Vintage guitars info gretsch collecting vintage guitars. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in used but original condition. Transparent colors, violet sunburst, natural, black, transparent red, blue. A synchrosonic bridge with bigsby b6g tailpiece, black super gretsch pickguard, and chrome hardware complete the specialized look. The company was founded in 1883 in brooklyn, new york by friedrich gretsch, a 27yearold german immigrant, shortly after his arrival to the united states. The blue book of electric guitars features comprehensive information and uptodate. Often the wires insulator cracks, shorting the wires. The company behind used price works in conjunction with orion bluebook, which makes this the largest website dedicated to pricing used musical instruments. Acoustic and electric guitar and bass guitar setup specifications all of the following specifications are for guitarsbasses with the standard gauges of gretsch strings that the guitar or bass is equipped with from the factory. An entire lineup of customdesigned gretsch chet atkins guitars. Dec 14, 2016 the feel and playability of a great vintage gretsch guitar is truly unique, and the g5422tg electromatic delivers a playing experience thats instantly familiar to the most devoted gretsch fanatic. Our list of special events where you can hear and see that great gretsch sound, as well as giveaways and special promotions celebrating you, our great gretsch fans. Arched maple body provides your tone with excellent definition.
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Gretsch is an american company that manufactures musical instruments. Read about guitar history and find out how much your guitar is worth at the reverb price guide. I just had a very particular sound in mind, and i modded my gretsch to go after that particular sound. Gretsch has always been known for the sound of their instruments. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Gretsch g5422tg limited edition electromatic doublecut midnight sapphire. He writes the guitar trash or treasure column for premier guitar magazine. Where real gretsch talk happens since 1995 a worldwide gretsch community and expert knowledge share. Compensations may need to be made, if you plan to change string gauges. Each badge is unique and in its own way has become a classic over time.
From bar rooms to big rooms, music legends choose the premium american classic. Get the best price and selection of green gretsch guitars guitars at musicians friend. Gretsch players tend to prefer a little less gain on their sound. A great guitar for a young player, this is the perfect guitar to build and expand your playing skills with. Gretsch guitars are popular in a wide range of musical genres from country to blues to rock n roll. Entitled gretsch 6120, the history of a legendary guitar. The gretsch discussion pages gretsch guitar forums. The gretsch roots collection resurrects timeless designs that take you through nearly a century of sound. So no matter the stage, youre always ready for one more song. The mahoganybody boxcar standard and bobtail deluxe each come in roundneck and squareneck models, and the roundneck honey dipper has a nickelplated brass body. Maybe you picked up an old guitar at a yard sale for a few bucks, or maybe youve. Gretsch guitars incorporate low to medium power pickups along with hollow and semi hollow guitar bodies.
The gretsch electric guitar book 60 years of white falcons, 6120s, jets, gents, and more tony bacon. Taylor, alvarez, epiphone, takamine, washburn, gretsch and guild are. Gretsch badges even though that great gretsch sound hasnt changed over the years, gretsch drums have featured a variety of iconic badge designs. Welcome to the reverb price guide, the ultimate resource for music gear pricing and information. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. Not only are we a leading used guitar dealer, but were also a onestop shopping destination for new and used basses, ukuleles, amplifiers and more. It looks like some of the wiring has been replaced on this gretsch, which is very common on 1950s gretsch models. By the early 50s, the electromatic badge was applied to a variety of guitar designs, and that still holds true today. Blue book of electric guitars 15th edition hal leonard online. When were building guitars, were always thinking about style, tone, and vibe. Gretsch guitars g5420t electromatic hollowbody electric guitar fairlane blue. Craig hyatt is a songwriter and front man for san francisco bay areabased rock trio ghost town hangmen. Note the mistaken model number crossed off and restamped.
Gretsch g5420t electromatic hollowbody fairlane blue. Jan 22, 2018 guitar used is a gretsch g2420 streamliner series. Originally from raleigh, north carolina, craigs love for music was. The white penguin is a wonderful, mesmerizing guitar. Maybe you picked up an old guitar at a yard sale for a few bucks, or maybe you ve. Im a vintage guy, but my one weakness for the newer models gretsch puts out includes. Gretsch g6655ge vintage select 1955 white falcon vintage. Inspired by tradition, these instruments capture the voices and sounds of generations past and celebrate the deep musical roots inside each of us. It was originally black but was refinished with my choice of color midnight blue by curt wilson at old school guitars for gretsch. Best of all, reverb puts your listing in front of the largest audience of musicians in the world, so you can be sure youre getting the most value out of your sale. This book was my chance to offer a deepdive into all aspects of the companys flagship model, the chet atkins model 6120.
