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Webster-Designed Gretsch White Falcon Turns 65

Webster-Designed Gretsch White Falcon Turns 65

by | Jan 8, 2020 | News

Gretsch Remembers Jimmie Webster, the Musician, Inventor, and Traveling Ambassador for Gretsch Guitars who, among many other important contributions, designed the Gretsch White Falcon. The Early Days. Jimmie Webster was born on August 11, 1908 in Van Wert, Ohio into a...
A Gretsch Guitar Story

A Gretsch Guitar Story

by | Aug 28, 2018 | News

Gretsch Guest Blogger John Standefer tells the story of his recent travel woes involving his Gretsch G6120T-55 guitar. I have owned several Gretsch guitars in my life, most of them back in the ‘60s when I was just getting started. My guitar “mentor” in...
Today’s Tech and Young Thumbs

Today’s Tech and Young Thumbs

by | Jun 27, 2017 | News

Today’s technology helps Millennials discover – and learn – fingerstyle guitar playing. By Fred W. Gretsch Today’s young guitarists are taking advantage of the thousands of guitar and recording app options they can download onto their smartphones and...
Young Thumbs Keep Chet Atkins’ Music and Legacy Alive

Young Thumbs Keep Chet Atkins’ Music and Legacy Alive

by | Aug 1, 2016 | News

By Fred W. Gretsch There was a noticeable and refreshing youth movement at this year’s 32nd annual CAAS (Chet Atkins Appreciation Society) Convention held July 13-16 in Nashville. According to John Knowles CGP, there was one young performer at last year’s event, but...