So Bachman bought another ‘57 Gretsch 6120 and exchanged it with the fellow who had bought the one that was his. Classy, and not inexpensive move. That’s an $8K-$14K guitar in 2022. My first “real” guitar was a Gretsch, a double anniversary. I hated it; my brother got it for me through a connection of his. It was not at all the right kind of guitar for a Beatles-rocker, and yes, the Beatles played numbers of Gretsch guitars, even my then-hero Geo Harrison but I’ve never much liked them.
I’m a drummer , and have owned 50’s / 60’s Gretsch drums , made in Brooklyn NY ! Sold them all . Oversized shells made for calf heads . Had to force plastic heads on . Pain in the ass .