1960 Gretsch Country Gentleman

Single-cutaway Country Gentleman from the George Harrison era. The Fab Four's lead guitarist was acquiring and playing this model during these years, adding enormous cultural significance.

Current Market Value

Excellent
$15,000$30,000
Very Good
$9,500$15,000
Good
$6,000$9,500
Fair
$3,000$6,000

* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology

Specifications

Body WoodMaple (thinline single-cutaway — painted f-holes)
Neck WoodMaple
FingerboardEbony
Scale Length25.500"
Frets21
Pickup ConfigHH
BridgeSpace Control bridge, Bigsby B6
TunersGrover Imperial
Finish OptionsWalnut Brown
Est. Production300

Pickups & Electronics

Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Pre-double-cutaway transition — the single-cutaway body is in its final years.

What Changed in 1960

Late single-cutaway Country Gentleman. George Harrison acquired his Country Gentleman around this period. The model would transition to a double-cutaway body in 1962.

Collector's Notes

George Harrison connection makes this era extremely desirable. Single-cutaway body commands premiums over the later double-cutaway. Verify Filter'Tron and hardware originality.