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Vintage Gretsch advertisements; 25 adverts covering a period of 24 years, from 1955 to 1979. Click the images to have a closer look.

Gretsch Chet Atkins Hollowbody / Nashville 6120 - "Try this Fast Easy-Playing Guitar" Says Chet Atkins

"Try this Fast Easy-Playing Guitar" Says Chet Atkins
Gretsch Chet Atkins Hollowbody / Nashville 6120 - 1955

Gretsch Country Club 6192 / 6193 - The Top Country and Western Stars Play Gretsch

The Top Country and Western Stars Play Gretsch
Gretsch Country Club 6192 / 6193 - 1955

Gretsch Duo Jet 6128 - Your Favorites Play Gretsch

Your Favorites Play Gretsch
Gretsch Duo Jet 6128 - 1955

Gretsch Chet Atkins Solid Body 6121 - "My Favorite Star is Gretsch" says Chet Atkins

"My Favorite Star is Gretsch" says Chet Atkins
Gretsch Chet Atkins Solid Body 6121 - 1956

Gretsch Chet Atkins Solid Body 6121 - Chet Atkins says "Try the Guitar I Used in Recording these Best-Selling RCA Victor Albums"

Chet Atkins says "Try the Guitar I Used in Recording these Best-Selling RCA Victor Albums"
Gretsch Chet Atkins Solid Body 6121 - 1957

Gretsch Sal Salvador - The Perfect Set-Up

The Perfect Set-Up
Gretsch Sal Salvador - 1961

Gretsch Single Anniversary 6124 / 6125 - The Sound of Superiority

The Sound of Superiority
Gretsch Single Anniversary 6124 / 6125 - 1962

Gretsch Chet Atkins Hollowbody / Nashville 6120 - Theres only one thing as comfortable as the back of this guitar

Theres only one thing as comfortable as the back of this guitar
Gretsch Chet Atkins Hollowbody / Nashville 6120 - 1963

Gretsch Chet Atkins Hollowbody / Nashville 6120 - Don

Don't mess up the mix
Gretsch Chet Atkins Hollowbody / Nashville 6120 - 1963

Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - Chet Atkins: the "Personal Touch" built in...

Chet Atkins: the "Personal Touch" built in...
Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - 1963

Gretsch Guitars - Guitarists go for the new Gretsch extras... See them in the new Gretsch guitar catalog

Guitarists go for the new Gretsch extras... See them in the new Gretsch guitar catalog
Gretsch Guitars - 1963

Gretsch Guitars - The Famous Basie Rhythm & that Great Gretsch Sound

The Famous Basie Rhythm & that Great Gretsch Sound
Gretsch Guitars - 1963

Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - Chet Atkins Says: Look at it My Way and You

Chet Atkins Says: Look at it My Way and You'll Play a Gretch Too!
Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - 1964

Gretsch Guitars - Everything Goes Greater On Gretsch

Everything Goes Greater On Gretsch
Gretsch Guitars - 1965

Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - Chet Atkins says:

Chet Atkins says: 'this shape means sucess!'
Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - 1965

Gretsch Guitars - Just Out! Gretsch Guitar Catalog

Just Out! Gretsch Guitar Catalog
Gretsch Guitars - 1965

Gretsch Astro Jet - Innovation the New Shape of Sound... Gretsch Astro-Jet

Innovation the New Shape of Sound... Gretsch Astro-Jet
Gretsch Astro Jet - 1965

Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - "Gretsch", Says Chet, "Is Where The Authentic Sound Is."

"Gretsch", Says Chet, "Is Where The Authentic Sound Is."
Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - 1966

Gretsch Guitars - Gretsch Puts You in the Swing of Things

Gretsch Puts You in the Swing of Things
Gretsch Guitars - 1966

Gretsch Hollow Body Electrics - Are You Cramping Your Syle

Are You Cramping Your Syle
Gretsch Hollow Body Electrics - 1967

Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - When you call a guitar a name it better be good

When you call a guitar a name it better be good
Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - 1969

Gretsch Flat tops - Listen Closely to this Page and Hear what a Gretsch Flat Top Guitar Sounds Like

Listen Closely to this Page and Hear what a Gretsch Flat Top Guitar Sounds Like
Gretsch Flat tops - 1969

