Dan Duffy's Corner  Dan, what is the history of
“waffle” bracing?   Dan, I'm curious about the history of the
so-called "waffle" bracing. First I ever saw it was in a Super
Chet back in the late '70s or early '80s, and in a double
cutaway Country Gentleman with open f-holes. I know that the
current 6122-59 uses waffle bracing. When was that style bracing
introduced? Was it with the first 6122s or some time later?
Thanks.   My '92 7594B also has the waffle bracing.   I'm
curious about the use of the waffle stuff too. I've never seen
it in any of the 50s or 60s Gretsch guitars I've poked around
in.   I thought waffle bracing came about with the Japanese
reissue Gretsches and was not found on the original Brooklyn
guitars.  But it's possible Baldwin used before then.  Very
curious to see when and where waffle bracing was developed. It
certainly does the job on my 59 and 62 RI Country Gents.   This
is difficult. I don't remember this, My 1960 CC doesn't have it.
I would ask the guys on this site to inspect their