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Gretsch Releases New Golden Era Edition Models

Gretsch Releases New Golden Era Edition Models

These vintage-inspired, upscale instruments include some of Gretsch’s most iconic and historic models.

Scottsdale, AZ (January 23, 2016) -- The early ‘50s marked the beginning of the first golden age for the Gretsch company. Inspired and humbled by these momentous and prolific years, Gretsch is proud to introduce the all-new GOLDEN ERA Edition, designed for the player who appreciates the finest in musical instrument heritage.

These vintage-inspired, upscale instruments include some of Gretsch’s most iconic and historic models, all equipped with TV Jones® pickups, the all-new Gretsch “Squeezebox” capacitors, aged binding and inlays, thick vintage pickguards and model-specific features and appointments that capture the essence of this pivotal era.

Golden Era G6136-55GE ’55 White Falcon™ The G6136T-55GE Golden Era Edition 1955 White Falcon with Cadillac Tailpiece is a true “Dream Guitar” that will be the hallmark of any guitar collection. Fluid playability, robustly flexible tone and, of course, stunning Falcon style combine for a big, bold instrument that pops in the spotlight.

A pair of TV Jones® T-Armond single-coil pickups and the new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitor power this sonic raptor for crystal-clear transparent tone. The Synchro-Sonic™ bridge offers pinpoint intonation accuracy, locking into place with a thumbscrew for tool-free adjustment. Parallel tone bars reinforce the solid spruce top mated to laminated maple back and sides for powerful, balanced sound and increased projection from the 2.75”-deep body. The 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and elegant mother-of-pearl hump block and feather inlays tops a maple neck with a comfortably familiar standard “U”-shaped profile for supple playability.

The White Falcon drips with sophistication, sporting shining gold hardware—including the iconic Cadillac “G” tailpiece and gold jeweled arrow knobs—gold sparkle bound neck, body and F Holes, gleaming vintage white gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo.

Golden Era G6136-59GE ’59 White Falcon A sophisticated rendition of the original masterpiece, the G6136T-59GE Golden Era Edition 1959 White Falcon with Bigsby® combines period-accurate features and appointments. Satisfying eyes and ears with its golden tones and gleaming looks, this rare bird comes alive in the player’s hands, singing with its distinctive voice at every strum.

A pair of TV Jones® Classic pickups generates powerful tone and unparalleled dynamics. The new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors provide silky high end, while the Bigsby B6GVT vibrato tailpiece adds expressive shimmer. The pinned Space Control bridge and bone nut combine for impeccable tuning stability. A highly resonant 3-ply maple top with 1959-style trestle bracing and multi-ply laminated maple back and sides make this instrument a veritable cannon. Also features a maple neck with a comfortable and versatile standard “U”-shaped profile, capped by a 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and classic Gretsch thumbnail inlays.

This striking guitar displays gold hardware—including the gold jeweled “G Arrow” knobs— gold sparkle bound neck, body and F Holes, vintage white gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo.

Golden Era G6196-59GE ’59 Country Club™

Honoring one of the first “custom color” guitars created by Gretsch, the Golden Era Edition 1959 Country Club with Bigsby in Cadillac Green is a rich-sounding instrument with a huge, sonorous voice and elegant looks.

A pair of highly dynamic TV Jones® Classic pickups are paired with traditional Gretsch controls to create countless tonal variations. This model also features the new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors, a standard “U”-shaped maple neck that bears a 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, and 1959-style trestle bracing that connects the top and back of this guitar for distinctive warm, balanced tone while minimizing feedback. A pinned Space Control bridge allows for adjustable string spacing and works in concert with the Bigsby B6GVT vibrato tailpiece for stable tuning and accurate intonation while the genuine bone nut lets the strings slide freely without binding in the slots.

Designed for pure tone and top-notch playing feel, this guitar features the classic appointments longtime Gretsch fans desire—gold “G Arrow” control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, mother-of-pearl thumbnail inlays, gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and gold Grover® Imperial™ tuning machines.

