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

Vintage Gretsch guitars for sale

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Vintage 1960s Bigsby Aluminum Archtop Bridge rocker B-7 B7 B-6 B6 Gibson Gretsch

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

$395

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vintage 1971 Gretsch knobs for Chet Atkins country gentleman 7670 6120 nashville

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 028**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$87

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vintage 1971 Gretsch knobs for Chet Atkins country gentleman 7670 6120 nashville White Falcon Viking Penguin for vintage USA models / USA pots
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Gretsch Prelude D100 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Beginner Guitar, Black

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$249

Gretsch Prelude D100 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Beginner Guitar, Black
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Size: Guitar Only
Color: Black
Brand: Gretsch
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Gretsch 6161 Country Gentleman Twin Amp 1958 w / 6V6

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

$1895

For sale or best offer is a vintage 1958 Gretsch 6161 Country Gentleman amplifier, made by Valco. Also known as the Electromatic Twin, the 6161 is all-tube and has a notably uncommon, but fantastic, speaker arrangement
It features two 6 " x11" oval speakers coupled with a 4" tweeter, all made by Rola. This is an earlier model that employs a pair of 6V6 output tubes, a 12AX7, two 6SQ7 octal tubes, and a 5Y3 rectifier, producing around 14 Watts. It was recently serviced, receiving fresh filter... view on ebay

RARE Gretsch Original BST-1500 Model 8215 Guitar Neck Factory Pattern

Somerville, Massachusetts, 021**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

RARE Gretsch Original BST-1500 Model 8215 Guitar Neck Factory Pattern

Dates from 1979

This is the original Gretsch BST-150?? Model 8215 Neck Pattern

An incredible piece of Gretsch and music history

The Gretsch BST-1500, famously nicknamed "The Beast, " is a vintage solid-body electric guitar produced by Gretsch during the Baldwin era from 1979 to 1981. Built as part of a short-lived attempt to capture the late-'70s rock and metal ... view on ebay

Gretsch 1969 Walnut Brown 6122 Country Gentleman Thinline Hollow Body & Neck

Newark, New Jersey, 071**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$880

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1960 Gretsch Double Anniversary Green Hard Case Included

Sycamore, Illinois, 601**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2800

The 1960 Gretsch Double Anniversary Green is a vintage electric guitar known for its classic design and iconic sound. This right-handed guitar features a hollow body and a 6-string configuration, making it perfect for playing traditional rock and blues music. Made in the United States, this model embodies the craftsmanship and quality that Gretsch guitars are famous for, making it a sought-after choice among musicians and collectors alike. Used with minor hairlines... view on ebay

Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Walnut 1965 w / OHSC

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

$4500

Vintage Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman in Walnut finish made in 1965 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a double bound hollow maple back & sides body with a maple top, 3-Piece maple neck and bound ebony fingerboard with a bound headstock. Equipped with its original Gretsch Super'Tron II in the neck position and a Gretsch Filter'Tron in the bridge position. Controlled by its original master volume pot, neck volume pot, bridge volume pot, a 3-Way toggle switch, a ... view on ebay

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

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

$1800

Vintage 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... view on ebay

RARE Gretsch Original BST-1000 Model 8215 Guitar Neck Factory Pattern

Somerville, Massachusetts, 021**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

RARE Gretsch Original BST-1000 Model 8215 Guitar Neck Factory Pattern

Dates from 1970??s

This is the original Gretsch BST-1000 Model 8215 Neck Pattern

An incredible piece of Gretsch and music history

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Gretsch 1965 Orange 6120 Nashville Thinline Hollow Body & Ebony Neck

Newark, New Jersey, 071**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$900

GRETSCH CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 1964 VINTAGE WITH CASE SN# 76013

El Paso, Texas, 799**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3750

GRETSCH CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 1964 VINTAGE WITH CASE SN# 76013. This is a super nice guitar. It does have the pick guard included. Very good condition for its age. Will pack well and ship fully insured. For more info message Danny
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1964 Gretsch Double Annoiversary Rare Bamboo Ivory & Jaguar Tan Finish

Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, 275**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2750

This is an uber rare 1964 Gretsch Double Anniversary in the rare color Bamboo Ivory and Jaguar Tan sides and back. This color was a custom option and is not even listed in the Gretsch 1965 catalog which is included. It is in excellent condition. Some minor binding reglued on the neck but overall time capsule condtion. The pickups sound awesome, are original and have excellent output
The master volume is "scratchy" and could use a shot of "deoxit " . Its fine once its set but makes noise when... view on ebay

1964 Gretsch 6118 Double Anniversary Smoke Green

Drums, Pennsylvania, 182**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1595

Nice 1964 Gretsch Double Anniversary. This is a really clean example of a 62 year old guitar. Original Hilotron pickups Have that clarity that you can??t duplicate. Finish is original with some minor wear and scratches. One strap pin has been replaced with a gold one. I replaced a broken tuner which matches well with the others. The pickguard has been replaced with an repro. Wiring appears to be all original. Only mod is I added a slight treble bleed on the master volume pot. It is only a ... view on ebay

1973 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean Model 7655 Cherry

Tarzana, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2595

1973 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean Model 7655 Cherry
Up for sale, this is a 1973 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, model number 7655, all original and in excellent condition for its age.
The 7655 is the true hollow body Tennessean from Gretsch's Baldwin era production, renumbered from the earlier 1960s 6119 model, maple body and top, a single rounded cutaway, and real routed F holes rather than painted ones. It carries its original pair of Black-Top Filter'Tron humbucker pickups in the ... view on ebay

Vintage 1967 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120 Western Orange w / Original Hardshell Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3799

Here's an original 1967 Gretsch Chet Atkins Model 6120 in original Wester Orange finish
The guitar is clean and all original and plays and sounds amazing
Neck is straight and true and plays with a good low action no buzz or issues. The original Bigsby trem works great and the guitar stays well in tune
Original Filtertron pickups are warm, punchy and full of tone. They sound amazing
Comes with original Gretsch hardshell case
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays ... view on ebay

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

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

$34

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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 ... view on ebay

1958 Gretsch Palm Tone Twister Vibrato (Patent Applied For)

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

$250

1958 Gretsch Palm Tone Twister Vibrato 1958 (Patent Applied For)
In Excellent Condition.
Please see photos for more details.
Ships Fully Insured from an independently-owned music shop in Brooklyn, NYLocal pick up, a plus!
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1958 Gretsch Country Club With Papers And Tags

Washington, New Jersey, 078**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

1958 Gretsch Country Club With Papers And Tags first year with filtertron pickups. Very good guitar great neck had two small binding repair these have that great sunburst finish from these years and has original case. Has some wear but it??s 67 years old and plays like butter all parts original
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gretsch electric guitar 1974 with original case

Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 153**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8500

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