Gretsch Synchromatic Electric Archtop 100CE

[admin]

I am wondering if anyone here has or has played the Gretsch 100CE? These are Korean made and appeal to me especially after seeing the quality of the Gretsch 5120.

[Zurdo]

picture please ?

[admin]

Here you go.

[lennon211]

I've tried one of the similar models. Very cool, old-school feel. It made me feel like I should be in some black and white photo sitting on the bandstand. The finish on the one that I played was a very comfortable satin and the workmanship was quality Gretsch.

[jimk]

It looks like a nice jazz box, indeed.
JimK

[jps]

There are some great photos of Freddie Green's Gretsch archtop guitar in the current Vintage Guitar magazine.

[Danotron]

Oh yeah Peter!

That one has it all, the oversize Gretsch f holes (that I love), long pickguard, Art Deco Synchomatic bridge and tailpiece, cutaway.....the works.

Nothing looks cooler. I hope it sounds as good as it looks

[admin]

Matt: Thanks for your comments with regard to construction and feel.

[admin]

He is an interesting review of the Gretsch 100CE.

[Zurdo]

it looks and sounds like George Benson.

[admin]

Jos: Speaking of Benson and since we a talking Gretsch here, what a great combination especially if you throw in Chet.

[Zurdo]

Peter,
I can only imagine the thunder that was be created by such a duo. historic! Just imagine if Django had been there. I think George would refuse to play

[admin]

A multi-talented and delightful duo Jos, without a doubt. I am sure that Django was there in spirit.

[jps]

Here is some great footage of Freddie with his Gretsch Eldorado:


Some great photos of a'59:

http://www.oneflightupguitars.com/59eldorado.html

[admin]

Some moving footage. Thanks Jeff.