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 Gretsch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gretsch agreed, and the result is the famous blonde electric twelve string that Nesmith used during the Monkees' entire run, both on the series, in the recording studio, and in concert.
Gretsch ultimately sold thousands of guitars with Chet's name on the pickguard, most notably the Country Gentleman[2] (an instrumental hit for Chet) and the Tennessean [3], a lower cost version of the Country Gent.
The Gretsch family continues its involvement in the drum business, which is now part of the Kaman group of musical instrument companies.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gretsch   (1175 words)

  
 Gretsch® Guitars and Basses Australia
Whether it be the archtops and acoustics of the 1930s and 40s or the groundbreaking electric guitars of the 1950s and 60s Gretsch Guitars are notable for their power and brilliance of tone.
Gretsch Guitars — a name intrinsic to history of music for well over a century, made popular throughout the years by such aficionados as Chet Atkins, George Harrison and Brian Setzer — are now readily and exclusively in Australia thanks to Fender Australia Pty Limited.
They were designed to sound good in an era of small body acoustics for comfortable parlour concerts and they not only sound good their looks are out of this world!
http://www.gretsch.com.au   (430 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: gretsch
Gretsch are known mainly for their guitars but they do have some amps that are bloody nice looking, not sure how well they sound though.
Gretsch still do some of the nicest guitars online, very gibson like, their 1962 Tennessee Rose is an awesome hollowbody guitar that would suit both...
Gretsch are known for pulling out some terrific guitars and the Spectra Sonic Semi Hollowbody is no exception, it has a look of " Pick me up and grind...
http://www.technorati.com/tag/gretsch   (489 words)

  
 gretsch
The epitome of "that great Gretsch sound", the 6120 has got the look, tone and vibe that inspired millions to take up guitar during the '60s music explosion.
The epitome of "that great Gretsch sound", the 6120-1960 has got the look, tone and vibe that inspired millions to take up guitar during the '60s music explosion.
the sweetheart of the Gretsch guitar line-- the Tennessee Rose features a 16" laminated maple body, rock maple neck, Neo-Classic fingerboard, twin Filtertron™ pickups, "tone-pot" circuitry, Gretsch by Bigsby® vibrato tailpiece, and is finished in a stunning deep cherry stain.
http://www.southpawguitars.com/gretsch.html   (1048 words)

  
 Gretsch Acoustic Guitars from Nevada Music, Portsmouth Gretsch Acoustic Guitars
Gretsch Acoustic Guitars from Nevada Music, Portsmouth Gretsch Acoustic Guitars
The Range > Guitars Acoustic > Gretsch Acoustic Guitars
Contact Us The Range > Guitars Acoustic > Gretsch Acoustic Guitars
http://www.nevadamusic.co.uk/acatalog/Gretsch_Guitars.html   (270 words)

  
 Vintage Guitars Info - Gretsch collecting vintage guitars
Gretsch's reputation is based more on their electric guitars than acoustic.
The problem with Gretsch flat tops has to do largely with poor materials.
late 1960's: "That Great Gretsch Sound" across bottom of label, most with 5 digit serial number beginning with 1 or 2.
http://www.provide.net/~cfh/gretsch.html   (2119 words)

  
 Rosa Behman Schnapauff Gretsch Kling
Miss Hertah (sic) Gretsch and her two sisters Helena Gretsch and Elsa Claus, are thus given the entire estate of $20,000 left by Hyman, who had lived with their family for almost twenty years.
In 1999, Marion Gretsch Wells wrote to me about her mother...My mother's maiden name was Downey.
They were borth living at the same address at the time of their wedding.
http://www.lookingoppositely.com/rosa_behman_schnapauff_gretsch_kling.htm   (6216 words)

  
 That "Gretsch sound" - DRUMMERWORLD OFFICIAL DISCUSSION FORUM
I have noticed that Gretsch is the choice for a lot of famous Jazz drummers ans session players from Vinnie C to Phil Collins.
The sound is killer and it does sound similar to the "Gretsch" sound.
What they mean is if you want to sound like those drummers on classic bop and big band records, buy their drums.
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306   (1252 words)

  
 Scotty Moore DJ's Gretsch Drums
Though no longer using the Gretsch set to perform, D.J. has all the original pieces except the floor tom which was replaced with a 16" x 16" when the original was stolen.
The snare drum is 5 1/2" x 14", the tom tom is 8" x 12", the floor tom was 14" x 14" and the bass drum is 14" x 20" with a 20" ride cymbal.
When Scotty, Elvis and Bill began performing at the Louisiana Hayride in 1954 they met D.J. (Dominic Joseph) Fontana, the staff drummer at the Hayride.
http://www.scottymoore.net/gretschdrums.html   (784 words)

