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How popular isGretsch?

In September 2026, people searched for Gretsch by name about 1,600 times in Australia, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.1% of all Australia guitar brand searches, placing Gretsch 11th out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about guitar brands, Gretsch did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Gretsch is the 11th most searched of 11 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. FenderShare of searches 30.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. IbanezShare of searches 13.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. PRSShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
  4. EpiphoneShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
  5. GretschShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top guitar brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gretsch did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Yamaha Guitars1st
  2. Fender2nd
  3. Gibson3rd
  4. Ibanez4th
  5. Cort4th
  6. Taylor Guitars6th
  7. Martin7th
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  9. Epiphone9th
  10. Maton–
  11. Gretsch–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Fender3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ibanez2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Yamaha Guitars2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • PRS1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Epiphone1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Gibson1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Martin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Taylor Guitars1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Cort1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Gretsch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.

Which guitar brands compete with Gretsch?

Gretsch against guitar brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Fender, Ibanez, PRS, Epiphone, Maton, Yamaha Guitars, Gibson, Martin, Taylor Guitars, Cort, Gretsch. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthFenderIbanezPRSEpiphoneMatonYamaha GuitarsGibsonMartinTaylor GuitarsCortGretsch
Oct 202532.6%11.9%7.9%7.9%7.9%6.4%6.4%5.3%4.2%4.2%5.3%
Nov 202534.4%12.5%6.8%8.4%6.8%6.8%6.8%4.6%4.6%3.6%4.6%
Dec 202532.6%11.9%7.9%7.9%7.9%6.4%6.4%5.3%5.3%4.2%4.2%
Jan 202630%16.4%7.3%7.3%8.9%5.9%5.9%5.9%4.9%3.8%3.8%
Feb 202630.1%13.4%7.2%9%9%7.2%6%4.7%4.7%4%4.7%
Mar 202635.1%12.8%6.9%6.9%8.5%6.9%5.7%4.5%4.5%3.8%4.5%
Apr 202630.1%13.4%7.2%9%9%7.2%6%4.7%4.7%4%4.7%
May 202633.6%12.2%8.2%8.2%8.2%6.6%6.6%4.3%4.3%3.6%4.3%
Jun 202633.7%12.3%12.3%6.6%8.2%6.6%4.3%4.3%4.3%3.6%3.6%
Jul 202636.6%10.9%8.9%5.9%7.2%7.2%5.9%4.7%4.7%4%4%
Aug 202628.7%12.8%10.4%6.9%8.5%8.5%5.7%5.7%4.5%3.8%4.5%
Sep 202630.9%13.8%9.2%7.4%7.4%7.4%6.1%4.8%4.8%4.1%4.1%

  1. 1.Fender

    30.9%

    Held 1st. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.

  2. 2.Ibanez

    13.8%

    Held 2nd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.

  3. 3.PRS

    9.2%

    Held 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.

  4. 4.Epiphone

    7.4%

    Moved from 6th to 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  5. 5.Maton

    7.4%

    Moved from 4th to 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  6. 6.Yamaha Guitars

    7.4%

    Moved from 5th to 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  7. 7.Gibson

    6.1%

    Held 7th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  8. 8.Martin

    4.8%

    Held 8th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  9. 9.Taylor Guitars

    4.8%

    Moved from 10th to 9th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  10. 10.Cort

    4.1%

    Moved from 11th to 10th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  11. 11.Gretsch

    4.1%

    Moved from 9th to 11th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

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How has branded search demand for Gretsch changed in Australia over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Gretsch in Australia fell from 2.4K to 1.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gretsch’s share of searches among guitar brands in Australia decreased from 5.3% to 4.1%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gretsch’s share of searches among guitar brands in Australia peaked at 5.3% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.6% in June 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gretsch fell from 8th to 11th among guitar brands in Australia.

How did search popularity change for Australia guitar brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Epiphone overtook Maton and Yamaha Guitars to rank 4th among guitar brands in Australia, with 7.4% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Fender gained share of searches among guitar brands in Australia, from 28.7% to 30.9%.

  3. In September 2026, Ibanez gained share of searches among guitar brands in Australia, from 12.8% to 13.8%.

  4. In September 2026, PRS lost share of searches among guitar brands in Australia, from 10.4% to 9.2%.

  5. In September 2026, Maton lost share of searches among guitar brands in Australia, from 8.5% to 7.4%.

  6. In September 2026, Yamaha Guitars lost share of searches among guitar brands in Australia, from 8.5% to 7.4%.

How are Gretsch’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gretsch’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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