Model · Gretsch

Traveling Wilburys

A Gretsch electric, introduced 1988^[1]. Built on the Gretsch Traveling Wilburys (Korea) line.

How it changed

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Who owned it and where it was built

The eras of the Gretsch Traveling Wilburys (Korea) 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
   reverb: news/the rebirth of gretsch guitarsgraded secondary

   • "a series of Korean-made electrics named for the Traveling [Wilburys]"Era: Gretsch Traveling Wilburys (Korea), 1988–1990
2. 2
   gretschguitars: support/historygraded primary

   • "In 1984, Fred W. Gretsch… purchased Gretsch back"Era: Gretsch Traveling Wilburys (Korea), 1988–1990
3. 3
   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 Traveling Wilburys (Korea), 1988–1990
4. 4
   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 Traveling Wilburys (Korea), 1988–1990
5. 5
   A brief history of Gretsch guitarsgraded secondary

   • In 1984, the couple bought the Gretsch brand backEra: Gretsch Traveling Wilburys (Korea), 1988–1990
6. 6
   Gretsch: A Legacy of Family