Gretsch first produced flattop acoustics around the same time they introduced archtop acoustics in 1933. However, the flattops weren't nearly as popular and very little is known about the earliest models. These models include the Broadkaster, Castillian, Rhumba, and the Number 40 Hawaiian model. Gretsch (and part of Baldwin) also produced some little-known models during the late 1960s and 1970s. Some of these models include the Deluxe and the Supreme as well as two unnamed models: a 12-string and a jumbo. Gretsch flattop guitars were built very poorly and cheaply and they didn't sound very good - a stark contrast to their electric counterparts. Therefore, they aren't very collectible in the used marketplace.
- spruce top, mahogany back and sides, round soundhole with nine-ply ring, double bound top, mahogany neck, 14/19-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlay, black peghead face with Gretsch and Burl Ives logos, three-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, rosewood bridge with black pins, tortoiseshell teardrop-shaped pickguard, available in Natural finish, 14.25 in. body width, mfg. 1952-54.
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- classical style, specifications unknown, on-board piezo under bridge pickup and electronics (by Baldwin), mfg. 1969-1973.
This model was originally numbered 6006 but it was changed to 7495 in 1971.
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- spruce top, mahogany back and sides, round soundhole, four-ply bound top, mahogany neck, 14/19-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlay, black peghead face with Gretsch logo with a circle and parallelogram inlay, three-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, rosewood bridge with black pins, tortoiseshell teardrop-shaped pickguard, available in Natural finish, 14.25 in. body width, mfg. 1951-1975.
This model was originally introduced as the Model 6003. In 1955, this model was named the Grand Concert (Model 6003) and a slanted peghead logo was introduced. In 1959, this model was renamed the Jimmy Rogers Model (endorsed by 1950s/1960s pop star Jimmie Rogers). In 1963, it was renamed the Folk Singing Model and a 14.5 in. body width and 24.5 in. scale were introduced. In 1965, it was renamed Folk Model. In 1967, a zero fret was introduced and the logo was placed straight across the headstock. In 1969, a mahogany top (Model 6004) and Sunburst finish (Model 6002) became optional.
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- classical style, spruce top, rosewood back and sides, round soundhole, double-bound top and back, rosewood fingerboard with no inlays, slotted headstock with three-per-side open-style tuners, rosewood bridge, available in Natural finish, 16 in. body width, mfg. 1965-68.
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- laminated spruce top with stylized "G" brand on the bass bout, maple arched back, maple sides, triangle soundhole with rosette, four-ply bound top, double bound back, maple neck, 14/21-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlays engraved with cows and cactus, black face bound peghead with pearl steer head/logo inlay, three-per-side gold tuners, adj. rosewood bridge mounted on triangular rosewood base, tortoiseshell, gold, or tan pickguard with engraved longhorn steer head, available in Golden Red finish, 17 in. body width, 25.5 in. scale, mfg. 1954-1973.
By 1957, a gold pickguard replaced the tortoiseshell, and hump block fingerboard inlay with no engraving replaced the original design. In 1959, a tan pickguard replaced the gold pickguard and thumbnail fingerboard inlays replaced hump block inlays. In 1961, the G brand on the bass bout was removed, and a horseshoe peghead inlay was introduced. In 1969, a zero fret was introduced. In 1971, the Rancher's model number was changed to 7525.
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- similar to the Rancher (Model 7525), except has a "G" brand logo on the treble bout, block fingerboard inlays with engraved cows and cacti, a rosewood bridge with white pins, and a horseshoe peghead inlay, mfg. 1975-1980.
In 1978, tri-saddle bridge with white pins replaced original parts/design.
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- non-cutaway body, select spruce top, maple back and sides, large resonator with two small screened soundholes, multiple-bound top and back, laminated maple neck, 12/24-fret bound white celluloid fingerboard with playing card symbol inlays (hearts, clubs, etc.), bound headstock with "Sho Bro" logo (no Gretsch logo) and three-per-side tuners, combination metal bridge/trapeze tailpiece, chrome hardware, available in Natural finish, 16.5 in. body width, 4.5 in. body depth, 25.25 in. scale, mfg. 1969-1978.
This model was originally numbered 6031, but in 1971, it was renumbered 7705. A seven-string version was also available between 1972 and 1978 with 4/3-per-side tuners (Model 7710).
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- non- or sharp single-cutaway body, select spruce top, mahogany back and sides, large resonator with two small screened soundholes, multiple-bound top and back, laminated mahogany neck, 14/21-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, bound headstock with "Sho Bro" logo (no Gretsch logo) and three-per-side tuners, combination metal bridge/trapeze tailpiece, chrome hardware, available in Natural finish, 16.5 in. body width, mfg. 1969-1978.
