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I also notice that the semi-hollow Electromatics use the BroadTron rather than the FilterTron pickups, and now I'm wondering how much of the tonal difference I hear in web samples is due to that rather than the center block.
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the only thing to look out for is feedback if you need to push some volume, but the stock pickups in the MIK electromagnetics are pretty resilient, so it's actually not bad at all. that said, I also think those pickups have a little less output than some of the humbuckers in my gibbies.. worth it tho.. they don't sound anything like a "gibson" |
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I just wish the title of this thread was
Whitsch Gretsch?
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That said, if you're seriously interested in a MIK E-Matic 5600 there are three options:
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I can third up on the Cat’s Eyes 5620. It was first step into the world of modern Gretsch and I love it. I have continued down the path with a RatRod 5410. Think a 5420 but a little thinner, pinned bridge and an awesome matte paint scheme. If you like the rockabilly look on Gretsch, thats your girl.
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Tough tschoice - one that could leave you with serious regretsch...
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I have been having a major GAS’ing issue involving a 5420T. Just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Can anyone give my any reason(s) why I shouldn’t. I’m all ears.
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If you're a serious electric player you need a Gretsch in your stable, and the 5420 is about the best way I can think of if you're looking for a bang-for-the-buck full-hollow; BTW I'd also check out some of the double-cut 5t422's - for around $1K they have versions that hearken back to the mid-60's White Falcon, Viking, and Country Gent, and I've seen a couple of local Beatles-tribute bands using the latter as their "George" guitar (run it through a Vox AC30 and you'd be hard-pressed to tell the difference)...
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So a quick clarification for those of out of the loop
All the 5400 and 5600 series are still made in Korea ?
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My favorite amp to date is the Fender Blues Junior. The Vox AC in my humble opinion, just sounded slightly more muffled. But of course still a nice sound coming out of them. But I certainly will give the fox AC 15 or 30 a whirl. |
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Check out the Bugera V22 Infinium as well.
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Not surprised - certain vintages of the Epi P-90 can be kinda dark-sounding (had a former bandbud who owned one of those 3-PU Rivieras - neck and middle pickups were total mud) - but IME the Vox AC10/15/30 are a natural match for the MIK E-Matics, and if you're an early Beatles fan (as I am) a 5422 through an AC will have you channeling every pre-Rubber Soul George Harrison lick you've ever heard...
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