Gretsch announced an update to their flagship electrics series with the launch of all-new Players Edition Hollow Body guitars. Available in different styles across five distinct models – FalconTM, Country Gentleman, NashvilleTM, Tennessee RoseTM, and AnniversaryTM – the state-of-the-art guitars in the collection feature the authentic Gretsch sound and style while incorporating cutting-edge features that are designed to instill complete confidence in the instrument.
The Players Edition Hollow Body line was crafted for both gigging players and studio recordists and contains modern features that still hold true to its vintage roots. Each model pays homage to its vintage predecessor by preserving the sound and style of classic Gretsch while adding performance-centric features for the player craving a recognizable big-body sound.
On stage, they can be played for an entire set across a variety of genres – from worship and neo-soul to rock and roll, country and hard rock. In fact, many major recording artists have historically utilized variants of these electric guitars during their own sets.
The Falcon model guitars can be heard in the dark sultry sounds of Orville Peck as well as the pop rock melodies of Tori Kelly while the Country Gentleman’s electric range can accommodate the fashion-art rock style of Palaye Royale’s guitarist Sebastian Danzig. The Tennessee Rose’s ability to integrate into any musical mold, from country to alt rock, has been leveraged by singer songwriter Brandi Carline and the Anniversary model has grace rock and roll stages by the likes of We the Kings and War on Drugs.
“These new Players Edition Hollow Bodies represent the pinnacle of Gretsch performance and give players full control over a powerful sound that lasts every song, every night,” said Jason Barnes, VP Category Management-Gretsch. “With incredible features like our all-new FT67 Filter’Trons, these guitars drive a robust and vibrant voice with control sets that allow tone shaping possibilities and maximum versatility. These models are dedicated to Gretsch pros and enthusiasts seeking the best of the best.”
These guitars feature classic Gretsch tone and cutting-edge features for maximum power, comfort, and versatility. At the intersection of innovation and tribute, these Players Edition features include best in class mechanics such as ML or Parallel bracing options for classic hollow body tones, all-new FT-67 Filter’Tron pickups for a powerful body and open chime, rolled fingerboard edges, Luminlay side markers, String-thru Bigsby vibrato for uncompromising stability and much more.
Images of the various Players Edition guitars can be found on the Gretsch website.