1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman - Walnut Stain Very Good upgraded condition

This 1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman is a beautifully seasoned, mojo-rich piece of vintage American guitar history. As a cornerstone of the classic Gretsch lineup, the Country Gent is legendary for its deep, double-cutaway hollow body, simulated F-holes, and undeniable retro elegance. This instrument is an authentic, vintage survivor that delivers the unmistakable, soulful acoustic resonance and electric bite that defined generations of rock, country, and blues players.

Vintage Specifications & Performance Setup Electronics: Upgraded factory Gretsch electronics and pickups (TV Jones Powertron Neck and Fralin Filtertron Bridge); fully tested, working perfectly, and delivering that iconic, high-fidelity classic tone.
Hardware: Equipped with its original Bigsby tremolo system and classic bar-style bridge for smooth pitch modulation and vintage twang.
Tuners: The guitar retains its original factory Tuners.
Back Pad: Successfully maintains its original snap-on vinyl back pad, a rare and highly sought-after original appointment that protects the back of the instrument.
Setup: New refret Professionally set up and freshly restrung with 10 guage strings; adjusted to a fast, effortless low action 

This guitar is very good condition, wearing its 60 years of musical history proudly on its sleeve. The original hardware shows honest wear from decades of use but still looks great with its vintage patina and the new frets play smoothly and clearly across the fingerboard.

Binding Note ("Gretschitis"): Like the vast majority of Gretsch instruments from this golden era, the multi-ply binding exhibits typical signs of age-related degradation (often referred to as "Gretschitis"). It has been carefully attended to and stabalized.

The guitar ships safely inside its original Gretsch hardshell case. This is a rare opportunity to own a fully functional, stable, and deeply resonant vintage Country Gentleman that is completely set up and ready to hit the studio or stage immediately.