What was the original Chet Atkins country gentleman?
The Chet Atkins Country Gentleman (the model’s official name) had at least two distinct incarnations (and several variations) during its long life span: originally as a single cutaway model and later as a double cutaway version.
What kind of guitar did Chet Atkins play?
Olivia’s Vintage would like to present this 1964 Gretsch model 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman in its original finish. It has a good playing neck with good frets.
What was the price of a Chet Atkins?
As a high-end model (it was the top of the line in the Chet Atkins series), it was produced in limited numbers. And given the $500 price tage, a substantial sum of money in 1958, it sold in limited numbers (in Gretsch’s electric line, only the White Falcon was more expensive).
What was the price of a Gretsch Country Gentleman?
Gretsch Country Gentleman. As a high-end model (it was the top of the line in the Chet Atkins series), it was produced in limited numbers. And given the $500 price tage, a substantial sum of money in 1958, it sold in limited numbers (in Gretsch’s electric line, only the White Falcon was more expensive).
The Chet Atkins Country Gentleman (the model’s official name) had at least two distinct incarnations (and several variations) during its long life span: originally as a single cutaway model and later as a double cutaway version.
Olivia’s Vintage would like to present this 1964 Gretsch model 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman in its original finish. It has a good playing neck with good frets.
As a high-end model (it was the top of the line in the Chet Atkins series), it was produced in limited numbers. And given the $500 price tage, a substantial sum of money in 1958, it sold in limited numbers (in Gretsch’s electric line, only the White Falcon was more expensive).
What did George Harrison say about Gretsch Country Gentleman?
Gretsch sold thousands of Country Gents based on George Harrison’s unofficial “endorsement.” Gretsch couldn’t produce them fast enough and, for quite a while, demand far exceeded supply.