  
 North Coast Music: Gretsch Guitar Parts
A Brief History of the Beatles and Gretsch Guitars
Gretsch Chrome Filtertron Pickup - Brian Setzer 1959 Style - This pickup accurately reproduces the legendary tones of Gretsch guitars from the fifties and early sixties.
Gretsch Gold Filtertron Pickup - Brian Setzer 1959 Style - This pickup accurately reproduces the legendary tones of Gretsch guitars from the fifties and early sixties.
http://www.voxshowroom.com/northcoast/gretsch/parts.html   (861 words)

  
 Hillman Guitars 03: Gretsch Nashville
The closest thing to it was the thick single cutaway 6120 red Gretsch used by Winnipeg's Randy Bachman of Chad Allen and the Reflections.
[See The College Years 1961-1965] The Gretsch proved to be a great guitar for many different styles of music.
At this time, Gretsch still produced very few guitars, because there was little market for guitars.
http://www.hillmanweb.com/hillgt03.html   (2985 words)

  
 Any Gretsch fans here? - Just Plain Networking Forum
A lot of guitars, mostly electric with a few acoustics also from Gretsch.
To be honest though, if I could have any guitar in the world, my electric guitar would be acoustic.
Lots of those great early solos are Gretsch guitars.
http://www.jpfolks.com/ubb/Forum54/HTML/000202.html   (387 words)

  
 Gretsch
The epitome of "that great Gretsch sound", the 6120-1960 has got the look, tone and vibe that inspired millions to take up guitar during the '60s music explosion.
Gretsch G6120RHH Reverend Horton Heat Electric Guitar Electric Guitar
The TV Jones designed 6-string Gretsch G6143 Spectra Sonic features a 3-piece Mahogany neck, a 22 fret African Padauk fingerboard, a chambered Alder body with a laminated Spruce top, an aluminum Bigsby...
http://music.misupply.com/Gretsch-p2134774294.music   (596 words)

  
 Gretsch® Guitar News
More, his half-century devotion to the Gretsch family, to the product and to the sound, have been the constant that has inextricably woven the Gretsch name into the history of the guitar in America.
During those years, much of his time was spent talking to instrument dealers, and to players in clubs and back rooms where he gave ear to what musicians were looking for in their guitars.
More than 10 years later, Fred Gretsch, great grandson of the company founder placed a call to Duke and described his plans for buying back the Gretsch Guitar Company and bringing back that "Great Gretsch Sound".
http://www.gretsch.com.au/news   (1277 words)

  
 Fretted Americana :: Gretsch
This beautifully-built new guitar has the western good looks of the original Gretsch solid body model of the late 1950s and weighs in at just 7.20 lbs.
This beautifully-built new guitar has the western good looks of the original Gretsch solid body model of the mid 1950s.
Exceptionally clean and totally original, this super guitar weighs 7.40 lbs.
http://www.frettedamericana.com/php/pages/results_search_sub.php?make=gretsch   (625 words)

  
 Gretsch
This rare prototype Gretsch guitar is an original one of a kind beauty.
Pictures really do not show the highly flamed maple back and sides.
Beautiful orange color on a great playing guitar.
http://www.vintageoneguitars.com/Gretsch.html   (245 words)

  
 Sonic State - News NAMM: Gretsch Turns Up The Heat, Rev. Horton Heat Signature Model Debuts At NAMM
Designed and built to the Reverend's demanding specifications, the new G6120RHH combines various aspects of classic Gretsch guitars throughout the years, along with modern stage-ready features, to offer a guitar that fans have been demanding from Gretsch for years.
The single cutaway hollow body electric guitar is made with a laminated maple construction, trestle bracing, 2-piece maple neck with ebony fingerboard and vintage wide-block position markers.
One of the most beloved musicians and founders of the 'psychobilly' genre, Reverend Horton Heat has inspired a devoted fan base who, for many years, have been asking Gretsch to release a guitar with the Reverend's personal specifications.
http://www.sonicstate.com/news/shownews.cfm?newsid=1993   (311 words)

