Gretsch Guitars
Welcome to Music Street, your premier authorized dealer for Gretsch guitars in the UK. Famous for their rich, woody resonance, distinctive retro styling, and the legendary "That Great Gretsch Sound," Gretsch instruments have shaped the sound of rockabilly, country, rock, and indie music for generations. Every Gretsch guitar we sell undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a custom, professional setup by our in-house luthiers in our Huntingdon workshop before shipping. Browse our curated selection below, or scroll down to read our expert Gretsch Spotlight
Explore Gretsch Guitars at MusicStreet
The MusicStreet Setup Advantage: Why Your Gretsch Deserves It
Gretsch guitars are celebrated worldwide for their unique construction, resonant hollow and semi-hollow bodies, and highly expressive Bigsby vibrato tailpieces. However, because of their floating bridges, complex bracing, and unique pickup designs, Gretsch instruments require highly precise adjustment to play their absolute best. Wood naturally breathes and shifts during transit across different climates, and factory setups are designed for speed, not precision.
At MusicStreet, we ensure your Gretsch plays flawlessly. We perform a **free £75 professional workshop setup** on every single Gretsch guitar we sell. Our expert luthiers adjust the truss rod, file the nut slots, level the bridge saddles, secure the floating bridge (if requested), and polish the frets to ensure your new instrument plays with a comfortable, buzz-free low action straight out of the box.
🔧 Free £75 Professional Setup
Every Gretsch guitar is individually set up in our in-house workshop. We adjust the action, intonation, and neck relief to match your playing style, ensuring it plays perfectly straight out of the box.
🛡️ 12-Month Warranty
We stand behind every instrument we sell. All of our Gretsch guitars come with a full 12-month warranty, giving you complete peace of mind with your purchase.
🚚 Free UK Delivery & 7-Day Returns
Get free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99. If the guitar isn't the perfect fit for your hands, return it to us within 7 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.
Explore the Complete Gretsch Guitar Lineup
As an authorized Gretsch dealer, we stock a comprehensive range of electric guitars across their three core series. Whether you are looking for a vintage-spec reissue or a modern, gig-ready workhorse, explore our core lineups:
Gretsch Professional Collection
The pinnacle of Gretsch craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Japan, the Professional Collection features premium tonewoods, nitrocellulose lacquer finishes, and top-tier hardware. From the legendary **Gretsch White Falcon** and **Country Gentleman** to the rockabilly-approved **6120 Chet Atkins** models, these are heirloom-quality instruments built for the stage and studio.
Gretsch Electromatic Series
The perfect balance of classic Gretsch style, professional performance, and incredible value. The **Gretsch Electromatic** series features hollow-body, semi-hollow, and solid-body models equipped with custom-voiced Black Top Filter'Tron pickups and Bigsby vibratos. They deliver authentic Gretsch tone and playability at an accessible price point.
Gretsch Streamliner Series
Designed for modern players seeking high-output performance and classic styling on a budget. The **Gretsch Streamliner** series features lightweight center-block designs, fast neck profiles, and high-output Broad'Tron humbuckers, making them perfect for high-gain rock, indie, and blues.
Guitar Trade-In & Part-Exchange Program
Ready to upgrade your current rig? We make it incredibly easy to trade in your pre-owned gear. Through our straightforward guitar part-exchange program, you can bring your old guitar, amplifier, or effects pedals into our showroom (or send us details online) and put its value directly toward any new or used Gretsch guitar in our store.
Visit Our Huntingdon Guitar Showroom
If you are searching for premium guitar shops in Cambridgeshire, come visit our showroom in Huntingdon. Located at 10 Chequers Court, our showroom is the perfect place to plug in, test out different neck profiles, and compare the full Gretsch range side-by-side. We are easily accessible from Cambridge, Peterborough, and Bedford, with convenient parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gretsch Guitars
What is "That Great Gretsch Sound"? +
"That Great Gretsch Sound" refers to the unique tonal character of Gretsch guitars, particularly their hollow and semi-hollow models. It is characterized by a bright, clear treble response, a tight bass, and a highly resonant, woody mid-range. This distinctive voice is largely produced by their unique bracing patterns and custom pickups like Filter'Trons and Dynasonics.
