{"product_id":"gretsch-custom-shop-masterbuilt-g6122-66-1966-country-gentleman-relic-walnut-stain","title":"Gretsch Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stephen Stern G6122-66 1966 Country Gentleman Relic Walnut Stain","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGretsch Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stephen Stern G6122CS-66 1966 Country Gentleman Relic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan color=\"#212b36\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\" style=\"color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIMPECCABLE CRAFTSMANSHIP\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Gretsch Custom Shop is where the time-honored legacy reaches its creative apex. No instruments epitomize the extraordinary expertise and attention to detail of Gretsch’s most trusted hands like Custom Shop instruments. From modern versions of legendary Gretsch instruments to artist tribute models and specially requested one-off guitars, the Gretsch Custom Shop takes “That Great Gretsch Sound” to an entirely new plane, but also preserves and perfects it.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTruetone Music is proud to have a long and close relationship with Gretsch, especially with the Custom Shop.  Every year, we make a pilgrimage there to sit down with Masterbuilder Stephen Stern and his team to cook up a batch of Custom Shop guitars.  Sometimes we go for vintage-styled recreations, sometimes we go for modernized tweaks.  Sometimes it's a classic color, sometimes it's a totally new color or even reclaimed wood.  Either way, they always knock it out of the park!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis G122-66 1966 Country Gentleman is a result of this partnership.  A recreation of a well-known (in the Gretsch world) guitar, the inspiration for it can be found in the book  “The Guitars of the Fred Gretsch Company” by Jay Scott.  That's a 1966 G6122 Country Gentleman - and this guitar was conceptualized to recreate it.  And, of course, it was perfected by Stephen Stern.  Just as it was made in 1966, it's semi-solid with simulated F-holes, finished in Walnut Stain.  Where this one really stands out is the curly maple wood, hand-selected to be the most expressive wood grain you can imagine on a guitar like this.  When it was ordered, everyone knew how cool it would be.  Yet, when it arrived, we were still blown away.  The relic work on the guitar is tastefully done - this truly does have the appearance of a vintage guitar from 1966.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chambered body reduces the weight, making it quite comfortable to play for hours - this one comes in at 7.8 lbs, quite light for a guitar like this.  We chose the Relic finish package, to give it a well worn look and broken in feel.  With its authentic nitrocellulose lacquer finish, this guitar has a pure vintage vibe.  The maple neck is a very easy to play \"C\" neck shape (standard on this model).  It's topped with a beautiful dark ebony fretboard, completed by mother of pearl thumbnail inlays.  The headstock is has the classic Round \"G\" Gretsch logo, and is completed with the metal plate pronouncing it be \"The Chet Atkins Country Gentleman\".  It's hard to get more \"classic Gretsch\" than this!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt Stern's suggestion, we went with two different pickups, both TV Jones.  Here's why:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - In the neck position, you'll find the TV Jones Super'Tron, which is a replica of the original 1960's prototype design.  It takes a TV Jones Classic and switches out the pole screws in favor of steel blades - this preserves the pickup's classic clarity but adds a bold and full broadband punch.   You'll notice a bit more output and body, with a slightly more accentuated lower mid-range.  This was chosen because it's been said that Chet Atkins himself was a big fan of this design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - In the bridge position, you'll find the TV Jones Full Fidelity, which is one of Stern's favorites.  It's modeled after the original Filter'Tron invented by Ray Butts.  It retains all of the original specs and uses the same materials, including not wax saturated.  The result is a more three-dimensional, open air quality to the tone.  It has a tighter bass response and a bit more top end Q than a TV Jones Classic, with a slightly lower output.  If you want that unmistakable Great Gretsch Sound then these pickups are the way to go.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also went with the Tru Arc bridge, which is radiused to match the fretboard of the guitar.  This enhances playability (and allows for lower action, if you're a close-to-the-frets kind of picker), as well as a slight improvement to intonation. The Tru-Arc has a more pronounced radius than the standard Gretsch bridge. It's also heavier, which increases tone and sustain.  Typically, you'll see brass Tru-Arc bridges, but for this guitar we went for stainless steel at Stern's suggestion - not only does it match the rest of the hardware better, but it also has a full, even and smooth hi-fi response, with max sustain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those that know, a Gretsch Masterbuilt instrument by Stephen Stern cannot be beat.  This one in particular is something to behold, and we've never seen one quite like it.  Come to Truetone Music to experience it in person, or make it yours right here.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePART # 9252003599\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSERIAL # UC22022255\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWEIGHT: 7.8 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBASE MODEL:  Country Gentleman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCOLOR:  Walnut Stain with Black Headcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAGING TYPE:  Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTUNERS:  Grover Imperials with Kidney Bean Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNECK PICKUP:   TV Jones Supertron with PAT #'s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBRIDGE PICKUP:  TV Jones Full Fidelity with PAT #'s\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNECK SHAPE:  Standard C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNUT:  Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWIRING:  Tone Switch with Standby and Treble Bleed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNECK BINDING:  White Nitro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBODY BINDING: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFRETS:  Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFRETBOARD WOOD:  Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFRETBOARD INLAY MATERIAL:  Mother of Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFRETBOARD INLAY STYLE:  Thumbnail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNECK WOOD:  Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTRUSS ADJUST:  Headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePICKGUARD:  Gold with Black Gretsch Logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKNOBS:  \"G\" Arrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBRIDGE:  Tru-Arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTAILPIECE:  Bigsby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTOP:   Curly Maple Ply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBACK:  Curly Maple Ply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIDES:   Curly Maple Solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBRACING: allel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHARDWARE:  Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHEADSTOCK LOGO:  Round \"G\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHEADSTOCK LOGO:  Mother of Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:  Double Mutes; Fake Black \"F\" Holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e.","brand":"Gretsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42543717581043,"sku":"00GCS017","price":10500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/products\/1-DSCF0107.jpg?v=1741723770","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/products\/gretsch-custom-shop-masterbuilt-g6122-66-1966-country-gentleman-relic-walnut-stain","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}