Buy gretsch guitars g5420t electromatic hollowbody electric guitar fairlane blue. If you already own an older edition of this book, you can not get a current price, simply by adjusting for inflation. From the budgetfriendly tennessean electric through to the highend country gentleman, every gretsch guitar that bears the name chet atkins embodies the same smooth, countryinspired sound that made him one of this centurys most popular musicians. My inventory generally leans toward fender and gibson, though i usually have a supply of prs, gretsch, ibanez guild, martin, taylor, jackson, etc. Gretsch g6655ge hollowbody electric guitar at a glance.
Chris guitars, specializing in semivintage and clean utility guitars and basses within the price range of working musicians. In july of 2010 my first article was published in vintage guitar magazine, the same month that my first book was released by schiffer publishing. Amongst gretsch s many top sellers is their root series g9200 boxcar resonator. Any value you find in the blue book or any of the other guides is merely a. This guitar is highlighted by the gretsch filtertron pickups that, along with the arched maple top chambered basswood body, help to resonate that true gretsch sound. Sep 16, 2011 thats the great gretsch sound and you can have a 6120 or a jet for a little more than a grand on ebay.
But, this guitar is a non chambered version with a maple slab top. Used 2017 lakland skyline jsonic 4 bass, aztec gold. In 1939, gretsch introduced their first electric guitar, the archtop electromatic spanish 6185 model, followed by several other design variations that also carried that name. In january 1951, gretsch let the music world know it was a serious contender in the quickly evolving electric guitar business when it introduced the electromatic and electro ii models at a threeday promotional show at new yorks park sheraton hotel. Collectors who grew up in the 1950s often want different guitars to those that grew up in the 1980s. Nashville musician steve wariner plays host in this tribute to the legendary chet atkins, a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the relationship between a. Friedrich gretsch manufactured banjos, tambourines, and drums until his death in 1895. Vintage guitar collecting, like anything else is subject to fashion. Remarkable gretsch amplisonic resonator guitars add powerfully distinctive tone to the roots collection. Acoustic and electric guitar and bass guitar setup. Jun 08, 2015 it normally had a chambered mahogany back with a 3ply maple top. The online home of gretsch guitars, and best source for product details on all gretsch guitars and gretsch basses. Here is an overview of the badges used on gretsch drums throughout the companys history. Used gretsch g5445t electromatic double jet solid body doublecut with bigsby, black.
The neck is rock solid, but it has a slim, fast profile, relatively flat radius, and ample fingerboard width to facilitate explosively fast runs. I know i saw an ad for the book,cd and dvd in vintage guitar gallery or something back in the 90s,what happened. Years ago i inherited my dads gretsch guitar and its been setting in the. The serial number on a 1958 gretsch 6129 silverjet single cutaway model. I was waiting to see if jim would take the bait and jump in with his tasty blue 6120 jr. Consisting of a round neck thats preferred by most musicians of ragtime and country blues, the heart of this incredible guitar is the gretsch amplisonic resonator cone. Gretsch guitars g2622t streamliner center block with bigsby electric guitar. See more ideas about gretsch, cool guitar and guitar. Jan 25, 2018 the hollow body guitars laminated maple top has classic fholes and is covered in a dreamy lake placid blue finish.
Vintage guitar magazine prints a new book every year, whilst blue book. This is a 2005 tony bacon 50 years of gretsch electrics guitar book detailing the. G6120w1955 nashville, gretsch musical instruments, electric guitar, 1997. How to find out the age and value of a guitar with pictures. Gretsch g6655ge vintage select 1955 white falcon vintage white, cadillac. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. The new 14th editions of the blue book of acoustic guitars and blue. New 14th editions of blue book of acoustic guitars. It has the unique ability to both handle any style of music with ease as well as having so much style that it could end wars.
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