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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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 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

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

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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

Gretsch Anniversary Model 6125 hollow body electric guitar w / case vintage 1964

West Chester, Pennsylvania, 193**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

vintage 1964 Gretsch Anniversary Model 6125 hollow body electric guitar. Setup for optimal playability with Daddario EXL115w strings (2 / 5 / 24). Comes with vintage hard case. Circular impression on neck heel, some binding appears sto have been broken and reglued around the neck jjoint, possible side crack near neck pocket. Tje vibrola is missing one wheel screw and felt. Finish checking consistent with age. Guitar weighs 6lb 1oz
s / n 73476
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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 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 6117 Double Anniversary Sunburst 1967

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2499

Vintage Gretsch 6117 Double Anniversary Sunburst 1967
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
100% original & in wonderful shape for its age. A superb player with a silky smooth neck & gorgeous sounding HiloTrons. Professionally inspected & set up by the experts at Cream City Music, so it's ready for action straight out of the case
Cosmetic Condition: Really great shape for its age with only minimal play wear. The binding does show the ... 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 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

1967 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Walnut Vintage Electric Guitar

Sonoma, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3199

1967 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Vintage Electric Guitar with natural Walnut finish. It is 100% original. It plays great and sounds fantastic. It weighs 8 13 pounds. The neck thickness measures 0 852" at the 1st fret and 0 938" at the 9th fret.
Overall in very good condition for its age. There are typical minor scuffs and scrapes throughout. All gold hardware is very clean with minimal tarnishing. As typical, the original foam string mutes have deteriorated and would need to ... 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

Vintage 1979 Gretsch BST-1000 Electric Guitar With Gig Bag

Lewiston, Maine, 042**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1100

This guitar is in good condition for its age and plays great!!!!!! It has been fully tested and cleaned. There are definitely scratches, dings and dents on the body most of which can be see in the photos above. There is a small split in the fretboard again as you can see in the photos above however it does not and will not affect the play of the guitar. All pick ups and switches work great!!!!! The neck is straight and truss rod appears to be just fine.
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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

1964 Gretsch 6186 Clipper Vintage Hollow Body Guitar w / OHSC

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

$1795

1964 Gretsch 6186 Clipper

In Very Good Condition

Shows Some Marks And Wear

Maple Body

Rosewood Fretboard

Neck Depth Measures .89" At The 1st Fret

Nut Width Measures 1 695"

Frets Are In Very Good Condition

Binding Shows Slight Separation In A Few Spots

Missing Some Binding Near The Bottom Strap Button

Original Gretsch ... 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

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

Gretsch 6120 USA Vintage 1958-59

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 875**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12550

About This Listing
1958 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Model Hollow body Guitar
Here is a priceless piece of AmericanGuitar History. This is considered Gretsch??s upper end model. A Signature Series in today??s World of fame- makes a famous instrument
Stored in a safe and odor freeenvironment for nearly 30 years. It has a fresh neck reset with minor lacquer touchup at the neck joint. Frets leveled, pickups and switches-knobs checked, new strings, with a ... more

Vintage 1969 Gretsch Country Gentleman guitar Luthier Project needs binding

Lubbock, Texas, 794**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1650

Vintage 1969 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman electric guitar husk for Luthier Project==Needs all binding, otherwise in Very Good shape -- intact and working mute system -- includes headstock plate, strap buttons, TR cover, both back covers, pickguard bracket (mounting screw frozen to it), some oxidation to metal parts -- straight neck with very little fret wear, good neck set==Worldwide Shipping==
If you are considering a purchase, please take a minute and read our feedback !!!
We ... 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

1997 Gretsch Tennessee Rose G6119-1962FT Walnut w / FilterTron Pickups, Case

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

$2280

Up for sale, a 1997 Gretsch G6119-1962FT Tennessee Rose in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case Best known for its regular use by George Harrison throughout the Beatles' career, the Tennessee Rose is a reissue of the enduringly popular Tennessean and features a thinline hollow maple body, simulated F holes, a dark Walnut Stain finish, and a pair of Filter??Tron humbuckers (hence the ??FT?? designation)
As Gretsch's most ... more