Any Gretsch owners here?

Robbb

Joined: Oct 27, 2006
Posts: 30

Posted on May 31 2007 08:45 AM

I recently purchased a 5120 (orange, of course). Damn fine guitar for $500 if you ask me. When i'm not playing surf I tend to jam on some Setzer and the Reverend. Fits the bill perfectly. Anybody else played one of these?
Later!

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dp

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3545
mojave desert, california
United States

Posted on May 31 2007 10:54 AM

I don't own a Gretsch, but my Uncle stores his old Gretsch Country Gentleman at my place. Super nice guitar...I love the "on-the-edge-of-feedback" sort of tone one can get at higher volumes...
full-bodied tone,
-dp

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JakeDobner

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on May 31 2007 10:58 AM

I've got an Anniversary. I really like it. Not for surf though.

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PhatTele

Joined: Jun 05, 2006
Posts: 445

Posted on May 31 2007 11:06 AM

I've got one of the newer Duo Jets (G6128TDS w/ Bigsby and DeArmond-style PUs). It's a fantastic guitar, but I'm glad I got it used. The nut, wiring, bridge, tuners, and input jack all needed some tweaking. The previous owner did some of the mods and I did the rest. Now that we're done with those, the guitar plays like it should. It's nice and light. It has a nice bright clean cut but can get overdriven and bluesy also. I use a set of medium top/heavy bottom D'Addario 11s. It's great for country, rockabilly, blues, and surf. In fact, I think I might bring it out this weekend to the gig

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MikeG

Joined: Mar 29, 2006
Posts: 309
Springfield, Oregon

Posted on May 31 2007 12:03 PM

Hearing my cousin Milton play "Rebel Rouser" on his old Country Gentleman back in '71 is what inspired me to play surf. I remember thinking "now THAT'S what guitars should sound like!"

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Robbb

Joined: Oct 27, 2006
Posts: 30

Posted on May 31 2007 12:34 PM

JakeDobner
I've got an Anniversary. I really like it. Not for surf though.

That's a beautiful guitar.
I agree, not for surf.

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Surfabilly

Joined: Apr 21, 2006
Posts: 852
Connersville, Indiana, USA
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Posted on May 31 2007 04:19 PM

Whenever I get the chance, I'll likely add an entry level Gretsch Electromatic 512x to my collection. Not sure when, but it's on my to-buy list, where it'll keep getting shuffled to the bottom with other guitar wants, until I've got a decent home recording studio going. I do know, for sure, that I'll steer clear of ALL hollow/semi-hollow bodied guitars by Carlo Robelli...it's a wonder I don't have nightmares, from the feedback I experienced with the one I was going to try through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410, at Sam Ash in February. The Gretsch sounded quite sweet through it, and I may eventually have to decide between a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410 or Peavey Classic 50/410, when it comes time to add an all tube combo to my stable.

Matt

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JakeDobner

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on May 31 2007 04:30 PM

Get the Deville 410. Our guitarist used to have one. It was a pretty good amp. Especially for non-surf, which isn't saying it was bad for surf.

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LHR

Joined: Aug 23, 2006
Posts: 2123
The jungle
Costa Rica

Posted on May 31 2007 06:15 PM

JakeDobner: Love that bamboo yellow.

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Rocketman

Joined: May 10, 2007
Posts: 11

Posted on Jun 13 2007 04:55 PM

I have a Â´67 Tennessean. I love it. My Tenny and my AC15 are all the material possesions that I need.

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BillAqua

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 1054
Chicago IL.
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Posted on Jun 13 2007 05:42 PM

I've got a 6120 in my collection.

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MisterNeutron

Joined: Oct 02, 2006
Posts: 69
New Jersey
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Posted on Jun 13 2007 05:50 PM

I have a 1966 Tennessean, which sounds amazing with flatwound strings. Actually, wait -- it always sounds amazing. I had a new Duo Jet -- the 1957 George Harrison model with Dynasonics -- but I sold it earlier this year. Although it looked cool, I never liked it.

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Joelman

Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1472
Redlands, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 14 2007 12:36 AM

This is what my 6120 looks like, except my bridge is gold, and so are the pickups. I think it works well for some surf songs. But not so well with others. I was not impressed with the sound until I switched the strings to 11-50 D'Addario chromes ribbon wound strings. Then the sound just started coming alive. I think the next set of strings will be 12's just to see what happens then.

Joel

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JakeDobner

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Jun 14 2007 12:39 AM

I just put .12s on. I don't like them.

Also, Mr. Neutron. Any chance you sold it to our guitarist? Seattle?

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Joelman

Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1472
Redlands, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 14 2007 12:48 AM

Jake is the picture posted actually your guitar?
The bridge looks out of wack.

Joel

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JakeDobner

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Jun 14 2007 12:51 AM

No, that wasn't mine. I find it near impossible to get a good picture of my guitar. Gretsches are hard to photograph.

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xxreverbxx

Joined: Jun 08, 2007
Posts: 75

Posted on Jun 21 2007 05:08 PM

I have a Tennesee Rose. It is great for rockabilly.

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Is that too much reverb?

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edbiscuit

Joined: Jun 20, 2007
Posts: 50
Alexandria, VA

Posted on Jun 21 2007 05:20 PM

xxreverbxx
I have a Tennesee Rose. It is great for rockabilly.

