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Gretsch guitar features

  • Pickups

    Gretsch guitars are known for their distinctive and unusual pickups.

  • Bridges

    Quite a few different bridges have been used on Gretsch guitars. Learn the difference between a space control and a roller.

  • Tailpieces

    Know your Bigsby models. And hardtails, too.

  • Bigsby Handles

    The next time someone mentions a "Duane Eddy handle", you'll know what they mean.

  • Fret Markers

    From humped blocks to neo-classic, Gretsch fret markers have often been a defining feature.

  • Knobs

    Gretsch used some of the most distinctive knobs of any guitar manufacturer.

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