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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.

'58 White Falcon model 6136

'58 White Falcon model 6136
The White Falcon model 6136 was originally conceived by the Gretsch Company's Jimmie Webster to be an eye-catching instrument he could use as he promoted Gretsch guitars around the country. Subsequently, it became a top-of-the-line production model, albeit sparsely produced, between 1955 and early 1960 (single-cutaway). Produced as a double-cutaway model through the 1960s, the first generation design has since become iconic. (Guitar courtesy of Dave Rogers, photo by Tim Mullally)