?Cover/Feature GRETSCH LOVERS A non-conventional aesthetic? Dedicated to the beloved Gretsch guys Founded in 1883, Gretsch actually has a longer history than Gibson or Fender. Gretsch began producing guitars under the brand name around 1933, but in the 1950s they actively incorporated cutting-edge specifications of the time, such as Bigsby arms, humbucker pickups, and octave-adjustable saddles, and the While Falcon in particular reigned as one of the most expensive electric guitars in the world. Its popularity gradually waned in the 1960s, and production numbers decreased. However, there was no end to guitarists who were attracted to the Gretsch's artistic appearance, including George Harrison, Neil Young, Brian Setzer, and John Frusciante. In Japan, unconventional musicians such as Kenichi Asai and Yusuke Chiba continued to play Gretsch guitars. This time, through testimonials from guitarists who own Gretsch guitars, an examination of major vintage models, and comparisons of current models, the indescribable charm of Gretsch guitars is thoroughly explored over approximately 100 pages. This feature is dedicated to all Gretsch lovers. Portrait of a Gretsch Player ●Visiting the Gretsch beloved by Japanese masters. 1999 6119 Tennessee Rose / Yusuke Chiba (The Birthday) 1964-65 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean / Kenichi Asai 1966 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean / INORAN (LUNA SEA) 1956 6136 White Falcon / Hirokazu Ogura 1998 6131 Jet Firebird / Eijun Suganami (THE BACK HORN) G6136T-59VS White Falcon / Keiichi Sogabe (Sunny Day Service) 1964 6120 Nashville / Gobun Tsujimura (Kiseru) 1972 Chet Atkins Tennessean 7655 / Nakaido CHABO Reiichi 1975 7610 Roc Jet / Kazuhiko Fujii (THE GROOVERS) G6136T-KF FSR Kenny Falcon / Ken Yokoyama (Hi-STANDARD), etc. Gretsch studies as a form of education, Gretsch's cutting-edge technology, the history of Gretsch learned from five major models, and simple questions about Gretsch that you're too embarrassed to ask now. Can you die without listening to these 50 Gretsch masterpieces? Want to know more about the current Gretsch guitars? Check out the 10 current models by DURAN ●The true story! How the White Falcon was made A conversation between old and new Gretsch master builders: Stephen Stern and Chad Henriksen ?FEATURED GUITARISTS/SEMINAR・Practice phrases and ideas for mastering the guitar directly from Julian Lage INTERVIEW・Char? Jeff Beck Tribute Concert to be Held!! Jimmy Sakurai: A documentary about the man who recreates Jimmy Page INTERVIEW & GEAR・Yuki Fukutomi/Ayaka Tatami (Homecomings)・Takuro Sugawara/Yoshimitsu Taki (9mm Parabellum Bullet) ?PICKUP・EVENT REPORT PRS GUITARS & AMERICAN VINTAGE GUITAR SHOW 2024 ?Serial: Tomo Fujita's guitar doesn't sound good in a day! Adam's ensemble recipe? Infinite spices to enhance singing?・Sakiyama Soushi's Encounter with the Unknown ・Jack!? "SHIORI EXPERIENCE: My Ordinary Life with a Strange Old Man" Extra Edition ・OPENING ACT・HELLO//TEXAS T-shirt literature ・Workshop Path Guitar Magazine branch ?REGULAR・NEWS & TOPICS? What's that guitarist up to now? ・NEW DISC REVIEW NEW PRODUCTS REVIEW・SQUIRE/LIMITED EDITION HELLO KITTY STRATOCASTER・GIBSON/MARY FORD LES PAUL STANDARD・GRECO/GM-CST WHITE・PAOLETTI GUITARS/ALFA LOFT HSS・TAGIMA GUITARS/TW-61・NEURAL DSP/NANO CORTEX・UNIVERSAL AUDIO/KNUCKLES・POSITIVE GRID/SPARK EDGE ◎Special appendix (guitar score/8 songs) GM SELECTIONS Special: Memorable Performances on Gretsch Guitars (8 Songs) "Mr. Sandman" by Chet Atkins; "This cat's on a hot tin roof" by the Brian Setzer Orchestra; "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC・"Rock This Town" by Stray Cats ・"Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers ・"Romeo" by Blankey Jet City・"Sharon" ROSSO・"Cobalt Blue" by THE BACK HORN