gnappi Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 There was one in a store nearby this year that had been there for what seemed like forever. The owner wound up selling it at a silly low price. Why doesn't this model get any player / collector attention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 There was one in a store nearby this year that had been there for what seemed like forever. The owner wound up selling it at a silly low price. Why doesn't this model get any player / collector attention? It's a bit of an odd duck I suppose, but a great guitar with some glowing reviews over the years. They do seem to fly under the radar & can sometimes be found at very reasonable prices. I have a red one from the first year of production (1990). It thankfully does not have the banjo style armrest (personal preference), which I believe became standard within the next year or two of production. Also, the pickguard & truss rod cover on mine are silver, as opposed to later versions which are black (along with the black armrest). Other features that are somewhat out of the norm for a 335 type instrument: -25.5" scale fretboard -Wider neck (1-3/4" at the nut) -Ebony fingerboard -Three piece maple neck -No neck binding -Three knob (w/master) volume control, one tone It all adds up to a rather unique guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Isaac Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I don't think Gibson achieved the same as Gretsch did with Chet Atkins endorsed guitars. The history was always Gretsch. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I agree the Gretsch's have more history and cache in this niche than Gibson... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I agree the Gretsch's have more history and cache in this niche than Gibson... For better or worse, Gibson built Chet's guitars more specifically to the specs he requested (compared to Gretsch). Oh btw, another interesting spec on the Gibson Tennessean I forgot to mention in my post above: The neck & body join at the 16th fret on the bass side (a significant plus, imho), as opposed to the 14th fret on the Gretsch models & Gibson's version of the Country Gentleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Most Gibson f-hole players are sheep for the 335 body style and don't primarily think for themselves, thus don't know a good thing when they see it. Likewise for Beatlemaniacs & rockabilly nerds with their Gretsches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 IOther features that are somewhat out of the norm for a 335 type instrument: -25.5" scale fretboard -Wider neck (1-1/2" at the nut) You meant 1-3/4" at the nut. 1-1/2" would be narrower than standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 You meant 1-3/4" at the nut. 1-1/2" would be narrower than standard. Yes, thank you. I've corrected the earlier post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I would absolutely love to have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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