Golden Era G6122T-59GE ’59 Chet Atkins® Country Gentleman®

Inspired by the original CGP (Certified Guitar Player), Chet Atkins, this Country Gentleman is more than able to keep up with the most fleet-fingered guitarist. Packed with the sound, style and features that made the original a legend, the ’59 Gent provides highly responsive, amazingly articulate sound.

Features include a pair of TV Jones® pickups—a Super’Tron Classic Plus bridge pickup and Super’Tron neck pickup, volume control for each pickup, master volume and new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors. The standard “U”-shaped maple neck with 1.75” nut bears a 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 vintage-style small frets. A pinned “rocking” bar bridge works with the Bigsby B6GWVT vibrato tailpiece for stable tuning while the vintage-style genuine bone nut lets the strings slide freely without binding in the slots.

Also equipped with all of the ’59 Gent’s classic features including figured maple top with painted F Holes, “wire” vibrato arm, gold “G Arrow” control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, aged pearloid thumbnail inlays, gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and gold Grover® tuning machines with ‘butterbean’ buttons.

Golden Era G6122T-62GE ’62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman

Made famous by The Beatles’ George Harrison, the 1962 Country Gentleman is the sound of rock ‘n’ roll. The G6122T-62GE Golden Era ‘62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman has the unmistakable sound and style that marked the beginning of a musical invasion.

This model features a pair of TV Jones® Classic pickups, per-pickup volume controls, master volume, a three-way tone switch and new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors. The standard “U”- shaped maple neck bears a 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 frets and zero-fret. The sealed body with simulated F Holes minimizes feedback while providing for authentically vintage tone. A pinned “rocking” bar bridge reacts in concert with the Bigsby B6GVT vibrato tailpiece for stable tuning while the bone nut lets the strings slide freely without binding in the slots.

Also features the appointments that made this guitar a legend—dual foam string mutes with red felt surrounds, standby switch, laminated 3-ply maple top with simulated F Holes, gold “G Arrow” control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, gloss urethane finish, aged pearloid thumbnail inlays, gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and gold Grover® Imperial™ tuning machines.

Golden Era G6122-6212GE ’62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 12-String

12-string electric guitars have marked the musical landscape with their beautifully lush, naturally chorused sound. The Golden Era Edition 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 12-String brings that one-of-a-kind, authentic ‘60s style and sound into the spotlight once again.

TV Jones® Classic pickups deliver refined, articulate tone. This model also features the new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors, and standard “U”- shaped maple neck with 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 frets. The sealed body with simulated F Holes minimizes feedback while providing for authentically vintage hollow body tone. The pinned Adjusto-matic™ bridge allows for easy adjustment of the guitar’s intonation, ensuring all 12 strings play in tune along the length of the neck while the G-cutout tailpiece adds a touch of vintage style from the golden era of Gretsch.

A lush music machine, this guitar features the classic appointments Gretsch aficionados desire—laminated 3-ply maple top with painted F Holes, gold “G Arrow” control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, gloss urethane finish, aged pearloid thumbnail inlays, gold, vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and gold Grover® Rotomatic® mini tuning machines.

Golden Era G6120-55GE ’55 Chet Atkins

Co-designed with the guitarist’s guitarist, Chet Atkins, the venerable 6120 is one of the most widely heard Gretsch instruments. The Golden Era Edition 1955 Chet Atkins Hollow Body with Bigsby stays true to the original design and astounding classic aesthetics, offering elegantly refined style and sound.

A pair of TV Jones® T-Armond single-coil pickups creates multi-dimensional tone with plenty of articulate detail. Also features traditional Gretsch controls, new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors, and standard “U”-shaped maple neck with a 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets. A pinned aluminum compensated bridge works with the Bigsby B6GBVF vibrato tailpiece for stable tuning while the vintage-style polished aluminum nut delivers signature snappy twang.

