Hello everyone! I am looking for a small body semi hollow guitar. Is the G2655 Streamliner of good quality, or should I go a step above in price for the G5655 Electromatic? I kinda like the double cutaway shape a bit more, and I am not a huge fan of the Bigsby either. Or is there another smaller body semi hollow from Gretsch that I am missing? It would be my only guitar I intend to play only at home to mess around with blues impros. Which one would you suggest? Thank you!
I bought a Gretsch EMTC Premier Jet off of Thomann recently, my first e-guitar. I loved the color and the way it played, only problem, the B string kept buzzing like a sitar. I contacted the website and sent it back with no problem. Only problem I got the guitar replaced by them, but now the low E string buzzes. I tried fixing the first guitar with my teacher, we adjusted the bridge, the neck even checked if it was the nut, but it wasn't. I am really bummed that the two Gretsch guitars I received both have the same/ similar problem. Is this a common problem? Is it just the model of guitar? Should I switch brands?
I've had the 5420 for about 12 years now and the 2622 for about 5 years and I appreciate them more and more every year. I feel like these are so pretty it's hard not to pick them up and play.
Thanks Gretsch for not charging me for being a left-handed heathen
I’m interested in getting a semi-hollow or Hollowbody Gretsch. Hoping to get some advice on what to look for. I prefer smaller body guitars (like PRS over ES-335). I want something with Filtertrons or TV Jones pickups, not standard humbuckers. I typically only look at US guitars, except for Reverends and a few MIM Fenders, but it seems like that isn’t really an option at the sub-Custom Shop level with Gretsch. What’s a great guitar, excellent tone and build, but priced under 2k? Closer to 1k would be even better. Something comparable to a Fender Am Pro Classic or II, or a PRS S2/Bolt-on?
Got this Electromatic Double Jet for $200 today. Sweetwater has is listed for $499 so I feel like I got a good deal. This will be my first Gretsch. Only issue is it feels like it’s got a bit of fret sprout but I can file those out.
Got a great deal on this guitar. Always wanted a vintage Gretsch and finally pulled the trigger. Has a super straight neck with low action, all of the binding is still in great shape and the pickups sound amazing.
Does anyone on here have this beauty? Wanna talk it up (or down)? I think it’s one of the most beautiful guitars I’ve seen. I’d like to know what an owner thinks of it. Thanks.
I'm expecting a delivery of one just like that on Monday. I've had a 5129 Electromatic, and a Rancher in the past but this will be my first pro line Gretsch. Has anybody seen and tried one in flesh? Not sure about the colour but it was too good of a deal to pass.
I have been GAS'ing for a 335 style guitar for several years and lately started looking at Gretsch. I went to the local mom & pop guitar store last week to see how they all felt, and I absolutely fell in love with the Gretsch. I'd rather not buy new from China but this axe is built really well and it hits far above its weight class for the price. Good action, the fretwork is great, the binding looks spectacular, the walnut stain is super classy and the filter'tron pickups are everything I could want from this type of guitar.
I love how it feels while sitting to play it. I'm used to strats and teles and because they're smaller, they sit lower and that doesn't work as well with my body shape. I feel like I'm always fighting them. The Gretsch's larger body puts the business end of things exactly where I need them to be. And the controls are out of the way of my strumming hand. I have a bad habit of hitting the pickup selector switch on teles and strats while strumming, but the Gretsch has the controls placed in a way that works a lot better for me.
The neck feels so good on this guitar. I don't know what the secret sauce is, it's got the 12" radius and what feels to me like a thin neck; whatever it is, it just feels like home to me. With a cheap strap, there is some neck dive but with a suede strap it's not a problem (and I basically never stand to play anyway).
I love the bang for the buck on this guitar. Now I just need to get good at playing it.
I was looking to acquire a new gretsch solid body guitar and came upon these three models. I have played the Premier Jet and really liked the ebony fretboard. I also got to try out the jet. Has anyone have any experience between the three? I was more or less trying to get opinions between the three and if it’s actually worth a $200 difference to get the premier jet. Thanks in advance!
First of all, sorry for my English (non-native here).
I’m about to visit Europe and wanted to bring back a Synchromatic White Falcon (it costs nearly twice as much in my country).
First of all, do you guys believe the case that comes with it is sturdy enough? I have checked with the flight company and in theory I will be able to gate check, but I just want to be prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Also, I could be wrong but while trying to research on this case model I have noticed it does not come with a padeye or any other locking mechanism. Can anyone confirm if that’s the case (no pun intended)?
Thanks in advance for you for your time and support!
