Gretsch Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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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 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

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196O Gretsch Clipper Vintage Electric Guitar w / Case

Phoenix, Arizona, 850**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$850

Nice player. Original case, most likely. Frets well up and down the neck. Binding has had maintenance done and looks clean. Electronics work well. Great sounding Hi Lo Tron. Very stable playing guitar. As pictured. No returns. This is a good one
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1966 USA Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean Excellent Cnd 59 Yrs Old w Original Case

Burleson, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6000

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Description
Here's another beautiful Gibson guitar from my Personal Private Collection
As you can see, it's a rare Vintage Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean that was made in the USA in1966.
The guitar is... more

1974 Gretsch Guitar 7620 Country Roc Buckle & Vogel Tooled Leather Belt Vintage

Jacksonville, Arkansas, 720**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$215

ThisWestern belt buckle is the same model used by the Gretsch GuitarCompany on their 7620 Country Roc electric guitar in the mid 1970's This buckle is made of nickle-plated steel and has a copper foilinlay on the front showing a steer's head and fancy engraving. Itmeasures 3 ¼" X 1 7 / 8 " .
Thisbuckle comes with a 1970's Vogel tooled leather belt which is verysimilar to the leather side-binding on the Gretsch Country Rocguitar. The belt is a size 36 and measures 42 ¾" long (withbuckle) ... more

1976 Gretsch SUPER CHET 7690 Used Electric Guitar W / Original Hard Case

Dayton, Ohio, 454**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

This is a gorgeous 1976 Gretsch SUPER CHET 7690 Used Electric Guitar W / Original Hard Case. It is pre-owned and does have light scratches and scuffs consistent with previous use. It is missing a string as well. The original case does have significant wear including a broken latch and it is missing the handle as well. There is general wear and tear consistent with previous use. Please view the photos carefully for details and feel free to ask questions. The serial number is displayed in the ... more

Gretsch G6120-BSNV-SMK Brian Setzer Nashville '59 Smoke Orange Electric Guitar

Aurora, Colorado, 800**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1001

Up for sale today Gretsch G6120-BSNV-SMK Brian Setzer Nashville '59 Smoke Orange Electric Guitarguitar has been tested and works greatguitar is in great condition except for a knick in the clear coat on back of neck see last two pictures for reference
Features:
Model: G6120-BSNV-SMK
Builder: Gretsch
Year: 2024
Body Type: Hollow Body
Body Wood: Laminated Maple
Finish Type: Semi-Gloss Lacquer
Finish Color: Smoke Orange
Binding: Aged White... more

1953 Vogel Gretsch Guitar 6130 Roundup Buckle & Tooled Leather Cowboy Belt VINTG

Jacksonville, Arkansas, 720**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

This1953 brass belt buckle was made by Vogel of San Antonio, Texas. It'sthe same model used by the Gretsch Guitar Company on their earliestversion of the 6130 Round-Up guitar. This buckle looks great withoriginal patina, and measure 3" X 2 " . It shows a steer'shead and two wagon wheels, and can be seen on the (prototype?)Roundup guitar in an early 1950's Gretsch catalog featuring ThumbsCarllile.
ThisVogel buckle comes with a Vogel 1960's / 1970's black tooled leatherbelt. The belt is a size... more

Gretsch 1971 Sun Burst Country Club Hollow Body & Ebony Neck

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

$640

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1972 Gretsch 7691-B Super Chet w / Bigsby very early 1st year 1 of a kind & Minty.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4495

This is a wonderful example of a 1972 Gretsch 7691-B Super Chet. It has a distinctive Walnut finish over maple on its front, back & sides. Its bound ebony fingerboard & headstock feature some very ornate abalone inlays, its serial # stamped into the back of the headstock dated to October 1972. The set of powerful Filter??trons really kick ass. It??s Black & Gold lucite??gard house 5 knobs all working perfectly. It??s sporting a set of factory Schaller tuners. It??s got a ??Roller?? ... more

Gretsch G2210 Streamliner Junior Jet Club Vintage White w / Hardshell Case

Chester, Virginia, 238**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$260

Gretsch G2210 Streamliner Junior Jet Club Guitar Vintage White. In excellent condition! Some very light scratches on front of body, and a very light stain from a black polish cloth (see pictures, but it??s barely noticeable and I haven??t tried much to rid of the stain). I bought the guitar and case brand new in 2020 and only played it a few times since then. It has been in the case otherwise. It still has the protective plastic over the pick guard and black plates on the back.
I??ve not ... more

1958 Gretsch 6122 Country Gent 1st full year produced w / all earliest features !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9995

