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Lester Flatt’s Martin D-18 – considered the first ever bluegrass guitar – set to headline massive auction of over 400 historic guitars
By Phil Weller Published
A Roy Clark Gretsch prototype is also set to be sold at next month’s Heritage Auctions event

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

“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”

“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.

“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’

“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’

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

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”
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