1961 Gretsch Country Gentleman
Final single-cutaway Country Gentleman — the last of the original body style. George Harrison was acquiring his Gretsch instruments during this period. A last-year collectible.
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 f-holes, final single-cut year) |
| 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 | 350 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Last year of single-cutaway body before the 1962 double-cutaway transition.
What Changed in 1961
Final single-cutaway Country Gentleman before the 1962 double-cutaway transition. George Harrison acquired his Country Gentleman around this time. Last year of the original body configuration.
Collector's Notes
Last single-cutaway year commands a premium. George Harrison connection adds immense cultural value. Verify body style — single vs double cutaway is the key 1961/1962 distinction.