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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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

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

Gretsch Bigsby B6 / 1960's Gold Tremelo

Escondido, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$575

This is a Gretsch Bigsby (B6). It first came to our family in the 60's. My brother told me he took it off of a Gretsch Viking guitar from way back then and was put on a Gibson ES 125 where it has spent most of it's life so far. It's in the very rare original gold.
The spring, although from the 60's as well, is not original. The mounting screws are not included. The felts on the back are in good shape. It has nice patina. The originals are not all that common
If you have any questions - ... 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

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

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

1960 Gretsch Jet Firebird Vintage Electric Guitar

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11599

1960 Gretsch Jet Firebird, Great looking vivid Red finish, Two fantastic sounding PAF Filtertron pickups, Ebony fingerboard, 1 67 incheswide at the nut, Weighs 7 Lbs 7 oz, Sounds good acoustically and amped up!Gorgeous and cool, VG++, Original hard case
... more

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

1958 Gretsch Anniversary Original vintage Model 6124 Ebony 2-tone green PAF

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

$3700

This is an original 1958 Gretsch Anniversary Model 6124 two-tone Smoke Green in very nice condition, with an ebony fretboard that has excellent frets. She is ALL original, no cracks-breaks-repairs (except a neck reset) with some very light weather checking. She is an original two tone green sweet-pea from the Golden era of guitars in spectacular condition with her original hard shell case. She also includes a very rare original 1950's palm tremolo that simply clamps on the strings before the ... more

1955 Gretsch Country Club Vintage Hollowbody guitar

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9395

1955 Gretsch Country Club, Hard to find Blonde finish, Gold hardware, Groverimperial tuners, Two DeArmond pickups, Cloud inlays, 17 inches wide body, ??G??Tailpiece, Magnificent instrument, EC, Original hard Tweed case.... 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

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

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 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

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 1957 Chet Atkins w / Hardcase

Jenison, Michigan, 494**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10000

Gretsch 1957 6120 Chet Atkins Signature Electric Guitar
Condition
Moderate wear: Lacquer is sunk in at the back of the headstock, finish checking, average vintage instrument finish wear. Moderate damage: Various dings and dents on front, back, sides, and neck heel
Description
This 1957 6120 has a maple body with 2 ply binding. The F-holes are also double bound. The neck and headstock are single bound and the fingerboard is Brazillian rosewood. The nut and bridge ... 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

1957 Gretsch Streamliner - Very Clean - Clean Original Hardshell Case w / Hangtag

Henderson, Nevada, 890**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

Super clean and all original blond Beauty! Case is as clean as the guitar! Plays and sounds perfecto and an affordable vintage guitar for a change
WE SHIP WORLDWIDE. Contact us with your full address for a shipping quote
The shipping price includes full insurance. We only ship on Tuesdays and Saturdays We have a no fee discount
We buy guitars for top dollar
Experience:
AJ's Music and Vintage guitars is avery reputable and long standing specialty Guitar shop; originallyfrom ... more

1960 Gretsch Silver jet, Previously was personally owned by Randy Bachman

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$20900

1960 Gretsch Silver jet, Previously was personally owned byRandy Bachman from the Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) and the Guess Who, Boughtby the Gretsch Family and sold through Julien??s Auctions March of 2021, PAFFitertrons, Silver Sparkle Top, Neo Classical inlays, Single cutaway, Stunning examplefeatured on the auction book??s cover, EC, Original hard case
... more

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