1963 Gretsch Country Gentleman
Beatles-era Country Gentleman — the guitar George Harrison was playing while the Beatles conquered the world. Enormous cultural significance beyond its intrinsic guitar quality.
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 | 500 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. George Harrison was playing this model during the height of Beatlemania.
What Changed in 1963
Beatles-era Country Gentleman — George Harrison was using this model during the height of Beatlemania. The painted f-holes are now standard. Production was increasing due to demand driven by Harrison's visibility.
Collector's Notes
1963-1965 Country Gentlemen are the most collected 'Beatles-era' examples. Verify painted f-holes (not real). Filter'Tron originality is essential. Provenance to a noted player or recording adds exponential value.