1977 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Guitar Start Price USD 4,495.00 Current Price USD 4,495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, June 28, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Location Mechanicsville, VA See more about '1977 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Guitar' Description Although used, guitar is in LIKE NEW condition. Manufactured in June 1977, No.141 on assembly line.  Walnut finish with Gold Plated Hardware.  Original Humbucking pickups and tremolo were sweat-pitted and have been replaced with duplicate hardware from Gretsch.  Original pickups and hardware have been retained by owner and will be given to purchaser.  In immaculate condition with no scratches or scars.  Neck is straight and plays well.  Original Gretsch case is lined in blue velvet and bears Gretsch nameplate.  Case hardware is tarnished and case shows some normal wear.   This instrument has F holes actually cut out instead of painted F holes which occurred on earlier models.  Not a "workhorse", but a beautifully preserved collector's piece. Place a Bid!