Gretsch Roc Jet - Introducing the Gretsch Roc Jet - An Exceedingly Fine Guitar

Introducing the Gretsch Roc Jet - An Exceedingly Fine Guitar
Gretsch Roc Jet - 1971

Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - Give Your Sound the Professional Edge

Give Your Sound the Professional Edge
Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - 1972

Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - The Country Gentleman

The Country Gentleman
Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122 - 1979

1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera
1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

Guitar makers have advertised in music magazines such as Down Beat, Guitar Player and very many more. Some manufacturers advertised widely (Guild, Gibson, Fender) but many more didn't and adverts are few and far between. Here are some of my favourite ads out of the ones i've seen. You can browse through all the images from the category links above, or by manufacturer from the links below.

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1957 Gretsch 6191 Streamliner Electric guitar (Natural)

1957 Gretsch 6191 Streamliner Electric guitar (Natural)

Midland, Michigan, 486**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

Gretsch 6191 from 1957 . Plays great up and down the neck. DeArmond pickup sounds beautiful . Original condition except 2 of the sliders on the Melita bridge (replaced with 2 from reissue bridge) and truss rod cover is reissue also. New frets top to bottom. New bone nut . Binding has the usual rot and a couple of filled in spots but other than that all else is solid . Nice patina and great looking old Gretsch that plays and sounds like a 57 . Original case and all latches still work . There is ... more
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1968 Gretsch Double Anniversary Guitar - All Original + Original Case

1968 Gretsch Double Anniversary Guitar - All Original + Original Case

Casa Grande, Arizona, 851**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$228

Sadly, I have neuropathy in my hands, and I can no longer feel the strings. As a result, I am selling my collection of guitars that I built over the past 30 years. Every one was one that I could not put down once I played it and this one first attracted me because of the name and style. I bought it after playing it in the store for a little while. I hadn't had an electric guitar for 10 years or so at the time, and this was phenomenal. I've played it occasionally (I had over 20 guitars) and ... more
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Vintage 1960??s 1970 Gretsch Country Gentleman Chet Atkins Husk W Case Walnut

Vintage 1960??s 1970 Gretsch Country Gentleman Chet Atkins Husk W Case Walnut

Bowling Green, Kentucky, 421**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$51

Selling an original late 60??s early 70??s Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Husk with original case. Has the classic Gretsch binding rot and corrosion due to the gassing of the binding. Frets are low and the fretboard has a typical hump towards the end. I have not attempted to adjust the truss rod, but it is not rusted. Includes some parts such as the mute system and the strap buttons. Also includes the original case which is in decent condition and could clean up well - although the main ... more
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1970s Crown Thinline Japan Electric Guitar Matsumoku Lawsuit Gretsch Countryman

1970s Crown Thinline Japan Electric Guitar Matsumoku Lawsuit Gretsch Countryman

Orange, California, 928**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

Vintage late 1960s / early 1970s era Japan Made Guitar (2 pickup guitar)Crown Logo on headstockLawsuit era, in the style of Gretsch CountrymanGold hardwareMade by Matsumoku
Made in Japan comes as seenComplete and original. Bridge has mute and tailpiece includes the arm
Cherry red finish
finish is in nice shape as seen - some minor age and scratchesneck is straight and frets are good
Semi circle fret markers on side w / rosewood fretboard24 75" scale - 1-5 / 8" wide neck at nut ... more
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1964 Gretsch 6124 anniversary guitar w / original HSC

1964 Gretsch 6124 anniversary guitar w / original HSC

Vacaville, California, 956**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$405

Gorgeous 1964 Gretsch single anniversary model #1624 in excellent condition
Sunburst color, single hilo'tron neck pickup, hollow body
Maple body and neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard
Added to my collection in 2008. Seller stated he received it as a Christmas gift in 1965 but never played it, so he kept it in the case and stored it for over 40 years
Comes in original hardshell case with original case candy
Has tiny nick on top of headstock; otherwise nothing is wrong with ... more
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1979 Gretsch Beast BST-1000 Electric Guitar w / Original Hard Case - USED

