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Monday, September 23, 2013
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-Gretsch-Country-Gentleman-GRE0012-/331008210060?pt=Guitar&hash=item4d11a0748c
The Country Gentleman model was Chet Atkins’ opportunity to “fix” all the features that he was obligated to endure on the Chet Atkins 6120 Signature model, but didn’t really like much. So gone where the open sound-holes, screaming orange stained finish, and single-coil DeArmond Dynasonic pickups. This new model (6122) was a professional instrument that suited both Atkins playing style as well as his more muted personality. Introduced for the 1958 model year, only 100 were made. The 1959 model year brought a few refinements, including the “zero fret” feature and the earliest examples of the V-style Bigsby. It was this model year that Chet’s personal instrument originated from. It was a favored guitar for many years. Only about 150 of the ’59 model year examples were produced. The one offered in this auction is all original and in spectacular condition.
labels: Ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/380528390848?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
This is an extremely rare example of early Gretsch ephemera. It’s a hard-bound catalog containing all the instruments that the Gretsch company marketed, including drums, banjos, brass instrument, accessories, and of course guitars. These hard-bound books were provided to instrument dealers to keep as a house-copy. They were published every few years. Most have not survived. For Gretsch guitar enthusiasts, the attraction to this catalog is that it announces the stylish Synchromatic acoustic archtop pre-war product line. Interestingly, it also lists (but does not depict) the first Gretsch branded electric guitar offering, the “Electromatic Spanish”.
labels: Ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/380691210096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Here we have a rare beast! This Broadkaster parlor format guitar pre-dates the Gretsch American Orchestra archtop product line (’32-39ish). It is listed in the 1933 Gretsch catalog (No.33), and was presumably made prior to that for only a short period. The pearloid headstock and etched vertical logo running down it’s face matches the headstock aesthetic of New Yorker and Orchestrella banjo models offered during the same period. The Broadkaster sub-brand was applied to banjos, drums, and brass instruments. The specimen in this auction is serial numbered, and research suggests that it’s from the 1931/32 time frame.
labels: Ebay
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