RevDavidLee Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Chicago Music Exchange got 3 of these in yesterday and they've already sold out. I purchased mine about 1:30am A guy on the Gretsch-Talk forum posted the one he bought a few days ago and after staring at it (repeatedly) I caved. I have a few Gretsch guitars already so I'm comfortable with the one that is coming but there's something about this color that is very exciting. Any Gretsch owners in here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 WOW.......had me at the color. That's a beauty!!!! NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 WOW.......had me at the color. That's a beauty!!!! NHTom Many more pics once she gets here. Probably not until Tuesday due to the holiday. I've got the Gretsch case coming from Musicians Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Nice one man.. Blue guitars are cool :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Congrats RDL. Beautiful guitar! I don't own one, and have really struggled to play them - probably something to do with milod's geometry theory. But...man they look so cool when played live, especially when other bands on the bill are all just using the usual stuff. ...as ably demonstrated here by one of my greatest friends and occasional bandmate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 That is gorgeous Rev. I don't have one now, but did as a teen. It was my favorite to go to guitar out of about 16 different brands I had at that time. Love that blue! I'm going to have to get one in the future. Just haven't seen one here that I really like yet. I may get a solid body Pro Jet but I do love Gretsch. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I've owned several over the years including a Falcon and a Penguin. Love 'em Currently the only one in my arsenal is this baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Congratulations! Vivid color, too! I have 2 Gretsch guitars...my 1966 Country Gentleman, and a 2004 Black Duo-Jet TSP, which at the time, was the closest model, to George Harrison's, prior to his signature model. Both, are great guitars, with that unmistakable "Great Gretsch Sound!" Enjoy your new Gretsch! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 A sharp colour on an iconic guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Very nice!! [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Love Gretsch's here.... Only caveat for moi is the(I believe) total oriental manufacture nowadays of this iconic marque....apart from perhaps the mega expensive Brian Setzer model.... Great tones and history Beatles connection and many more top players... Some 'bling' colours....as well as the iconic 'white' guitars V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 . Man that color really pops. Congrats and enjoy. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Congrats, I really like that model and color. I recently,about 6 weeks ago, purchased the same model in the orange. Have fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Congrats, I really like that model and color. I recently,about 6 weeks ago, purchased the same model in the orange. Have fun with it. Are you liking it Kelly? Any complaints so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Love Gretsch's here.... Only caveat for moi is the(I believe) total oriental manufacture nowadays of this iconic marque....apart from perhaps the mega expensive Brian Setzer model.... Great tones and history Beatles connection and many more top players... Some 'bling' colours....as well as the iconic 'white' guitars V I hear ya about the oriental manufacture - my D'Angelico same issue but I love love love that guitar. What's a fella to do.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Are you liking it Kelly? Any complaints so far? None what so ever. Loving it. When I first started playing guitar and taking lessons I went to my first Chet Atkins Appreciation Society convention in Nashville and saw the color and promised myself I would own one of them. Well 23 guitars later I finally bought it. The irony is my favorite color is blue but something about that orange "blows my skirt up" . I name all my guitars and I really like the dual meanings for the names. On the Gretsch I named it "O.J." because of the obvious color and reference to orange juice but Also O.J. Simpson, because the thing is a "KILLER GUITAR".. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 None what so ever. Loving it. When I first started playing guitar and taking lessons I went to my first Chet Atkins Appreciation Society convention in Nashville and saw the color and promised myself I would own one of them. Well 23 guitars later I finally bought it. The irony is my favorite color is blue but something about that orange "blows my skirt up" . I name all my guitars and I really like the dual meanings for the names. On the Gretsch I named it "O.J." because of the obvious color and reference to orange juice but Also O.J. Simpson, because the thing is a "KILLER GUITAR".. Jeez Bro I'm just going to pretend you named your guitar after Orange Juice instead.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 That's a beauty. Love the blue finish. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 I emailed Chicago Music Exchange because I haven't received a tracking number yet. I got a response from them that they do a complete inspection & setup on every guitar they sell and that they did not have time to complete that before the weekend so my guitar will not ship out now until next Tuesday with an expected delivery next Thursday. Poop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I emailed Chicago Music Exchange because I haven't received a tracking number yet. I got a response from them that they do a complete inspection & setup on every guitar they sell and that they did not have time to complete that before the weekend so my guitar will not ship out now until next Tuesday with an expected delivery next Thursday. Poop Congrats Rev, it's a beauty! Chicago ME is really excellent and you'll be happy that they did the set up and took their time (although I understand the disappointment factor). They do a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The RandyMan Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I emailed Chicago Music Exchange because I haven't received a tracking number yet. I got a response from them that they do a complete inspection & setup on every guitar they sell and that they did not have time to complete that before the weekend so my guitar will not ship out now until next Tuesday with an expected delivery next Thursday. Poop Beautiful guitar! BTW, the correct response is, "Thank you for taking the time to do it right instead of just stuffing it in a box and shipping it because I can't wait to get my hands on it!" It will, no doubt, be magic! Enjoy it to the fullest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 ODE TO THE BLUE GRETSCH Oh look see what light on yonder window breaks It is the southeast and the blue Gretsch is the dawn I think I shall never see a poem as lovely as a hollow body Moon, June, spoon, swoon, Please Reverend Dave, play us a tune Owning such a guitar is like a dog with a good bone Especially when playing in the Church of Tone Set the volume, pluck the strings make that blue baby sing Johnathan Wadsworth Sparky-boy :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampash Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I love those Electromatics. I recently picked up a G5422 TDC in Cadillac Green. Those blacktop filter-tron pickups are the business. These Korean made Gretsch Guitars are every bit as god as the ones that come out of Japan. The fit and finish is flawless and the sound from those pickups is to die for. I honestly don't know why someone would spend thousands on one when they can get the same for under a thousand. I brought mine to my last band practice and the rest of the band couldn't stop drooling at the sight of it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Nice! Beautiful. I have one, too, but in Aspen Green. How are you liking it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 ODE TO THE BLUE GRETSCH Oh look see what light on yonder window breaks It is the southeast and the blue Gretsch is the dawn I think I shall never see a poem as lovely as a hollow body Moon, June, spoon, swoon, Please Reverend Dave, play us a tune Owning such a guitar is like a dog with a good bone Especially when playing in the Church of Tone Set the volume, pluck the strings make that blue baby sing Johnathan Wadsworth Sparky-boy :unsure: Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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