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Orville Peck performs onstage with his new signature Gretsch Falcon
Country star Orville Peck becomes Gretsch's latest signature artist with sparkling new signature Falcon

By Phil Weller Published

Blending vintage craftsmanship and style with contemporary touches, the guitar seeks to embody Peck's alt-country playing style

Guitars
Brian Setzer performs with the Stray Cats at the Town & Country Club in London on October 6, 1992
“I was 17 years old and found it in this local paper. It said, ‘Gretsch guitar, 100 bucks.’ I called the guy up and asked, ‘Is it like Eddie Cochran’s?’ He was like, ‘Who?’”: How Brian Setzer forged his trademark twanging tone

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The rockabilly legend attributes landing on his guitar and amp of choice at a young age mainly to “destiny”

Amps
Randy Bachman's lost Gretsch
“I used to fall asleep with it on my chest — it’s literally a one-of-a-kind, unreplaceable keepsake": Randy Bachman on the trauma of having his prized 1957 Gretsch 6120 stolen and the remarkable story of how he was reunited with it

By Richard Bienstock Published

Stolen 45 years ago, the tale of the Gretsch's global journey is now the focus of a new documentary.

Guitarists
Holiday plays his custom semi-hollow Kauer Super Chief double-neck 12-/ six-string, at the Fillmore in Detroit, October 27, 2021.
“I’m Not Looking to Overplay to Boost My Ego; I Want Innocence and Discovery”: Scott Holiday Reveals the Surprising Inspirations and Killer Guitar Gear Behind Rival Sons’ Latest Album, ‘Darkfighter’

By Joe Bosso Published

Back in the spotlight following a four-year absence, Rival Sons’ surrealistic, Zep-flavored mini-epic ‘Darkfighter’ will be followed up in October by ‘Lightbringer’

Albums, Singles & New Releases
Brian Setzer
“The Sound Is Monstrous, Dirty and Twangy”: Watch Brian Setzer’s “Girl on the Billboard” Music Video Featuring the Quintessential Rock and Roll Tone of a 1957 Gretsch Jet Fire Bird

By Rod Brakes Published

Video This tremolo-drenched single appears ahead of Setzer's new solo album, ‘The Devil Always Collects’

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Gretch Double Platinum Collection
Gretsch Celebrates 140th Anniversary With the Double Platinum Collection

By Rod Brakes Published

The historic instrument builder’s new line includes six models inspired by classic designs

Guitars
Gretsch White Falcon
Treasured by Neil Young and Billy Duffy, the Gretsch White Falcon Out-Blings Them All

By Dave Hunter Published

This rare 1962 model delivers a whopping “54 colors and shadings in stereo sound”

Guitars
Brian Setzer
“Rockabilly Is so Near and Dear to My Heart”: Brian Setzer Reveals the Legendary Artists and Guitar Gear That Helped Define His Signature Sound

By Joe Bosso Published

“I’ve always done what I’ve wanted, and it’s worked out,” says the Stray Cats frontman

Guitarists
Chad Smith, and John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at SoFi Stadium on July 31, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
Get a Close Look at John Frusciante’s Rare Gretsch White Falcon

By Richard Bienstock, Guitar Player Staff Published

The Red Hot Chili Pepper reveals another classic guitar from his collection

Guitars
Gretsch White Penguin
What’s the Most Collectible Gretsch Guitar? These White Penguins Are As Rare As Penguin’s Teeth

By Rod Brakes Last updated

Video Vintage Guitar Veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars shows us the “Holy Grail” of Gretsch.

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