1958 Gretsch Country Gentleman
Early Country Gentleman with the now-standard painted f-holes. Single-cutaway body, Filter'Trons, and the refined walnut brown finish. Brooklyn factory quality at its best.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Maple (thinline single-cutaway — painted/blocked f-holes) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Space Control bridge, Bigsby B6 |
| Tuners | Grover Imperial |
| Finish Options | Walnut Brown |
| Est. Production | 200 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Painted-on f-holes are now standard — the body is effectively sealed, reducing feedback.
What Changed in 1958
Painted f-holes are now the standard — the signature Country Gentleman feature. The sealed body reduces feedback while maintaining thinline resonance. Single-cutaway body continues.
Collector's Notes
Painted f-holes are correct from 1958 onward — not a defect. Filter'Tron originality is essential. These early single-cutaway Country Gentlemen are the most desirable.