  
 Gretsch - SameDayMusic.com
Gretsch G6136SLBP Brian Setzer Phoenix Electric Guitar (with Case)
Gretsch G6118T-120 120th Anniversary Electric Guitar with Bigsby and TV Jones Pickups (with Case) $2,340
Gretsch G7593 White Falcon I Electric Guitar (with Case) $3,220
http://www.samedaymusic.com/browse--Gretsch--3671   (586 words)

  
 Gretsch Historic Series Resonator - Acoustic Guitar Forum
I ended up playing a Gretsch Electromatic guitar which was reduced from £599 to £509 and I must admit that I liked the look of the guitar and the sound, but I don't want to end up with a collection and I'm perfectly happy with my US Strat.
Basically you are buying the Gretsch name on a guitar that is near the quality of a regal.
Gretsch no longer shows the reso on its web site or its price list, so the guitar Blackbird found is "new old stock."
http://www.guitarseminars.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/010105.html   (2492 words)

  
 Sheet Music Plus - Gretsch
The Guitars of the Fred Gretsch Co. Guitar.
Find out what makes the essential rockabilly guitar such a collector's item and such an icon of popular music history.
It uncovers the history of the guitars through 32 pages of color photos, hundreds of black & white photos, and forewords by Fred Gretsch, George Harrison, Randy Bachman, Brian Setzer, and Duane Eddy.
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/a/item.html?id=87630&item=2869320   (102 words)

  
 Electrics
Finally after years of trying Gretsch has built a 6120 that is exactly as Brian Setzer wants it.
These guitars are becoming very desirable as they are very similar to the style used by the Beatles.
This beautiful example has it all, which include all the original parts and all the original Hang Tags that came with the guitar from the Gretsch factory.
http://www.rumbleseatmusic.com/gretschelectrics.html   (839 words)

  
 Soulbox Music Reviews and Info » Gretsch Guitars
Gretsch will spend 2005 & 2006 paying homage to three forefathers of not only Gretsch but to the entire music industry.
Detroit Gretsch band Gore Gore Girls took a one night break from their tour with The Cramps and headlined a show at The Mojo Room in Baltimore last Monday night.
You are currently browsing the Soulbox Music Reviews and Info weblog archives for the 'Gretsch Guitars' category.
http://www.soulboxmusic.com/reviews/index.php?cat=4   (1359 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Gretsch 6134 White Penguin at Epinions.com
Fred Gretsch, great grandson of the man who started the company back in 1883, says this will change when Fender begins their recently announced distribution of Gretsch guitars in January of 2003 and the White Penguin is finally produced stateside once again.
Buy Gretsch Guitars and Gear for Less Low Price Guarantee.
The only reasonably priced version of "the Holy Grail" of collector guitars available today.
http://www.epinions.com/content_79625555588   (737 words)

  
 Voltage Guitars - Vintage Guitars, Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, Martin, Gretsch...
Voltage Guitars - Vintage Guitars, Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, Martin, Gretsch...
http://www.voltageguitars.com   (20 words)

  
 Vintage Guitars Info - Gretsch vintage guitar collecting
Simular specs to 1940-1954 Synchromatic 400 except flat top, triangle sound hole, arched back, natural top, sunburst back and sides.
Vintage Guitars Info - Gretsch vintage guitar collecting
Walnut top finish, mahogany back and side finish.
http://www.provide.net/~cfh/gretsch2.html   (2611 words)

  
 Guild Guitars, Gretsch Guitars, Benedetto Guitars
Fred knew listening to what the public wanted was the key to growth, and the public wanted guitars.
We specialize in the complete product lines for Guild Guitars, Gretsch Guitars, Benedetto Guitars, and Jackson Guitars.
You'll never receive a demo guitar from Dreamquest Specialties.
http://www.dreamquestspecialties.com   (339 words)

  
 Gretsch Home
The quality of the new Gretsch guitars are excellent.
In Stock Gretsch Acoustic Guitars - Real Time Inventory
Gretsch Clearance - Buy Online at I Want Guitars
http://www.edromanguitars.com/guitar/home_gre.htm   (134 words)

  
 Gretsch Guitars in stock @ The Music Zoo
The Music Zoo is one of the top 10 dealers of Gretsch Professional Guitars in the country.
Gretsch Guitars in stock @ The Music Zoo
Great looking guitar, click pic for more info or call for price!
http://www.themusiczoo.com/gretsch.htm   (247 words)

