Gretsch Guitars

Gretsch guitars have played a key part in the development of jazz, country and guitar based music in general. The story of Gretsch began with Friedrich Gretsch. A German immigrant to the USA, he set up business in Brooklyn, New York back in 1895. Under the guidance of Friedrich's son, the company then went on to become the major guitar manufacturer that it is today.

Influential guitarists such as Chet Atkins, Billy Duffy, Eddie Cochran and Mary Osborne have all used Gretsch guitars. As you can probably tell from this wide selection of players, there are models to suit all styles of music. Although known for their pristine clean sound, there are also options that are great for rock and heavier styles of music.

Gretsch is best known for its hollow body electric guitars including the famous White Falcon and the Country Gentleman. They have long been seen as a luxury, top price brand. Though they continue to make high end guitars, in recent years the have also added more affordable ranges. The Streamliner and Electromatic lines are much more affordable the Professional Collection. These have become incredibly popular and are a great entry point into Gretsch.

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