What is the factory setup of Gretsch like? Is the action too low or too high? Basically, I want to pick up a GT2622 off one of these 4th of July sales and just want to know what to expect. Should I take it in for a setup with my local guy?
When I bought this guitar - I knew I was going to mod it. I added LP pickguard. I didn't drill it. I just use a double side tape.
Pickup upgraded to Artec TV Jones - I have no experience with Filtertrons - and using TV jones pickup would be an easier upgrade since it's almost an humbucker size.
replaced the generic knobs with Gretsch logo hardware knobs.
This guita plays good for the price.
I don't even need to cahnge a thing. The original humbucker pickup is okay - but I find it a bit muddy in a mix. but yea, it can be adjusted with EQ
Just wanted to say how great this guitar is. I brought this a few months ago and it’s become my go to guitar whenever I play. It’s the most I have ever paid for a guitar, but man does it feel and sound good. I was worried I would feel let down and regret spending over 2k for this. But so far it’s been worth it.
any ideas on what is the source of this problem and how I can fix it?
I'll post pictures soon but it's very big and unwieldy, i paid about £150 for it off a family member whose switching from guitars to synths, i think it might be a G2622T streamliner, it's the most gorgeous guitar i've seen in addition to being one of the biggest, all i know is one of my favourite singers used one (keith harkin) other then that last i was into guitars was 6-7 years ago where i learned a few chords on a cheap acoustic, so i don't really know a lot, it's quiet so i think i need an amp and may also need tuning, it's in very good condition and looks barely played too.
Would be nice just to pick off random country music with it while sitting in my rocking chair? is country music good for a beginner? i also like folk and shanty and some punk
Hey everyone. New to Gretsch guitars. I inherited this guitar from my late grandfather who I never met. I’m trying to figure out what model this is. The serial number is in the 870xxx, but I couldn’t find anything online to identify it based on that. Any ideas on what I’ve got here or where I could find out would be greatly appreciated.
I plugged it in and it sounds absolutely beautiful, but I’m new to a gretsch so is there anything I should know of look for? What are all the knobs for also and the two selector switches for?
Want to install Hipshot locking tuners on this model. Emailed Hipshot support a few weeks back and got no reply.
Anyone able to tell me which are the right ones?
Pretty sure it’s the 6GLO but just want to make sure before I order.
Thanks!
I still love the ‘64 Double Anniversary that I picked up, but after some playing, I discovered a… “problem”:
The Compton bridge that was put on is great — but the post/thumbwheel screws pop out. And seeing how I play against the bridge…well, things have gotten bloody.
Anyone have an obvious workaround that I can’t seem to figure out?
Hi! I just bought a synchromatic Falcon and I was wondering if it’s worth it to upgrade the pickups to the TV jones. I don’t really know if there’s gonna be too much of a difference between one or the other, but I want the best sound. Any help would be great, thanks.
My husband is the guitarist. I played (mainly classical) for a few years as a kid/teenager but haven’t played for decades.
Anyway, today we went guitar shopping for my husband as he wanted an electric guitar for his birthday. I’ve always wanted a Gretsch hollow body, so couldn’t pass up the chance to try one in the shop. And I hated it! Felt all wrong. “Try this one” said the shop owner. I fell in love instantly. So now I guess I’m learning guitar again…
Continuing the tradition of my buddy increasing his collection and then bringing them to me to check out - he recently picked up this 2018 Gretsch White Falcon.
For those of you who didn't know (like me when I asked him) the two red felted levers control the dampeners for the bass side or the treble side giving independent palm-style muting without having to use your palm... both or either can be engaged. The switch at the bottom by the plug is a standby switch and I'm sure other people on here can give you a run down of the others.
I was looking inside a 1967 Gretsch 6117 that I purchased recently and noticed this clump of debris.A After removing it, the third photo was taken. Has anyone seen something like this before?
I would like to get a P90 guitar again after selling my Epiphone LP Special (neck was too chunky) several months ago.
Been looking at these for awhile but there aren't a ton of videos/forums talking about them -- does anyone have one? They seem like a pretty great value and the Electromatic line are usually good, at least enough for Gretsch to put their name on it, which I like.
Local stores don't seem to ever have them, usually just the double cuts with the broad'trons.
Bought this one new in '14. Built in the Japanese Terada factory. Went in looking for a Gibson 335 and noticed this on the other end of the store. Didn't take long to hand the 335 back on the wall and walk out with this one! Still can't understand why Gretsch discontinued these. Has a perfect spot between my White Falcon and Jets.
