I think it was a bargain for such an old vintage beauty from the 60s considering, that in the essence this is more or less the same thing like a gibson sg which would have cost ten times as much. Ebook download the gretsch book a complete history of gretsch electric guitars, by tony bacon, paul day. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. The gretsch book a complete history of gretsch electric. If you dont mind that the gretsch looks like it was made in a soviet tractor factory, youre doin well and.
Not to be confused with the earlier hollowbody gretsch corvette, the gretsch corvette solidbody was introduced in 1961 as a smaller, simpler alternative to the jet series. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. It has some minor playwear and little weatherchecking but no damages or repairs. The gretsch guitar encyclopedia and registry gretsch gear is a database of gretsch guitars, including history, serial numbers, and photos. Friedrich gretsch manufactured banjos, tambourines, and drums until his death in 1895.
If fred gretsch had a designer like ted mccarty or roger. Gretsch corvette 1965 restoration smp artizan guitar and. Gretsch continues to produce its top line custom usa kits at a high price. Gretsch was a 27yearold german immigrant, that opened this small shop shortly after his arrival to the united states. Our list of special events where you can hear and see that great gretsch sound, as well as giveaways and special promotions celebrating you, our great gretsch fans.
Gretsch history 60 broadway building 4, gretsch s ny home for decades. Gretsch corvette 65 1964 cherry guitar for sale guitarpoint. The gretsch electric guitar book covers the history of the titular gretsch electric guitar, from the founding of the company by friedrich gretsch in 1883 all the way to its current use by bands such as fall out boy. Love corvette but we do not warrant the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information on our web site.
The fred gretsch company, seeing this was a niche they had not yet filled, created a doublecutaway solidbody called the corvette in 1961. Many other models with two pickups, three knobs, two threeway switches on upper bout, and possibly a standby switch near the. I had a costomer come into my shop and dug my work so he gave me his corvette 62 to give the ole onetwo redo. It comes with a gretsch corvette soft case that fits it just fine. The narrative begins in the 1880s with the founding of the company by german immigrant friedrich gretsch.
Gretsch musical instrument production began in 1883 when friedrich gretsch, a german immigrant, set up a shop in brooklyn for the manufacture of banjos, tambourines and drums. It has the old style knobs, black with a chrome insert. The guitar is in near excellent condition for its age and all original. Now first off i will say that a pretty good history. A complete history of gretsch electric guitars tony bacon and paul day gretsch musical instrument production began in 1883 when friedrich gretsch, a german immigrant, set up a shop in brooklyn for the manufacture of banjos, tambourines and drums. This is a good book, but fairly expensive as it is out of print. The gretsch company had its origins in 1883, when german immigrant friedrich gretsch, then just 27, opened a small shop in brooklyn, where he manufactured.
Previously, weve discussed modern gretsch serial numbers and how to read them. The main guitar track is my gretsch corvette, which is like a gretsch jnr, but with the pickup changed to a gibson p90. Vintage fender 1991 american standard stratocaster solid body electric guit. But perhaps surprisingly, its in the middle bracket that gretsch has recently turned heads. A complete history of gretsch electric guitars is a richly illustrated and enticing profiles of exceptional electric guitars. Hi there gretsch kids first off i have to admit some of my ignorance of the gretsch world. Gretsch is an american company that manufactures musical instruments. May 24, 2016 previously, weve discussed modern gretsch serial numbers and how to read them.
In all seriousness though this is a great guitar for any one to have in their aresenal. The history of a legendary guitar by edward ball is amazing. Replaced the megatrons once with a newer pair of gretsch filtertrons but i didnt really like those in this guitar so i. Gretsch guru ed ball estimates that probably no more than 350 town and country guitars were made, making this a super clean example of a most rare and desirable guitar. The frets are fine and the electronics work perfectly. The gretsch guitar encyclopedia and registry gretschgear is a database of gretsch guitars, including history, serial numbers, and photos. Gretsch g55cvt electromatic cvt fsr vintage white 885978924240. Before gretsch s new lineup of entrylevel solidbodies snagged the corvette name in 1961, it belonged to its entry.
The standard version is called the gretsch corvette. A lifetime car enthusiast, mueller has written and photographed more than 25 automotive and truck history books and contributed photography to at least that many. Gretsch guitars g55 electromatic cvt electric guitar. Slide lead guitar is an old black fender esquire 1953, i believe through an old yellow fender deluxe, and the dod echo. Jul 10, 2017 the standard version is called the gretsch corvette.
