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Originally Posted by SpruceTop
Steve, I'm considering this Made In Korea Gretsch. What do you think about it as a decent electric guitar?
Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic Hollowbody Double-Cut with Bigsby - Walnut Stain $999.99 ( I may be able to get it for a bit less).
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...y-walnut-stain |
I've played a couple, and although I'm partial to the "baby Falcon" white version - I was seriously thinking of buying one and "Falconizing" it with aftermarket parts - it's a fully pro-quality instrument that just happens to sell at an intermediate/step-up price; FWIW I've seen a couple local Beatles tribute bands use it as their "George" guitar, and if you ever get the chance to run it through a Vox AC combo (I like the AC10 1x10" and AC30S1 1x12" with this guitar - YMMV) it'll bring tears to your eyes...
BTW, don't be afraid to ask for an additional discount - IME Sweetwater is
very accommodating in this respect - use the difference toward a hardshell case (check out the Gator Journeyman - near dead-ringer for a $500 Gretsch "Western" factory case at 1/4 the price), and have a couple sets of flatwound 11's on hand (
de rigeur on a hollow/semi-hollow Gretsch)...
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Originally Posted by BoneDigger
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