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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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100% ORIGINAL 1959 GRETSCH 6118 DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY 2 TONE GREEN GUITAR ORIG CASE

West Islip, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5540

UP FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IS THIS 100% ORIGINAL 1959 GRETSCH MODEL 6118 DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY GUITAR in TWO TONE SMOKE GREEN w / ORIGINAL HARD CASE .HAS AMAZING TONE AND SOUND WITH A REEL NICE SMOOTH FEEL AND ACTION .THIS GEM IS FACTORY IDENTICAL STRUCTURED TO THE 6120 MODEL . IN 1958 and 1959 THOSE two MODELS HAD THE TRESTLE BRIDGE AND FILTERTRON PICK UPS THAT HAVE A FANTASTIC RECOGNIZABLE ICONIC TONE IN EVERY SETTING AND SINCE THIS HAS HAD NECK RESET BY A MASTER LUTHIER IT PLAYS INCREDIBLE THE... more

1962 Gretsch Jet Firebird 6131 Double Cut Vintage Guitar, Bigsby Palm Pedal

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

$7500

Up for sale, a 1962 Gretsch Jet Firebird double cut model 6131, outfitted with a vintage Bigsby palm pedal G / B bender. This 6131 has been augmented with a streamlined control configuration and a pair of vintage DeArmond DynaSonic pickups, retaining the original Firebird Red gloss nitro lacquer finish
The tonewood complement comprises an arched maple top, chambered mahogany body, mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard. The DynaSonics place this 6131 sonically more in-line with mid-50s ... more

Gretsch 1955 Country Club Guitar Rare Vintage

Nashville, Tennessee, 372**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5250

Retro Gear Shop is a high-end boutique store located in Nashville, Tennessee
Gretsch 1955 Country Club Guitar
For sale is a rare vintage Gretsch 1955 Country Club Guitar. It's just been setup in house by our guitar tech. It's tested and working, includes original Lifton case and original incomplete bridge. Restrung and set up with Stringjoy 10 / 48s
*Check out the pictures to make sure you like it. Pictures are of actual item for sale *
Flat rate shipping in the USA
Discounted... more

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

Google us! Lovies Guitar Shop
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

1972 GRETSCH TENNESSEAN Model 6119

Winter Park, Florida, 327**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

1972 GRETSCH TENNESSEAN Model 6119
Guitar is in great shape and plays well also small crack in pickguard is shown case is a bit rough but what do you expect? It's from'72!
You'll be happy with this one!
... more

Used Gretsch G6120TG PE Nashville Hollow Body Electric Guitar - Orange Stain

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

$2400

ProAudioStar DJ GEAR INSTRUMENT GEAR LIVE SOUND RECORDING MICROPHONES HEADPHONES ACCESSORIES SOFTWARE LIGHTING BUNDLES Authorized Dealer
Used Gretsch G6120TG PE Nashville Hollow Body ... more

1961 Gretsch 6122 Single Cutaway Country Gentleman Electric Guitar Rare Version

Midlothian, Illinois, 604**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

1961 Gretsch 6122 SingleCutaway Country Gentleman Electric Guitar, Very Rare Version.
As-is condition, binding deteriorating

This is a very rare GretschCountry Gentleman Guitar.
It is one of the last of thesingle cutaway models, but it has the dual dial up mutes, with red felt knobs, of the first double cutaway models
There are probably a few ofthese out there, but I have never seen one

Sold AS-IS

Serial number 41xxx on theheadstock plate
Imitation ... more

Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean Vintage 1964 OHSC GREAT Condition Tennessee

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4200

This is a beautiful Gretsch Tennessean from 1964 I believe and NOT a reissue. Everything looks to be original including the case. This guitar plays like butter and has that sweet jangly tone of a vintage gretsch and that nasty rock-a-billy kick. She screams with the best. The neck is on the thicker side (but not chunky) and just feels like home in your hands. The fretboard is a beautiful rosewood and I can only guess this, that it feels soft and silky like that rare rosewood from brazil they... more

Vintage 1979 Gretsch BST-1000 Electric Guitar With Gig Bag (Great Condition)

Duluth, Georgia, 300**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1025

This guitar is in excellent condition. Just professionally set up and ready to go. This beautiful guitar plays, looks and sounds great. I believe this to be a 1979 model.
This comes with a soft gig bag.... more

Gretsch G6120-1960 Orange 1999 Japan w / OHSC

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

$2900

Gretsch G6120-1960 in Orange finish made in Japan in 1999 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a double bound hollow laminated maple back&sides body with an arched maple top, 2-piece maple with walnut stringer neck and bound ebony fingerboard with bound color matched flame maple overlay headstock. Equipped with a pair of Filtertron humbuckers in the neck and bridge position. Controlled by 1-master volume, 2-pickup volumes knobs a 3-way toggle selector and a 3-way toggle tone ... more

