Gretsch Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Vintage Gretsch guitar advertisements. See also the advertising for Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, Fletcher, Coppock & Newman, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Kramer, Leslie, Marshall, Martin, Music Man, Ovation, Rickenbacker, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer, Vox, WEM, Yamaha

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 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound

1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - <br>1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - The Man And The WomanThe Man And The Woman

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.

AMPS
Ampeg, Leslie, Marshall, Orange, Peavey, Sunn
GUITARS
Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox, Yamaha
DISTRIBUTORS
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer

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1962 Vintage Gretsch Ronnie Lee Chet Atkins Country Gentleman G-Arrow Knob Set

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$197

Up for sale is a 1962 Vintage Gretsch G-Arrow Knob Set, originally from a Chet Atkins Country Gentleman model. These iconic aluminum knobs with the engraved ??G-Arrow?? design are a defining feature of vintage Gretsch guitars, and they??re an essential piece for any accurate restoration or vintage project
? Details
Genuine 1962 Gretsch USA partsPair of original G-Arrow control knobsAluminum construction with classic engraved arrow designSet-screw mounting style for secure fitCorrect ... more

1961 Gretsch Duo Jet previously Randy Bachman owned

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$21000

1961 GretschDuo jet, Previously was personally owned by Randy Bachman from the BachmanTurner Overdrive (BTO) and the Guess Who, Bought by the Gretsch Family and soldthrough Julien??s Auctions March of 2021, Two Fitertrons, Neo Classical inlays, Single cutaway, Chambered body sounds great acoustically and plugged in, Super cool, EC, Original hard case
... more

1962 USA Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean Excellent Cnd with Original Case

Mount Orab, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5795

For sale is a 1962 Gretsch Tennessean in a beautiful brown natural finish with the original silver pickguard, chrome tuners, chrome buttons, chrome knobs, chrome Bigsby tailpiece, chrome pickup frame, chrome bar adjustable bridge, rosewood fingerboard, thumbnail inlays, hilo-tron bridge and pickups, electronics are all in perfect working no wear on frets or back of neck. No cracks on the binding, no dents on the body, minor scratches on the body, see pictures for details! Comes with original ... more

Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Acoustic Guitar - Deep Cherry Burst

US, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$256

Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Acoustic Guitar - Deep Cherry Burst
Description
A 20-fret Acoustic with Historic Gretsch Attitude With its period-correct bodyshape and traditional hardware placement, Sweetwater guitarists agree that theJim Dandy acoustic guitar is a stunningly authentic replication of Gretsch'sclassic mail-order model. The secret to matching this iconic tone is laminatedtonewoods, which provide the warmth and sonic punch that's expected of thecompany's revered backyard ... more

USA 1979 Gretsch BST-1000 (The BEAST)

Ashburnham, Massachusetts, 014**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Super cool & rare 1979 Gretsch 8210 BST-1000 "The Beast" Electric Guitar
Made in the U S. from 1979-1981. It has a thin, flat, wide maple neck with 24 jumbo frets (like PRS), with great access to upper frets on the rosewood fretboard
The solid mahogany body is very light
All the normal scuffs & dings you'd expect from a near 45 year old guitar. This guitar is all original & comes with a gig bag case Just cleaned & setup with new 10 46 strings & the neck pickup ... more

1957 Gretsch Custom Hollow Body (Used)

Austin, Texas, 787**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6099

*This is a used guitar in very good condition.
This is a consignement item
$5, 499 00 plus $30 00 shipping (Consignment)
This is a great sounding Gretsch Special Order Sunburst hollow body guitar. According to the documentation that came with this guitar it is a 1957. According to the serial number and the product dating page on Gretsch's website it's a '58. According to the documentation, the original owner of this guitar received it as a college graduaton gift from his father. The ... more

1953 Gretsch Synchromatic Tobacco Sunburst (Refinish)

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

$1199

Just in is this great 1953 Gretsch Synchromatic Guitar that has been refinished and restored

Quick Details

Make ?? Gretsch

Model ?? Synchromatic

Year - 1953

Color - Tobacco Sunburst

Weight ?? 5 16lbs

Nut Width ?? 1 ¾ "

Depth at 1st fret ?? 1 00??

Depth at 10th fret ?? 1 22??

Case ?? Non original Gig bag

Serial # 7036 / 7056 (both handwritten from the factory next to each other)

Description
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1950's Gretsch Tweed Electromatic Amplifier (MISC0007)

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2195

1950's Gretsch "Electromatic" Tweed Amp, Raremodel, Large size cabinet, 4 instrument inputs and 1 mic input, Jensen P12P speaker, Greatvintage condition!
Amp powers on and works but has been in storage for manyyears. The amp is sold "AS IS " and the buyer should have amp serviced prior to use
... more

Leather buckle case handle for Gibson Guild Gretsch Lifton archtop geib Les Paul

Smithfield, Rhode Island, 029**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$34

from RetroGuitarParts vintage guitars + parts.
archtop and jazz specialist!
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This is a fine leather buckle handle .nicest I have found! A great solution if you need a quick handle but don't want to take the case apart to install something good. It is a perfect fit on many vintage guitar cases, where the hardware mounting plates are around 4 and 3 / 8ths" from center of bracket to center of ... more

