Gretsch - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Gretsch? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
NAMM 2020: The Coolest New Guitars by Fender, Gretsch, Eastman, D’Angelico, Cort, Novo
27 Jan · 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 · 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!
Summer NAMM 2019: Gretsch debuts Steve Warnier Signature Nashville Gentleman
18 Jul 2019 · This new Gretsch Steve Warnier Signature Nashville Gentleman was announced today at Summer NAMM and it looks beautiful. Combining classic style with modern playability.
David Gilmour guitar exhibition opens in London (including THAT Black Stratocaster)
30 Mar 2019 · Guitars owned by a certain D Gilmour Esq are up for auction this year, getting many of us gear heads pretty excited. The collection is viewable for free in London until 31 March.
David Gilmour is selling his Black Strat
29 Jan 2019 · Purchased back in 1970 at Manny’s on West 48th Street in New York, David Gilmour’s 'Black Strat' a 1969 Black Fender Stratocaster is up for sale!
Improve your guitar fretboard with Jef’s secret walnut trick!
24 Dec 2018 · Christmas is here and many guitarists will have walnuts lying around the house. Jef explains how to use a walnut to give your rosewood or ebony fretboard to a healthy, lustrous sheen!
Summer NAMM 2018: Gretsch Malcolm Young G6131-MY Signature Jet
29 Jun 2018 · Rock legend Malcolm Young was the backbone of AC/DC and Gretsch has announced a fitting tribute to the great man with this new production model based on The Beast.
NAMM 2018: Gretsch celebrates its 135th anniversary in style!
26 Jan 2018 · Gretsch is celebrating 135 years in the guitars business with the G6118T-135 and the G5420TG Electromatic limited edition models for 2018
Gretsch to release some cool new guitars for Summer 2017
19 Jul 2017 · These super cool new guitars are all new for 2017 and include something for all budgets. With a couple of limited runs and a cool short scale flat top to choose from as well.
Gretsch Limited Editions – Penguin, Falcon and Pro Jet have just landed!
06 Dec 2016 · Retro guitars are go! Gretsch announces Limited Editions of the Penguin, Falcon and Pro Jet guitars - and all just in time for Christmas!
Summer NAMM 2016: Gretsch Tom Petersson Signature Basses announced
23 Jun 2016 · Announced today and not available till early 2017, these two new signature bass guitars will get Cheap Trick fans very excited. Oh and one of them is a 12-string!
Gretsch Electromatic range launched for Summer NAMM 2016
08 Jun 2016 · The Electromatic Collection includes 12 string and left handed models and also see some great player upgrades that make these a viable guitar for anyone looking to spend under a £1000.