What is included in your £75 professional setup? +
Our expert in-house technicians perform a complete multi-point inspection. This includes adjusting the neck relief (truss rod), setting the optimal string action (height) at both the nut and bridge saddles, setting the intonation, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, polishing the frets, checking all electronics/pots, and installing a fresh set of premium strings.
How do you handle floating bridges on Gretsch guitars? +
Many traditional Gretsch models feature a floating bridge held in place only by string tension. During our professional setup, we precision-align the bridge for perfect intonation. If you prefer, our workshop can "pin" or temporarily secure the bridge base using specialized double-sided tape or violin bow wax to prevent it from shifting during heavy playing or string changes.
Can I trade in my old gear toward a purchase? +
Absolutely. We offer a highly competitive part-exchange program. You can bring your gear directly to our Huntingdon showroom for an on-the-spot valuation, or contact us online with photos and details to receive a preliminary trade-in estimate.
Gretsch Guitars: Handcrafting "That Great Gretsch Sound" Since 1883
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1883, Gretsch has spent over a century crafting some of the most visually striking and sonically unique guitars in music history. From the golden era of rockabilly and country in the 1950s to the modern indie and alternative rock stages, Gretsch guitars are celebrated for their open, airy resonance, sparkling high-end clarity, and unmistakable aesthetic presence.
Whether you are looking to buy a Gretsch guitar online or testing one in our showroom, these instruments offer a playing experience that is truly second to none.
Finding Your Perfect Gretsch Series: Streamliner, Electromatic, and Professional
Gretsch organizes their lineup into three distinct families, each built to deliver exceptional performance at different price points:
- The Gretsch Streamliner Collection: The perfect entry point. Designed for high-gain versatility and modern playability, Streamliner models feature lightweight spruce center blocks and high-output Broad'Tron humbuckers, delivering thick, powerful tones with excellent feedback resistance.
- The Gretsch Electromatic Collection: The heart of the Gretsch lineup. Crafted with premium tonewoods, upgraded hardware, and classic Black Top Filter'Tron pickups, Electromatic models deliver the authentic, sparkling "Gretsch chime" and vintage styling at an incredible value.
- The Gretsch Professional Collection: The absolute pinnacle of craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Japan with uncompromising attention to detail, utilizing premium tonewoods, nitrocellulose finishes, genuine TV Jones pickups, and advanced bracing patterns for the ultimate in tone, playability, and reliability.
Iconic Models: Hollow-Bodies, Center Blocks, and Jet Solid-Bodies
Our collection features Gretsch's most celebrated designs, built to suit a wide variety of musical genres:
- The Gretsch Falcon & Country Gentleman (Hollow-Body): The ultimate statement guitars. These large, fully hollow archtops deliver a massive, open, and woody acoustic resonance with incredible depth and projection—the absolute standard for traditional fingerstyle, country, and rockabilly.
- The Gretsch Broadkaster & Nashville (Center Block): Designed for high-volume performance. Featuring a solid spruce center block running down the middle of the body, these semi-hollow models offer the organic warmth of a hollow-body but with the sustain and feedback resistance of a solid-body.
- The Gretsch Jet (Chambered Solid-Body): Gretsch's take on the solid-body electric. Featuring heavily chambered mahogany bodies with maple tops, Jets deliver a unique blend of solid-body punch and hollow-body airiness, equipped with dual Filter'Tron or DynaSonic pickups.
Why Buy Your Gretsch from Music Street?
Because hollow-body and semi-hollow guitars feature complex internal bracing, delicate neck angles, and floating bridges or Bigsby vibrato systems on many models, a professional setup is absolutely vital to ensure optimal playability and tuning stability.
At Music Street, our in-house luthiers inspect and set up every Gretsch guitar before it leaves our Huntingdon workshop. We adjust the truss rod, set the bridge saddle height, check the nut slots, align the Bigsby vibrato, and fine-tune the intonation. This complimentary service ensures your new Gretsch plays flawlessly straight out of the box.
