Born in the Bayou. Literally.

Gretsch Custom Shop Bayou Round Up Gator Hide Guitar

An alligator hide guitar is a curious beast, but when you’re inspired by the cowhide of a recent Gretsch Custom Round Up, coming up with alligator skin is not that much of a leap. California seals beware, if you come from a state with a strong musical heritage, Gretsch may have their eyes on you.

The Round Up itself has been in the Gretsch stable for years. First produced in 1954 as part of the Duo Jet series, the Round Up was adorned with leather trim and fretboard inlays paying tribute and beckoning Western music. Last year the Gretsch custom shop and Stephan Stern created a version that went all in yeehah covered in cowhide. The leather axe was a comfortable curiosity in the guitar world. At NAMM 15, Gretsch unveiled another Stern creation in the reimagining of the Round Up. It’s a beast born in the swamps of the bayou with a tone perfectly matched for the delta blues. Every knob and inlay of the Bayou Round Up Gator Hide Guitar has been crafted to celebrate the delta blues. The details on this puppy…ah hatchling are sick.

A true collectible, the Gretsch Bayou Round Up has the one-of-a-kind price of $19, 999. A video on the creation can be found on gretsch.com