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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1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman w / Filtertron / Supertron Pickups

Woodbury, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5700

1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman w / Filtertron / Supertron Pickups
Gretsch historians, we have a unique and special instrument to share with you today! This Country Gent, made in October of ?66 just a few months after the Baldwin purchase, features a magic pickup combo. A Supertron in the neck, and a Filtertron in the bridge. The finish is in great condition, and the hardware sports a delightful vintage patina. The guitar has an awesome vintage feel to it and can get tones ... more

1975 Gretsch 7670 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Electric Guitar w / OHSC

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

Will be posting a New, Unused G6119T TENNESSEE ROSE, bought new in 2008, not sure when made, never played
I was born in1948, grew up a VENTURES Fender and Mosrite guy, but college education in the Midwest had me listening to Country & Western and became a Chet Atkins fan so have / had a few GRETSCH in my collection, had but sold new, unused WHITE FALCON and BLACK FALCON, never played either and hardly played this 7670 because the controls are not so simple, have too many other guitars ... 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

Gretsch G6122 - 1962T - TVTACG Cadillac Green

Kenosha, Wisconsin, 531**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2999

Cadillac Green Stain with Simulated F-Holes. Gretsch G6122T-62GE Vintage Select 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman hollowbody electric guitar captures the essence of rock 'n' roll. Its arched maple body yields a deliciously open snap that's beautifully enhanced by a pair of vintage-voiced TV Jones Classic humbuckers. The result is a refined, articulate tone and full, larger-than-life playing experience. This guitar's standard U-shaped maple neck and 12 " -radius ebony fingerboard are enormously ... more

1966 Gretsch 6160 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Tube Amp

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

$2195

1966 Gretsch 6160 Country Gentleman Amplifier, Two TwelveTube combo with a pair of 6l6??s, Tremolo, No footswitch ¼ inch type included, Addedcasters, Nice clean sound! VG++
A word aboutpurchasing any of these rare Vintage amps, ??these amps need to be regularlycared for??. These are very old and mayneed to be or may have been serviced in the past. We recommend that any ofthese amps upon purchase be serviced and then regularly looked over by askilled amp tech. Used amps are sold here on... more

Gretsch 7628 Committee Guitar, 1977, Excellent Condition

Lisbon, New York, 136**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1475

Gretsch 7628 CommitteeSerial #:12-7031December 1977
This guitar is in great condition. I can tell you about it from the point of view of a bass player. Everything works perfectly, it has good action, the frets are excellent, it's very quiet, the pickups are strong, and the body and neck are in excellent condition
I received it as a gift in 1982, but quickly decided I wanted to play bass, so it has been in its case unused (for the most part) for 40+ years. It is in the same condition as ... more

Gretsch 7660 Nashville Chet Atkins 1975 - Cherry Red w / Original Case

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

For sale is a Gretsch 7660 Nashville Chet Atkins 1975 - Cherry Red w / Original Case in Good Condition!
A good example of the Gretsch 7660! Includes the hard case which is rare to find with this model!
Could use some detox on the electronics, but everything seems to be working correctly
Case: Original Gretsch Case
Scale Length: 24 5??
Nut Width: 1 68??
Frets Remaining: 6 5 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Weight: 8lbs 3 5oz
Overall ... more

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

1963 Original Metal Gretsch Country Gentleman Knobs Gold

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 187**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$195

Tarnished, ,,, ,,, ,,Gold worn down . The Heavy Ones . Original set screws inside .Can be used on other models, ,,, , rare Sale Final .No Returns... more

Vintage Gretsch Archtop Guitar (#1)

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

$995

Vintage Gretsch Archtop Guitar-This is a 1950s, 16 " + wide Synchromatic Super Structure (stamped inside) guitar w / laminated woods that sounds loud & very authentic. The neck is like a bat, the hardware & pick-guard are after-market. The case is original & works well. Please note: that the sale DOES NOT include the 1940s pick-up
This particular guitar (we have 3 for sale) was re-built from the ground up at THE REPAIR ZONE in S D., Ca. by the owner of the shop. It was played ... more

1980 Gretsch 7670 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman - Walnut Brown

Danville, New Hampshire, 038**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

