1962 Gretsch Country Gentleman
The first double-cutaway Country Gentleman — a major body redesign. George Harrison was playing this model during the Beatles' breakthrough. Beatles-era Gretsches carry enormous cultural weight.
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 double-cutaway — painted 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 | 400 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Double-cutaway body introduced — matching the 6120 and White Falcon transitions.
What Changed in 1962
Transition to double-cutaway body. George Harrison was playing this model during the Beatles' early TV appearances. Muffler switches also introduced for tone dampening.
Collector's Notes
First double-cutaway year. The transition adds interest for collectors tracking design evolution. Beatles-era examples command premiums regardless of body style.