Designed for pure tone and slick, comfortable playing feel, this guitar features the classic appointments Gretsch fans desire—gold “G Arrow” control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, durable gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, aged pearloid block inlays with classic Western motif, gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and gold Grover® Sta-tite™ tuning machines.

Golden Era G6120T-59GE ’59 Chet Atkins

A blast from the classic era of Gretsch’s storied past, the Golden Era Edition 1959 Chet Atkins Hollow Body with Bigsby revisits this historic model. Packed with astounding tone, comfortable feel and elegantly slick style, the Golden Era Edition 1959 Chet Atkins® Hollow Body with Bigsby a Gretsch aficionado’s dream guitar.

A pair of the ever popular TV Jones® Classic pickups creates high-quality tone with plenty of dynamics and articulation on tap. Features dedicated volume controls for both the neck and bridge pickups, master volume and the classic three-position tone switch, new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors, a vintage “V”- shaped maple neck with a 12”-radius ebony fingerboard and 22 frets. 1959 trestle bracing connects the top and back of this guitar for authentic, snappy vintage tone. A pinned “rocking” bar bridge reacts in tandem with the Bigsby B6CVT vibrato tailpiece for stable tuning while the vintage-style genuine bone nut lets the strings slide freely without binding in the slots.

Designed for pure tone and slick, comfortable playing feel, this guitar features the classic aesthetics true Gretsch fans love—nickel “G Arrow” control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, durable gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, aged pearloid thumbnail inlays, gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and nickel Grover® Sta-tite™ tuning machines.

Golden Era G6119T-62GE ’62 Chet Atkins Tennessee Rose™

throwback from the early era of rock ‘n’ roll, the Golden Era Edition 1962 Chet Atkins Tennessee Rose with Bigsby is a solid performer with the sound and the style that have made Gretsch a household name. Highly resonant, the unique voice of this guitar cuts through any mix, standing out from the crowd.

A pair of rich-sounding TV Jones® Hilo’Tron pickups creates broad tone with lively response, while parallel tone bars connect the top and back of this guitar for authentic vintage tone. Features individual pickup volume controls, master volume, the classic three-position tone switch and new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors. A pinned “rocking” bar bridge reacts in tandem with the Bigsby B6CVT vibrato tailpiece for stable tuning while the vintage-style bone nut lets the strings slide freely without binding in the slots. The standard “U”- shaped maple neck bears a 12”-radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets.

eDesigned for pure tone and slick, comfortable playing feel, this guitar features the classic aesthetics true Gretsch fans love—nickel “G Arrow” control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, durable gloss urethane finish, aged pearloid thumbnail inlays, silver vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and nickel Grover® Sta-tite™ tuning machines. Golden Era G6118T-60GE ’60 Anniversary™

Inspired by the original 1958 Anniversary model released to honor Gretsch’s 75th anniversary, the G6118T-60GE Golden Era Edition 1960 Anniversary with Bigsby is the “it” guitar. Giant Gretsch sound, easy playability and period-accurate appointments merge in this lightweight instrument that’s designed to rock.

A pair of highly dynamic TV Jones® Hilo’Tron™ single-coil pickups tops the laminated maple body, cranking out brilliant highs, warm lows and rocking mids. Features a traditional control complement and also includes the new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors for incredibly silky vintage high end. The standard “U”- shaped maple neck bears a 12”-radius rosewood fingerboard with 21 durable medium jumbo frets for a memorable playing experience that works with any style. 1959-style trestle bracing couples the top and back of this unique instrument, generating warm, balanced tone. Also features a pinned Space Control™ bridge, Bigsby B6CVT vibrato tailpiece and expertly cut bone nut.

Celebrating the past while meeting the needs of any player, this instrument retains the in-demand features that made the Gretsch Anniversary an icon —nickel “G Arrow” control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, gloss urethane 2-Tone Smoke Green finish and nickel Grover® Sta-Tite tuning machines.

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