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.

'53 Electromatic model 6185-6

'53 Electromatic model 6185-6
The Electromatic model 6185-6 was the first Gretsch electric archtop conceived after WWII. This 4-string tenor specimen is one of the last 6185-6 examples made before the modelÑ?s discontinuation in 1953. Although rare, a variety of Gretsch models have been documented to exist in the factory custom 4-string tenor orientation. (Photo courtesy of Steve Wilson)

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