1979 Gretsch Beast BST-1000 Electric Guitar w / Original Hard Case - USED

Glassboro, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$34

1979 Gretsch Beast BST-1000 Electric Guitar w / Original Hard Case - USED
Used, in excellent overall condition. Guitar looks to have been very well taken care of but has some minor marks / scratches but is in excellent shape otherwise, has been tested and works well. Comes with only what is pictured Comeswith only what is pictured, unless otherwise stated
Pleaseask questions BEFORE you bid
IDo Not Offer Buy it Now Prices On Auctions
Ifyou have any problems with the item please ... more
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Gretsch G6122 1962 Country Classic Walnut Stain w /  Belly Rest + COA OHSC

Gretsch G6122 1962 Country Classic Walnut Stain w / Belly Rest + COA OHSC

Thousand Oaks, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2495



Gretsch G6122 1962 Country Classic Walnut Stain w / Belly Rest + COA OHSC

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Lovies Guitars is Excited to offer up this Gretsch G6122 1962 Country Classic with a Walnut Stain Finish! The Filter'Tron pickups and a laminated maple body combine for a that unique Gretsch tone, and the 24k gold hardware, ebony fretboard, offset markers and body binding make for a visually striking instrument as well. With 2-1 / 4" body depth, solid brass gold-plated ... more
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Gretsch G6122 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 12-String Walnut Stain+COA OHSC

Gretsch G6122 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 12-String Walnut Stain+COA OHSC

Thousand Oaks, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2795



Gretsch G6122 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 12-String Walnut Stain+COA OHSC

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Lovies Guitars is Excited to offer up this 2020 Gretsch G6122 1962 Chet Atkins Signature Country Gentleman 12-String Guitar with a Walnut Stain Finish! The Gretsch G6122-6212GE Vintage Select 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 12-string hollowbody electric guitar captures the essence of classic Gretsch tone and style with a beautifully lush, naturally chorused sound.... more
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Vintage 1966 Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean Walnut Stain With OHSC

Vintage 1966 Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean Walnut Stain With OHSC

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900

[contenteditable]{ pointer-events: none; }Here at Truetone, we get to see an amazing array of vintage guitars, and as big Gretsch fans, we all fell in love with this 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean.  Any vintage Gretsch from this area is awesome, but this one especially stands out.  
Made in Brooklyn during the heyday of Gretsch's U S. production, it's likely that the original owner of this guitar got it because of the Beatles - after all, this is the model that George Harrison played in the ... more
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1980 Gretsch 8218 BST-1500

1980 Gretsch 8218 BST-1500

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1199

Just in is this great 1980 Gretsch 8218 BST-1500
Quick Details
Weight 7 4lbs
Nut width 1 11 / 16th inch
Depth at 1st fret 0 84 inches
Depth at 12th fret 0 88 inches
This gretsch BST-1500 is in very good shape with very little wear on the body. The factory installed Dimarzio pickups make this guitar scream
The neck and action are in great shape and the frets show no wear at all
This guitar will make its next owner very happy
Will be shipped in its original case ... more
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Original Vintage Gretsch Leather Guitar Strap from a 1963 Country Gentleman

Original Vintage Gretsch Leather Guitar Strap from a 1963 Country Gentleman

Franklin, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$225

Well preserved 1963 Gretsch Leather Guitar Strap that accompanied my 1963 Gretsch Tennessean. Well preserved and maintained. Western buckle in great condition
... more
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Gretsch 6125 Single Anniversary c. 1959 - Smoke Green

Gretsch 6125 Single Anniversary c. 1959 - Smoke Green

Peekskill, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2395

This is a vintage 1959 Gretsch 6125 anniverary hollow body with a two-tone Smoke Green finish. These guitars were introduced in 1958 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Gretsch. It was shortly after realized that they were actually pretty awesome, and production continued until 1968 with a few changes in parts and design between '58 and '61
This "Golden Years" Gretsch is features a single HiLo Tron pickup, a roller bridge, tone selector (bright / dark), and master volume control. Its ... more
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1960 Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean, 6120 Conversion w /  PAF FilterTrons

1960 Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean, 6120 Conversion w / PAF FilterTrons

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6700

Up for sale, a 1960 Gretsch Chet Atkins model 6119 Tennessean in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. The original iteration of the 6119 Chet Atkins model was only available from 1958-60, and this particular example has been converted to 6120 specifications, complete with a second genuine vintage Pat. Applied For Filter??Tron humbucker in the neck position. The guitar features a trestle-braced maple body with a 16?? wide lower bout and 2 ... more
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Gretsch G6136-1958 Stephen Stills  Falcon Hollow Body with Bigsby Aged White 202

