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The history of the Gretsch 6130 Round-Up and 6121 – and how boozy lunches threatened quality control
By Dave Davidson published
Introduced to compete with Gibson, these Gretsch solidbodies weren’t really solid at all – but they sure were cool

"A lot to applaud:" Gretsch Electromatic Pristine Ltd Jet Single-Cut with Bigsby review
By Dave Burrluck published
Always the ‘Les Paul’ of the Gretsch line since it first appeared back in the 50s, the Jet gets a snazzy Electromatic makeover. Style over substance? Let’s plug in…

Billy Duffy spent his life savings on his first Gretsch – now he’s got a signature model to mark 40 years of The Cult
By Matt Owen published
The Falcon has played a key part in helping Duffy form his signature blend of psychedelic gothic hard rock over the past four decades

How the Duo Jet took Gretsch’s ’50s innovation to new heights with a Jeff Beck-approved sound
By Bob Wootton published
As solid-bodied models began taking the guitar world by storm in the early ’50s, Gretsch joined the party with the revolutionary single-cut 6128 Duo Jet and its twangsome DeArmond ‘Dynasonic’ single coils

Gretsch gives three hollowbody designs a Professional Collection reboot
By Matt Owen published
A range of high-end appointments and Gretsch's newly engineered Arc-Tone Bracing system head up the new crop of elegant single-cuts

Gretsch honors Depeche Mode's Martin Gore with a signature based on one of his prized vintage guitars
By Matt Owen published
The electronic rock pioneer's lifelong affinity for Gretsch guitars comes full circle with a Two Tone Smoke Green semi-hollow six-string that refurbs the classic Center Block design

Gretsch and Jack Antonoff combine the Jazzmaster with an oddball vintage Gretsch to create his “dream” signature guitar
By Matt Owen published
He's produced for the likes of Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, and fronts the influential indie rock outfit Bleachers. Now, Antonoff has been honored with his first signature guitar

How Rory Gallagher grabbed his iconic 1963 Gretsch Corvette for the princely sum of $150
By Jamie Dickson published
Can you judge a guitar by its case? Not usually, but when Donal Gallagher was shopping for cases for brother Rory, he found one with a very special guitar inside, and there was a deal to be made
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