1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman - Walnut Stain (Vintage Player's Grade)

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: 100% original factory Gretsch electronics and pickups; 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 tuners retain their original factory buttons, though the internal gears/machine heads look to have been cleanly replaced during its lifetime to ensure reliable tuning stability.
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: Professionally set up and freshly restrung with a new set of D'Addario EXL115 Medium gauge (11-49) strings; adjusted to a fast, effortless low action for superb playability. Detailed Condition Note (Full Vintage Disclosure)

This guitar is firmly in "Player's Grade" condition, wearing its 60 years of musical history proudly on its sleeve. The original finish displays extensive, authentic playwear, including dense lacquer cracks (weather checking) throughout the body and neck, alongside typical minor dings and surface dents. The original frets show honest wear from decades of use but still 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: loose spots have been professionally reglued, the neck binding was recently secured, and a few small, stable aesthetic patches were installed. While there are a few minor spots of missing binding along the body, the overall binding is stable and is not overly crumbling off.

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.