In celebration of the 125th anniversary of Gretsch® and a legacy that has
lasted five decades, the tradition of the "anniversary" model continues.
To commemorate this historic event, a very special instrument was created that
is sure to be an instant classic. Combining time-tested Gretsch elements from
the past with new features, the 125th Anniversary model has an ultra-rare Jaguar
Tan top, with metallic gold back and sides. The body is made of three-play laminated
maple for the utmost resonance and tone.
Two key individuals in the Gretsch story recently designed a new scalloped
bracing specifically voiced for Gretsch guitars. The new "ML" bracing—which
stands for Gretsch guitar designers Masao Terada and Mike Lewis—makes
its debut on the 125th "Annie". This construction synchronizes the
vibration of the top and back, with increased acoustical openness in tone. Accentuating
the tone of the new ML bracing are a pair of TV Jones® Power’Tron™
pickups, pinned rosewood-based Adjusto-Matic™ bridge and a Bigsby®
B6C vibrato tailpiece. Happy Anniversary indeed!
