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Pete Townshend

How a 1959 Gretsch 6120 Became Pete Townshend’s Steady

By Christopher Scapelliti published

A gift from Joe Walsh, the 6120 is described by the Who guitarist as the best guitar he has ever owned.

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Fender Stratocaster

Meet the Beatles Guitars

By Richard Bienstock published

Collector Chip Sgro reveals the stories behind a half dozen Beatles-inspired pieces.

Acoustic Guitars
Malcolm Young, 2008

Listen to Malcolm Young’s Definitive Rock ‘n’ Roll Guitar Tone

By Rod Brakes published

Video “The man who made AC/DC” was a rhythm guitar dynamo.

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Duane Eddy, New York, 1958.

Five Reasons Duane Eddy is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Titan of Twang is an original guitar hero of the highest order.

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Pete Townshend of the rock and roll band "The Who" leaps as he plays his electric guitar while performing onstage in circa 1978.

Watch Pete Townshend’s Iconic “Won’t Get Fooled Again” Performance at Shepperton Studios

By Rod Brakes published

Video This explosive gig was to be Keith Moon’s final appearance with The Who.

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Gretsch Chet Atkins Super Axe

Whack Job: Gretsch 7680 Atkins Super Axe

By Terry Carleton published

Video This late ‘70s rarity is a choice of ax for Johnny Marr.

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Gretsch Duo-Jet

Vintage Vault: 1962 Gretsch Duo Jet in Champagne Sparkle Finish

By Rod Brakes published

Vintage guitar veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars shines his light on this custom-ordered sparkle finish Jet.

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Chet Atkins pictured in the studio with his Gretsch 6119 Tennessean signature model

Chet Atkins Shows Us Why the Electric Guitar Became the World’s Most Popular Instrument

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

VIDEO Watch the guitar hero of guitar heroes take his new Gretsch signature model out for a spin live on TV.

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Gretsch Richard Fortus Signature Falcon

Guns N' Roses' Richard Fortus Develops New Pickup Design

By Rod Brakes last updated

The GN'R guitar veteran reveals what went on behind the curtain at Gretsch with his long-awaited signature Falcons.

Electric Guitars
Gretsch has unveiled its 2021 lineup of electric guitars

Gretsch Unveils 2021 Lineup of Electric Guitars

By Jackson Maxwell last updated

More than a dozen new Vintage Select, Players, and Limited Edition models – plus new Electromatic and Streamliner models – are on offer.

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