Vintage Gretsch Guitars is also a hugely popular category, when it comes to buying vintage guitars for investing or for amateur purposes. However I am not a big fan of them.

Vintage Gretsch Guitars are mostly the models endorsed by Chet Atkins made from 1954 to 1961 (single cutaway models). Older Gretsch models (pre-1970) don’t tend to hold up to time as well as other makes. Older binding materials and glues tend to deterior with age. This can cause expensive repairs such as neck sets and binding replacement. Additionally, Gretsch electronics like Guitar pickups, Guitar switch/knob layout is not as sonically sound or versatile as those of other makers during the same period.

Despite these drawbacks, Gretsche Vintage Guitars from the mid 1950’s have a certain “look” that is undeniably cool. Models most highly regarded are the single cutaway versions with western trim. Engraved position markers (”cow and cactus”), the “G” brand, and western pick guards is what makes Gretsches valuable and collectible. This especially applies to the 1954 to 1956 western models such as the 6120 Chet Atkins hollow body, the 6121 Chet Atkins solid body, the 6130 Roundup and the 6022 Rancher.

The 6136 White Falcon Gretsch Vintage Guitar and 6134 White Penguin Gretsche Vintage Guitar from 1954 to 1957 are also highly collectable instruments. These have DeArmond pickups, engraved pearl position markers, vertical Gretsch logo, “Cadillac” tailpieces and gold sparkle binding. Unfortunately, after 1957 many of these attributes disappear, making later models less desirable.

Gretsch acoustic archtops appeal primarily to collectors only, as players tend to steer clear of these models. Gretsch’s reputation is based more on their electric guitars than acoustic. The quality of Gretsch workmanship is not as good as Gibson and Epiphone instruments from the same period. Due to poor material and/or construction techniques, many older models haven’t survived the test of time. The high-end acoustic archtops with “cat-eye” soundholes are visually appealing and collectible for their unusual looks. Other models with conventional “F” holes are much less desirable.

The original Gretsch company based in Brooklyn, New York went out of business in 1981. Recently a Japanese company bought the Gretsch name and starting producing copies of the original 1950’s Gretsch instruments.

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