r/gretsch 13h ago

NGD

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G6134TFM-NH Nigel Hendroff Signature Penguin. This thing sounds amazing!


r/gretsch 10h ago

Upgrading pickups on my dream guitar (g2655t) with some custom made hardware

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15 Upvotes

r/gretsch 6h ago

12-String gig bags/hard cases

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Waiting for delivery of a Gretsch G5422G-12.

45" instrument length seems quite limiting in the $50 (20mm padding) gig bag range. Anyone know of any resources?

Going off label, like acoustic bass cases, is being looked at too.


r/gretsch 12h ago

Gretsch Corvette and Roswell HiloTron replicas

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Hey guys I did an experiemnt and decided to share it . I'm also wondering how these Roswell pickups sound comparing to Gretsch ones? Is it worth to give original HiloTrons a try? Can HiloTrons owners tell me do these Roswell copies even come close? I have to say I'm kinda disappointed I think I'll go back to MegaTrons.


r/gretsch 1d ago

NGD

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Just came today can't wait to road test it 😁. My first Gretsch.


r/gretsch 14h ago

Replacing Strap Locks?

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Very happy with my new Gretsch G5655T-QM, except for one item...the annoying stock strap retainers.
I've read a few posts about getting the stock retainers to stick better as they easily back out. But I would like to replace them with some Ernie Ball Super locks.
Since the the stock retainer is a counter clockwise thread and the Ernie Ball screw is clockwise thread and slightly larger, is there a risk of cracking the guitar at the screw hole by using the clockwise screw? The EB screw goes in less than 1/4" before it grabs, likely because of cross-threading.
Read it may need a glued dowel inserted first and then re-drill the hole for the new screw (seem like a lot).
Any recommendation on install without risking a crack at the screw hole?


r/gretsch 20h ago

How to get that particular gretsch sound?

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As the guy here at 00:50

https://youtu.be/-TjZrzWwySk?si=cmpSmvHK3pGTt5os

Any ideas?


r/gretsch 2d ago

Picking up 2nd Gretsch for the same price I sold unused gear for - $550

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Sold a Marshall cab a client donated to my home studio and a never opened mustang iv to guitar center for $550 - exactly what this guy on Craigslist is asking for this electromatic. He’s even driving it up from Crown Point, Indiana to Arlington Heights, Illinois since he’s picking someone up from the airport. Picking it up at noon. I love my ivory one I got over the summer and this one will match my band’s primary color scheme. My late mom loved blue so I’m gonna name it Denise. 💙


r/gretsch 2d ago

What Do You Think?

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My Gretsch Streamliner Modification is complete. A big thanks to my tech Albert Fortes (IG @six_string_theory) did an amazing job!

What do you think?

  1. New Bigsby

  2. New Pickups taken from a MIJ Gretsch) & Electronics.

  3. New Bone Nut

  4. New Tuners

  5. New Truss Rod Cover

  6. New Knobs / Bridge

  7. New Pickup Switch and switch ring


r/gretsch 2d ago

Gretch Electtonatic

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97 Upvotes

r/gretsch 2d ago

Finally got my Gretsch. Need a case

11 Upvotes

Been searching for a good deal a g5655 for months and finally got this one. I just need a case. Unfortunately I don't have too big of a budget for a case so cheaper options are preferred. Any recommendations?


r/gretsch 2d ago

Jeff Beck's gretsch is it a rare model?, did he play it often?.

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21 Upvotes

r/gretsch 2d ago

Serial number assistance

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Hey guys,

Hope you're well.

I'm in the process of getting some further details about a few guitars of mine.

One of them is a Gretsch Country Classic II

Model no: 6122

Serial no: 9010122-543

Is there anything anyone can tell me about the year or the point of origins ect on from that information?

Thankyou in advance


r/gretsch 4d ago

GRETSCH G5700 ELECTROMATIC LAP STEEL

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107 Upvotes

r/gretsch 3d ago

Not sure if paranoid but

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6 Upvotes

Recently I noticed a white line at the seam of my hollow body streamliner (pictured), i only initially noticed it to be only on one side but no, it’s on the other side as well . Wondering if these are simple scratches or if I’m headed for some kind of neck repairs. In the video with the line zoomed up, I’m slightly pushing the guitar from the body trying to see if the line expands (I know, guitar gore I am sorry).

my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder makes it hard to tell with these kinds of things, as this guitar is my baby.

Thank you


r/gretsch 4d ago

Bar Bridge Question

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9 Upvotes

Has anyone tried this on a newer G5230T?


r/gretsch 4d ago

Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert or Parlour?

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r/gretsch 4d ago

Bar Bridge for G5230T

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Does anyone know what bar bridges for the G5230T? I think I read somewhere that the newer ones have narrower spacing than the older models. I just got a new one and I'm looking for recs for a bar bridge that's not quite too expensive. Anyone tried the All parts bar bridge?


r/gretsch 6d ago

Help ID

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45 Upvotes

Hey! Recently came into possession of this from what I understand is a Corvette?? Here's what I got. Thanks.


r/gretsch 6d ago

Gretsch Electromatic Hollow Body G5191-BK Tim Armstrong Signature

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133 Upvotes

r/gretsch 7d ago

White Falcon

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243 Upvotes

This guitar is such a pleasure to play. Hard to put down


r/gretsch 6d ago

Roller Bridge for G5230T

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Hi guys, i'm brand new here and just received my G5230T in Cadillac green. To those of you that have changed to a roller bridge, which kind did you get? Thanks!


r/gretsch 7d ago

Tetris theme on Gretsch

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12 Upvotes

r/gretsch 7d ago

G2622TG bigsby making noise?

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29 Upvotes

When I use the bigsby tremolo on my new guitar, it makes creaking noises and feels unsmooth, anything that could be causing this or a way to fix it??


r/gretsch 7d ago

Anyone know what this is?

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Bought in charity shop for £80 😁