AITCH'S GRETSCH DeVille

[ozover50]

Yes, Paul...... I thought I'd leave the flatties on and see how they felt. So far, so good! The last time I played with flats was back in the 60s and to say that I was unimpressed at the time is an understatement - there was just no 'feel' to the guitar.

These are fine! Not much chop for bending but I don't do much of that, so not really an issue.

The new wiring is a terrific result, too. Gives me plenty of variation in sound and the standby switch is very useful - saves having to muck around with the volume controls after an idle period.

No probs at all with intonation and tuning, either. I placed the bridge right on the markers and the intonation is so close I'm not going to fiddle with that - sounds fine all the way up the fretboard. I had to raise the treble side of the bridge a bit to clear the bridge pickup poles (screwed them down to the max first) and may have gone a little overboard because the action on that side is little high now. I'm sure with a bit of tinkering and small incremental adjustments (and a magnifying glass!) I'll find the best setup.

Thanks again for your great work, Paul!

BTW.... I reckon the case weighs as much if not more than the guitar!!

[ozover50]

Not true, Brian. I know first hand how you handle and look after guitars - no supervision necessary!

An eyebolt in the concrete floor, some heavy chain and a padlock or two should do the trick.......

[winston]

Thanks Aitch,

That means a lot to me.

Note to myself: I must pack my bolt cutters!

[britye]

Man oh man Beautiful instrument. Great work Paul, Aitch, Do we need to send first aid supplies for your fingers? What a great color combo!! The only word I can use to describe it is " Delicious" Rock on!!

[rick_ovic]

Man, that is one sexy guitar! The finish is superb and that truss rod cover is waaaaaay cool!

Well done, Paul and congratulations Aitch. I can't wait to give it a Townsend windmill strum.

[longboard_ric]

Howard, that is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship.

Well done Paul!!!!

[robbo63]

Gorgeous guitar, love the color choices. Question: is the headstock finish different from the green back? Looks like it. Is it the original Gretsch finish?

[jingle_jangle]

Thanks, Robert! The headstock veneer is finished in black. It is not the original finish--the headstock's gold plastic "Electromatic" script was replaced with inlaid mother of pearl "GRETSCH" lettering.

[alexgarner]

I m late to this topic but have to post (big Gretsch fan) - just how mind-blowing is that guitar? Congrats to you both, really tasteful and classy, absolutely perfectly realised.

[ozover50]

Thanks, Alex..... it's a good 'un all right!!