Gretsch Country Club 1956, Natural

$7,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Gretsch
Model	Country Club
Finish	Natural
SKU	GE2737-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1956
Body Material	Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple/Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Grover
Weight	7.2 lbs
Scale Length	25.5"
Nut Width	1.67"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.88" - 0.98"
Radius	9.5"
Electronics	Original
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	Replaced pickguard and truss rod cover, replaced bridge, added bigsby
1 9/16”	1.563”
1 5/8”	1.625”
1 11/16”	1.688”
1 3/4”	1.750”
1 7/8”	1.875”

Description

In 1951, when Gibson unveiled its premier L-5CES electric archtop, the Fred Gretsch Guitar Co. responded with its own contender, the Electro II model. Originally identified as model 6193 in blonde finish and 6192 in sunburst, it underwent a name change to the Country Club in 1954, coinciding with the release of this exemplary version from the Brooklyn factory. With notable musicians such as Al Caiola, Mundell Lowe, and Mary Osborne endorsing it, the Country Club stood as Gretsch's top-tier electric guitar, surpassing the L-5CES in sales for the remainder of the decade, as noted by Gretsch expert Jay Scott. Embraced by jazz and pop artists alike, the Country Club has remained a cherished fixture in the Gretsch lineup to this day.

This 1956 example is in excellent original condition with the exception of an added bigsby, a replaced bridge, and replaced pickguard and truss rod cover.

OHSC included.

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