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Vintage guitars for sale: Gretsch Country Gentleman

Gretsch produced various musical instruments in New York, USA, from the early twentieth century, with guitars added to the line in the 1930s. It was most famous for it's hollow-body electric acoustics, being favoured by the rock and roll artists of the 1950s and the beat groups of the 1960s. In 1970, production was moved to Booneville, Arkansas.

Users include Chet Atkins, George Harrison, Bo Diddley, Steve Marriot and Peter Tork.

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vintage 1960's Gretsch case 16" lower bout 6117 6119 6120 6122 country gentleman

Smithfield, Rhode Island, 029**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$329

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vintage 1960's Gretsch case with 16" lower bout may fit 6117 6119 6120 6122 country gentleman Nashville chet atkins double anniversary - and others
This is a really solid original Gretsch 16" case from the 1960s. I am not exactly sure what year or model .many mid 60's 16 inch archtops should fit. The case is ... more

1970 RARE FINISH, Gretsch Country Gentleman, Translucent Orange, OLD STYLE model

Agoura Hills, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

A RARE FINISH for this model
GRETSCH Country Gentleman, circa 1969 / 70,
finished in TRANSLUCENT ORANGE (aka Amber Red)
I have had this guitar for 35 years. I bought it and kept it because i haven't seen anotherVintage Country Gentleman in the AMBER RED finish vs. the standard Walnut Brown finish
This is circa 1970, it has what i consider to be the OLD features, before Baldwin made all theearly 70's changes that basically ruined their guitars in my opinion
Just restrung with ... more

1966 Gretsch 6160 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Tube Amp

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2195

1966 Gretsch 6160 Country Gentleman Amplifier, Two TwelveTube combo with a pair of 6l6??s, Tremolo, No footswitch ¼ inch type included, Addedcasters, Nice clean sound! VG++
A word aboutpurchasing any of these rare Vintage amps, ??these amps need to be regularlycared for??. These are very old and mayneed to be or may have been serviced in the past. We recommend that any ofthese amps upon purchase be serviced and then regularly looked over by askilled amp tech. Used amps are sold here on... more

1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman w / Filtertron / Supertron Pickups

Woodbury, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5700

1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman w / Filtertron / Supertron Pickups
Gretsch historians, we have a unique and special instrument to share with you today! This Country Gent, made in October of ?66 just a few months after the Baldwin purchase, features a magic pickup combo. A Supertron in the neck, and a Filtertron in the bridge. The finish is in great condition, and the hardware sports a delightful vintage patina. The guitar has an awesome vintage feel to it and can get tones ... more

Vintage 1970's Gretsch Electric Guitar Case 18" Country Gentleman 6122-7670

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

This listing is for a Vintage 1970's Gretsch Electric Semi-Hollowbody Guitar Case. This Gretsch case has an 18" lower bout and was made in the early 1970's. The case would work very well for a Country Gentleman model 6122-7670 as well as other Gretsch models with an 18" lower bout such as a Viking and others. The full dimensions are posted below
The case is in very good functional condition. The handle is in great shape and all the latches are intact and working. The exterior shows normal ... more

Vintage 1967 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Guitar Body Neck w / Case

Mobile, Alabama, 366**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1499

Please read complete description and carefully look at all photos
Vintage 1967 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Guitar Body Neck With a newer Gretsch Hard Case. Original lacquer finish has some checking appropriate for a 57 year old guitar. Has some finish dulling around the control holes and body edges. I believe a lot of these areas would polish out. Otherwise, please view the numerous photos for an accurate representation of cosmetic condition. As happens in almost every ... more

1974 GRETSCH CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 7670 W / CASE

Boise, Idaho, 837**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

1974 GRETSCH CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 7670 W / CASE
xxXX INSPECT ALL PHOTOS CAREFULLY FOR CONDITION XXxx
XXxx PHOTOS SHOW ALL INCLUDED ITEMS SOLD xxXX... more

1966 Gretsch Country Gentleman

York, Pennsylvania, 174**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2700

Letting go of this monster of a guitar??Gretsch 1966 Country Gentleman to free up some $ for a move. Guitar has been played and shows normal wear, including fairly extensive binding rot. Its in great working order, plays well with a low action. No scratchiness in the pots, and all the switches work. Stays in tune well even if using the bigsby

I had some luthier repairs done to patch up the neck binding to keep it playable, but didnt repair body binding because $ and it looks cool... more

1964 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Walnut w / OHSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2995

