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NAMM 2020: Gretsch launches the Streamliner Junior Jet Club, Electromatic Jet Baritone, one stunning Penguin and a lot more

By Jonathan Horsley

The likes of the the all-new Electromatic Rat Rod hollowbody and Players Edition Jet see Gretsch make a play for the future by embracing its heritage

Gretsch Streamliner

Save big on two iconic hollowbodies with $150 off Gretsch's Streamliner G2657T and G2420T from Guitar Center

By Jackson Maxwell

Two gorgeous, high-performing hollowbodies for a scarcely believable $399

Gretsch G5420T

Get $200 off this stylish Gretsch G5420T hollowbody electric guitar in this amazing pre-Black Friday deal at Guitar Center

By Sam Roche

Top-of-the-range specs and the classic white and gold Gretsch colour combo

Nils Lofgren

Nils Lofgren talks touring with Bruce Springsteen, collaborating with Lou Reed and why he favors thumb picks

By Mark McStea

The E Street Band guitarist on the background to Blue with Lou and its five 'lost' songs, co-written with Reed more than 40 years ago

Types of guitar

Types of guitar: everything you need to know

By Ed Mitchell

From solidbody to semi-hollow, electric to acoustic, this beginner's guide will introduce you to every type of guitar

Chelsea Wolfe

Chelsea Wolfe: "Writing while I’m still in the dream world but my eyes are open - that’s always a strange place…"

By Amit Sharma

The doom-folk mage reveals why she took an acoustic turn for new album Birth Of Violence - without ditching the pedals

3 in-demand Nashville session guitarists reveal what it takes to land country music's biggest gigs

By Joe Bosso

How to make it in Music City with session pros Kenny Greenberg, Russ Pahl and Derek Wells

Gretsch Announces Steve Wariner Signature Nashville Gentleman

By Richard Bienstock

Collaboration with the country singer, songwriter and guitarist boasts TV Jones pickups, Bigsby tremolo.

Summer NAMM 2019: Gretsch Announces New Limited Edition Streamliner Electric and Rancher Penguin Parlor Acoustic Guitars

By Richard Bienstock

Models boast striking Candy Apple Red and Midnight Sapphire finishes.

Summer NAMM 2019: Gretsch Announces New Brian Setzer Signature Models

By Richard Bienstock

Stray Cats guitarist collaborates on Professional Collection Hollow Body designs.

Summer NAMM 2019: Gretsch Unveils New Rich Robinson “Magpie” Signature Model

By Richard Bienstock

Collaboration with the former Black Crowes guitarist is a hollow-body design with Bigsby tailpiece.

Summer NAMM 2019: Gretsch Unveils New Electromatic Models

By Richard Bienstock

Offerings include the Double Jet, Center Block and Limited Edition Hollow Body.

Best Electric Guitars Under $500: Schecter Demon-6

The 10 best electric guitars under $500

By Guitar World Staff, Intro by Chris Gill

These 10 axes offer fantastic tone and great playability at prices that won't leave cobwebs in your bank account

Review: Gretsch G6131-MY Malcolm Young Signature Jet

By Chris Gill

The Gretsch G6131-MY Malcolm Young Signature Jet nails Malcolm’s tone while also providing players with an outstanding instrument for developing their own sound.

Watch Anthrax's Scott Ian Discuss the "Magic" of Malcolm Young, Play His Favorite AC/DC Riffs

By Richard Bienstock

"He was my guitar teacher," Ian says in new video interview with Gretsch.

The Coolest New Gear from the 2018 Summer NAMM Show

By Paul Riario

From EVH, to Martin, Fender, D'Addario and Taylor, GW dishes on the best this year's Summer NAMM had to offer.

The 10 Most Important Electric Guitars

By Brad Tolinski, Alan di Perna

10 major milestones in the electric guitar's journey from gimcrack novelty to high-performance rock machine.

Gretsch Unveils Two New Limited Edition Streamliner Models

By Guitar World Staff

Gretsch Salutes Malcolm Young with New G6131-MY Signature Jet

By Guitar World Staff

The Secrets Behind Brian Setzer's Guitar Sound on Stray Cats' "Rock This Town"

By Chris Gill