  
 Hostboard.com, Your Message Board Partner:: Gretsch: USA Maple vs. USA Custom
I know that recording studio producers and engineers I've worked with have always used and favored the Gretsch drum sound as well as my own Gretsch drums.
They say the secret was the silver inner coating that makes "That Great Gretsch Sound." I don't really know how much of this is true, I just know that these drums just sound great no matter what I'm playing.
Yamaha to me has a great sounding birch kick drum but the tom sound on the birch and maple series just don't excite me. The beech series actually sounds the best to me in Yamaha's line.
http://www.hostboard.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=609&t=3838   (1433 words)

  
 Electric Guitars - Fender guitars, Gibson guitars, Gretsch guitars
Electric Guitars - Fender guitars, Gibson guitars, Gretsch guitars
   The Gretsch White Penguin is considered by many to be the Holy Grail of classic electric guitars.
The 1957 model  reissue from a limited-run of 30 guitars made in Japan in 1994, and not intended for the US market.
http://www.ewol.com/gcg/elguit1.htm   (2122 words)

  
 eBay View About Me for thegretschcompany
When Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, the demand for Gretsch guitars soared.
A: Many eBay sellers use the trademarked term "GRETSCH" in their auction title or description simply to get attention from consumers looking for authentic GRETSCH goods.
Today, Gretsch continues to produce several guitar lines featuring beautifully crafted hollow-body electrics, solid-body electrics, acoustics, acoustic/electrics, and Broadkaster basses.
http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=thegretschcompany   (1525 words)

  
 Gretsch
This is a Real USA made vintage Gretsch guitar.
The new Gretsch Rancher Flat Top Jumbo Cutaway...
The new Gretsch Rancher Flat Top Jumbo Cutaway features a solid spruce top, laminated mahogany sides & back, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard & bridge, and Fishman Prefix pickup...
http://www.victorlitz.com/shop/category.asp?catid=32   (190 words)

  
 Brands - GRETSCH - Elderly Instruments
Flamed maple top, maple back and sides, 1959 style trestle bracing, 16" wide 2 3/4" deep, 3 piece maple neck, ebony fingerboard, 2 TV Jones Classic pickups, master volume, 2 individual pickup..more...
GRETSCH G6120SSUGR BRIAN SETZER SIGNATURE WITH CASE Photo
GRETSCH G6120RHH REVEREND HORTON HEAT SIGNATURE WITH CASE Photo
http://www.elderly.com/brand/GRETSCH.html   (395 words)

  
 Pittsburgh Guitars carries Gretsch Guitars!
We're very impressed with the commitment by Gretsch to make their new guitars more accurate--more like the vintage Gretsch guitars that we have always loved.
We have many models in stock, and we're thrilled to carry the new Gretsch guitars!
http://www.pittsburghguitars.com/gretsch.html   (40 words)

  
 Gretsch
They took clear plastic nitron and sprayed it with the same paint that was used on Gretsch cadillac green guitars.
We could not find a bottom gated stick chopper hoop, so Sam made one out of a new Gretsch rim.
These were made available to anybody who wanted to buy an identical set, but Gretsch did not sell many of these.
http://www.kingsmusicusa.com/gretsch.htm   (362 words)

  
 Gretsch® Musical Instruments - Home of that Great Gretsch Sound!
Gretsch® Musical Instruments - Home of that Great Gretsch Sound!
This is what a real drum sounds like.
they know Gretsch means a sound like no other in the drum world-a rich, warm, breathing sound that cuts through the clutter to move hearts and bodies.
http://www.gretsch.com/drums/drums.html   (104 words)

  
 Hillman Guitars 04: Gretsch Country Club
In fact, it is hard to imagine now that there was a time when rock guitars didn't use distortion.
It is really quite a gorgeous instrument and I always thought it would be an ideal jazz or big band instrument if the opportunity ever came along for me to play in such a band.
They were the largest Gretsch electric models, other than the White Falcon, and the only guitars in the line other than the Falcon to use a spruce top, although spruce is rarely found after '55.
http://www.hillmanweb.com/hillgt04.html   (1061 words)

  
 Gretsch Committee
I had to tell him that I had sold this guitar and couldn't remember what the adjustment socket looked like, so I wasn't much help.
You see, you might say that it began in the early sixties, at a time when the Fred Gretsch Manufacturing Company was using Bigsby vibrato mechanisms on their guitars.
When Baldwin began buying other instrument manufacturers in the 1960s, they expected that their existing sales force would be able to effectively sell the new lines to their existing customer base.
http://www.rexrobards.com/riqueriquardo/gretsch_committee.html   (713 words)

