Gretsch - News and Rumours
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Gretsch Limited Malcolm Young Signature “The Beast” Jet
06 Oct 2022 · The Gretsch Limited Malcolm Young Signature "The Beast" Jet has been announced and shows the iconic guitar in its original format
Gretsch Nigel Hendroff Signature Penguin with Tim Shaw pickups
06 Sep 2022 · The Gretsch Nigel Hendroff Signature Penguin models come with a set of Tim Shaw-designed pickups and the model comes in two distinct finishes.
Guitar Gear Gems: Foo Fighter Monkey Wrench guitar up for auction
23 Aug 2022 · Guitar Gear Gems looks at the Foo Fighters guitar up for auction, plus the '80s-inspired DRV and the limited run EHX J Mascis Big Muff
Gretsch expands Electromatic Double Jets range
03 Aug 2022 · The Gretsch Electromatic Double Jets range has expanded with new options including both Filter'Tron and Broad'Tron pickups, plus a Bigsby option
Gear picks of Glastonbury 2022: What’s on our hit list?
02 Jul 2022 · With Glastonbury 2022 underway this past week, we take a look at some of the gear choices from the top acts appearing at the festival.
Gretsch Players Edition Sparkle Jets with Bigsby: Two limited edition models
25 May 2022 · Gretsch unveils limited-edition G6229TG Players Edition Sparkle Jets with Bigsby. Complete with a set of Tim Shaw-designed Broad'Tron BT65 pickups
Gretsch adds new finishes to its Streamliner Collection
14 Apr 2022 · The Gretsch Streamliner Collection has been revamped with new colour schemes for 2022, offering retro style without breaking the bank.
Gretsch Electromatic Jet BT and Baritone get a refresh for 2022
31 Mar 2022 · The Gretsch Electromatic Series expands with three new colour options for 2022 with new Jet models including a baritone, plus a left handed model.
Gretsch Electromatic Classic Hollow Body with FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups
03 Mar 2022 · Gretsch has three new Electromatic Classic Hollow Body with FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups, and new trestle bracing. Including left handed models and a 12 string
Three new affordable Streamliner models join the Gretsch lineup
27 Jan 2022 · For those looking for style on a budget, check out these three new classy Gretsch Streamliner models, offered in some very cool colours.
Best Electric Guitars 2021: 10 guitars that rocked our world this year!
09 Dec 2021 · What a year for guitars! These 10 electrics were our favourites, across all budgets and styles. Check out the Gearnews Best Electric Guitars 2021!
Gretsch Players Edition Hollow Body: New enhanced and upgraded models
17 Nov 2021 · Gretsch has just announced its revamped Players Edition Hollow Body models, featuring upgraded specifications and hardware across the range.
Best Left-hand Guitars: 22 great lefty electrics for any budget or style
12 Nov 2021 · Finding a good left-handed guitar that suits your budget and style can be tough. Here are 22 great electric guitars for lefties across all genres!
Two new Gretsch Richard Fortus Signature Falcon models for the GNR guitarist
09 Nov 2021 · Gretsch has teamed up with the Guns'n'Roses guitarist for two new Gretsch Richard Fortus Signature Falcon models, one with a Bigsby and one without.
The Gretsch 6128: How I ended up with one, and why you should get one too
29 May 2021 · Read one guitar-buyer's journey that began with the overpriced '79 Les Paul Silverburst and ended with a delightfully playable used Gretsch 6128.
Two new models from Gretsch: the Streamliner Center Block and Center Block Jr P90s
26 May 2021 · Gretsch's new Streamliner Center Block and Center Block Jr P90s models come with FideliSonic P90 pickups and feature chambered centre blocks.
Billy Duffy teases new prototype smaller Gretsch White Falcon model on Instagram
25 Apr 2021 · The Cult's Billy Duffy has teased a new Gretsch signature White Falcon on Instagram, then discussed his new guitar with Dave Friedman on Tone-Talk.
Gretsch Vintage Select 89 Jet – Sparkly and grungy or retro and cool?
19 Mar 2021 · The new Gretsch Vintage Select 89 Jet models are finally out and they look super impressive, offering vintage tones and looks.
Gretsch Vintage Select ’89 Jet – inspired by a Chris Cornell favourite
11 Jan 2021 · Gretsch is reissuing the Black Hole Sun guitar, used extensively by the Soundgarden frontman, as the Vintage Select ’89 Jet in three different colours.
Gretsch G6136T-RR Rich Robinson Signature Falcon: Not Hard To Handle!
01 Jul 2020 · The new Gretsch G6136T-RR Rich Robinson Signature Falcon signature model for the Black Crowes guitarist looks stunning in its Raven’s Breast Blue livery and includes some premium accoutrements.
NAMM 2020: The Coolest New Guitars by Fender, Gretsch, Eastman, D’Angelico, Cort, Novo
27 Jan 2020 · The Winter NAMM Show had some stunning guitars on show - here are our Coolest New Guitars picks from the billions of new models announced. Some of these had us phoning our bank managers....
NAMM 2020: Gretsch Limited Edition Penguin
19 Jan 2020 · The new Gretsch Limited Edition Penguin is loaded with a Bigsby B3C trem and a pair of TV Jones TV Classic pickups. It'll make you want to do bad things, in style!