Tennessee Rose here as well.

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Robbb Joined: Oct 27, 2006 Posts: 30	Posted on May 31 2007 08:45 AM I recently purchased a 5120 (orange, of course). Damn fine guitar for $500 if you ask me. When i'm not playing surf I tend to jam on some Setzer and the Reverend. Fits the bill perfectly. Anybody else played one of these? Later! Top
dp Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3545 mojave desert, california	Posted on May 31 2007 10:54 AM I don't own a Gretsch, but my Uncle stores his old Gretsch Country Gentleman at my place. Super nice guitar...I love the "on-the-edge-of-feedback" sort of tone one can get at higher volumes... full-bodied tone, -dp Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 31 2007 10:58 AM I've got an Anniversary. I really like it. Not for surf though. image Last edited: May 31, 2007 11:12:19 Top
PhatTele Joined: Jun 05, 2006 Posts: 445	Posted on May 31 2007 11:06 AM I've got one of the newer Duo Jets (G6128TDS w/ Bigsby and DeArmond-style PUs). It's a fantastic guitar, but I'm glad I got it used. The nut, wiring, bridge, tuners, and input jack all needed some tweaking. The previous owner did some of the mods and I did the rest. Now that we're done with those, the guitar plays like it should. It's nice and light. It has a nice bright clean cut but can get overdriven and bluesy also. I use a set of medium top/heavy bottom D'Addario 11s. It's great for country, rockabilly, blues, and surf. In fact, I think I might bring it out this weekend to the gig Top
MikeG Joined: Mar 29, 2006 Posts: 309 Springfield, Oregon	Posted on May 31 2007 12:03 PM Hearing my cousin Milton play "Rebel Rouser" on his old Country Gentleman back in '71 is what inspired me to play surf. I remember thinking "now THAT'S what guitars should sound like!" Top
Robbb Joined: Oct 27, 2006 Posts: 30	Posted on May 31 2007 12:34 PM JakeDobner I've got an Anniversary. I really like it. Not for surf though. That's a beautiful guitar. I agree, not for surf. Top
Surfabilly Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 852 Connersville, Indiana, USA	Posted on May 31 2007 04:19 PM Whenever I get the chance, I'll likely add an entry level Gretsch Electromatic 512x to my collection. Not sure when, but it's on my to-buy list, where it'll keep getting shuffled to the bottom with other guitar wants, until I've got a decent home recording studio going. I do know, for sure, that I'll steer clear of ALL hollow/semi-hollow bodied guitars by Carlo Robelli...it's a wonder I don't have nightmares, from the feedback I experienced with the one I was going to try through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410, at Sam Ash in February. The Gretsch sounded quite sweet through it, and I may eventually have to decide between a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410 or Peavey Classic 50/410, when it comes time to add an all tube combo to my stable. Matt — Fast Cars & Loud Guitars! Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 31 2007 04:30 PM Get the Deville 410. Our guitarist used to have one. It was a pretty good amp. Especially for non-surf, which isn't saying it was bad for surf. Top
LHR Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle	Posted on May 31 2007 06:15 PM JakeDobner: Love that bamboo yellow. — SSIV Top
Rocketman Joined: May 10, 2007 Posts: 11	Posted on Jun 13 2007 04:55 PM I have a Â´67 Tennessean. I love it. My Tenny and my AC15 are all the material possesions that I need. Top
BillAqua Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1054 Chicago IL.	Posted on Jun 13 2007 05:42 PM I've got a 6120 in my collection. — "as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDragstripVipers/ Top
MisterNeutron Joined: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 69 New Jersey	Posted on Jun 13 2007 05:50 PM I have a 1966 Tennessean, which sounds amazing with flatwound strings. Actually, wait -- it always sounds amazing. I had a new Duo Jet -- the 1957 George Harrison model with Dynasonics -- but I sold it earlier this year. Although it looked cool, I never liked it. — MISTER NEUTRON http://blogs.dailyrecord.com/sixstrings/ www.myspace.com/misterneutron www.myspace.com/damianfanelli http://cdbaby.com/all/dfanelli Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1472 Redlands, CA	Posted on Jun 14 2007 12:36 AM This is what my 6120 looks like, except my bridge is gold, and so are the pickups. I think it works well for some surf songs. But not so well with others. I was not impressed with the sound until I switched the strings to 11-50 D'Addario chromes ribbon wound strings. Then the sound just started coming alive. I think the next set of strings will be 12's just to see what happens then. Joel image Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jun 14 2007 12:39 AM I just put .12s on. I don't like them. Also, Mr. Neutron. Any chance you sold it to our guitarist? Seattle? Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1472 Redlands, CA	Posted on Jun 14 2007 12:48 AM Jake is the picture posted actually your guitar? The bridge looks out of wack. Joel image Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jun 14 2007 12:51 AM No, that wasn't mine. I find it near impossible to get a good picture of my guitar. Gretsches are hard to photograph. Top
xxreverbxx Joined: Jun 08, 2007 Posts: 75	Posted on Jun 21 2007 05:08 PM I have a Tennesee Rose. It is great for rockabilly. — Is that too much reverb? Top
edbiscuit Joined: Jun 20, 2007 Posts: 50 Alexandria, VA	Posted on Jun 21 2007 05:20 PM xxreverbxx I have a Tennesee Rose. It is great for rockabilly. Tennessee Rose here as well. Top

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