Gretsch Vintage G6122TG 1964 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman - Walnut Stain

Step into a time capsule and launch straight into the golden age of tone with this Vintage 1964 Gretsch G6122TG Country Gentleman—a true star in the Gretsch universe and a model forever orbiting the legacy of players like George Harrison and Chet Atkins. If you’ve ever dreamed of holding a piece of musical history that’s traveled through decades of stages, studios, and stories, this Gentleman is ready for liftoff.

This guitar is in good vintage condition overall, especially considering its 60+ years of cosmic travel. It proudly wears the signs of a life well-played: honest wear, finish aging, and plenty of character. As is common with Gretsch instruments from this era, there are the expected binding cracks, shrinkage, and natural yellowing—classic markers of genuine vintage Gretsch DNA.

All electronics and hardware are fully functional, and the guitar plays and sounds exactly as a ’64 Country Gentleman should: rich, articulate, and unmistakably Gretsch. The string mute pads have deteriorated with age and will need fresh foam if you wish to restore their function—but everything else is ready for takeoff.

Plug it in and you’ll understand why this model was the weapon of choice for Chet Atkins and was one of George Harrison's go to guitars. The guitar delivers that signature chime, warmth, and responsive twang that defined an era and continues to inspire players across the galaxy.

Owning this Country Gentleman is like holding a star chart of musical history. It’s an instrument that has drifted through decades of inspiration and still shines brilliantly. Whether you’re a collector, a performer, or an enthusiast of vintage gear with real soul, this Gentleman is ready to continue its journey in your orbit.

Bring home a true interstellar classic—and let this 1964 Gretsch G6122TG guide your next sonic adventure.

Build Date: 1964
Model: G6120-125 (240-1239-828) 
Body Construction: Hollow Body
Bracing: Trestle 
Body Top: Arched Laminated Maple
Body Back: Laminated Maple
Body Sides: Laminated Maple
Body Finish: Nitro
Body Binding: Cream (multi)
F-Holes: Painted
Neck: 3-Piece Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Half-Moon
Nut: Bone, 1 1/8" 
Neck Profile: Classic "C"
Headstock: Curly Maple (Stained) 
Headstock: Gold Plate, Gretsch Logo 
Frets: Medium 22 (Plus Zero Fret)
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Binding: Cream
Scale Length: 24.6"
Neck Finish: Nitro (Matching) 
Tuners: Grover 
Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge Style: Rocking Bar Bridge 
Bridge Base: Rosewood
Pickguard: Gold Plexi with "Gretsch" Logo 
Pickups: Filter'Tron (Bridge) Super'Tron (Neck) 
Switching: 3-Way Toggle Pick selector, 3 - Way Mud Switch, 3-Way Kill Switch, Dual Action String Mutes
Controls: Vol 1, Neck - Vol 2, Bridge - 1 x Master Vol
Condition: Good
Case: Original Case