  
 Gretsch Drums
Traditional die-cast hoops and GTS suspension systems are standard on all toms for easier tuning and a focused sound.
USA Maple drums are available in popular pre-configured set-ups and Al-La-Carte individual components in five satin lacquer finishes that deliver the legendary "Great Gretsch Sound".
Built in the USA to the same standards as our Custom and Signature drums, the USA Maple series is a focused range of our most popular drum sizes suitable for any playing situation.
http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=series&sid=304   (187 words)

  
 The Gretsch Discussion Page : Index
The Gretsch Discussion Page Forum Index — Guitars
Pick up Volume 1, Volume 2 or both, and enjoy some great music while you help support the Gretsch Pages.
The Gretsch Pages and associated pages have no affiliation with Gretsch or Fender guitars.
http://www.gretschpages.com/discus   (221 words)

  
 12_012i GRETSCH
Gretsch Small Tom Lug (Single Ended) sold in pairs
Gretsch Large Bass Drum/Tom Lug (Single Ended) sold in pairs
Gretsch Snare Drum Lug (Double Ended) sold in pairs
http://www.explorersdrums.com/12_012i.html   (28 words)

  
 Kaman Music Corporation NEWS
As part of our commitment to improve design and quality of our instruments, Kaman Music reserves the right to change pricing and specifications without notice.
With the wide variety of recording dates on Vinnieís schedule, this drum is the first to go up on his set at every session, and remains there 9 out of 10 times.
This signature snare features a 5 x 14 Gretsch Custom Plus shell, developed upon special request from Gretsch endorsee, Vinnie Colaiuta.
http://www.kamanmusic.com/?fa=news&art=110   (292 words)

  
 gretsch picture - Webshots
Gretsch Synchromatic with Shadow 681 Blues Swinger pickups
http://community.webshots.com/photo/155639982/1248355359050816170jYTzhO   (8 words)

  
 Joel Gretsch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gretsch has also had minor roles in a number of films including The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000), Minority Report (2002), and The Emperor's Club (2002).
Joel Gretsch (born December 20, 1963, in St.
Gretsch studied acting at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis before moving to Los Angeles in 1989.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Gretsch   (185 words)

  
 Gretsch
Our small jazz combo was stopping the traffic and several people were complimentary, not only of the look of the Gretsch Catalina Club "Elite" kit, but also the deep, throaty sound characteristics.
Other than the problem with the wrap on the snare drum, the finish is absolutely gorgeous, very bright and "deep." It is a very impressive looking kit and just a nominal stage lighting is suitable for really showing off the kit.
Rather than fix it myself, I sent it back to Gretsch).
http://home.earthlink.net/~rpbell/gretsch.htm   (387 words)

  
 Gretsch drums - Music & Musician Forums
My friend got a 6 piece Gretsch kit for 400$ for his first kit, are these good or bad?
Gretsch is awesome, but stay away from Blackhawk or Nighthawk w/e it is. If thats the set he has then eh...
lately i've been thinking of getting a gretsch instead of my Pro M...i just don't know...
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11263862#post11263862   (160 words)

  
 FAQs on Gretsch 5-String Banjos Bacon & Day
I do not know if the Bacon serial numbers are included in the Gretsch sequence, nor do I know the pattern for the numbers.
Send your questions to: Mickey with Folk of the Wood
Gretsch was issued a Utility Patent for his invention "Banjo" from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
http://www.folkofthewood.com/page3040.htm   (416 words)

  
 Gretsch Store: Product Listing - Posters
Average size is 18" wide by 24" high.
Grab your favorite Gretsch artist poster now before they're all gone!
Your Credit Card is never charged until your order is processed for shipment.
http://www.gretschstore.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=Posters&cart_id=5526186.28007   (182 words)

  
 Joel Gretsch - Biography, Photos, and more - Moviefone
Tall and chiseled actor Joel Gretsch began his acting career in late-'80s romantic melodramas like the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful and...
Joel Gretsch picture from the movie - Joel Gretsch movie stills...
See photos of Robin Williams, Jo Jo and Cheryl Hines at the 'RV' premiere after-party.
http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/joel-gretsch/277249/main?_pgtyp=pdct   (153 words)

  
 Re: Gretsch
Michael "Stray Cat" Pugh wrote: >Gretsch >I finally bought a rockabilly machine.
Next comes the Vitalis for your hair, the pack of unfiltered Camels to roll up in your tee shirt sleeve, and the pegged jeans and pointy-toed roach-killer boots.
http://www.talkaboutthemusic.com/group/rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic/messages/569416.html   (246 words)

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