Gretsch G6136-1958 Stephen Stills Falcon Hollow Body with Bigsby Aged White 202

Renton, Washington, 980**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4200

Gretsch G-6136-1958 Stephen Stills Signature Hollow Body Falcon With Bigsby in Aged White finish made in Japan in 2023 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a double bound hollow arched laminated maple back / laminated maple sides body with an arched laminated maple, 3-piece maple neck and bound ebony fingerboard. Equipped with a set of TV Jones High Sensitive Filter'Tron humbuckers in the neck and bridge position. Controlled by 1-master volume, 2-pickup volumes knobs, a 3-way ... more
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Used Gretsch G6120TGDS PE Nashville - Roundup Orange

Used Gretsch G6120TGDS PE Nashville - Roundup Orange

Winchester, Virginia, 226**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2700

ProAudioStar DJ GEAR INSTRUMENT GEAR LIVE SOUND RECORDING MICROPHONES HEADPHONES ACCESSORIES SOFTWARE LIGHTING BUNDLES Authorized Dealer
Used Gretsch G6120TGDS PE Nashville - Roundup ... more
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1958 Gretsch 6129 Silver Jet w / OHSC

1958 Gretsch 6129 Silver Jet w / OHSC

Burbank, California, 915**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$13995

1958 Gretsch 6129 Silver Jet
This Guitar Is Located At Imperial Vintage Guitars Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Light Cosmetic Playwear As Shown
Minor Surface Scratches, Dings, And Finish Checking
No Cracks, Breaks, Or Repairs
Binding Is Fully Intact And In Excellent Condition
All Original Example
Early 1958 With DeArmond Dynasonic Pickups
'G' Tailpiece
Mahogany Body And Neck
Bound Ebony Fingerboard With Half-Moon ... more
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Vintage Gretsch Viking Sunburst 1967

Vintage Gretsch Viking Sunburst 1967

Brookfield, Wisconsin, 530**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3499


Vintage Gretsch Viking Sunburst 1967
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
A true vintage beauty that plays & sounds terrific! The dual SuperTron pickups sound wonderful & produce warm, rich tones. Even acoustically the guitar is quite resonant
Professionally set up with fresh strings & low action, so it plays & sounds fantastic
Cosmetic Condition: Aside from the binding deterioration, the guitar is actually in really good shape for ... more
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GRETSCH 2013 Hot Rod Walt ONE-OF-A-KIND Pinstripe ELECTRIC Guitar w /  HS Case WOW

GRETSCH 2013 Hot Rod Walt ONE-OF-A-KIND Pinstripe ELECTRIC Guitar w / HS Case WOW

Louisville, Kentucky, 402**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$850

HELLO, and WELCOME to kentuckyrebel'srock'n'rollheaven, where I've specialized in selling MUSIC MEMORABILIA for over TWENTY YEARS on eBAY (and MANY MORE YEARS in the outside world, long before the advent of online auctions)!
THANKS, too, for the interest in my music group's last CD, "LISTEN UP IT'S THE ECHOES " --free downloadable samples being AVAILABLE ONLINE at AllMusic and, of course, THE ECHOES OFFICIAL WEBSITE--and for the overwhelming response to our follow-up CD, "NOW HEAR THIS, " ... more
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Gretsch 6124 Single Anniversary Model Shaded Golden Sunburst 1960 w / OHSC

Gretsch 6124 Single Anniversary Model Shaded Golden Sunburst 1960 w / OHSC

Renton, Washington, 980**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Gretsch 6124 Anniversary Model in Shaded Golden Sunburst finish made in 1960 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a double bound hollow maple back&sides body with a maple top, maple neck and bound rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with its original Hilo-Tron Single coil in the neck position. Controlled by one master volume knob and a 3-way toggle tone switch. The 24 5" scale length neck has pearl thumb nail inlays and 21 medium frets with a slim C neck profile. The hardware is ... more
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Gretsch Country Club from 1975 rare

Gretsch Country Club from 1975 rare

Florence, South Carolina, 295**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

Very good looking. See pictures.... more
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