Model · Gretsch

Billy Duffy signature

A Gretsch electric, introduced 2013^{[1, 2]}. Built on the Gretsch Custom Shop line.

Jan 2013

How it changed

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Who owned it and where it was built

The eras of the Gretsch Custom Shop line in the years this model was made. No end year is on record, so the last row runs as far as the line does. The model rides on its line: when the owner or the plant changed, it changed for this model too.

Sources

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   Wikipedia: wiki/Gretschgraded community
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   Gretsch Introduces Billy Duffy White Falcongraded primary
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   gretschguitars: support/historygraded primary

   • "In 1984, Fred W. Gretsch… purchased Gretsch back"Era: Gretsch Custom Shop, 2013–now
   • In late 2002 a deal was struck for Fender Musical Instruments Corp. to handle Gretsch Guitars manufacturing and distributionEra: Gretsch Custom Shop, 2013–now
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   The Story of Gretschgraded secondary

   • In 1984 Fred made good on his promise when he and his wife Dinah bought the Gretsch Company back from Baldwin.Era: Gretsch Custom Shop, 2013–now
   • In 2002 Gretsch and Fender announced an alliance that granted Fender exclusive rights to develop, market, and distribute Gretsch guitars.Era: Gretsch Custom Shop, 2013–now
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   Fred #4: Fred W. Gretsch – Leading The Return Of 'That Great Gretsch Sound.'graded primary

   • His offer was accepted, and in November 1984, Fred was able to fulfill his 17-year dream of buying back the Gretsch Company.Era: Gretsch Custom Shop, 2013–now
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