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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

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.

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Vintage 1958 Gretsch Jimmie Rodgers Singing Folk Guitar 6003 SN-34427

Virginia Beach, Virginia, 234**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$579

Vintage 1958 Gretsch Jimmie (Jimmy) Rodgers Singing Folk Guitar 6003 SN-34427(Hardshell Case Included)James Charles Rodgers was an American singer-songwriter and musician who rose to popularity in the late 1920s. Widely regarded as the "Father of Country Music " , he is best known for his distinctive yodeling. Rodgers was known as "The Singing Brakeman" and "America's Blue Yodeler " . He has been cited as an inspiration by many artists and he has been inducted into multiple halls of fame. Jimmie... more

Gretsch G6122 1962 Country Classic Walnut Stain w / Belly Rest + COA OHSC

Thousand Oaks, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2495

Gretsch G6122 1962 Country Classic Walnut Stain w / Belly Rest + COA OHSC

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Lovies Guitars is Excited to offer up this Gretsch G6122 1962 Country Classic with a Walnut Stain Finish! The Filter'Tron pickups and a laminated maple body combine for a that unique Gretsch tone, and the 24k gold hardware, ebony fretboard, offset markers and body binding make for a visually striking instrument as well. With 2-1 / 4" body depth, solid brass gold-plated ... 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

Vintage 1966 Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean Walnut Stain With OHSC

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900

[contenteditable]{ pointer-events: none; }Here at Truetone, we get to see an amazing array of vintage guitars, and as big Gretsch fans, we all fell in love with this 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean. Any vintage Gretsch from this area is awesome, but this one especially stands out.
Made in Brooklyn during the heyday of Gretsch's U S. production, it's likely that the original owner of this guitar got it because of the Beatles - after all, this is the model that George Harrison played in the ... more

1980 Gretsch 8218 BST-1500

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

$1199

Just in is this great 1980 Gretsch 8218 BST-1500
Quick Details
Weight 7 4lbs
Nut width 1 11 / 16th inch
Depth at 1st fret 0 84 inches
Depth at 12th fret 0 88 inches
This gretsch BST-1500 is in very good shape with very little wear on the body. The factory installed Dimarzio pickups make this guitar scream
The neck and action are in great shape and the frets show no wear at all
This guitar will make its next owner very happy
Will be shipped in its original case ... more

Original Vintage Gretsch Leather Guitar Strap from a 1963 Country Gentleman

Franklin, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$225

Well preserved 1963 Gretsch Leather Guitar Strap that accompanied my 1963 Gretsch Tennessean. Well preserved and maintained. Western buckle in great condition
... more

Vintage Gretsch Jumbo Acoustic Case Red Lining Black

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 189**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Vintage Gretsch Jumbo Acoustic CaseThis case fits a Gibson J-200 just rightSo anything that it same shape and size as a Gibson J-200 will fitHandle is missing but a replacement handle will fit right on
D-Town Guitars1109 N Easton Rd Doylestown PA 18902
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1960 Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean, 6120 Conversion w / PAF FilterTrons

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

$6700

Up for sale, a 1960 Gretsch Chet Atkins model 6119 Tennessean in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. The original iteration of the 6119 Chet Atkins model was only available from 1958-60, and this particular example has been converted to 6120 specifications, complete with a second genuine vintage Pat. Applied For Filter??Tron humbucker in the neck position. The guitar features a trestle-braced maple body with a 16?? wide lower bout and 2 ... more

Gretsch 6119 1962 HT-1 Tennessean Dark Cherry

Monaca, Pennsylvania, 150**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Beautiful example of a classic Gretsch 6119 1962 HT-1 Tennessean
This reissue is in very good condition and comes with original hardshell case. Guitar has the classic painted on f-holes, Hi-Lo Tron pickups and rosewood fretboard
There are some minor surface scratches that are barely visible, but not uncommon for a 22 year old guitar. There is a small ding on the rear corner of the headstock as shown in pic
Comes with Gretsch COA... more

Used Gretsch G6120TGDS PE Nashville - Roundup Orange

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

$2700

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Used Gretsch G6120TGDS PE Nashville - Roundup ... 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 Gretsch Viking Sunburst 1967

Brookfield, Wisconsin, 530**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3499

Vintage Gretsch Viking Sunburst 1967
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
A true vintage beauty that plays & sounds terrific! The dual SuperTron pickups sound wonderful & produce warm, rich tones. Even acoustically the guitar is quite resonant
Professionally set up with fresh strings & low action, so it plays & sounds fantastic
Cosmetic Condition: Aside from the binding deterioration, the guitar is actually in really good shape for ... more

GRETSCH 2013 Hot Rod Walt ONE-OF-A-KIND Pinstripe ELECTRIC Guitar w / HS Case WOW

Louisville, Kentucky, 402**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$850

HELLO, and WELCOME to kentuckyrebel'srock'n'rollheaven, where I've specialized in selling MUSIC MEMORABILIA for over TWENTY YEARS on eBAY (and MANY MORE YEARS in the outside world, long before the advent of online auctions)!
THANKS, too, for the interest in my music group's last CD, "LISTEN UP IT'S THE ECHOES " --free downloadable samples being AVAILABLE ONLINE at AllMusic and, of course, THE ECHOES OFFICIAL WEBSITE--and for the overwhelming response to our follow-up CD, "NOW HEAR THIS, " ... more

Vintage Gretsch 7576 Country Club Natural 1980

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2999

Vintage Gretsch 7576 Country Club Natural 1980
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
100% original & a great player with a rich, woody tone. Fully inspected & professionally set up with fresh strings & low action, so it plays & sounds fantastic!
Cosmetic Condition: Wonderful condition for being 44 years old - various little nicks, dents & dings; scratches & some tarnish on the gold hardware
Neck: Slender profile maple neck ... more

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

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

$2000

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 is ... 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

Gretsch Country Club from 1975 rare

Florence, South Carolina, 295**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

Very good looking. See pictures.... more

1956 Gretsch Country Club 6193 Natural Blonde Beautiful Condition

Huntsville, Alabama, 358**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7699

1956 Gretsch 6193 Natural Blonde. I've owned this instrument for 10 years I had the frets redone when I first purchased which are in excellent shape as I rarely play her Last year I replaced the pickup riser as it was deteriorating with new acrylic instead of nitrocellulose plastic. I replaced the harness with a TV Jones harness and had the pickups sent to Texas to be cleaned and replaced wires that had begun to crumble. True Arc brass bridge was also added when first purchased. I also added ... 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 Gretsch 6187 Corvette Ivory 1957

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2999

Vintage Gretsch 6187 Corvette Ivory 1957
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
First year of the Ivory finish, this stunning Electromatic Spanish archtop features a single DeArmond pickup for a simple, yet robust tone. Fully inspected & professionally set up ready to play straight out of the case
Cosmetic Condition: Various nicks, chips, dents & dings; scratches, weather checking & some finish wear. Overall the guitar has a great look to ... more

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