dc3c46 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 It hit me hard. I got the urge to get a Gretsch and have my eyes on either a G6120 or G6120dc. Still gotta make up my mind and do more homework. Anyone playing a Gretsch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 The G6120dc is a nice looking guitar for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 It hit me hard. I got the urge to get a Gretsch and have my eyes on either a G6120 or G6120dc. Still gotta make up my mind and do more homework. Anyone playing a Gretsch? Yep, it is my favourite electric guitar! I have a Gretsch Brian Setzer Hot Rod. Great build quality, loads of character and extremely versatile too Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl00dsm0k3 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 never played one but those things are beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Major GAS for a Duo Jet. 6120s are sweet as hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I play a G6120 Nashville that I bought new around 2005. The Nashville is no longer available, but the Chet Atkins signature is and it is the same guitar. I love it! The Filtertron pick-ups are like no others- great punch in the lows and nice sting in the mids and highs. The upper register is a little hard to access much above the 15th fret. The neck is thin and very much like to one on my ES-335 that I bought new in 2007. I got gold hardware on my orange 6120. I don't recommend gold because it comes off in areas that are exposed to the contact with the case from taking it out and putting it back in. I love the Bigsby tremelo. I would play the 6120 a lot more, but because the upper frets are hard to reach, it makes it hard to play scales (that I practice a lot). I'll include this sample where the lead part is done with the 6120: Summertime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Oh yes indeed !! Gretsch's are an aquired taste well worth investigating.... For info it's worth checking out Peerless too, who used to make the lower end Gretsch's and even Casinos until a couple of years ago I love my Jet Firebird with Dynasonics(S/C's), very much a George Harrison type of guitar with more sparkle than the usual H/B's Great for many styles...R&R, Rockabilly, Country etc The Country Gents, Tennesseans etc are something else.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I wish they were still made in the US (especially for the price of the full-fledged Gretsch line, as opposed to the Electromatic line). Nice guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagerfanny Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Check this new release, a George Harrison Custom Shop Tribute, http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/electric_guitars_detail.asp?stock=11071115535039 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 A coworker/guy I jam with sometimes is a Gretsch guy. He had a Brian Setzer that was very nice to play, if a little boxy. Also owned a black Penguin that was one amazing guitar and a Nashville for a short time. Now he has a forest green Country Gentlemen. Yeah, this cat has an obsession with flipping guitars. I *love* the TV Jones pickups they put in them. The Penguins' single coils were unique too. If I had the cash I'd love to own one. The guitars to come out of Japan are killer so that is not a factor with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Check this new release, a George Harrison Custom Shop Tribute, ... Yes, very cool . . . . . . . but $20K msrp - ouch! . . . http://www.gretschguitars.com/products/index.php?partno=2400415806 Oh, and it comes with all the wear, scratches, dents and aging recreated from George's original. <_< Headstock of the Custom Shop tribute - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Your in luck too, the 6120's, White Falcon's, White Penguins, Country Gentlemen, Duo Jets etc are all made in Japan so the quality and care is second to none. My beloved Brian Setzer 6120 Hot Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 it seems like im one of the few people who find Gretsch's just plain ugly..Especially the duo jets.. I don't really think the filtertron's add any appeal to em either...Just IMO tho, Gimme a Les Paul and a Tele and I'm a happy camper. I do kinda dig the White Falcon though. And that HotRod Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I had one back in the '70s and it ended up being, and feeling like, trading stock rather than "my" guitar. I dunno why. It played well, sounded good... Looked good in orange with the "Chet Atkins" stuff on it, but just wasn't... Now? In the same general price range the Epi actually has more appeal. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Now? In the same general price range the Epi actually has more appeal. m Milo, Did you mean a modern Epi as a price comparison? i.e a made in Korea/China model? if so; they are quite a bit are quite a bit less $$$ than the Japanese Gretsch guitars, which start at a couple of and of thousand dollars and keep going. The made in Korea Gretsch guitars (still fine instruments) are the Epiphone equivalent - and like Epis are several hundre,d rather than several thousand $ (or £) cheaper. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This_Dying_Soul Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I have a black G6120. They sound kick ***. Like any other guitar though whichever model you decide to go with try out as many examples of it as possible. Some do sound better than other supposedly identical guitars. One thing that you should watch out for is the pickup selector switches on Gretsch's Electromatic models has a tendancy to be a bit flakey. Mine works fine most of the time, but I've noticed it can be intermittant. My warranty on mine is almost up, I gotta take it in this weekend to have that fixed. aside from the switches, they are great guitars for the price. I personally find they beat out any hollowbody in their price range. And on top of that, if you want a more "Gibson" like sound the pickup swap is easy since it's a Gibby sized humbucker in them. If you want the more tradition D'Armond style pickups found on the high end Gretsch guitars TV Jones makes replicas of the Filtertron and other pickups that the vintage Gretsches had in them as well as some more modern updates to them and even sells kits to allow you to mount them on the G6120 and other guitars that don't come stock with D'Armond pickups. Personally I like the stock pickups just fine, but I may consider getting Filtertrons installed at some point too for a more traditional Gretsch tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Never found a need for them, like 335s they are too big to me, and if I want squeaky cleans I can thank Leo for what I have for that. But people love them to death, and I respect them for that and admire what they do with them. I always assume I am just not enough a guitar player to take one on, and I feel ok about that. But over a couple beers and all guitar fights get colorful and that's always fun. So, yeah, put me in the Gretschii Suck camp. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 So, yeah, put me in the Gretschii Suck camp. You don't think "suck" is a little strong? I guess I won't find you posting at the Gretsch forums... B) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 It's old. From before forums, from usenet and newsgroups. It Sucked or it Ruled. More than anything, after mentioning my respect and admiration for Gretsch users, it was a joke. And no, I got nothin for the Gretsch forums, never owned one, prolly never will. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 As I've said, it's been some 35 years since I had a nice Orange Gretsch. It was U.S. made. There just was something that didn't trip my trigger. As I've said, it ended up in the trade stock of the time and place. It's one of those things I can't describe, but it just didn't trip my trigger. I have not seen the newer versions wherever they're built. I'm sure they're quite nice, but I can tell you honestly that I've been shocked at the quality of some of the new Epi Dots. If some of the higher grade Epi semis are at equivalent or lower price points, I think I'd prefer them too. Some Gibbie 335s are in the $2,200-$3,000 price range too. There are, I think, some intangibles that affect what makes a guitar grab a given player. So... as the old saying goes, you pays your money and takes your choice. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 So, yeah, put me in the Gretschii Suck camp. You don't think "suck" is a little strong? I guess I won't find you posting at the Gretsch forums... B) ;) IMHO, even the low end G5120 Electromatics are better built and have an amazing tone when compared to EPIs. But as they say: That's why they race horses. EDIT: Sorry about the weird double post; happened during an edit. Hey guys, no harm no foul. I just love that great Gretsch sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This_Dying_Soul Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Sorry, earlier I said I had a G6120, it was actually a G5120. The 6120 is the high end version with the D'Armond style pickups. Before buying I tested out a whole wall of Epi's, a few Japanese copies and 4 other G5120's and the one I came home with was the best hollowbody in the store without spending $3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 SOMEDAY i WILL OWN A WHITE FALCON!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff-7 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I like that green, that board looks thirsty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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