Fusing Old And New? Gretsch Guitars

Gretsch guitars has a proud history of producing musical instruments for over 100 years. While they started out making drums and banjos, they’ve evolved with the times and helped launch the careers of many famous artists. Among the ranks of musicians who’ve played Gretch instruments are the likes of John Lennon, The Edge of U2, Chris Cornell of Sound garden, and dozens of others.

Just a few years ago, Gretsch began collaborating with the Fender Corporation, another notable musical instrument manufacturer. When two of the biggest names in guitars get together, you can only expect the highest quality.

Gretsch guitars come in three general varieties: hollow body electric, single body electric, and acoustic. There are dozens of unique subtypes of these basic models, each with their own physical and acoustic design. Gretsch can be found in single- or double-body cutaway styles, with a variety of finishes and shapes. There’s a Gretsch to match every skill level and budget, whether you’re a veteran or just picking up a guitar for the first time.

Since they combined with Fender, Gretsch guitars have undergone some improvements. They’ve returned to their roots with classic designs from the company’s heyday in the 50s and 60s. Today’s Gretsch electric guitar has top of the line electronic parts and improved pickups that provide a genuine vintage sound, making them a perfect mix of old and new.

Over the years, Gretsch has worked together with many famous guitarists to produce specialized guitars. Artists from Brian Setzer to U2′s Bono have overseen the design and production of these high quality guitars. They’re an obvious choice for any artist looking to pay homage to some of the great guitarists of the world.

In addition to their wide selection of guitars, Gretsch also produces drums. Needless to say, their drums are also top quality productions with a signature sound.

Gretsch Electric Guitars have a long and proud history in the world of music and are a definite must for any guitar lover. Johnny Fahrenheit has the ultimate inside scoop on Gretsch’s now on http://www.gretschguitars.org

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