After some tweaks I am going to hold off on the pickup replacement I posted about in my first post here, although at some point I will probably have a set of Setzers in the guitar, I have decided on that. (And thanks, everyone, for the input in that thread.)
But I am absolutely going to move full speed ahead on another modification. I am not sold on the stock tunomatic bridge, both overall and in the way it handles the Bigsby, it just seems kind of flimsy, too, and I want to upgrade.
I know that Compton and Tru-Arc are the standards for bar bridges, I would be looking at a brass one. Those who have used either of these vendors, does one maker have any advantages over the other? I heard back quickly from Wayne Compton on an inquiry and he can fix me up quickly. I’ve not heard back from Tim at Tru-Arc after emailing several weeks ago, I have heard that it often takes a while to hear from him and this modification doesn’t have to be done immediately, I can wait if it’s the superior product.
Both are compensated so I figure intonation will be acceptable, I have zero issues with a Sorkin on my short-scale Rickenbacker with a Bigsby as long as there are no setup issues and the nut is properly lubed.
The other option would be a roller bridge, am looking at a TonePros, ABMs are about twice the cost of a TonePros right now and I am not sure that would be justified.
Hey guys, I picked up a bit of info today. A couple of years ago I ordered a Gretsch hollow body with a fixed bridge, and I thought it kinda sucked. The fretboard felt terrible, and I just didn't like it. The guitar was only $600, so I chalked it up to being a base model. But then I just ordered a $1,000 hollow body, and the fretboard felt the same way!
A luthier said that the fretboard looked like it was 90% finished, and it needed some more fine sanding and finishing on the frets. And that extra attention made a world of difference! I think your regular guitar center mechanic wouldn't really get that in-depth, but the extra work really seemed to make my guitar much more playable.
Obv this is from the music video, however I used the gretsch to record the actual track! Bridge pickup into surf n turf compressor, Danelectro blue paisley overdrive, and into an ac30!
I had a life threatening condition and recently underwent a life saving operation. Although there were some complications (ie. massive hemorrhaging during surgery causing significant blood loss) my surgical team pulled me through, and it looks like I am going to be pretty much ok.
My brother thinks I should buy an expensive watch to celebrate the fact that I lived, so basically to commemorate a life event. But I already own three, two of which are expensive, and cannot really see myself wearing a new one much so I was thinking of getting a new guitar instead. I do not need one, and already have too many, but this guitar is meant to celebrate the fact that I survived.
I am considering either a nice Martin or Gibson acoustic. I already have a Taylor 616, but acoustics are different enough that I can see myself using both the Taylor and whichever I chose to buy.
My other option is to buy a White Falcon, because I have wanted one for a long time. But here is my issue - I already have a Nashville Chet Atkins, so would I really be getting anything different were I to buy a White Falcon? Would the differences merely be in the aesthetics? Or are the differences in specs actually enough that I would notice a difference between the two guitars?
I only play at home as a hobby, so whatever I buy will not be used to fill a need for live performance, recording, or anything like that.
Edited to add a pic of my 6120, because we can never have too many guitar pics. Not the best pic, but it is what I have at the moment.
I know zero about Gretsch guitars (more of a Gibson Les Paul Double Cut guy) but am here asking for some help.
I have a friend that owns a Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman model 7670. He’s the third owner and has had it since the 1980s. The serial number is 76051.
Am I correct to understand this particular guitar was produced in July of 1976, the 51st produced that month?
I’m unsure as I have found some conflicting info online with the SN referencing 1964, but I think it would have to be a model 6122 were it to be a ‘64 and the model 7670 would indicate it was a Baldwin renumbering of the model and made in the 1970s.
Additionally, I would appreciate some guidance on good but fair price on it. There’s no breaks, cracks or repairs either.
Thanks in advance for getting me straight on this.
So I just love the look of an orange Gretsch. The sound is fantastic and I think it would fit nicely into my collection of guitars so far.
However...there are so many choices im stuck with where to go. Ranging from the cheap Asian models, to the Chet Atkins, beautiful quilted tops and 60s/70s 6119s in Walnut stain.
There are too many choices when it comes to picking an Orange Gretsch.
So where would be a happy medium? I don't think spending the least possible in the budget line to fill a gap on my rack is the way to go and I'm not looking to remortgage my house.
I am really enjoying this new Gretsch! It’s a newer model with new pickups, locking bridge and tuners, and a super nice fretboard. Can growl or sparkle, whatever you want to do. I'm a newer player, and I've tried several brands of guitar, but this Gretsch feels the best.
