1964 Gretsch Country Gentleman
Peak Beatlemania-era Country Gentleman. George Harrison played this model on the Ed Sullivan Show, creating massive demand for Gretsch instruments nationwide.
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 | 550 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Peak Beatlemania era — demand for Gretsch instruments was at all-time highs.
What Changed in 1964
Peak Beatlemania demand. Gretsch was struggling to keep up with orders driven by George Harrison's visibility. Ed Sullivan appearances made the Country Gentleman one of the most recognized guitars in the world.
Collector's Notes
Beatlemania-era examples are prime collectibles. Production was ramping up to meet demand — verify that quality was maintained. Filter'Trons should be original.