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NAMM 2015: Gretsch's glorious hollow body stand - in pictures

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By Matt Parker ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) published 23 January 2015

Beautiful Gretsch guitars on display

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Gretsch Brian Setzer 2-Tone Hot Rods

Gretsch Brian Setzer 2-Tone Hot Rods

NAMM 2015: After the off-the-wall shred thrills of the Jackson/Charvel/EVH and ESP stands at this year's show it's nice to take in some more classically-stunning, traditional rock 'n' roll guitars - and few do that better than Gretsch.

Browse the gallery to see a selection of the hollow body beauties on display at this year's show, starting with this trio of Brian Setzer 2-Tone Hot Rods...

Gretsch G6120SH-2TBLK
MSRP $4,099

Brian Setzer 2-Tone Hot Rod with TV Jones pickups, Tuxedo Black with Bigsby.

Gretsch G6120SH-HBLU
MSRP $4,099

Brian Setzer 2-Tone Hot Rod with TV Jones pickups, Harbor Blue with Bigsby.

Gretsch G6120SH-RRED
MSRP $4,099

Brian Setzer 2-Tone Hot Rod with TV Jones pickups, Roman Red with Bigsby.

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Gretsch G6120SH-HGRN

Gretsch G6120SH-HGRN

Brian Setzer 2-Tone Hot Rod with TV Jones pickups, Highland Green with Bigsby.

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Gretsch G6120SH-TBLK

Gretsch G6120SH-TBLK

Brian Setzer Hot Rod with TV Jones pickups, Tuxedo Black with Bigsby.

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Gretsch G6120SH-BLND

Gretsch G6120SH-BLND

Brian Setzer Hot Rod with TV Jones pickups, Blonde with Bigsby.

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Gretsch G6120SH-GSPK

Gretsch G6120SH-GSPK

Brian Setzer 2-Tone Hot Rod with TV Jones pickups, Green Sparkle with Bigsby.

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Gretsch G6136SLBP

Gretsch G6136SLBP

Brian Setzer Phoenix with TV Jones pickups, Black Phoenix, Lacquer with Bigsby.

Gretsch G6120SSL-OFLM
MSRP $4,899

Brian Setzer Nashville with TV Jones pickups, Tiger Flame Maple, Lacquer with Bigsby.

Gretsch G6120SSLVO
MSRP $4,899

Brian Setzer Nashville with TV Jones pickups, Vintage Orange Stain, Lacquer with Bigsby.

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Gretsch G6122-12

Gretsch G6122-12

Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 12-string, Amber.

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Gretsch G6112TCB-JR

Gretsch G6112TCB-JR

Center-Block Jr 2-Tone, Jaguar Tan and Copper Metallic with Bigsby.

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Gretsch G5623

Gretsch G5623

Electromatic Center-Block Bono Signature (RED), with case.

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Gretsch G6120SSU-BK

Gretsch G6120SSU-BK

Brian Setzer Nashville with TV Jones pickups, Black with Bigsby.

Gretsch G6120SSU-LH
MSRP $4,899

Brian Setzer Nashville with TV Jones pickups, Tiger Flame Maple, left-handed.

Gretsch G6120SSU-OFLM
MSRP $4,599

Brian Setzer Nashville with TV Jones pickups, Tiger Flame Maple with Bigsby.

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Matt Parker
Matt Parker

Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.

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