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Explanation
“I want to play that Beatles sound with my own hands again.” Have you ever wished for that? Getting your hands on a Gretsch from the same era and model year is practically a miracle these days. Even though there are many reissue models available, that distinctive, mellow tone and the sparkle of the overtones can only be found in vintage instruments.
This is precisely the model George Harrison loved. Made in 1962 and 1963, these are the very “Country Gentleman” models from that era—the same ones he owned. If you remember that tone he unleashed on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, there’s no need to explain just how special this guitar is.
This instrument is a 1963 model, an original from Gretsch’s golden age. It features a simulated F-hole to prevent feedback and a rich, balanced tone from the Filter’Tron pickup developed by Ray Butts. With delicate yet defined highs and mid-lows that combine warmth and depth, this is the quintessential Gretsch sound.The raw vitality— where a single vibrato makes the sound undulate and the air tremble—shows no sign of fading, even after more than half a century.
This particular instrument is more than just a vintage guitar. It’s from 1963—the exact year George Harrison used one. It’s a guitar that lets you authentically experience the resonance, lustre, and dry, aged tone characteristic of Gretsch guitars from that era . It has a presence that feels as though it has captured the very essence of that time.
The Beatles, George Harrison, and a vintage Gretsch. Guitars that bring these three elements together rarely appear on the market. This is an instrument we want only true fans, true collectors, or players who are seriously pursuing the perfect sound to own.
Play this 1963 Country Gentleman, and you’re sure to feel it too. That intro, those chords, and that resonance—that era and that sound are brought back to life right here and now. Please come experience this miraculous vintage sound for yourself.
[SPEC] BODY: Arched Laminated Maple Top / Laminated Maple Sides & Back; NECK: Maple FINGERBOARD: Ebony P.U.: Filter’ Tron WEIGHT: 3.79 kg NUT WIDTH: 42.6 mm Medium Scale Neck w/ Original Hard Case (one hinge broken) *Cell binding has been rewrapped *Neck reset performed *Refret performed *As this is a consignment item, it is not covered by our store’s warranty
*Please feel free to contact our staff for more details about this item.
Contact: Matsui
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Warranty for Used Products
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Electric Guitars / Electric Basses / Effectors / Amplifiers (Adjustment Warranty: Up to 5 years) If your instrument malfunctions or stops producing sound after purchase, we will provide service free of charge. The warranty period varies by product.
Acoustic Guitars (Peace of Mind Warranty: Up to 6 months) For defects arising from normal use, we will provide free service for 1 month or 6 months after purchase.
Wind Instruments (Up to 1 Year) Upon arrival, we clean the interior of the instrument, replace consumables as needed, and perform any necessary repairs and maintenance. If the instrument malfunctions or stops producing sound during normal use, we will provide service free of charge.
