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Jimmie Webster: A Great Gretsch Ambassador

Jimmie Webster: A Great Gretsch Ambassador

Gretsch Celebrates the 115th Birthday of a Colorful Musician, Inventor, and Traveling Ambassador for Gretsch Guitars. Jimmie Webster was born on August 11, 1908 in Van Wert, Ohio into a very musical family. Both parents played as well as taught piano and his sister,...
Webster-Designed Gretsch White Falcon Turns 65

Webster-Designed Gretsch White Falcon Turns 65

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...