Gretsch

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

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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 Strml Jet Clb Bass VWT - Short Scale Basses

Gretsch Strml Jet Clb Bass VWT

Short Scale Basses

$428
Electric Bass, Streamliner Series, Body: Nato, Neck: Bolt-on nato, Fingerboard: Laurel,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Pro Nashville Bigsby MNS - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch Pro Nashville Bigsby MNS

Semiacoustic Guitars

$3,277
Electric Guitar, Style: hollow body, Body: Maple laminated, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Pro Nashville Bigsby ORG - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch Pro Nashville Bigsby ORG

Semiacoustic Guitars

$3,277
Electric Guitar, Style: hollow body, Body: Maple laminated, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5232T EMTC Double Jet CGRN - Double Cut Guitars

Gretsch G5232T EMTC Double Jet CGRN

Double Cut Guitars

$659
Electric Guitar, Electromatic Series, Chambered body: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2420T Strml Hlw Sc FRLN BLU - Single Cut Guitars

Gretsch G2420T Strml Hlw Sc FRLN BLU

Single Cut Guitars

$659
Electric Guitar, Body: Maple laminated, Neck: Nato, Fingerboard: Laurel,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2420T Strml Hlw Sc RBSTO - Single Cut Guitars

Gretsch G2420T Strml Hlw Sc RBSTO

Single Cut Guitars

$659
Electric Guitar, Body: Maple laminated, Neck: Nato, Fingerboard: Laurel, Pearloid...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch JD Parlor WPG RXB - Folk Acoustic Guitars

Gretsch JD Parlor WPG RXB

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$219
Acoustic Guitar, Style: Parlor, Top: Basswood laminated, Back and sides: Basswood laminated,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch JD Parlor DELTO TSPG BLKT - Folk Acoustic Guitars

Gretsch JD Parlor DELTO TSPG BLKT

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$307
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Style: Parlor, Top: Sapele laminated, Back and sides:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch JD Dread WPG RXB - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Gretsch JD Dread WPG RXB

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$219
Acoustic Guitar, Type: Dreadnought, Top: Basswood laminated, Back and sides: Basswood...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch JD Dread DELTO TSPG BLKT - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Gretsch JD Dread DELTO TSPG BLKT

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$307
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: Dreadnought, Top: Sapele laminated, Back and...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch JD Concert WPG RXB - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Gretsch JD Concert WPG RXB

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$219
Acoustic Guitar, Top: Basswood laminated, Back and sides: Basswood laminated, Neck: Nato,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch JD Concert DELTO TSPG BLKT - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Gretsch JD Concert DELTO TSPG BLKT

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$307
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Top: Sapele laminated, Back and sides: Sapele...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP - 13" Toms

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP

13" Toms

$428
Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP, Tom Tom, Size: 13" x 09", Renown Maple Series, Foiled shells, 7-Ply maple...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB Deep Black - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB Deep Black

Premium Drum Kits

$5,278
*Shell set consist of:*, 24" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Turquoise Pearl - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Turquoise Pearl

Premium Drum Kits

$5,388
*Shell set consisting of: *, 24" x 14" Kick drum with tom holder, 13" x 09" Tom tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums US Custom 22 Sky Blue Pearl - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 22 Sky Blue Pearl

Premium Drum Kits

$5,278
*Shell set consisting of: *, 22" x 14" Kick drum with tom holder, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 16" x 16" Floor Tom
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Candy Apple Red - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Candy Apple Red

Premium Drum Kits

$5,168
*Note:* Tom holders, cymbals and stands not included
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Solid Steel Snare - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Solid Steel Snare

14" Steel Snare Drums

$1,208
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Solid Steel Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 3.0 mm steel shell, Die-cast hoops, Tuning...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2420 Fireburst Streamliner - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2420 Fireburst Streamliner

Semiacoustic Guitars

$582
Electric Guitar, Style: Hollowbody, Body: Maple, Neck: Nato with high-gloss...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2622T Strml Cb Dc SO - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2622T Strml Cb Dc SO

Semiacoustic Guitars

$637
Gretsch G2622T SO Streamliner, Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-hollowbody, Body: Maple laminated, Neck: Nato, Fingerboard:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2420T HB Streamliner BW - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2420T HB Streamliner BW

Semiacoustic Guitars

$659
Electric Guitar, Style: Hollowbody with cutaway, Body: Maple, Neck: Nato,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch G2420T HB Streamliner HavBst - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G2420T HB Streamliner HavBst

Semiacoustic Guitars

$649
Electric Guitar, Style: Hollowbody with cutaway, Body: Maple, Neck: Nato,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x7" 140th Anniversary Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x7" 140th Anniversary Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,868
Gretsch Drums 14"x7" 140th Anniversary Snare, Snare Drum, 140th Anniversary model limited to 140 pieces with bag and...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 140th Anniversary Jazz Set - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums 140th Anniversary Jazz Set

Drum Shell Sets

$7,689
Shell Set, 140th Anniversary limited edition shell set, 6-Ply maple/rubber...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 140th Anniversary Standard Set - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums 140th Anniversary Standard Set

Drum Shell Sets

$8,798
Shell Set, 140th Anniversary limited edition shell set, 6-Ply...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPS - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPS

Semiacoustic Guitars

$1,000
Electric Guitar, Construction: Semi-Hollow, Body: Maple laminated, Archtop:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. ST - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. ST

Semiacoustic Guitars

$1,000
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-Hollow, Body: Maple laminated, Arched top: flamed...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5222 EMTC D.Jet BT BLK - Double Cut Guitars

Gretsch G5222 EMTC D.Jet BT BLK

Double Cut Guitars

$560
Electric Guitar, Electromatic series, Mahogany body, Arched maple top, Mahogany neck,...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5232LH Emtc DBL Jet FT MNS - Lefthanded Guitars

Gretsch G5232LH Emtc DBL Jet FT MNS

Lefthanded Guitars

$626
Electric Guitar, Lefthand / left-handed model, Electromatic series, Mahogany body,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch G6134TFM-NH Nigel Hendroff AF - Single Cut Guitars

Gretsch G6134TFM-NH Nigel Hendroff AF

Single Cut Guitars

$3,628
Electric Guitar, Nigel Hendroff (Hillsong United) Signature model, Top: flamed...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums US Custom 1up1down WMP - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 1up1down WMP

Premium Drum Kits

$5,168
, 20"x 14" Kick drum, 12"x 08" Tom tom, 14"x 14" Floor tom
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch G6120DE Duane Eddy - Signature Guitars

Gretsch G6120DE Duane Eddy

Signature Guitars

$4,289
Electric Guitar, Duane Eddy Signature Model, Hollow body, 3-Ply laminated maple body, Body...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5021E Ran. Peng. Parlor Black - Folk Acoustic Guitars

Gretsch G5021E Ran. Peng. Parlor Black

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$580
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Penguin series, Style: Parlor, Top: solid spruce,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5021E Ran. Peng. Parlor MMet. - Folk Acoustic Guitars

Gretsch G5021E Ran. Peng. Parlor MMet.

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$593
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Penguin series, Style: Parlor, Top: solid spruce,...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic SBB - 12 String Guitars

Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic SBB

12 String Guitars

$1,031
12-String Electric Guitar, Type: Hollowbody with double cut, Body: Maple laminated...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic WS - 12 String Guitars

Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic WS

12 String Guitars

$1,098
Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic OW, 12-String Electric Guitar, Type: Hollowbody with double cut, Body: Maple laminated...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic WS - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic WS

Semiacoustic Guitars

$1,044
Electric guitar, Construction: Hollowbody with double cut, Body: Maple laminated with...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch G5420T Electromatic OS - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G5420T Electromatic OS

Semiacoustic Guitars

$868
Electric Guitar, Construction: Hollowbody with single cut, Body: Maple laminated with...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 12"x07" Ash Soan Snare Drum - Signature Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 12"x07" Ash Soan Snare Drum

Signature Snare Drums

$1,208
Gretsch Drums 12"x07" Ash Soan Snare Drum, Snare Drum, Ash Soan signature model, Size: 12" x 07", Shell material: 9-ply...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch 6134CST 55 Penguin LPB Relic - Single Cut Guitars

Gretsch 6134CST 55 Penguin LPB Relic

Single Cut Guitars

$9,679
Electric Guitar, Spring Event 2021 Custom Shop Modell - Masterbuilt by Steven...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch G6636-RF Richard Fortus Black - Semiacoustic Guitars

Gretsch G6636-RF Richard Fortus Black

Semiacoustic Guitars

$3,519
Electric Guitar, Richard Fortus (Guns n' Roses) Signature Model, Body style:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch 6134CST 59 Penguin CP Relic - Single Cut Guitars

Gretsch 6134CST 59 Penguin CP Relic

Single Cut Guitars

$8,468
Electric Guitar, Custom Shop model, Chambered body: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch 6130CS 55 DuoJet Western Relic - Single Cut Guitars

Gretsch 6130CS 55 DuoJet Western Relic

Single Cut Guitars

$9,238
Electric Guitar, Custom Shop model, Top: Maple, Chambered body: Mahogany, Neck:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch 6120CST 59 Purple Relic - Premium Guitars

Gretsch 6120CST 59 Purple Relic

Premium Guitars

$12,868
Electric Guitar, Custom Shop model, Top: Maple, Back and sides: Maple, Neck: Maple,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch 6120CST 59 Black Paisley Relic - Premium Guitars

Gretsch 6120CST 59 Black Paisley Relic

Premium Guitars

$13,198
Electric Guitar, Custom Shop model, Top: Maple, Back and sides: Maple, Binding:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Gergo Borlai Signature Snare - Signature Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums Gergo Borlai Signature Snare

Signature Snare Drums

$1,044
Snare Drum, Gergo Borlai Signature model, Size: 14" x 4.25", Brass...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Nickel over St. - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Nickel over St.

14" Steel Snare Drums

$274
Gretsch Drums 14" x 6.5" Black Nickel over St., Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Full Range Series, Drumshell thickness:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Black Nickel over Steel - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Black Nickel over Steel

14" Steel Snare Drums

$252
Gretsch Drums 14" x 5" Black Nickel-Plated Steel, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Full Range Collection, Rolled 1.2 mm...
4.9 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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