Gretsch 1975 Baldwin Era 7576 Country Club Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case

Canton, Ohio, 447**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2588

The guitar pictured is the actual guitar you will receive!
At The Farm, we take actual pictures of each instrument and make sure they are fully set-up and ready to play before we ship them. Each instrument goes through a multi-point inspection, followed by a set-up process by our in-house tech staff. We then photograph each instrument with high-quality equipment in our on-site photography studio. We know that details like wood grain and color finishes can vary, so we want you to ... more

Original 1967 Gretsch Chet Atkins Nashville Model, Solid Body Electric Guitar

Columbia, Tennessee, 384**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

This vintage Gretsch Chet Atkins Nashville electric guitar is a true gem. Everything works and its in excellent condition. There was only one other owner of this guitar and that was my Uncle who played for Tinkerbell's Fairy dust in England. It sounds and looks fantastic. The case was designed just for that guitar and I had it made 10 years ago. I still have the original case, and Ill throw it in when you agree to shipping merry Christmas. Ask me anything about the guitar and Ill get right back ... more

Vintage 1960s 1965 Gretsch Corvette 6135 Guitar Body / Neck Project

Port Charlotte, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$696

This is a Vintage 1965 Gretsch Corvette 6135 Guitar Body / Neck it is 1960s Mahogany wood This was the 2 pickup model Normal wear, nicks, scratches, finish nick, chips, some on bottom edge Looks like Gretsch set the bridge a couple times as I see holes next to the others but will not show when the tremolo is mounted Sold as you see it Pictures were taken outside in the sun and guitar looks brighter than inside Please look at all the pictures, they are plenty, ask if you need more Sold As Is All ... more

1957 Gretsch Streamliner 6190 Vintage Hollowbody Guitar Sunburst w / Case

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

$2800

Up for sale, a 1957 Gretsch 6190 Streamliner in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A golden-age Gretsch model only produced from 1955-58, this Streamliner is essentially a single pickup 6120, featuring identical construction and bracing to its two-pickup Chet Atkins-endorsed model from the same year
The fully hollow 16" wide body features parallel tone bar bracing, offering a broad, sweet natural acoustic bark. From the single neck ... more

1957 Gretsch Country Club 6193 Natural Blonde

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

$7559

Up for sale is a beautiful and stunning 1957 Gretsch Country Club model 6193 in its original and vibrant Natural Blonde finish. This example features a single cutaway fully hollow body design, gold hardware, DeArmond pickups, Hump-Block inlays, rosewood fingerboard, Grover Imperial tuners, headstock stinger and an aftermarket Bigsby. There is an additional screw hole on the butt of the guitar and some surface finish wear. Otherwise this example is quite clean and comes complete with its original... more

1976 GRETSCH CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 7670

Tampa, Florida, 336**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2750

1976 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 7670 (F-Hole w / Binding). I am describing this guitar as used. I bought this about eight years ago and the longest it has been out of its original Gretsch Hardshell Case (please see photos) was to shoot photos for this ad. Neck & Body are visually, virtually, flawless as to wood finish and luster (please see photos). Binding at Neck, Body and F-Holes appears as new. The only obvious flaw to this guitar is oxidation / pitting / fading of plating at ... 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

1968 Gretsch Rally 6105 - Bamboo Yellow

Georgetown, Massachusetts, 018**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2850

This is a 1968 Gretsch Rally 6105 in Bamboo Yellow color. All original with original hardshell case. The Rally was introduced in 1967 and lasted until 1970. It has Hi-Lo Tron pickups and incorporates an active pickup system to drive the "Sonic Boom" treble booster. It is turned on and off with a toggle. This is one of the earliest active pickup systems for an electric guitar. There are a lot of controls on this model. Starting at the upper bout nearest the headstock and moving counterclockwise ... more

1955 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6121 - 1st Batch - Bigsby OHSC

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$15000

I??m only the 3rd owner of this 55 6121!
Need to pay for my kids college more than I need this historic piece! It belongs in the hands of a Gretsch fanatic or a museum.

Condition: has all factory features and no obvious aftermarket upgrades or modifications. Original gold chromed set-arm Bigsby vibrato. The pickups were barely audible, so they were rewound by pickup guru Tom Brantley Rewinds (Geddy Lee client). Rewound to stock and everything is working properly. New leads were ... more

1964 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Walnut w / OHSC

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

$2995

1964 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman In Walnut Finish
This Guitar Is Located At IVG Burbank
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Weather Checking And Cosmetic Playwear Throughout Including Various Dings, Marks, And Scratches
Binding Decay Throughout As Shown
Moderate Oxidation On Frets
Original Bigsby Tailpiece Shows Evidence Of Re-Plating
Small Surface Cracks On Front Of Headstock
Made In USA
Chambered Maple Body With Painted ... more

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