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NAMM 2020: The Gretsch stand - in pictures

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By MusicRadar published 18 January 2020

Streamlined line-up for the big-body brand

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Introduction

Introduction

NAMM 2020: Gretsch's plan for the year ahead seems to be expanding its affordable and mid-budget options with a bevy of new additions to its Electromatic range, many of which are augmented with attractive V-Stoptail bridges. Take a look at some of the sights from this year's stand here... 

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Gretsch Streamliner Junior Jet Club (MSRP $499.99)

Gretsch Streamliner Junior Jet Club (MSRP $499.99)

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Gretsch Streamliner Junior Jet Club (MSRP $499.99)

Gretsch Streamliner Junior Jet Club (MSRP $499.99)

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G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT with V-Stoptail (MSRP $499.99)

G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT with V-Stoptail (MSRP $499.99)

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G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT with V-Stoptail (MSRP $499.99)

G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT with V-Stoptail (MSRP $499.99)

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G5655T Electromatic Center Block Jr. Single-Cut with Bigsby (MSRP $799.99)

G5655T Electromatic Center Block Jr. Single-Cut with Bigsby (MSRP $799.99)

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G5410T Electromatic "Rat Rod" Hollow Body Single-Cut with Bigsby (MSRP $799.99)

G5410T Electromatic "Rat Rod" Hollow Body Single-Cut with Bigsby (MSRP $799.99)

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G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. with Bigsby (MSRP $549.99)

G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. with Bigsby (MSRP $549.99)

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G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. with V-Stoptail (MSRP $449.99)

G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. with V-Stoptail (MSRP $449.99)

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G5260T Electromatic Jet Baritone with Bigbsy (MSRP $649.99)

G5260T Electromatic Jet Baritone with Bigbsy (MSRP $649.99)

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G6134T-LTD Limited Edition Penguin with Bigsby (MSRP $2,999.99)

G6134T-LTD Limited Edition Penguin with Bigsby (MSRP $2,999.99)

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