GretschTech: Serial Numbers 1930s-1966
Previously, we’ve discussed modern Gretsch serial numbers and how to read them. Now we travel to the other end of the spectrum; to the first […]
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GretschTech: Ukulele Tuning
The Gretsch Roots collection includes several ukulele models of varying sizes and styles. Given the resurgence of the instrument’s popularity in recent years, many who […]
Gretsch Custom Shop Unveils New Vintage Correct Knobs
Stephen Stern of the Gretsh Custom Shop is always on a quest to ensure his guitars are as close to vintage correct as possible, accomplishing […]
GretschTech: Reentrant Tuning
Most ukuleles and five-string banjos, including many of those found in the Gretsch Roots Collection, use a form of tuning called reentrant tuning. Fair bet […]
GretschTech: Center-Block Guitars
The coolest new guitars on the block are Gretsch’s new “center-block” models. Each distinctively designed instrument boasts “That Great Gretsch Sound” with a solid new […]
GretschTech: Understanding Modern Gretsch Serial Numbers
Even if this headstock didn’t say “Made in Japan,” the “J” that begins the serial number indicates that it was. The serial number on your […]
GretschTech: The Baldwin Era
Every once in a while when exploring the Gretsch world, you’ll run across mention of the “Baldwin era” or the “Baldwin years.” What does this term refer to?
GretschTech: the Zero Fret
What’s the deal with the zero fret found on some Gretsch guitars? What is it, why is it there and what does it do? A […]
GretschTech: Trestle Bracing
What is trestle bracing, and what advantages does it offer on Gretsch guitars that feature it? Is it a modern development or a vintage design? […]
GretschTech: Tailpieces
One of the things that makes Gretsch guitars stand out from the rest of the pack is the unique tailpiece options the company has utilized […]