Gretsch expands its range of Electromatic Double Jets with new Bigsby and V-Stoptail-equipped models By Sam Roche published 3 August 22 The drop comprises two left-handed and two right-handed models, both with a choice of Filter'Tron or Broad'Tron pickups
Types of guitar: everything you need to know By Ed Mitchell last updated 14 July 22 From solidbody to semi-hollow, electric to acoustic, this beginner's guide will introduce you to every type of guitar
Randy Bachman reunited with beloved orange 1957 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins after 45 years apart By Jackson Maxwell published 6 July 22 The Guess Who/Bachman–Turner Overdrive guitarist's long-lost Gretsch was returned to him in Tokyo by Japanese rockabilly great Takeshi, in exchange for a nearly identical 6120 from the same year
Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic review By Paul Riario last updated 6 July 22 More robust, more player-friendly and more affordable, this big-bodied electric from the Electromatic series is a born crowd-pleaser
Save up to 60% off guitars and accessories this month at Musician's Friend By James Farmer published 16 June 22 The Musician's Friend Electric Guitar Month saves you hundreds on guitars and gear from the likes of Gibson, Fender, Sterling by Music Man, Hagstrom and D'Addario
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
Gretsch launches dazzling duo of limited-edition Players Edition Sparkle Jets By Matt Owen published 25 May 22 Champagne Sparkle and Ocean Turquoise Sparkle finishes head up the new offerings, which also flash gold hardware and Tim Shaw-designed Broad'Tron BT65 pickups
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 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 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
Gretsch refreshes Electromatic Jet lineup and unveils new looks for the G5700 Lap Steel By Sam Roche published 30 March 22 The brand's Jet BT, Jet Baritone and Junior Jet Bass II models have all received a plethora of fresh finishes
Gretsch refreshes its Electromatic hollowbody collection of guitars with new pickups, trestle bracing system By Jackson Maxwell published 3 March 22 The G5420 and G5422 (both available in right- and left-handed versions), and G5422G-12 12-string models are all available now. Hear them in action
Gretsch introduces new pickups, colors and technical advances to its Electromatic, Streamliner and Jet lineups By Matt Owen published 26 January 22 A fresh Rancher Parlor acoustic, dazzling Players Edition electric, Jet Baritone and even a lap steel have also been unveiled in the mammoth drop
Poison Ivy: “It was easier for me to consider playing guitar because I was such a misfit. For me, anything was fair game” By Scott Rowley published 23 December 21 In this previously unpublished interview, the guitarist, songwriter and producer of the Cramps looks back over decades of hoodlum music
Steve Vai swaps Ibanez for Gretsch in new single Little Pretty, and reveals bonkers triple-neck Hydra guitar By Matt Owen published 2 December 21 Vai has unveiled all the details surrounding new album Inviolate, along with a beastly new steampunk triple-neck
Save a massive $200 on the Gretsch G2420T Streamliner in this epic post-Black Friday deal at Musician's Friend By Guitar World Staff published 27 November 21 You can’t go wrong with over 35% off this stunning Gretsch hollowbody electric guitar
Richard Fortus: “When I landed on Gretsch, it really came together. There’s a magic to that sound that fits perfectly around what Slash is doing” By Amit Sharma published 23 November 21 The Guns N' Roses guitarist on developing two new signature models with Gretsch, his favorite amps and pedals, and the inimitable genius of his legendary co-guitarist
Gretsch partners with Andertons and Chicago Music Exchange for a series of limited-edition finishes and Two Tone color combos By Sam Roche published 22 November 21 Models include Electromatic Jets and Double Jets in Shell Pink and Daphne Blue, and a trio of hollow-bodied Broadkasters with Two Tone finishes
Gretsch launches revamped range of Player Edition Hollow Body electric guitars By Matt Owen published 17 November 21 Branded the “best of the best” of Gretsch guitars, each model from the 8-strong catalog comes equipped with either FT-67 Filter’Tron or DynaSonic pickups and versatile switching options
Gretsch officially launches Richard Fortus signature Center Block Falcons By Matt Owen published 10 November 21 Each elegantly crafted model features a chambered spruce center block and a pair of custom-wound hybrid Filter'Trons that the Guns N' Roses man says are unlike anything that's ever been done before