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
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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.
How to Authenticate a 1962 Gretsch Country Gentleman
Gretsch serial numbers use a system where the first digits indicate month/year — verify against known Gretsch serial tables for 1962. Numbers are on the headstock back. Filter'Tron humbucking pickups should be present (replaced DynaSonics around 1958). Verify originality. Check binding condition carefully — Gretsch binding from this era is notorious for deterioration and shrinkage. Replacement binding is difficult to match correctly. Closed body with simulated f-holes. George Harrison association increases counterfeiting risk. Thumb-print inlays. Check for original muffler pads and Bigsby. Verify all hardware (bridge, tailpiece, tuners, knobs, switches) matches documented specifications for 1962. Laminated maple body — tap test for correct hollow-body resonance. Original case with Gretsch logo adds provenance.