When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Paige Davidson / Well Strung Guitars The Gretsch 6130 Round-Up premiered in 1953, but ...
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The Gretsch 6130 Round-Up premiered in 1953, but customers didn’t start seeing it until 1954. The Western motif inlay at the 1st fret didn’t appear until 1955, which is the year this one was made.