Gretsch / 7620 Country Roc / 1975 / Guitar
1975 Gretsch G7620 Country Roc
In the late 60s and early 70s many guitar players were not entirely happy with their instruments. They felt the quality of the then current production models were not on par with the instruments of the 50s and 60s (the buyouts of Fender by CBS en Gretsch by Baldwin were probably part of the issue), and spearheaded what we now know as the vintage guitar movement. Gretsch picked up on this trend with several models that features a distinct Western theme that reminded of the Round Up models of the 50s. There was the Roc Jet which was introduced in 1969, and the Country Roc which was introduced in 1974. This guitar is an example of the latter, made in 1975. This is very rare guitar, hard to tell how many were made, but not many for sure. This 1975 Country Roc re-embraces cowboy culture with the G brand on the top of the guitar, studded leather around the sides, G-cutout tailpiece with beltbuckle and horseshoe inlay on the fretboard and headstock. The pickups are Super'Trons which are a little hotter then the usual Filter'Trons. The Country Roc is an extremely rare guitar and was only made for around 7 years with production ceasing in 1979 thus making this guitar a truly rare beast. The guitar is entirely original. Condition is near mint with minimal playwear matching its age, Plays and sounds absolutely fantastic. Comes with the original snakeskin Gretsch case.
Very well kept and in org. condition. with orig. snakeskin case and strap. Previously belonged to Jørgen Grauengaard.
More info on this model here:
http://www.pressreader.com/uk/guitarist/20150529/283175787085164/TextView
http://gretschpages.com/guitars/models/7620-country-roc/
Body | Mahogany |
Body Construction | Solid |
Top Wood | Maple |
Neck Wood | Maple |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Frets | 22 |
Inlay | Block |
# of Strings | 6 |
Headstock | 3+3 |
Bridge | Adjustable |
Cutaway | Single |
Hardware | 2x Volume Control, Gold, 2x Tone Control, 3-Way Switch |
Pickup Configuration | Dual |
Guitar Features | Pickguard |
String Instrument Finish | Red Stain |