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An American instrument manufacturer well known for its wide range of instrument production, but mainly for its electric guitars. Gretsch is known for staying true to its original cosmetic designs & updating its production instruments for the modern player, while still releasing models made to original specs for those who desire vintage sounds. For example, the Country Gentleman can be bought with modern pickups & wiring while still keeping the look & feel of the original design, or as a vintage reissue with reproduction vintage parts. Gretsch guitars have been favored mainly by country & rockabilly style players, but are extremely versatile, having also been played by countless other musicians & spanning a whole spectrum of genres. Notable guitarists: George Harrison- 6128 Duo Jet, 6122 Country Gentleman, 6119 Tennessean John Lennon- 6120 Double Cutaway Brian Setzer- 6120 Nashville, 6120 Hot Rod, 6136 Black Phoenix Duane Eddy- 6120 Nashville Stephen Stills- 6136 White Falcon Chet Atkins- His entire signature line
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