I have always loved the look and sound of a Gretsch guitar since my Grandfather would let me play his whenever i came over to his home since he moved i haven't touched one in years i wish they were more affordable
When I think of the Gretsch guitar sound I think of a thin, tinny sound. Duane Eddy being an exception. Even my hero Chet Atkins was with Gretsch for many years before his recorded sound blossomed into a beautiful tone (Guitar Country LP). I would never have guessed that these were Gretsch guitars had I not seen the video for myself. The overdrive made them sound very un-Gretsch like.
Cara, amigo, irmão, you used the word “top” to mean like 3 or more guitar-specific things. Brasileiros são especially esperto quando falando vida & música. It’s one of the things that makes your language a joy to learn 🙏🙌. Valeu !
I get what you're saying...trust me. But, if you look at comparative prices/inflation, the cost of a top of the line guitar today isn't any different than back in "the good old days." You can buy one of these guitars for roughly 2,500. Not totally out of line. IMO
Gretsch is making their best guitars today. These things are leaps and bounds better than the instruments they were putting out in the 50's and 60's. Great work!
@@Johnny_Doe right on. They have clearly made tremendous effort in updating all of the main features that people have been asking for to get consistent performance while trying to preserve the uniqueness. The players are all solid as they come.
@@Johnny_Doe I haven't picked up a players yet. I've owned two of the semi hollow electromatics and they are solid all around but I didn't keep them. I have a g love corvette tha this a keeper for me. I've been staring hard at the players options and am really surprised at what they are offering.
Amazing guitars - real works of art in their own right. On the other hand, the painted on f-holes for the Tennessee Rose are a travesty. I get that it's tradition, but it's not one that we should keep.
I agree entirely. I have a 2006 Country Club and a 2015 Eddie Cochran 6120 and love both. I've been intrigued for years by the features of the '59 single-cutaway Country Gentleman, but I just can't get past those fake f-holes. As I understand it, Chet asked Gretsch to put in a center block to combat feedback, as on the then-new ES-335, but Gretsch didn't want to be seen as copying Gibson, so they simply made the top solid. That helped to some degree, but those cheesy-looking painted f-holes did NOT help aesthetically.
The last pro-line Gretsch I bought was double anniversary vintage sunburst and it will be my last because your prices are just too rediculous! I'd rather get Jennings Custom Shop or something else!
With seemingly "everyone" moving to the satin-finished necks, why is Gretsch still holding on to the glossy finish? My hand sticks to it like glue. I'd love to have one of these guitars but if I can't play it, I won't spend this kind of money for it. Also, who decided that this type of video is a good way to introduce new models?
Especially considering that the “player’s edition” models are supposed to have semi-modern appointments - it’d be nice if they used the satin gloss they put on the necks of those Mexican Fenders, or did some kind of aging job on the necks specifically
As someone who has satin finished necked guitars, I can say my 6118T's neck plays better than my charvels. Yes it's gloss finished, but it's so incredibly frictionless. Nothing like the sticky neck on a cheap strat. Highly recommend... Its one of the best guitars I've tried.
@@miketraz44 I'm glad I didn't stop looking at Gretsch. My third Guitar Center I found one that had a wonderful neck. Turns out, the first two GC Gretsch's must have been covered in sweat and never cleaned by the staff. Disgusting (GC, not Gretsch). I bought my first Gretsch last December.
@@EdCarlson Awesome! Congrats! Gretsch is making great guitars right now. Yes, the players editions aren't cheap, but they're more than worth the price tag.
@@yeesenchai I'm glad you brought that up actually. It WOULDN'T be a fuss if Gretsch actually had a robust accessories/parts replacement website where you could purchase those things at ease but they don't! You have to go out to Reverb, Ebay, or a 3rd party outfit to find anything. This is one area where Gibson has Gretsch beat! You can literally find anything you want for Gibson guitars on their website! I should be able to just click onto the Gretsch Guitars website, go to accessories/replacement parts, and buy a trapeze stoptail or a different color pickguard or pickup rings if I want. But no! They have nothing like that.
