charlie brown Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Any Gretsch owners, here...know what happened to Gretsch? Their web-page is minimal, now...and offers a pittance, of their usual models. No Country Gentleman shown, or many other "main-stay" models, anymore. WTF??! I "thought," they were doing pretty well, and were as popular, if not more so, than ever? ;>b Anyone know? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I dunno but I just got an email promoting their Duane Eddy G6120 DE Signature Hollow Body. They're still listed under Fender's "specialty brands" on the F website. Under that, there are all kinds of products listed... at least two country gentleman models... http://www.gretschguitars.com/products ????? - after I posted that web page, I clicked on what I posted. It was a different page. So maybe they're doing web housecleaning? --- Then I clicked again after the above edit and... there they were. ??? m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Whew!!! Thanks, Milrod! When "I" went to their website, after getting the same e-mail "Duane Eddy" guitar announcement, there were only 12 models, shown/available. I tried, going directly to the Gretsch site (not through the e-mail) and got the same thing. But, the link you gave, here...has a LOT more models, again. So...I'm relieved, to know they're still offering those. I have NO idea, what was happening, before??? Thanks, again. Sorry, for the "panic!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 CB.... It's my observation that a lot of today's web work is worked on to the point of not always working as intended. Or... in ways that observers expect... m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 CB.... It's my observation that a lot of today's web work is worked on to the point of not always working as intended. Or... in ways that observers expect... m Boy, is THAT the truth! Technology, is so wonderful, WHEN it works! Websites, too. LOL CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 I also think, that my Gretsch guitars are a nice compliment, to my Gibson's, and Epiphone's, tone wise. Ric's too. I wouldn't think of selling my 2 Gretsch models. 1966 Country Gent, and a '57 (Re-issue) Duo-jet TSP (AKA "Harrison" model). Just LOVE the way they sound, and play. So...I'm relieved, there is nothing "wrong!" (Smile) (Sorry, I couldn't resist, the "guitar porn!") ;>) I DO need to get the binding, on the "Gent" redone. It's crumbling, as is all too common, with old Gretsch guitars, from a certain period. But, it's in excellent (even amazing) condition, otherwise. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanbeastie Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 [woot] [razz] drools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 One of my few "I really regret" swap deals from the 1960s and 1970s lost my orange Gretsch. OTOH, I'm not sure I'd care for a new one. But then, maybe that's just the old man in me regretting guitars lost and questioning those manufactured under a different dispensation. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Well, I wouldn't worry, about the "new ones." They're Great! Beautifully made, and they play and sound, wonderful! Truly. A lot more reliably "consistent," too. But, I'm hanging on, to my "old one," anyway. ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 . Oh man - CB - that Duo-Jet is sa_weet! . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks, Tartanbeastie, and BigKahune! They're both, a lot of Fun! I've had the "Gent," for decades, and got the Duo-jet, about 8 years ago, when they offered this TSP (Harrison replica) model. The TV Jones dynasonic's are awesome! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 In the 80s I owned a '62 Tennesseean and a '68 Country Gent. Both were nice but not what I wanted in the narrow window of time I owned them. From 2003 to 2005 I owned a '91 Gibson Country Gentleman, a '96 ES-165, a '78 ES-175, and a '69 ES-150DC. Maybe others, I don't know. None of them gave me what I wanted so in frustration I bought a market pig pariah outcast guitar, a 1977 Country Club. I figured I had nothing to lose, since I wasn't getting my fix with Gibson hollowbodies. It was made in Booneville Arkansas during Baldwin's ownership of Gretsch. It was a period in Gretsch's history that Gretsch freaks will deny ever taking place, like it was a bad dream. I couldn't believe the Booneville Gretsches could possibly be as bad as the Gretsch snobs claimed them to be, and I wanted to find out for myself. I have never played a hollow body electric that was so bulletproof. It's solid as a rock, weighs a metric ton, and is heavily braced inside so it has little resonance... it also doesn't feed back! The neck is normal width but has a very shallow thickness and feels really good. The strings lay right on the frets, and even strung with 12s it's like playing a really good Les Paul. The only modifications I've made to it were to replace the butterbean Grovers with normal Grovers (hated the feel of those butterbean buttons) and I replaced the ceramic magnets in the pickups with Alnico. It's far from perfect but I've owned it six years and haven't considered swapping it out for any other hollow body. The others are gone, this one is still here. I was offered $500 more than I paid for it but politely turned it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I think there are some guitars that somehow just "work" for individuals regardless that others may consider them dogs. I think that guitar is quite attractive... If it plays well for you, I'd say guard it with your life. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveallen Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Bought my Gretsch at the end of last year. I use it all the time on jazz/pop jobs. The Gretsch site is gearing up for their new Duane Eddy model release. Maybe the access is iffy while they upgrade info. I had no trouble seeing the various models a few minutes ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 ... a 1977 Country Club. I figured I had nothing to lose, since I wasn't getting my fix with Gibson hollowbodies. It was made in Booneville Arkansas during Baldwin's ownership of Gretsch. ... I have never played a hollow body electric that was so bulletproof. It's solid as a rock, weighs a metric ton, and is heavily braced inside so it has little resonance... it also doesn't feed back! The neck is normal width but has a very shallow thickness and feels really good. The strings lay right on the frets, and even strung with 12s it's like playing a really good Les Paul. ... Leave it to you to find a gem where others overlook. I like the natural finish. Looks great. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Bought my Gretsch at the end of last year. I use it all the time on jazz/pop jobs. The Gretsch site is gearing up for their new Duane Eddy model release. Maybe the access is iffy while they upgrade info. I had no trouble seeing the various models a few minutes ago. Yeah, it seems to be working, now. I was just in a momentary panic mode, I guess? LOL CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Double post :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 CB Love that Duo-Jet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveallen Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 ...Nice Gretsch, by the way! CB Thanks. I've had a few Gretsches over the years. This one is kind of "my L-5," except it's more versatile. Super nice neck and frets. I hope the Japanese luthiers don't get cancer from that disaster. They're real good and although my Gibsons feel more organic and all, I love the single coils on the Gretsch (sometimes) and the fret work. I'm schizo: I either play the Gretsch through a Polytone, or my Studio through a Mesa/Boogie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 CB Love that Duo-Jet!!! Thanks, Jaxson...I Love it, too! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 The orange 6120 Nashville I bought in 2006 is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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