Gretsch, Jackson, EVH, & Charvel | NEW RELEASES 2021

Tons of New Takes on Classic Models & MORE!

Our favorite family drops a huge wave of exciting new signatures and more performance-minded models to turn up the heat in 2021!

GRETSCH

Gretsch debuts a new Richard Fortus Signature Falcon, complete with center block and your choice of bridge, along with a handful of Players Edition models perfect for chicken-pickers and lovers of hot hollow bodies, available in both lefty and righty versions! 

SHOP GRETSCH GUITARS

Gretsch G6134 White Penguin White 2004
Gretsch G6134 White Penguin White 2004
Gretsch G6134 White Penguin White 2004
Gretsch G6134 White Penguin White 2004
Gretsch G6134 White Penguin White 2004
Gretsch G6134 White Penguin White 2004
Gretsch G6134 White Penguin White 2004
Gretsch G6134 White Penguin White 2004
Gretsch G6134 White Penguin White 2004
Gretsch G6134 White Penguin White 2004

Gretsch G6134 White Penguin White 2004

$ 68,498.00
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018

Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Dark Cherry Stain 2018

$ 40,251.00
Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996
Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996
Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996
Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996
Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996
Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996
Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996
Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996
Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996
Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996
Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996

Gretsch G6119 Tennessee Rose Deep Cherry Stain 1996

$ 36,216.00
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973
Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973

Gretsch 7670 Country Genteman Walnut 1973

$ 52,357.00

With a multitude of projects over the years headlined by a nearly two-decade stint with rock powerhouse Guns N’ Roses, Richard Fortus is one of the most respected guitarists in the world.

True to his dreams, the G6636-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon™ Center Block with V-Stoptail checks all the boxes. It begins with a resonant 1.75”-deep, 17”-wide double-cutaway maple body with a lightweight chambered spruce center block running throughout, reinforcing the arched laminate top while eliminating undesired feedback for volume-friendly performance that fits modern stages.

The 24.6” scale length, “U” shaped maple neck and 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets provide easy playability with enhanced sustain and tone, perfect for deep bends and soaring leads. 

Guitarists with Fortus’ shape-shifting talents demand versatility in their instruments to remain on top of their game, which is why a set of Custom Wound Filter’Tron™ pickups in the bridge and neck positions fit perfectly.

A master volume with treble bleed circuit allows you to throttle your amp without sacrificing your dialed-in tone, while a master tone with a no-load pot provides that organic vintage ‘Tron feel at the twist of a knob. Switch between pickup combinations with a three-way toggle switch, while a V-stoptail couples with a TonePros® Tune-o-matic Bridge with standard saddles to offer rock-solid tuning and stability. A Graph Tech® TUSQ® XL nut also minimizes friction between string and nut.

A player-centric instrument ready to rock any genre, the G6636-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon Center Block with V-Stoptail comes in a striking Black finish and is decked out with nickel hardware including the jeweled G-arrow knobs, pearloid Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays and headstock logo and tortoise pickguard, pickup bezels and binding.

COMING NOVEMBER 2021.

  • 1.75”-deep, 17”-wide maple body with chambered spruce center block and bound f-holes
  • 24.6”-scale set “U”-shaped maple neck
  • 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays
  • Custom Wound Filter’Tron™ bridge and neck pickups
  • Single volume control with treble bleed circuit, single tone control with no-load tone pot and three-position pickup toggle switch
  • TonePros® Tune-o-matic bridge with standard saddles and anchored ebony base
  • Graph Tech® TUSQ® XL nut
  • Grover® Rotomatic™ die-cast tuning machines and strap locks
  • Available in Black with nickel hardware, pearloid headstock logo and tortoise pickguard, pickup bezels and binding
  • G6242L Gretsch® 17" deluxe hollow body hardshell case included

CHARVEL

Charvel pops off a pair of signature models, one for UK guitarist Rick Graham and another for countryman Guthrie Govan.

EVH

Less than one year gone, the late Eddie Van Halen’s EVH brings back the 5150 in the Iconic Series, accessibly-priced amps, cabs, and combos, finished in black or ivory, remembering the great guitarist. 

SHOP EVH AMPLIFIERS

EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 2x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 2x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 2x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 2x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos

EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 2x12 Combo Black

$ 35,308.00
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Ivory Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Ivory Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Ivory Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Ivory Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Ivory Amps / Guitar Combos

EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Ivory

$ 31,273.00
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos

EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 1x12 Combo Black

$ 31,273.00
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 2x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 2x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 2x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos
EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 2x12 Combo Black Amps / Guitar Combos

EVH 5150 III 50-Watt 6L6 2x12 Combo Black

$ 24,191.00

JACKSON

And Jackson stays true to its high-performance reputation with six- and seven-string Pro Series Chris Broderick Soloist models. 

If that doesn’t have you sweating, well, we’re just getting started. Shop the formidable foursome’s new releases now, and stay tuned for more mid-summer product announcements!

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