1964 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman In Walnut Finish
This Guitar Is Located At IVG Burbank
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Weather Checking And Cosmetic Playwear Throughout Including Various Dings, Marks, And Scratches
Binding Decay Throughout As Shown
Moderate Oxidation On Frets
Original Bigsby Tailpiece Shows Evidence Of Re-Plating
Small Surface Cracks On Front Of Headstock
Made In USA
Chambered Maple Body With Painted ... more

vintage 1971 Gretsch case 17" lower bout Country Club country gentleman 6192

Smithfield, Rhode Island, 029**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$299

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vintage 1971Gretsch case with 17" lower bout fits 6192 6122 country gentleman and country club and possibly others that have a 17 inch lower bout and thinner body depth (2 75 inches)
This is a really clean original Gretsch 17" case from 1971 .my facvorite style of Gretsch case with the textured tolex, large ... more

1970 Gretsch Country Gentleman Guitar; Excellent Condition; one owner

Wheeling, West Virginia, 260**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3700

This One-Owner 1970 Gretsch Country Gentleman Guitar is a vintage electric guitar that is in used, but excellent condition. With its unique model name and origin from the United States, this guitar has been calibrated to play beautifully, making it a desirable choice for musicians looking for a classic and high-quality instrument.... more

Gretsch Guild 335 Starfire 6120DC Country Gentleman case 1960s

Utica, New York, 135**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$225

Cool vintage case. Guitars are NOT included. They are pictured to show what the case can fit. all latches and handle work, the bottom is falling around the edges. Nothing a little duct tape can??t handle!

Ships fully insured
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1964 GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, NO BINDING ROT, PLAYS AND SOUNDS GREAT

Harrison, Arkansas, 726**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4750

This is an original 1964 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman in excellent fully original condition. It is like what George Harrison played with the early Beatles. It has the Supertron front pickup and the Filtertron back pickup, and double string mutes. There's hardly any binding deterioration. Notice the close-ups of the binding. The heal cap on the back of the neck is starting to show some light cracking, but the rest of the body's binding is quite nice. The gold plating is somewhat worn, ... more

1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Walnut w / OHSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2895

1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman In Walnut Finish
This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Playwear Including Various Dings, Marks, And Scratches Visible Throughout
Typical Gretsch Binding Decay In Some Areas (See Photos), Will Benefit From Replacement
Bridge Replaced With Gold Tune-O-Matic Style, Original Bridge Included
Made In USA, Purchased From The Original Owner Who Received ... more

1963 Original Metal Gretsch Country Gentleman Knobs Gold

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 187**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$195

Tarnished, ,,, ,,, ,,Gold worn down . The Heavy Ones . Original set screws inside .Can be used on other models, ,,, , rare Sale Final .No Returns... more

1980 Gretsch 7670 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman - Walnut Brown

Danville, New Hampshire, 038**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

All original walnut brown 1980 Gretsch 7670 Chet Atkins signature Country Gentleman

Excellent condition. Bought in ?83 and unused for 40 years. Properly stored in temp controlled

Neck angle is great, pickups and nobs all working properly
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1975 Gretsch 7670 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Electric Guitar w / OHSC

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

Will be posting a New, Unused G6119T TENNESSEE ROSE, bought new in 2008, not sure when made, never played
I was born in1948, grew up a VENTURES Fender and Mosrite guy, but college education in the Midwest had me listening to Country & Western and became a Chet Atkins fan so have / had a few GRETSCH in my collection, had but sold new, unused WHITE FALCON and BLACK FALCON, never played either and hardly played this 7670 because the controls are not so simple, have too many other guitars ... more

1963 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman George Harrison Beatles Specs

Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7194

1963 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman George Harrison Beatles Specs

From the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC
Gretsch 1963 George Harrison Beatles Specs Model 6122
Wow!! Ladies and Gents we have a winner?? a found ??UNDA DA BED?? special
well I can??t say it is mint for a 61 year old guitar, but it is in special condition.
Hardly touched. Original case also in excellent plus condition. The phot of George playing this model is not included
This... more

1977 Gretsch Country Gentleman - USA - OHSC - Wow!

Funkstown, Maryland, 217**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2699

Purchased this guitar from an older couple from near Hanover MD. They are fixing to move to assisted living. Owner explained that he was injured soon after purchase guitar has been stored in a closet for almost 50 years
I am not accepting offers for now reflects that stunning condition
NOTE: I will update photo's when it stops raining.... more

1976 GRETSCH CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 7670

Tampa, Florida, 336**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2750

1976 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 7670 (F-Hole w / Binding). I am describing this guitar as used. I bought this about eight years ago and the longest it has been out of its original Gretsch Hardshell Case (please see photos) was to shoot photos for this ad. Neck & Body are visually, virtually, flawless as to wood finish and luster (please see photos). Binding at Neck, Body and F-Holes appears as new. The only obvious flaw to this guitar is oxidation / pitting / fading of plating at ... more

