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Incoming Gretsch
Well, I bought a pre owned Gretsch for a Christmas Gig, well, 6 gigs, and then sold it in January since I couldn't really justify keeping it and I just don't play out much on electric. It was a Korean 5422T in black and I loved it - it played and sounded just fantastic.
So then Reverb pops up this week with a red Korean 5422T with TV Jones pickups in it for a price I just couldn't resist. Honestly, the Blacktop pickups are really great, but the Jones really do take it to another level and of course, value. So I don't really need a Gretsch, but I'm getting another one. The Jones are the classics which is right up my alley. Factory pots and wiring as best as I can tell. I'll add the Vibramate string change system - the last one had that and it really helped. Can't wait. I'll report back once it arrives.
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Great. I've got the 5420 with TV's. Interested in the Vibramate and how it helped? Good luck and congrats soon the new guitar!
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Vibramate was a little metal piece that connected to the Bigsby and made string changes dead easy. I think it sells for $35 or so, but my last Gretsch came with it. I should have snagged it off the Gretsch before selling it Did you change pots and wires too, or just pickups?
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you'll love it, I have a 5422TG and I've left it stock, and it's great.
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I love me some Chet bar.
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phcorrigan that is just stunning
Man..... they are such elegant guitars Steve post some photos when you get it
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In fact, I may just go ahead and buy a White Falcon pick guard!
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https://quickguards.com/products/gre...lcon-pickguard Not exact, but this'll help make the point: https://quickguards.com/products/gre...russ-rod-cover You'll also want one of these: https://www.angela.com/gretschbigsby...tailpiece.aspx - one of these: https://www.angela.com/gretschrockin...062845000.aspx - a set of these: https://www.angela.com/gretschusagol...knobsfour.aspx - and while that modern white strap is nice, if you've got a single-cut Falcon this is the only way to go: http://www.streetsoundsnyc.com/grets...nut-new-ss1316 Happy shopping...
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Steve, you continue to be THE go to guide for Gretsch, thank you.
I am aware that the Japanese Gretsch use the next model up in quality for Bigsby than the Korean, but I'm not sure what the better Bigsby adds. What's your take? Quote:
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Specifically made for the Gretsch:
Bob
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I just sold my “fancier” white falcon. I have a Stephen Stills model I’m holding onto. But I actually prefer the smaller size of my Setzer model.
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wish he still played like this and wrote songs like this. The last album I liked by him was "So What" which I loved!
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