1969 Gretsch Country Gentleman
Baldwin-era Country Gentleman with increasing quality variability. Still a capable instrument but the deterioration in consistency is noticeable compared to pre-Baldwin years.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$5,500–$11,000
Very Good
$3,500–$5,500
Good
$2,200–$3,500
Fair
$1,100–$2,200
* 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. Baldwin era — quality more variable.
What Changed in 1969
Baldwin-era production with increasing quality variability. Binding deterioration is a growing concern. Cost reductions are becoming more visible in fit and finish.
Collector's Notes
Binding deterioration is a major concern on late 1960s Gretsches. Inspect all binding edges — crumbling celluloid binding is expensive to repair. Filter'Tron condition is essential.