Model · Gretsch

Streamliner Collection

A Gretsch electric, introduced 2016^{[1, 2]}. Built on the Gretsch Streamliner line.

Launched Jan 26, 2016

How it changed

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Who owned it and where it was built

The eras of the Gretsch Streamliner 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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1. 1
   premierguitar: gretsch releases the streamliner seriesgraded secondary
2. 2
   NAMM 2016: Gretsch Streamliner and Players Edition Guitarsgraded community
3. 3
   gretschguitars: support/historygraded primary

   • "In 1984, Fred W. Gretsch… purchased Gretsch back"Era: Gretsch Streamliner, 2016–now
   • In late 2002 a deal was struck for Fender Musical Instruments Corp. to handle Gretsch Guitars manufacturing and distributionEra: Gretsch Streamliner, 2016–now
4. 4
   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 Streamliner, 2016–now
   • In 2002 Gretsch and Fender announced an alliance that granted Fender exclusive rights to develop, market, and distribute Gretsch guitars.Era: Gretsch Streamliner, 2016–now
5. 5
   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 Streamliner, 2016–now