1956 Gretsch Country Club Cadillac Green

Crafted at the peak of the rock and roll explosion, this 1956 Gretsch is more than a guitar, it’s a time capsule with strings. Handmade in New York City, it carries the unmistakable character of the era with tone and feel that only decades of honest play can produce. The guitar has been carefully restored and upgraded to keep it road-ready without sacrificing any of its vintage soul.

With a professionally reset neck, a fresh refret, and a vintage Bigsby now in place, it’s built to perform just as well on stage today as it did in smoky NYC clubs back in the ‘50s. From the moment you plug in, this guitar still sings with a raw, resonant tone that screams rock
history. Whether you're a player or collector, this Gretsch stands as a living relic of American guitar craftsmanship, ready for its next adventure.

Works & Upgrades

• Fresh refret and neck reset for smooth, reliable playability
• Enlarged jack plate covering a small repaired area
• Replaced bridge with a c.1965 Gibson bridge for vintage stability and tone
• Vintage Bigsby vibrato installed (original G tailpiece replaced)
• Rewired with a full replacement wiring loom for modern reliability
• Pickup spacers replaced (original spacers included in case)

Specifications

• Year Made: 1956
• Origin: New York City, USA
• Body: Hollow body
• Neck: Set neck, reset professionally
• Frets: Re-fretted
• Bridge: c.1965 Gibson
• Tailpiece: Vintage Bigsby (non-original)
• Electronics: Rewired (modern loom)
• Pickups: Original with new spacers (original spacers in case)
• Hardware: Jack plate replaced and enlarged
• Finish: Original with natural checking and wear
• Serial Number: 19049
• Case: Original hard shell case included