My Telecaster and my Jazzmaster are my main guitars. I like the idea of having a guitar that's really different from these two. Last year I bumped into a '65 reissue Mustang and at 350 euro's I just couldn't let it get away. Of course, as I should have guessed, it's a great guitar, but not really very different from my Tele or JM.
So I've been thinking about selling it and buying something completely different. Now I happened to come across this Gretsch: http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/inde ... 2=&q=&st=1.
It's not exactly the prettiest guitar ever made, but I like it, and it'll definitely sound different. If I sell the Mustang I should be able to buy it without losing money. I heard good things about the cheaper Gretsch models. What do you think? Anyone played one?
Gretsch G5135 Corvette
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Gretsch G5135 Corvette
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Re: Gretsch G5135 Corvette
I've had one of these for about 12 months and am very happy with it.
Pickups are great, lots of chrome too.
I only wish they'd had a few other colour options, wine / burgundy is really boring, like a million other SG's out there
Mine cost $600 AU including case.
Now if they'll only re-issue the Astrojet......
Pickups are great, lots of chrome too.
I only wish they'd had a few other colour options, wine / burgundy is really boring, like a million other SG's out there
Mine cost $600 AU including case.
Now if they'll only re-issue the Astrojet......
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Re: Gretsch G5135 Corvette
yeah, I wish they came in different colours too, there's a new signature model in green:
http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/inde ... 2=&q=&st=1
But I'd rather buy a standard Corvette.
http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/inde ... 2=&q=&st=1
But I'd rather buy a standard Corvette.