1989 Gretsch Country Classic 6122 Walnut

Offered for sale:

Used 1989 Gretsch Country Classic II, aka 6122 serial number 899122-77.

This guitar is in excellent condition showing limited playing time.

About the Country Classic II; Gretsch states:

“6122-II Country Classic II/Country Gentleman”

“For some time Gretsch could not use the "Country Gentleman" name. During this period, most Gents were known as Country Classics. The II refers to the double-cutaway model. There was also a 6122-S single-cutaway Country Classic I. In the very early revival years, the 6122-II was simply known as the 6122. The model designation picked up the II designation a bit later, better matching the model name, and differentiating it from other, more faithful recreations of the classic 6122 formula. In 2008 Gretsch regained the rights to use "Country Gentleman", and the Country Classic reverted to the name. Note that unlike classic Gents and more faithful modern recreations, 6122-II models have open f-holes, no mud switch, and the neck joins at the 18th fret rather than the 14th.”

Imperial Guitar notes:

The main differences between 6122 II vs 6122-1962 reissue:

Thicker body

21 frets vs 19 frets to the body

Tone pot vs 3-way tone switch

Real f holes vs painted f holes

Solid back vs back opening with padded cover

This is a beautiful guitar intended to be a bit higher performance than the original which was it’s foundation. It plays well and sounds real good. “That great Gretsch sound!”

Original hard-shell case included.

“We carefully inspect every instrument when we buy it and bring it up to our standards before we offer it for sale. We also do a full set up before we ship. If you decide to purchase this guitar, please let us know what gauge strings you prefer.”

GUITAR SPECS:

Year: 1989

Serial number: 899122-77

Body: Laminated maple

Neck: Maple

Finish: Walnut

Fingerboard: Ebony with Neo-Classic (thumbnail) inlays

Scale Length: 25 ½”

Number of Frets: 22

Pickguard: Gold “Plexi” with “Country Classic II” script

Bridge: ABM/Gretsch Adjustamatic Roller

Tailpiece: Bigsby B-6C (V-cutout)

Nut: Delrin/Synthetic Bone

Tuners: Gotoh style sealed

Pickups: Gretsch Filter’Tron

Controls: Master Volume, Neck pickup volume, Bridge pickup volume, Master Tone (knob), Pickup selector switch, G-Arrow knobs

Width at Nut: 1 5/8”

Radius: 10”

Neck profile @ 1st fret: .795

Neck profile @ 12tht fret: .870

Body Width at Lower Bout:

Weight: 8.6 lbs.

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