GALLERY: Golden Era of Gretsch

The guitars conceived and produced by the Gretsch Company after WWII represent some of the more unique sounding and visually dynamic models available during the ''50s and into the mid-''60s.

'55 Streamliner model 6189

'55 Streamliner model 6189
The Streamliner model represented the mid-level electric archtop in the Gretsch line from 1953 through its discontinuation in 1958. It was the first Gretsch 16" archtop to be afforded a cutaway. It also pioneered the use of alternate color finishes, first with the model 6189 in Jaguar Tan, then with this two-tone treatment of Bamboo Yellow on the top, and Copper Mist on the back and sides. (Photo courtesy of Steve Wilson)

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