Mike Nesmith with Gretsch Viking in a promotional photo
In 1966, the Monkees, the 'manufactured' pop group hit the US TV screens with their zany show called 'The Monkees.' Mike Nesmith is playing a Gretsch Viking guitar in this posed promotional photograph.
The official Gretsch 'Monkees' edition signature guitar
Mike Nesmith with Gretsch 12 string on the 'Pleasant Valley Sunday' video
John Lennon with 6120DC on the Paperback Writer sessions
Brian Setzer with new Green Sparkle 6120 Hot Rod
Early Brian Setzer photo with original 6120
Another Brian, Brian Jones with a 6118 Anniversary with the Rolling Stones
Eddie Cochran with his modified 6120, now a Gretsch signature model
Eddie Cochran in a coloured photo by Alan Hawkins on his last tour 1960
Emanuela Hutter from the group Hillbilly Moon Explosion with a Gibson 295
That's better, Emanuela with a suitable Gretsch this time
Eric Clapton in 1964 with the Yardbirds and his 6120DC
Joe Walsh of the Eagles with a White Falcon
Pete Townshend with a 6120 given to him by Joe Walsh on Top of the Pops
he broke it, but it was rebuilt
with a Duo Jet
Mark Knopfler enjoying some Chet picking on a 6120
Not a Gretsch but Chet and Mark with Chet's signature guitars
Chet Atkins without whom there would be no 6120
Just a selection of famous Gretsch guitar players!
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