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Average Price: $2,167

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Description

Imbued with the spirit of the original 1958 Anniversary model, the Gretsch Anniversary is a semi-hollowbody electric guitar that seamlessly fuses supreme Gretsch sound with easy playability and authentic vintage appointments. Constructed with a lightweight design, this guitar is perfectly equipped to deliver rocking performances.

Lying at the heart of this instrument are two TV Jones Hilo’Tron single-coil pickups, topping the laminated maple body. These pickups produce brilliant highs, warm lows, and vibrant mids, enhancing your music with a dynamic tonal range. Paired with separate bridge and neck volume controls, three-way pickup switching, three-way tone switch, and master volume, you can craft a near-infinite array of soundscapes.

The instrument features a standard "U"-shaped maple neck, adorned with a 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard and 21 medium jumbo frets. This design ensures a smooth playing experience that can accommodate any style. Additionally, the 1959-style trestle bracing enhances the warmth and balance of your tone.

The guitar also includes a pinned Space Control bridge, enabling you to customize string spacing according to your playing style. Meanwhile, the Bigsby B6CVT vibrato tailpiece adds a touch of expressiveness to your performance.

Key Features:

  • Laminated maple body with 2 TV Jones Hilo’Tron single-coil pickups
  • Standard "U"-shaped maple neck with a 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard
  • 21 medium jumbo frets
  • Separate bridge and neck volume controls, three-way pickup switching, three-way tone switch, and master volume
  • 1959-style trestle bracing
  • Pinned Space Control bridge
  • Bigsby B6CVT vibrato tailpiece
  • Gretsch "Squeezebox" paper-in-oil capacitors for silky vintage high end
  • Nickel "G Arrow" control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, gloss urethane 2-Tone Smoke Green finish, and nickel Grover Sta-Tite tuning machines
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Owner Insights

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Features and functionality

  • Original HiLo Tron pickups are praised for their unique sound, offering a distinct tonal character that some players love despite mixed opinions.

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  • Gotoh locking tuners and a string-through Bigsby enhance tuning stability and ease of restringing, contributing to a smoother playing experience.

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  • The guitar includes a treble bleed on the volume control and a no-load tone pot, allowing for more precise tonal adjustments and preserving high-end clarity when rolling back the volume.

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Build quality

  • A particularly dark sunburst finish is noted as rare, indicating a unique aesthetic appeal that sets certain models apart visually.

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  • Some models feature a Venetian cutaway, characterized by a softer curve, contributing to their distinctive look and playability.

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  • The Tusq nut is highlighted for contributing to the guitar's superior sustain and tuning stability, often preferred by players for its durability over traditional materials.

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User experience

  • Owners report that the guitar sounds exceptional even when unplugged, adding to its versatility and appeal for spontaneous play.

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  • Owners praise the thinner profile body for increased comfort during extended play sessions, making it a preferred choice for players seeking a lightweight hollow body design.

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  • The neck pickup is described as warm and smooth, ideal for jazz, while the bridge pickup offers the signature Gretsch twang, showcasing its versatility across musical styles.

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Amazing guitar

This guitar has great Gretsch sound, plays like a dream and I couldn't be happier.

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See how Dave Grohl uses Gretsch Anniversary

Dave Grohl

Guitarist, Drummer

Nirvana

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In the live video from 1997 titled "Foo Fighters (1997, Rockpalast, Bizarre Festival)," Dave Grohl is seen playing a Gretsch Anniversary guitar at the 18:33 mark. This guitar was used in standard tuning for the set, while he used a Les Paul in DADGBE tuning. The video, uploaded by the user KurtRusselCrowe on YouTube, provides visual confirmation of Grohl's use of the Gretsch Anniversary.

See how J Mascis uses Gretsch Anniversary

J Mascis

Singer, Guitarist

Dinosaur Jr

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In the 1980s, J Mascis is documented to have used or owned a Gretsch Anniversary guitar, as evidenced by a photograph.

See how Bryan Adams uses Gretsch Anniversary

Bryan Adams

Singer, Guitarist

Bryan Adams's Band

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In this picture you can see Bryan playing a Gretsch Anniversary on stage

See how Ethan Luck uses Gretsch Anniversary

Ethan Luck

Singer, Guitarist

Demon Hunter

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"it sounds so dang good. #Fender #Gretsch"

See how Edwyn Collins uses Gretsch Anniversary

Edwyn Collins

Guitarist, Singer

Orange Juice

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Edwyn says in this interview that he has a 1958 Gretsch Anniversary.

See how Marisa Anderson uses Gretsch Anniversary

Marisa Anderson

Guitarist

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This mongrel Gretsch Anniversary model with a Bigsby vibrato is one of Marisa Anderson’s main guitars. She also achieves vibrato by shaking the neck of this pawnshop find. Photo by Klaas Guchelaa

See how Marc Ribler uses Gretsch Anniversary

Marc Ribler

Guitarist

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul

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Color/Finish: 2-Tone Smoked Green Year: 1971

Marc plays a two tone anniversary Gretsch in the Christmas Chronicle movie.

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