Gretsch

USA, est. 1930s · 419 products across 2 categories

419
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About Gretsch

Gretsch, synonymous with a distinctive, often shimmering tone and vintage aesthetic, boasts a rich history rooted in drum manufacturing that evolved into iconic guitars. Favored by rockabilly pioneers and continuing to resonate with contemporary players, Gretsch instruments are instantly recognizable for their unique body shapes, distinctive hardware, and powerful pickups. The brand’s legacy is deeply intertwined with American music history.

Founded
1930s
Country
USA
Segment
Premium
Target
Gretsch is best suited for players seeking a distinctive vintage tone and aesthe
Known For
Chet Atkins Signature models Double Anniversary guitars Broad’Tron pickups Distinctive trestle bracing Semi-hollow body construction
PROS
  • • Unique aesthetic and vintage vibe
  • • Powerful, resonant tone with character
  • • Excellent build quality and craftsmanship
  • • Wide range of body styles and configurations
CONS
  • • Can be premium-priced compared to competitors
  • • Hardware can sometimes feel less robust
  • • Neck profiles may not suit all players
  • • Relic'd finishes can be polarizing

Gretsch Products

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard LS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard LS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,088
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard AM - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard AM

Drum Shell Sets

$1,088
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece LS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece LS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,428
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple shells, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio LS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio LS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,022
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio AM - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio AM

Drum Shell Sets

$1,022
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece SG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece SG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,428
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece PG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece PG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,428
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included.
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard SG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard SG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,088
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard PG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard PG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,088
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple shells, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio SG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio SG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,022
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio PG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio PG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,022
*Note:*Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club BS - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club BS

10" Toms

$197
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club BS, Tom Tom, Model 2025, Club series, Size: 10" x 07", 7-ply mahogany shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SAF - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SAF

Drum Shell Sets

$846
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Model 2025, Jazz set, 7-ply mahogany shells,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch JD DREAD MAH WPG CHRY BRST - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Gretsch JD DREAD MAH WPG CHRY BRST

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$241
Acoustic Guitar, Style: Dreadnought, Top: Sapele laminated, Back and sides: Sapele...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch JD Concert MAH WPG CHRY BRST - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Gretsch JD Concert MAH WPG CHRY BRST

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$241
Acoustic Guitar, Style: Concert, Top: Sapele laminated, Back and sides: Sapele...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2655 STRML CB JR DC VLAMB - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2655 STRML CB JR DC VLAMB

Semiacoustic Guitars

$604
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-Hollow, Body: Maple, Top: Maple, Neck: Nato,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2655 STRML CB JR DC BLK - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2655 STRML CB JR DC BLK

Semiacoustic Guitars

$604
Electric Guitar, Type: Semi-Hollow, Body: Maple, Top: Maple, Neck: Nato, Fingerboard:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC GNMTL - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC GNMTL

Semiacoustic Guitars

$648
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-Hollow, Body: Maple, Top: Maple, Neck: Nato,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC CDG - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC CDG

Semiacoustic Guitars

$648
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-Hollow, Body: Maple, Top: Maple, Neck: Nato,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2622 STRML CB DC MD SPH - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2622 STRML CB DC MD SPH

Semiacoustic Guitars

$604
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-Hollow, Body: Maple, Neck: Nato, Fingerboard: Laurel,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2622 STRML CB DC CPR - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2622 STRML CB DC CPR

Semiacoustic Guitars

$604
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-Hollow, Body: Maple, Neck: Nato, Fingerboard: Laurel,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2622T STRML CB DC VLAMB - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2622T STRML CB DC VLAMB

Semiacoustic Guitars

$648
Electric Guitar, Body: Maple, Neck: Nato, Fingerboard: Laurel, Fingerboard inlays:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2622T STRML CB DC BRNDWN - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2622T STRML CB DC BRNDWN