All original walnut brown 1980 Gretsch 7670 Chet Atkins signature Country Gentleman

Excellent condition. Bought in ?83 and unused for 40 years. Properly stored in temp controlled

Neck angle is great, pickups and nobs all working properly
... more

1960 Gretsch Jet Firebird Vintage Electric Guitar

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

$11599

1960 Gretsch Jet Firebird, Great looking vivid Red finish, Two fantastic sounding PAF Filtertron pickups, Ebony fingerboard, 1 67 incheswide at the nut, Weighs 7 Lbs 7 oz, Sounds good acoustically and amped up!Gorgeous and cool, VG++, Original hard case
... more

New Old Stock Vintage 6 x 9 Speakers for Valco, Supro, Gretsch amplifiers 8 ohm

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$59

Listing is for one speaker New Old Stock Vintage 8 ohm 6 x 9 Oval Speakers for Valco, Supro, Gretsch Vintage amplifiers 1966 Date code, hole spacing 4 1 / 2 X 6 1 / 2, usually you need to modify to get a fit in those vintage amps I made a plywood spacer when I used them in my amp collection I can combine shipping if you need more than one speaker I found a few cases of these in a closed electronics store sale
... more

1979 Gretsch ??Committee?? Guitar - Pristine Condition - In Original Case -

Blanco, Texas, 786**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2100

This Gretsch guitar is a rare gem for collectors and musicians alike. With its vintage 1979 design and pristine condition, it's sure to impress. The guitar comes in its original case, making it a perfect addition to any collection. It sounds fantastic and has the original paperwork and factory accessories

The brand Gretsch is known for their high-quality instruments, and this electric guitar is no exception. With its unique design and powerful sound, it's sure to inspire ... more

1956 Gretsch 6131 Jet firebird Red

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

$14500

Just in is this incredibly clean 1956 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird
Quick Details
Weight 7 6lbs
Width at nut 1 76
Depth at 1st 0 90
Depth at 12th 0 95
We are so excited to have probably the cleanest 1956 Gretsch 611's out there
This Jet Firebird is all original and in absolutely amazing shape. The paint and finish is all original and in like new shape. There is small finish shrinkage around the neck joint from a neck reset
The Factory installed DeArmond Dynasonic pickups ... 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

Vintage 1958 Gretsch Anniversary Model 6125 Sunburst

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2495

Vintage original 1958 Gretsch Anniversary Model 6125
Clean and all original
Features a single Filter-iron pickup which sounds just incredible. Neck is straight and plays great all the way up and down with good action, without buzz or issue
Come with original brown Gretsch hardshell case
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to Hawaii or Alaska, $400 International, $450 to Australia
Pay Pal Accepted
International Buyers ? Please ... more

1960 Gretsch Silver jet, Previously was personally owned by Randy Bachman

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

$20900

1960 Gretsch Silver jet, Previously was personally owned byRandy Bachman from the Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) and the Guess Who, Boughtby the Gretsch Family and sold through Julien??s Auctions March of 2021, PAFFitertrons, Silver Sparkle Top, Neo Classical inlays, Single cutaway, Stunning examplefeatured on the auction book??s cover, EC, Original hard case
... more

Vintage Gretsch Archtop Guitar (#2)

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 moderate "C" shape, (not quite a baseball bat). The pick-guard, bridge, tail piece are new tuning gears are after-market. It comes w / original case & new strings
It has a very authentic 1940s jazz era sound but works 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 owner of the ... more

1965 Gretsch Twin Reverb Combo Tube Amplifier Model 6162

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

$1095

This is a rare version of the Gretsch Twin Reverb. This Valco made amp has a lot of potential. It's a Two Ten inch model with Jensen speakers dating from 1966. We have the shorter version of this amp that sounds amazing. This one produces sound but will need to be serviced maybe tubes and caps. The Trem and reverb are currently not functioning. 27 x 19 x 9 inches.
A word about purchasing any of these rare Vintage amps, ??these amps need to be regularly cared for??. These are very ... more

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Woodbury, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Kenosha, Wisconsin, 531**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Lisbon, New York, 136**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 187**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Danville, New Hampshire, 038**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Blanco, Texas, 786**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

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

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

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

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

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