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It was 20 years ago today…

3:27 p.m. Jan. 26 2015

It was 20 years ago today…

and Sgt. Pepper wasn’t really involved. Sorry. It wasn’t an iconic Beatles record. It was a simple, quiet act that really didn’t seem like that big a deal at the time. There was no fanfare, no celebration, not even a note on the calendar — but sometime in 1995, I pressed a button, and the Gretsch Pages was born.

Or rather, a very early version of what would become The Gretsch Pages. In those days, the whole thing was tucked away on the Arizona State University servers, because as a student I had an account, and I put up a page for whatever interested me at the time. There was a Russ Meyer page, an ...

A tale of two Anniversaries

What makes the 120th Anniversary special? Is it special at all? Let's take a look and compare with a standard 6118T. Along the way, we'll ...

Yep!

Redesigning a large-scale community site like this isn't easy. But we hope you like it.

Gretsch Body Snatchers

In April 2010 hundreds of vintage Gretsch guitar bodies were discovered in a Nashville warehouse. GDPers quickly jumped on the find to make their own ...


Gretsch ukeleles, banjos and other oddities

2:47 p.m. Dec. 7 2010

Gretsch made and sold a lot of instruments that wren't guitars. In fact, in the early days of the company, guitars were barely a blip. Banjos made up most of their production, and the more ornate models were eventually the inspiration for the opulent outfitting on the White Falcon.

Gretsch model numbers: Decoding the code

1:40 p.m. Dec. 7 2010

Just what do Gretsch's model numbers mean? A lot, but not very logically. Understanding the Gretsch model numbers goes a long way toward understanding what features a modern-era Gretsch possesses, once you can decode the code.

Converting Sta-Tites to locking tuners

7:37 p.m. July 10 2007

Convert your stock Sta-Tites to modern locking tuners while retaining the vintage look with this step-by-step guide.

Which Gretsch for me? How to choose?

11:04 a.m. May 16 2007

So you've decided you might want a Gretsch, but you're not familiar with Gretsch model names and features, pickups, components, and assorted unique Gretsch idiosyncrasies. We can help. We really can.

The Gretsch Pages Dictionary

2:53 p.m. March 26 2007

Reading the Gretsch Pages doesn't take a secret decoder ring, but sometimes it can feel like it does. Some acronyms and terms you'll find around here are Gretsch-specific, others relate to technology. Either way, here's your secret decoder ring...

Mal's big guide to guitar setup and troubleshooting

3:05 p.m. March 12 2007

Your guitar comes with a whole panoply of features that should be able to tweak to get it into shape, and most of these adjustments can be made with nothing more than a screwdriver, a little care, and some patience. Find out how...

Country Clubs: Current model differences clarified

2:53 p.m. Feb. 16 2007

The purpose of this article is to describe current (and very recent) Country Club models for the convenience of shoppers, dreamers, and spec-fanatics. It focuses on the 2005-07 line.

Which Gretsch Should You Buy?

4:15 p.m. Oct. 11 2006

"Which Gretsch is right for me?" It's a common question, and a devilishly difficult one to answer. The short answer? The one you like and can afford. The long answer is a bit more involved, and tends to lead to still more questions...

Elliot Easton White Tiki

9:02 p.m. Sept. 27 2006

The Elliot Easton White Tiki is one of the more interesting could-have-beens in Gretsch history.

1951 Catalog & other memorabilia

11:02 p.m. Aug. 28 2006

Added 1951 catalog to the Memorabilia section.

Cool New Stuff

11:44 a.m. Aug. 25 2006

A couple of neat new things on the site might be easy to overlook.

Django

9:28 a.m. July 31 2006

From its beginning back in 1995, the Gretsch Pages has sought to be the largest, most comprehensive resource on Gretsch guitars anywhere. About five years ago I realized I was going to hit a wall. The site was simply becoming too large and unwieldy for one person to maintain, let alone add much of anything new. Eventually my prediction hit. Hard.

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