Gretsch Ukulele
RatingsGretsch might be best known for their kick ass rockabilly guitars, but they also sold a number of ukuleles. They were usually rebranded ukuleles made by others. They reached their peak in the 50s and aimed their ukuleles for the middle/lower end of the market. Even so, their instruments have aged well and the vintage Gretschs have a good reputation.
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On Video
Mark Occhionero steps outside his usual repertoire to cover Radiohead on his 1940s/50s style Gretsch.
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Got a soprano, probably from the 50s. Looks much like a Martin Style 0. Looks lovely, but intonation is terrible. Suitable as a wall hanger. Happily, I paid little for it. Moral is to try before you buy.
I have a soprano ~1950-1960
it is solid mahogany with a little rosette around the sound hole but no other decoration. It plays very well and sounds great after putting some aquailla strings on it. The top appear to be quite thin and it is surprisingly loud. Intonation was spot on. It had back crack that was repaired at some point, I can’t see the crack on the back but the cleat is visible through the sound hole. It cost $250 which is a decent deal for a solid wood uke. All and all I’m quite happy with it and and would do it again if I had the choice.
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