Gretsch G6122T-64 Vintage Gretsch Chet Atlins Country Gentleman Guitar same guit

Morgan Hill, California, 950**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3300

Beautiful 1964 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country gentleman, same model used by George Harrison of the Beatles excellent condition... more

Vintage 1960's Gretsch Country Gentleman Control Cavity Back Plate White Plastic

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

This listing is for a Vintage Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman white plastic control cavity back plate. This plate is from the 1960's in very good original condition. This plate came off a Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 electric semi-hollow body guitar.
The back plate does have some warping, which you can see in the photos. It is fairly mild and the plate should screw down ok without too much trouble. It's oval in shape, with diameters of 7 3 / 8" and 6 3 / 8 " . The plate ... more

1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman In Walnut

Brierley Hill, DY5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3049

Laminated Maple BodyMaple NeckEbony Fretboard24 6" Scale Length12" Radius22 FretsFiltertron Bridge HumbuckerSuperTron Neck HumbuckerString MutesTone SwitchStandby SwitchBigsby TremoloSerial Number: 96859Weight: 8lbs 10ozCondition Report:
This guitar is presented in good condition for its age. The binding around the guitar is cracking and delaminating at several points on the guitar, such as the back of the neck and around the body of the guitar. Their is finish and hardware fading across the ... more

1969 GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN - Made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£1789

1969 GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN - made in USA - PROJECT :
* needs body binding
* frets are low and also need to be replaced
* fingerboard has light hump behind 12th fret on low E side
* NO OTHER PARTS INCLUDED=JUST WHAT YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICS
* SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS... more

1969 GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN - made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€1995

Gretsch Vintage 1964 Country Gentleman Guitar

Southampton, SO15***, UNITED KINGDOM

£8187

Gretsch Country Gentleman. USA made. Vintage 1964 Serial number 80762, No modifications. Fantastic condition and was told the first owner was the manager for The Hollies and it was kept in his studio. Comes with original case and all the case candy including strap. Played by the likes of John Squire, Lou Reed and Elvis. The 64 model has the bar pickup. I believe only on this year. Walnut Finnish. Gold hardware, nicely preserved. Bigsby tremolo arm. All clean and well looked after

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1969 GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN - Made in USA

Köln, 50***, GERMANY

€1998

Gretsch Country Gentleman USA Made. Vintage 1971 S R.471071 No Mods. 2 Owners.

Enfield, North London., EN3***, UNITED KINGDOM

£9000

Gretsch country Gentleman. USA made. Vintage 1971 Serial number 471071 No modifications. Fantastic condition Two owners. Comes with original case. Chet Atkinson and George Harrison (Beatles) model. Walnut Finnish Gold hardware, nicely preserved. Bigsby tremolo arm. All clean and looked after

Bought in San Diego USA in 1978. Never gigged studio used only and sparingly, frets in premium condition

This is the genuine article, not many vintage USA made around in this ... more

Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 1963 - Walnut

Stolberg, 52***, GERMANY

€5000

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Herstellungsland: USA Body: Hollowbody, Ahorn, laminiert Neck: Mahagoni Griffbrett: Ebenholz Mensur: 24, 60 " , 22 ... more

Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman: 1965 Walnut Very Good Condition

Warrington, WA3***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3832

Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
1965 Walnut finish
Supatron neck pickup; Filtertron bridge pickup. This configuration was only on 1964 / 1965 models
In very good condition with no structural or electrical issues. Amazingly free of the binding rot that affected so many of these models
Comes with its original hard sided case and hang tags
A fabulous guitar identical to the one used by John Squire of The Stone Roses
Collection in person is my preferred option, but I... more

1969 GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN - Made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£1789

1969 GRETSCH CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN USA HEADSTOCK LOGO

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€199

1969 GRETSCH CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN USA HEADSTOCK LOGO
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1963 GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN CASE - made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€199

1963 Gretsch Country Gentleman case -- made in USA:
+ grey / silver covering, has A LOT of wear & MANY RIPS with material missing
+ bottom is loose
+ brown interior, also worn
+ pull handle for string compartment is gone
+ latch next to handle is broken, the others are rusty but are working fine
+ street worn, .but still tough enough for a few years of touring .
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1963 GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN CASE - made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€199

1960 Gretsch Country Gentleman

Berango , 48***, SPAIN

€5500

Selling this incredible 1960 6122 Country Gent Single Cutaway playing and sounding awesome!
It belonged to Bobby Caldwell, fantastic musician and Gretsch guitar lover

Beautiful Cherry Red. No cracks and no repairs at all
It??s all original except::
Knobs and Pickup selector switches (not electronics)
pickup covers

Input Jack and pickup Benzels were changed but both Original included in the case. Pics included
Amazing original Filtertron pickups. ... more