Vintage Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Nashville Orange 1967

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2499

Vintage Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Nashville Orange 1967
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
A true vintage Chet Atkins Nashville & a super groovy player to boot. Classic Orange finish & loaded with a pair of FilterTrons for that great Gretsch sound! Pro set up included so it's ready to perform straight out of the case
Cosmetic Condition: Aside from the binding deterioration, the guitar is actually in really great shape for its age.
Neck: ... more

1974 Gretsch White Falcon

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10800

1970 Gretsch White Falcon model 7594 PT, Rare version with DeluxeGold Sparkle binding, Falcon inlay on peghead, Special wiring schematic, The insidelabel says 7594 PT which we think might stand for prototype as this is a veryunique variation of this model, Ebony board with block inlays, Gold hardware, TwoFilter??Trons, Vibrato, Excellent condition with hard case
... more

1959 Gretsch 6193 Country Club

Mountain View, California, 940**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5950

This 1959 Gretsch 6193 Country Club has beautiful laminated maple body figuring and a hard rock maple neck This electric guitar is in very good plus near excellent condition. No breaks, cracks or repairs
Gold plated parts. All original hardware with the exception of the nut. 25 1 / 2 inch scale, 1 and 11 / 16 inch nut width. Space control bridge
At some point in its life the original tuners were removed and some other type were added but now the original Grover imperials have been ... more

1963 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman George Harrison Beatles Specs

Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7194

1963 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman George Harrison Beatles Specs

From the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC
Gretsch 1963 George Harrison Beatles Specs Model 6122
Wow!! Ladies and Gents we have a winner?? a found ??UNDA DA BED?? special
well I can??t say it is mint for a 61 year old guitar, but it is in special condition.
Hardly touched. Original case also in excellent plus condition. The phot of George playing this model is not included
This... more

Vintage 1960's Grover Kidney Button Tuners Gretsch White Falcon Viking Country

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$395

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage original 1960's Grover - Gretsch Tuner Set
Gold finish and in nice shape with the original ferrules and screws
Correct for a variety of Gretsch guitars including the White Falcon, Viking and Country Gentlemen
These are great tuners - made to outlast the human race
Perfect working shape and ready for your 60's Gretsch!
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Rare Vintage 1950s Gretsch Synchromatic Arch Top Acoustic Guitar with Soft Case

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$16675

Selling this incredible and rare 1950's Gretsch Synchromatic. It's in beautiful condition as seen in photos. The action is good, but could certainly bear some tweaking to preference
I have a very nice Taylor soft case I'll be including with this
... more

GRETSCH Synchromatic Nashville Hollow Body SC / Bigsby | Cadillic Green

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 551**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1135

MINT! Unfair to call it used comes with everything as if it was new!
The Synchromatic Collection makes next-level Gretsch style and sound more accessible than ever before. Boasting upgraded materials and components, enhanced bracing, and authentic aesthetic features, Synchromatic guitars deliver the authentic Gretsch experience you??ve been looking for
The Synchromatic?? Nashville® brings the spirit of the classic Gretsch® 6120 hollow body into a whole new realm. Featuring a 2 5?? deep ... more

Used Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Sig. Nashville '59 "Smoke" - Smoke Orange

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

$3350

ProAudioStar DJ GEAR INSTRUMENT GEAR LIVE SOUND RECORDING MICROPHONES HEADPHONES ACCESSORIES SOFTWARE LIGHTING BUNDLES Authorized Dealer
Used Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Sig. ... more

Vintage 1960 Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean w / Original Case

San Antonio, TX, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4200

Vintage 1960 Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean - Walnut Finish
Step into the golden era of Gretsch guitars with this 1960 Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean in a rich walnut finish. Designed in collaboration with the legendary Chet Atkins, the Tennessean offers a unique blend of elegance, playability, and iconic Gretsch tone
This guitar has received a full professional setup, repairs to binding and heel cap. All hardware and electronics are original.
This 6119 features a laminte ... more

1930's Gretsch G9101 Camp Ukulele Blue Burst + Cool Vintage Case

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

$995

Another quality Guitar from Lovies Guitars, please google us for deals and additional photos on our website.
Lovies Guitars is excited to present this 1930??s Gretsch G9101 Camp Ukulele in Blue Burst! These charming vintage Gretsch ??camp?? ukes were built in the pre-war era and are instantly recognizable by their circular body design and striking finishes. The Blue Burst is one of the more desirable colorways, showcasing a warm, faded character that really captures that 1930s ... more

Vintage Gretsch Archtop Guitar (#3)

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$975

Vintage Gretsch Archtop Guitar-This is a 1940s-1950s, 16 " + wide Synchromatic guitar w / laminated woods. The neck is a comfortable, moderate "C" shape. The pick-guard, bridge & tail piece are original. The new tuning gears are after-market. The case is original & works well. It has new strings
It has a very authentic Jazz era sound but would work very well for Gypsy Jazz as well
This particular guitar (we have 3 for sale) was goneover at THE REPAIR ZONE in S D., Ca. by the ... more

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Mount Orab, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Ashburnham, Massachusetts, 014**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Austin, Texas, 787**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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