r/gretsch

New to me is this gorgeous 1980 Country Gentleman. I’ve gotta say, for all the negatives you read about the Baldwin/ Arkansas built stuff this is a true gem. the pickups sound great and have all the twang, chime, and crunch I need. It plays effortlessly and the bigsby is buttery smooth and pretty stable. Being 46 years old its got a nice warm patina throughout and feels like a worn in baseball mitt. All of this for less than the cost of a modern Japanese reissue.

Got it back in 2023 and definitely have no excuses to reach my potential! Sounds great paired with a Katana MkII. How well would you say it can perform with classic rock soloing? I am starting to dip my toe in that genre more.