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.

'62 Jet Firebird model 6131
The entire Jet solidbody line evolved to a double-cutaway body in 1961. This specimen illustrates the subsequent 1962 upgrades of gold plated hardware and a Burns vibrato tailpiece. Rocker Malcom Young (AC/DC) is associated with a highly modified example of this model. (Photo courtesy of Ron O'Keefe)
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