This model was offered with two distinct variations: cutaway and non-cutaway. The cutaway model had a thinner body than the non-cutaway style. In 1971, this model was renumbered 7715 from 6030.
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- classical style, grand concert-sized body, spruce top, mahogany back and sides, round soundhole with decorative inlaid purfling, black top and back binding, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with no inlays, slotted headstock with three-per-side open-style tuners, rosewood bridge, available in Natural finish, 14.25 in. body width, 3.75 in. body depth, mfg. 1961-1972.
The Model 6000 Hauser (sometimes called the Golden Classic) featured a decorated back and inlaid headstock.
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- spruce top, laminated Brazilian rosewood back with stripe and sides, round soundhole with rosette, four-ply bound top, single-bound back, 14/20-fret bound ebony fingerboard with dot inlay, rosewood bridge with black pins, bound headstock with pearl logo and three-per-side chrome tuners, tortoiseshell pickguard, available in Natural (6010, 7515) or Sunburst (7514) finish, 15.5 in. body width, 24.5 in. scale, mfg. 1959-1977.
In 1971, this model was renumbered 7515. By 1973, Sunburst finish became optional (Model 7514).
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- dreadnought style, solid spruce top, triangle soundhole, three-stripe bound body, floral pattern rosette, rosewood back/sides, mahogany neck, 14/20-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl diamond inlay, pearl scroll inlay at 12th fret, rosewood bridge with black pearl dot pins, pearl floral bridge wing inlay, bound blackface peghead with pearl floral/logo inlay, three-per-side gold tuners, available in Natural finish, mfg. 1991-disc.
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- spruce top, maple arched back and sides, triangle soundhole, mulit-bound top and back, maple neck, 14/21-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearloid slashed hump top block inlay, bound cloud headstock with indents below the E strings, a straight "Gretsch" logo at the top, and "Synchromatic" logo above the A and B string tuner posts, three-per-side gold tuners, adj. rosewood stairstep bridge, harp tailpiece, raised pickguard, available in Natural top, dark back/side finish, mfg. 1947-1955.
This model was originally custom built for Buddy Starcher.
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- spruce top, maple arched back and sides, triangle soundhole, mulit-bound top and back with tortoiseshell layer, maple neck, 14/21-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearloid slashed hump top block inlay, bound cloud headstock with indents below the E strings and a pointed top, a slanted "Gretsch" logo at the top, and a Synchromatic/tusk ornamental logo, three-per-side enclosed Grover gold tuners, adj. rosewood stairstep bridge, harp tailpiece, raised pickguard, available in Natural top, Sunburst back/side finish, 18 in. body width, mfg. 1947-1955.
By 1949, an adj. bridge with a large triangular base, metal string anchor plate, and a non-raised pickguard were all introduced. In 1949, this model was numbered 6042.
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- spruce top, figured maple arched back and sides, triangle soundhole with rosette, mulitple bound top and back, maple neck, 14/21-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlay, adj. rosewood bridge with triangular base, slanted metal string anchor plate, black face headstock with "Synchromatic" inlay above the A and B string tuner posts, three-per-side diecast tuners, tortoiseshell pickguard, available in Natural top, Sunburst back and side finish, 17 in. body width, 26 in. scale, mfg. 1947-1954.
Some models were finished in White with tortoiseshell binding all around, other models came with single body binding. This model was renamed into two different models in 1955: The Rancher and the Town and Country (see listings).
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- spruce top, arched maple back, maple sides, triangular soundhole, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with block inlays, black headstock with "Gretsch" and "75" logos, three-per-side tuners, trapezoid-shaped bridge, straight-mounted metal string-anchor plate, available in Sunburst finish, 16 in. body width, mfg. 1947-1955.
In 1949, this model was renamed the Synchromatic Sierra and numbered 6007.
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- spruce top, maple arched back and sides, triangle soundhole with rosette, mulitple bound top and back, maple neck, 14/21-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlay, black face headstock with three-per-side diecast tuners, adj. rosewood bridge with triangular base, slanted metal string anchor plate, tortoiseshell pickguard, available in Natural finish, 17 in. body width, 25.5 in. scale, mfg. 1954-59.
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- dreadnought style, spruce top, red maple back and sides, round soundhole with rosette, mulitple bound top and back, red maple neck, 14/21-fret ebonized rosewood triple-bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl split block inlay, rosewood bridge with white pins, black face headstock with logo inlay, three-per-side Grover chrome tuners, lucite pickguard with engraved sailboat/logos, available in Natural finish with Cherry back and sides, 16 in. body width, mfg. 1969-1971.
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