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.

'66 Viking model 6189

'66 Viking model 6189
The Viking models were top-of-line guitars for Gretsch in the mid-'60s. With similar specifications and features to the lauded White Falcon, these 17" wide, true hollowbody archtops, were produced in the traditional sunburst and natural finishes, but are also found in a less common Cadillac Green variation as illustrated here. (Photo courtesy of Ron O'Keefe)

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