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Best short-scale basses 2023: the ultimate guide to the greatest pint-sized basses at all price points

Best short-scale basses 2024: the ultimate guide to the greatest pint-sized bass guitars at all price points

By Daryl Robertson last updated 25 April 24

From Fender to Gibson, Gretsch to Spector, here are our top picks for the best short-scale basses on the market right now

Gretsch Broadkaster John Gourley Signature

“I started out playing a Telecaster. One day, I heard someone playing a Gretsch – I said, ‘What is that? That’s the sound I’m looking for!’” Portugal. The Man’s John Gourley joins a fresh wave of signature artists updating Gretsch for a new generation

By Phil Weller published 22 February 24

Armed with a signature Broadkaster kitted out in a breathtaking iridescent black rainbow finish, John Gourley shares his passion for inspiring young players, why his love of guitar is rooted in Motown and what makes his new guitar like a “goth kid who’s secretly happy inside”

“I’ve always found them to be extraordinarily versatile guitars – you can play any kind of music on them”: Rockabilly great Darrel Higham on why he uses only Gretsch guitars – and that time he bought a 6120 he found lying around Jeff Beck’s house

By David Mead published 8 January 24

A lifelong Eddie Cochran fan who partnered with Jeff Beck for a tour celebrating the music of Cliff Gallup, Higham tells us why he can’t get enough of That Great Gretsch Sound

1968 Gretsch 6117 Anniversary Streamliner

“We see it as a commitment to serving musicians, music lovers, artists and fans. That’s the Gretsch religion”: Fred W. Gretsch tells the remarkable inside story of the family behind one of electric guitar’s oldest names

By Jamie Dickson published 26 December 23

Before the guitars, there was a family: as the firm celebrates 140 years of music-making, Gretsch tells us about the people behind the instruments

Gretsch G5420T-140 Electromatic review – personality, attitude and tones to match those dazzling looks

By Chris Gill published 13 September 23

Gretsch celebrates 140 years with a stunning anniversary line that dresses this handsome hollowbody in two-tone Pearl Platinum over Stone

Gretsch launches six celebratory 140th Anniversary models – see the luxuriously-spec’d guitars in action

By Jackson Maxwell published 17 May 23

The stylish collection comprises three high-end, Japanese-made models and a trio of more affordable Chinese-built six-strings, and boasts striking Two Tone Platinum finishes

Gretsch 2604T Streamliner Rally II Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby

Gretsch’s coolest budget guitar yet? Meet the revved-up Streamliner Rally II

By Michael Astley-Brown published 16 February 23

Available in a trio of rock ’n’ roll finishes, the limited-edition G2604T double-cut boasts Super Hilo’Tron pickups and some serious aesthetic flair

Gretsch Electromatic electric guitar models 2023

Gretsch introduces two keenly priced Electromatic P-90 Jet models and a stunning quilted maple-bodied single-cut

By Michael Astley-Brown published 16 February 23

The historic US guitar company’s mid-priced models have been kitted out with fresh pickups and some truly gorgeous finishes, starting from $599

Gretsch's new, limited-edition G9500 Jim Dandy acoustic guitar

Gretsch graces its ultra-affordable G9500 Jim Dandy acoustic guitar with a limited-edition Nocturne Blue finish

By Jackson Maxwell published 27 October 22

Along with Nocturne Blue, the entry-level model has also been made available in a vintage-minded Frontier Stain look

Gretsch G2420 Streamliner review

By Matt McCracken published 24 October 22

Big hollow-body sound on a budget

Gretsch's 2022 Custom Shop Masterbuilt Collection guitars

Luxurious appointments abound in the Gretsch Custom Shop's new 2022 Masterbuilt collection

By Jackson Maxwell published 22 September 22

The new line includes a Country Gentleman without F holes, a Silver Sparkle-finished baritone, and a Flame Maple Falcon with gorgeous gold hardware

Gretsch's new G6134TFM-NH Nigel Hendroff Signature Penguin guitar

Gretsch teams up with Nigel Hendroff for a simplified but elegant signature Penguin guitar

By Jackson Maxwell published 31 August 22

The Hillsong Church guitarist and musical director's new signature model sports an intriguing combination of vintage looks, a streamlined control layout and powerful electronics

Gretsch's new Nigel Hendroff signature Penguin (left) and Malcolm Young signature Jet

Malcolm Young's triple-pickup "Beast" joins new Nigel Hendroff model in Gretsch's 2022 signature lineup

By Jackson Maxwell published 15 June 22

The G6131G-MY-RB is a recreation of Young's beloved "Beast" (before he stripped its paint and made a number of other mods), while the G6134TFM-NH features a stripped-down control set

A vintage Gretsch Tennessean signed by all four members of the Monkees

A vintage Gretsch Tennessean used by The Monkees is headed to the auction block

By Matt Parker published 18 May 22

The instrument – which has an estimated value of $22,000 – saw use in the original Monkees TV series and is signed by all four members of the group

Gretsch's 2022 G5021E Rancher Penguin Parlor acoustic guitar

Gretsch launches revamped G5021E Rancher Penguin Parlor acoustic-electric guitar

By Jackson Maxwell published 27 April 22

The affordable, small-bodied model is now available with a rosewood fretboard, and in three new finishes

Gretsch's 2022 Streamliner collection of guitars

Gretsch adds new finishes, affordable, P90-powered Junior Jet Club guitar to its Streamliner line

By Jackson Maxwell published 13 April 22

Outfitted with some new looks, these Streamliners feature nato necks and Broad-Tron pickups

Guitarist Billy Duffy from the band The Cult performs onstage at La Riviera on August 21, 2019 in Madrid, Spain.

Billy Duffy on Coloursøund's "unfinished business" and masterminding an all-new Gretsch guitar, the Falcon Junior

By Richard Bienstock published 6 July 21

The Cult guitarist has teamed up with The Alarm’s Mike Peters for their first album in more than two decades, Coloursøund II

Dozens of guitars from Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bono and more are on the block at mammoth Gretsch Family Archives auction

By Richard Bienstock published 28 January 21

You can also pick up Gretsch prototypes, mandolins, banjos, amps, drums and even factory tools

Gretsch decks out its super-affordable Electromatic and Streamliner guitars with all-new pickups and finishes for 2021

By Matt Owen published 12 January 21

New Junior models also introduced as Gretsch delivers its classic twangs and tones in affordable packages

Gretsch has unveiled a Michael Guy Chislett signature model

Gretsch unveils elegantly appointed Michael Guy Chislett Signature Falcon

By Richard Bienstock published 6 January 21

Fully hollow model offers TV Jones pickups, Bigsby vibrato and Vintage White finish with gold hardware