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jingle_jangle
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No orders, just a suggestion.
Damn, that DC is nice.
But I must not stray too far from my love of Rickenbackers.
A Rick is next in my stable. I wanna 325. A turquoise one. Or another color that I can paint turquoise. Gotta have that Bigsby, too...
Damn, that DC is nice.
But I must not stray too far from my love of Rickenbackers.
A Rick is next in my stable. I wanna 325. A turquoise one. Or another color that I can paint turquoise. Gotta have that Bigsby, too...
“I say in speeches that a plausible mission of artists is to make people appreciate being alive at least a little bit. I am then asked if I know of any artists who pulled that off. I reply, 'The Beatles did.”
― Kurt Vonnegut
― Kurt Vonnegut
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jingle_jangle
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The Pro Jet has the same Bigsby, my friend. But not so many tonal options, and mini-hummers, and made in Korea.
I have found little to no difference between the Korean and the Japanese Gretsches, BTW, at least as far as fit and finish goes. My 5129 plays as well as my 6117. My 3967 is the slickest of all, and it cost the least, and it's Korean. But it's a one-pickup jazzbox and not too flexible. I've heard that the Koreans use cheaper pots, switches, and caps, but I've not torn mine apart to see.
I have found little to no difference between the Korean and the Japanese Gretsches, BTW, at least as far as fit and finish goes. My 5129 plays as well as my 6117. My 3967 is the slickest of all, and it cost the least, and it's Korean. But it's a one-pickup jazzbox and not too flexible. I've heard that the Koreans use cheaper pots, switches, and caps, but I've not torn mine apart to see.
“I say in speeches that a plausible mission of artists is to make people appreciate being alive at least a little bit. I am then asked if I know of any artists who pulled that off. I reply, 'The Beatles did.”
― Kurt Vonnegut
― Kurt Vonnegut
I appreciate that, Paul but I haven't had much luck with Korean instruments (or Chinese), so I'd prefer to stay away (mostly very poor fretwork). There's a lot of good vibes on the Gretsch forum about the Japanese built guitars (but they'd have to be biased, wouldn't they?).
I've spoken with 3 Gretsch dealers here in Melbourne and 2 of them won't stock the Synchromatic line because they are not keen on the them (built to a price and inconsistent quality). The other only stocks the Synchromatics because he can push them as a 'Gretsch' at a low price point.
Glad you're happy with yours, Paul - that's the main thing!!
I've spoken with 3 Gretsch dealers here in Melbourne and 2 of them won't stock the Synchromatic line because they are not keen on the them (built to a price and inconsistent quality). The other only stocks the Synchromatics because he can push them as a 'Gretsch' at a low price point.
Glad you're happy with yours, Paul - that's the main thing!!
"Never eat more than you can lift." - Mr. Moon
Paul, Do you know how long did George play his Duo Jet? I never have seen any photos of him playing it other than prior to the Lads invasion to the States. Do you know if that's what he was playing on the early BEATLES Albums (i.e. Please Please Me, With the Beatles). I was thinking of purchasing a Duo Jet, but as I ventured into one of our local music stores and saw a couple of Pro Jets for about $350.00 I thought that might be the way to go instead. Your right about the bigsby it does come mounted pretty as you please, but looks as if it's a different model than the one used on the Duo Jet. Would you recommend the Pro Jet or Duo Jet, is the savings worth it. By the way, I hope to be sending you some photos of my 325V63 (for refin) soon.
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George played the Duo-Jet for slightly less than two years, from mid-summer of '61 through early May of 1963, as I recall. I don't have the exact dates in memory, but I'm sure someone else here does!
The Pro Jet is built like a tank, made in China (sorry, Howard!), but is absolutely no match for a Duo-Jet in feel and especially sound. It has mini-hummers, whereas the Duos have Filtertrons. The going $$$ on these around here is closer to $500.00 so $350.00 is a good price! I'd consider buying one and retrofitting it with a pair of TV Jones Filter Trons ($210.00) for real twang, and then I'd have it properly set up. These don't appear to suffer from the dreaded neck hump that has plagued Gretsches sporadically for years.
Looking forward to the pictures, David.
The Pro Jet is built like a tank, made in China (sorry, Howard!), but is absolutely no match for a Duo-Jet in feel and especially sound. It has mini-hummers, whereas the Duos have Filtertrons. The going $$$ on these around here is closer to $500.00 so $350.00 is a good price! I'd consider buying one and retrofitting it with a pair of TV Jones Filter Trons ($210.00) for real twang, and then I'd have it properly set up. These don't appear to suffer from the dreaded neck hump that has plagued Gretsches sporadically for years.
Looking forward to the pictures, David.
“I say in speeches that a plausible mission of artists is to make people appreciate being alive at least a little bit. I am then asked if I know of any artists who pulled that off. I reply, 'The Beatles did.”
― Kurt Vonnegut
― Kurt Vonnegut
Dave Gilmour plays a G6128T Duo Jet on the 2002 Royal Festival Hall Concert DVD. You can tell by the fret markers (top of the fretboard rather than centered). I suspect it's a vintage because there's a fair amount of wear on the front of the guitar. Interestingly it has a 'Bigsby' branded vibrato (right, Paul?) as distinct from a 'Gretsch' one.
Beautiful mellow stuff with lots of bite when he hits 'em hard!
Beautiful mellow stuff with lots of bite when he hits 'em hard!
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The main music store in town just started carrying Gretches...they have a 6120, orange of course, in one of those glass display cases in the middle of the floor, and I gotta admit there are a few of my finger and nose prints on the glass...its beautiful...they also have a few of those Electromatics and they dont look too bad...havent played one yet..altho I dont care for the finsh on some of the Electros...
Having said that, my other guitar is a Tele with a b-bender...good match for my MG 370-12VP..Ive got the tele set up with Velvet Hammers, which are very similar to the rewound pickups Red Rhodes did for Clarence White...
Having said that, my other guitar is a Tele with a b-bender...good match for my MG 370-12VP..Ive got the tele set up with Velvet Hammers, which are very similar to the rewound pickups Red Rhodes did for Clarence White...