Semiacoustic Guitars

$648
Electric Guitar, Body: Maple, Neck: Nato, Fingerboard: Laurel, Fingerboard inlays:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5230T EMTC JET FT VWT/GRY - Single Cut Guitars

Gretsch G5230T EMTC JET FT VWT/GRY

Single Cut Guitars

$725
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Laurel,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT ORG - Single Cut Guitars

Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT ORG

Single Cut Guitars

$725
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Laurel,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT DCM - Single Cut Guitars

Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT DCM

Single Cut Guitars

$725
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Laurel,...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch EMTC CVT BASS VWT - Short Scale Basses

Gretsch EMTC CVT BASS VWT

Short Scale Basses

$692
Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Laurel, Fingerboard...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch EMTC CVT Bass BRSTL FOG - Short Scale Basses

Gretsch EMTC CVT Bass BRSTL FOG

Short Scale Basses

$692
Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Laurel,...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch EMTC CVT WYCHWD GRN - Double Cut Guitars

Gretsch EMTC CVT WYCHWD GRN

Double Cut Guitars

$648
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Laurel, Fingerboard...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch EMTC CVT VWT - Double Cut Guitars

Gretsch EMTC CVT VWT

Double Cut Guitars

$648
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Laurel, Pearloid...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch EMTC CVT HVNA BRST - Double Cut Guitars

Gretsch EMTC CVT HVNA BRST

Double Cut Guitars

$648
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Laurel, Fingerboard...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT. - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT.

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,154
Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT., Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Material: 3-ply maple / poplar shell, Eight...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT. - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT.

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,098
Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT., Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Broadkaster series, Material: 3-ply maple /...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,098
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Broadkaster series, Material: 3-ply maple /...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz DCS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz DCS

Drum Shell Sets

$855
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Jazz configuration, Shell material: Seven-ply...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SSP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SSP

Drum Shell Sets

$934
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Jazz set, Seven-ply 100% mahogany shells,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Explorer Single Pedal - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Gretsch Drums Explorer Single Pedal

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$98
Single Kick Drum Pedal, Sturdy two-pillar frame design, Steel base plate with...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$548
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Barrel-shaped maple shell with 8 mm...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$548
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Barrel-shaped walnut shell with 8 mm...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$351
Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 08", 16-ply hybrid shell made of mahogany and...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Hybrid SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Hybrid SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$296
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Hybrid SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 16-ply hybrid shell made of mahogany and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Hybrid SD - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Hybrid SD

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$219
Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Hybrid SD, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", 16-ply hybrid shell made of mahogany and...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Birch SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Birch SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$219
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Birch SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 8-ply birch shell, Chrome-plated hardware,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch G9202 Honey Dipper BELL BRNZ - Resonator Guitars

Gretsch G9202 Honey Dipper BELL BRNZ

Resonator Guitars

$938
Resonator Guitar, Body: Bell brass, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Padauk, Aged...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX CDG - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX CDG

Semiacoustic Guitars

$3,442
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-hollow with double cutaway, Body: Maple, Neck: Maple,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX BLK - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX BLK

Semiacoustic Guitars

$3,442
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-hollow body with double cutaway, Body: Maple, Neck: Maple,...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX BLKBRY - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX BLKBRY

Semiacoustic Guitars

$3,442
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi Hollowbody junior with cutaway, Body: Maple, Neck:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH

Semiacoustic Guitars

$3,442
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi Hollowbody junior with cutaway, Body: Maple, Neck:...
4.4 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gretsch

Currently, Gretsch guitars are manufactured in both the USA and Japan, with USA models typically commanding a higher price point and considered more premium.

While Gretsch guitars are well-built, their unique construction and vintage-inspired parts can sometimes require specialized repair skills, potentially making maintenance slightly more complex than some other brands.

The 'Nashville' designation refers to a specific bridge design, typically featuring a banjolele-style bridge, commonly found on Gretsch’s signature archtop models, and contributing to their characteristic sound.

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