replaced neck and master volume pots -Removed mute mechanism |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gretsch Country Gentleman is in clean cosmetic condition, showing nice aging and light wear. The glossy finish has various light scratches, and the binding has areas that have deteriorated as is common with Gretsch guitars of the era. The gold hardware is nicely tarnished, and there are open holes near the bridge from the removed mute mechanisms. There is a fine crack in the ebony fretboard from frets 5 to 11, which is not affecting playability, and the neck binding has areas of deterioration as well. The headstock face has light checking, and the back of the neck is smooth with a few mild patches of wear. |
| Serial Number: | 61867 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action, and sets up well with 10 gauge strings or heavier due to limited truss rod adjustability. The original narrow frets are low with minor play wear. The serial number and construction appointments date the guitar to 1963. |