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Gretsch Electromatic Black Limba
Two of Gretsch’s most affordable and desirable guitars just got an irresistible new look

By Phil Weller Published

Fan favorite CVT and Jet models are getting a glow-up

Electric Guitars
George Michael in concert at Zénith in Paris, France, in 1988
George Michael's iconic “Faith” acoustic guitar is hitting the auction block – and could fetch over $100,000

By Janelle Borg Published

Faith, released in 1988, is known for its 1950s rockabilly-inspired sound, which springboarded Michael's post-Wham! career

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Best baritone guitars 2026: extended-range guitars for all styles and budgets

By Matt McCracken Last updated

Get low with my expert pick of the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Jackson, and more

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Gretsch Electromatic Baritone CVT
“For under $600 it does something quite special”: Gretsch Electromatic CVT Baritone review

By Jamie Dickson Published

Gretsch’s Electromatic range offers plenty for under a grand including this compelling short-scale baritone

Electric Guitars
Lzzy Hale with her new Epiphone Explorer plus Guitar World's gear picks for the week ending August 21
My pick of the best new guitar gear launched this week – including an all-new species of pedal

By Jonathan Horsley Published

All the big new drops from Epiphone, Death By Audio, Gretsch, Charvel, and much more

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Gretsch Streamliner CVT
Gretsch goes for sophisticated simplicity with the rock- and metal-minded Streamliner CVT

By Phil Weller Published

High-output pickups, a fast-playing neck and performance details make this sports car-looking axe a steal at $249

Electric Guitars
Brian Setzer of Stray Cats, perform on stage during the 31st Eurockeennes rock music festival in Belfort, eastern France, on July 7, 2019.
Brian Setzer on the unlikely Gibson guitar that’s most like his iconic Gretsch

By Phil Weller Published

Setzer says the Flying V is the only guitar that has ever come close to matching the tone and feel of his Gretsch hollowbody

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Courtney Love & Hole during The 1998 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Courtney Love refused to turn Celebrity Skin into “a grieving widow’s memoir” – but she paid tribute with the gear she played

By Janelle Borg Published

With Celebrity Skin, Love shifted Hole's musical direction and created their final opus, in the midst of great tragedy

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Gretsch Jet Premium
"Proves you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a pro instrument": Gretsch Electromatic Premier Jet review

By Daryl Robertson Published

Is Gretsch's new attempt at a Les Paul killer the perfect blend of features and single-cut affordability?

Electric Guitars
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco performs at O2 Forum Kentish Town on August 30, 2023 in London, England
Jeff Tweedy says his mom has an eye for guitar bargains – these are the cheapest gems yet

By Phil Weller Published

The $100 purchase was in poor condition, and when he got it singing, its former owner was vexed...

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