1968 Gretsch Country Gentleman
Early Baldwin-era Country Gentleman. Brooklyn factory quality is still acceptable. These instruments retain the Country Gentleman character but are less refined than pre-Baldwin examples.
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 | 600 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Baldwin era — Brooklyn factory continuing production.
What Changed in 1968
Second year of Baldwin ownership. Brooklyn factory production continues with the same workforce. Cost-cutting measures are being introduced gradually. Binding deterioration becomes a concern on instruments of this age.
Collector's Notes
Early Baldwin Country Gentlemen are undervalued player instruments. Quality is better than late Baldwin production. Binding inspection is essential — Gretsch binding deterioration is a known issue.