{"product_id":"gretsch-1967-chet-atkins-country-gentleman-project-w-anvil-case","title":"Gretsch 1967 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Walnut Project w\/ Anvil Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gretsch 1967 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman in walnut is in project condition.  It is a solid base for someone to tackle the binding and a slight backbow of the neck in the lower register.  When the work is done, the originality and beauty of the piece will shine and it'll play as good as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6122 Country Gentleman is one of Gretsch's most distinctive hollowbody platforms, and this 1967 example carries several period-correct details worth noting. The ebony fretboard with thumbnail inlays, zero fret, 24.5\" scale, and 17\" lower bout are all hallmarks of mid-to-late-sixties Gentleman spec. The gold Filter'Tron humbuckers read 4.21k (neck) and 4.20k (bridge) — a well-matched, healthy pair. Switching is the full three-way arrangement typical of the era: pickup selector, tone switch, and standby. The Gretsch-by-Bigsby tailpiece and floating bridge are both original and correct for the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the originality front, this guitar is complete — finish, pickguard and its screws, tuners and tuner screws, nut, neck finish, wiring, solder joints, pots, knobs, switches, output jack, and control cavity cover are all original. The Grover Imperial tuners are in very good shape with no headstock modifications. The main issues that put this in project territory are the neck and the binding. The neck has back bow in the lower register; heat pressing or a refret preceded by a fretboard leveling would address it, and it's being sold as-is. The nut has a chip at the G string (see photos). Body binding is crumbling  throughout — typical of Gretsch guitars of this era. Frets and fretboard are both in good shape otherwise, with no repairs to either. Action measurements are not listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar comes in a non-original Anvil case in very good condition, though the case has some off-gassing smell from the foam or lining. For the buyer willing to do the work — or farm it out — this is a fully original, correct-spec '67 Gentleman at a project price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding Condition: poor, crumbling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 8lbs 4.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 20-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 10-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 12-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 2-1\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 41-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 24.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Condition: chipped @ G, see pic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .868\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 8th Fret: .945\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: Neck has some back bow in the lower register. Heat pressing or a frefret preceded by a fretboard leveling is the fix. Aold as is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: thumbnail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 22 + zero fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Brand: Gretsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or 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Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Brand: Gretsch by Bigsby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Color: gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Arm Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Type: 3-way pickup selector toggle, a 3-way tone switch, and a standby switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Color: gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Brand: Filter'Tron humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Reading: 4.21k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cover Color: gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Brand: Filter'Tron humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Reading: 4.20k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cover Color: gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Anvil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: yes, a bit like off gassing glue, foam, or case lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping in the continental US only, and it will be expensive due to the size and weight of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gretsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57076565967014,"sku":"G-2258","price":1899.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20260818_113438.jpg?v=1787154653","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/gretsch-1967-chet-atkins-country-gentleman-project-w-anvil-case","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}