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

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

Gretsch G6120SH-RRED
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Brian Setzer 2-Tone Hot Rod with TV Jones pickups, Roman Red with Bigsby.

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Gretsch G6120SH-HGRN

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

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

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

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

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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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