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Limited Edition Gretsch stolen in Nashville
Police searching for man who stole a $3,000 Gretsch electric guitar by swapping it for a broken acoustic

By Phil Weller Published

The limited-edition Sparkle Jet was swiped during a planned scheme at a Nashville music store in which a "dumpster piece" acoustic was left in its place

Guitars
Brian Setzer
“People who play solidbody guitars don’t have this happen. The whole thing shakes. You feel it. It’s the best thing in the world, for me”: Brian Setzer on his lifelong love of Gretsch guitars

By Gary Graff Published

The rockabilly royal reflects on his evergreen affinity for the hollowbody 6120 model – and why he favored a “Telecaster-like” Duo Jet for much of his most recent record

Guitars
1968 Gretsch Streamliner
The history of Gretsch electric guitars: how guitarist, demonstrator and designer Jimmie Webster’s innovations of the ’50s and ’60s shape That Great Gretsch Sound to this day

By Huw Price Published

Jazz Age razzmatazz, pickup experiments and Jimmie Webster’s wonders – we celebrate 140 years of That Great Gretsch Sound with a look at its key electric milestones

Electric Guitars
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

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

Music Industry
Fred and Dinah Gretsch Instrument and Artifact Collection at Georgia Southern University
“Gretsch assumed, because he’s in Nashville, Chet Atkins must be into steers, cacti, and round-ups”: Behind the scenes at the new Gretsch museum

By David Mead Published

Aaron Phillips and and Dr. Matthew Hill give Guitarist a tour of of the Fred and Dinah Gretsch Instrument and Artifact Collection at Georgia Southern University

Guitarists
Gretsch Professional Collection Limited Edition Paisley Penguin and Bourbon Sidewinder
“Stunning in style and sound”: Gretsch brings bling to its fancy flagship range with limited-edition Paisley Penguin and Bourbon Stain Sidewinder models

By Matt Parker Published

The two new stunners take Gretsch's Professional Collection platform to new aesthetic heights

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

By Chris Gill Published

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

Electric Guitars
Man playing a left-handed Fender Stratocaster
Best left-handed guitars: Top electric and acoustic choices from Fender, PRS, Squier and more

By Matt McCracken Last updated

We’re showing the lefties some love with our expert pick of the best left-handed guitars. Read on to find your perfect match…

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Joe Bonamassa playing Peter Green's 1968 Gretsch White Falcon and 1931 National Duolian
Watch Joe Bonamassa play Peter Green’s guitars – and explain why he’s pleased Kirk Hammett owns the Greeny Les Paul

By Matt Owen Published

Green’s 1968 Gretsch White Falcon and 1931 National Duolian Resonator received the Bonamassa seal of approval ahead of going up for auction next month

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

By Jackson Maxwell Published

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

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