This is a wonderful super early 1st example of an all original 1958 Gretsch 6122 Country Gent that??s been enjoyed most of its life. It has a distinctive see-thru Walnut stain over a very figured maple Top example. Its headstock features the Gretsch T logo, its serial # is stamped into the headstock plaque dated to 1958. It??s got Neo-Classic Thumbnail inlaid rosewood fingerboard, a set of powerful ??PAF?? Filter??trons, gold hardware & smooth unsculpted gold plastic pickup bezels, Gold ... more

Used Gretsch G6186 Clipper - Burst (1959)

Plainville, Connecticut, 060**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1299

Pre-owned Gretsch G6186 Clipper Burst from 1959. A rare model with a factory white singlecoil pickup. These were used for a brief period after the DeArmond and before the Hilotron models release. All original parts, with little to no binding rot, just a little spot on the heel cap. The top has some light checking, minor indents, some scratches around the bridge. The back has some light buckle rash. The neck has as few spots where the black finish is worn, does not affect the feel or playability.... more

Gretsch G6122T-64 Vintage Gretsch Chet Atlins Country Gentleman Guitar same guit

Morgan Hill, California, 950**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3300

Beautiful 1964 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country gentleman, same model used by George Harrison of the Beatles excellent condition... more

Gretsch 6124 1963

Englewood, Florida, 342**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2800

Super beautiful 1960 Gretsch Anniversary in a sunburst finiah ,chrome tail, tuners, knobs and buttons, electronics work good. Amazing addition to any collection
Make: USA
Serial: 60028
Model: 6124
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Gretsch 6132 Corvette 1962 - Cherry

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1399

Here is a cool vintage Gretsch 6132 Corvette solid body electric guitar!
Specs include a mahogany body, mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and set neck construction. It has a 24 5" scale length and a 1 11 / 16" nut width. It sports a single Gretsch HiLo'Tron pickup and has a bar bridge on a rosewood base
This guitar is in very good shape overall. It shows checking on the body with paint flaking on the lower edge. There is light checking on the neck with other light dings and... more

Vintage Gretsch 6192 Country Club Sunburst 1959

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2499

Vintage Gretsch 6192 Country Club Sunburst 1959
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
A very unique looking player's grade Country Club with some rather interesting mods - namely the pair of vintage P-90 single coils & double pair of "witch hat" knobs at opposite ends of the guitar. Despite its unusual appearance, the guitar plays & sounds magnificent, offering a rich, natural acoustic tone. Professionally set up with fresh strings & low ... more

vintage 1963 Gretsch 6124 Single Anniversary Guitar GOLDEN SUNBURST Hard Case VG

West Boylston, Massachusetts, 015**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1995

We are offering for sale a vintage GRETSCH Model 6124 ANNIVERSARY Electric Guitar
This is an ANNIVERSARY guitar
GOLDEN SUNBURST FINISH
Hard case included and good with some wear to faux alligator finish
Guitar remains in very good condition. Some wear to headstock finish (see pictures). Light general wear. Guitar plays fine. Untested with amp.
No damage noted. No breaks or cracks. Light edgewear
Payment is due within 48 hours or purchase
PLEASE LOOK AT ALL PHOTOGRAPHS... more

1973 Gretsch 7655 Chet Atkins Tennessean Red and Chrome, hardcase

Gering, Nebraska, 693**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3499

I hired Gruhns guitars to review these exact same photos and they told me this guitar is certified to be in Excelent Condition.
I can highlight a few sentences that they told me about this instrument. Winner will receive a copy of the appraisal.
Current market value $3500 as of Monday.
I will post more description as the weekend goes on, I asked them to make me an offer and I was told that by the time this clears their inspection, cleaning, and or repair process it could take 7 ... more

Gretsch G6128T-1957 Electric Guitar #JT05010851 - Used

Durham, North Carolina, 277**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1952

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Gretsch Chet Atkins Nashville Model

Yorktown Heights, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

Gretsch Chet Atkins Nashville Model... more

Vintage Gretsch 6124 Anniversary Sunburst 1964

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1999

Vintage Gretsch 6124 Anniversary Sunburst 1964
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
A lovely sounding hollow body archtop in sunburst finish & featuring one Hi-Lo Tron single coil neck pickup. Gorgeous tone & a great player thanks to a pro set up from the experts here at Cream City Music
Cosmetic Condition: Various nicks, chips, dents & dings along with scratches. Fairly typical play wear for its age & in good condition overall, ... more

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Phoenix, Arizona, 850**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Burleson, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Jacksonville, Arkansas, 720**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Dayton, Ohio, 454**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Aurora, Colorado, 800**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Jacksonville, Arkansas, 720**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Chester, Virginia, 238**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Plainville, Connecticut, 060**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Morgan Hill, California, 950**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Englewood, Florida, 342**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

West Boylston, Massachusetts, 015**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Gering, Nebraska, 693**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Durham, North Carolina, 277**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Yorktown Heights, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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