The gretsch booka complete history of gretsch electric guitars by. Debuting in 1961, it remained in the gretsch line until it was discontinued in favor of those somewhat goofy models like the tk300 and the beasts in 1978, nice enough in their own way, but pale reflections of the classic gretsch era. When i saw this one on a local craigslist ad, i had never heard of a gretsch corvette, but that cool shape captivated me. It delves into the companys evolution, from its roots as a small instrumentproducing company to its partnership with fender. Vintage fender 1983 1983 fender strocaster 2 knob solid body electric guita. See more ideas about gretsch, chet atkins and guitar.
The 10 rarest gretsch guitars on reverb right now reverb. Many other models with two pickups, three knobs, two threeway switches on upper bout, and possibly a standby switch near the output jack optional. Initially built with an unbound slab body, the corvette series was given new bevelled edges and a burns tremolo in 1963. The company was immediately prosperous, but in 1895 friedrich gretsch died at 39 and his 15year. Model information, history for gretsch vintage guitars. From bar rooms to big rooms, music legends choose the premium american classic. Gretsch guitars g2622t streamliner center block with bigsby electric guitar. Vintage guitars info gretsch collecting vintage guitars. Information essential to every guitarist students, hobbyists and professionalsis gathered together here for you in our gretsch owners manual. Gretsch was started in a small music shop in brooklyn, n. Electromatic by gretsch g55 corvette electric guitar for. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the 1964 gretsch corvette modified electric guitar refinished in brown. I get around vintage 1967 gretsch corvette 65 electric.
Joe sent me a book with a complete history of gretsch guitars. I am a lutier and ive done mostly fender and gibsonesc guitars and basses. Just a beautiful book and the guitars were absolutely incredible. Sixty years ago, gretsch introduced the chet atkins country gentleman and the chet atkins tennessean, two new models that sat above and below the existing chet 6120 in its catalogue. The gretsch book a complete history of gretsch electric guitars. Merely link your tool computer or gadget to the net hooking up. Mar 25, 2019 the fred gretsch company, seeing this was a niche they had not yet filled, created a doublecutaway solidbody called the corvette in 1961. Besides the standardversion in cherry colour there where the peppermint twist in firered with sriped pickguard, the princess in white with some different coloured pickguards and the gold and silversparkle duke models. Here, well look at instruments from the 1930s to 1966. Vintage guitars info gretsch vintage guitar collecting. These pics are in a rather random order but show the headless gretsch corvette from 1965 being transformed into a great little rock machine.
The gretsch book pulls together the fascinating story of this american guitar. So that we can all have a new book to read about these guitars some day in the future. Gretsch came up with a variation on the contoured corvette that same. If, like me, this is a new guitar to you, you are in for a treat. The company was immediately prosperous, but in 1895 friedrich gretsch died at. The gretsch corvette, a rare vintage american guitar at an affordable price. Besides the standardversion in cherry colour there where the peppermint twist in firered with sriped pickguard, the princess in white with some different coloured pickguards and the gold and silver. Dec 12, 2018 sixty years ago, gretsch introduced the chet atkins country gentleman and the chet atkins tennessean, two new models that sat above and below the existing chet 6120 in its catalogue. The owner had bought it as a project decades earlier and finally admitted he would never get around to finishing it. I just embraced the corvette for what it was, a cool guitar with gretsch tones in a solidbody that resists feedback. A beautiful book with lots of pictures and all the info you could ever. The earliest production guitars had flat slab bodies like a les paul junior, but by 1962 they had contoured edges like gibsons new sg guitars. The gretsch electromatic model name bears a long and distinguished history, from the companys earliest experiments with electric guitars, to the sleek line of axes bearing that name today.
Used 1964 gretsch corvette modified electric guitar. Scottsdale, arizona january 5, 2008 gretsch is turning 125 and they are not holding back. The country gent was the highend guitar, while the tennessean, a sort of less fancy onehumbucker take on the 6120, was the budget option. The gretsch corvette had a pretty good run actually. Vintage fender 1995 classic series 65 mustang ri solid body electric guita. The company was founded in 1883 in brooklyn, new york by friedrich gretsch, a 27yearold german immigrant, shortly after his arrival to the united states. The catalina is one of the best budget kits around, and gretsch has now come up with the new classic maple an alternative pro kit, significantly cheaper than its americanmade. Most of the material is identical to bacons book 50 years of gretsch guitars, which is readily available and therefore much less expensive. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. Save money on used gretsch guitars solid body electric guitars at guitar center.
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