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This looks very interesting, to me at least: Looks like it won't be available for a few months yet. Here is more info if this tickles your fancy:
https://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/col ... 2817600531

Matt

That definitely looks nice, and I bet those single coils sound pretty sweet too.

I'm an admitted Gretsch fanboy.
But for reasons I cannot explain to me, that one just doesn't attract me.

mickey wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:39 pm I'm an admitted Gretsch fanboy.
But for reasons I cannot explain to me, that one just doesn't attract me.

Perhaps the lack of Filtertrons / TV Jones is a deal breaker

mickey wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:39 pm I'm an admitted Gretsch fanboy.
But for reasons I cannot explain to me, that one just doesn't attract me.

How about this color w/bigsby for an additional $100?

I'm happy to wait and hear how those pickups sound. Manufacturer descriptions just don't cut it.

MattS wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:59 pm

mickey wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:39 pm I'm an admitted Gretsch fanboy.
But for reasons I cannot explain to me, that one just doesn't attract me.

How about this color w/bigsby for an additional $100?
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Nope. I have one similar to that already.

That's gonna be a great guitar.

I'm definitely interested in the fact that this uses staple style P90s (probably not the expensive ones that have dynasonic style adjustments underneath).

No inlays...no way...

This one is a slim 2.25" and fully hollow. If it wasn't for the durn gold hardware I would dig out the credit card.
https://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/col ... 2804800520

mickey wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:39 pm I'm an admitted Gretsch fanboy.
But for reasons I cannot explain to me, that one just doesn't attract me.

Probably because it’s not backwards!

OMB wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:33 pm This one is a slim 2.25" and fully hollow. If it wasn't for the durn gold hardware I would dig out the credit card.
https://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/col ... 2804800520

Yeah...I have seen a few great semis/hollows Ibanez brand that I would jump at...if not for the gold hardware...I mean...if you want to use real gold I'll reconsider but some tacky gold color finish....no way

I thought this was a new Gretsch model today:

Basically a boutique Duo Jet with Dynasonics.

Has anyone heard the G5220 BT Jet? This thing sounds awesome! I was holding out for the new Epi 335 "Figured" (whenever somebody gets some more in stock), but this Gretsch is giving it some competition. The pickups are called "Broadtrons" (hence the 'BT' in the name), and I think they sound like a cross between a Tele and a P90.

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Mossman wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:47 pm Has anyone heard the G5220 BT Jet? This thing sounds awesome! I was holding out for the new Epi 335 "Figured" (whenever somebody gets some more in stock), but this Gretsch is giving it some competition. The pickups are called "Broadtrons" (hence the 'BT' in the name), and I think they sound like a cross between a Tele and a P90.

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Too funny...I too am waiting for Epiphone 335 or Riviera (which may be ages in Thailand) and I was looking at that exact model as a replacement too ! (I like the Jade Gray Metallic0

Mossman wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:47 pm Has anyone heard the G5220 BT Jet? This thing sounds awesome! I was holding out for the new Epi 335 "Figured" (whenever somebody gets some more in stock), but this Gretsch is giving it some competition. The pickups are called "Broadtrons" (hence the 'BT' in the name), and I think they sound like a cross between a Tele and a P90.

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I had some GAS for that one a little while back. I found one at the "local" GC and got to play it. It sounded good, but just felt....cheap. I don't know how else to describe it. On the good side, it was pretty lightweight for a singlecut, and looked great.

BrianSkeezer wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:03 am

Mossman wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:47 pm Has anyone heard the G5220 BT Jet? This thing sounds awesome! I was holding out for the new Epi 335 "Figured" (whenever somebody gets some more in stock), but this Gretsch is giving it some competition. The pickups are called "Broadtrons" (hence the 'BT' in the name), and I think they sound like a cross between a Tele and a P90.

Skip to 5:40 for the toans...

I had some GAS for that one a little while back. I found one at the "local" GC and got to play it. It sounded good, but just felt....cheap. I don't know how else to describe it. On the good side, it was pretty lightweight for a singlecut, and looked great.

Hmm..a great looking cheap date, single, and not too fat.. Oh man sounds hot

Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:56 pm
Too funny...I too am waiting for Epiphone 335 or Riviera (which may be ages in Thailand) and I was looking at that exact model as a replacement too ! (I like the Jade Gray Metallic0

Haha! Great minds think alike!

According to Sweetwater's website, they won't have them in for "a few months" (though last November my Sweetwater rep said they'd be in by the end of December), so who knows when they'll make it to Thailand. Then again, you might get them before we do.

BrianSkeezer wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:03 am I had some GAS for that one a little while back. I found one at the "local" GC and got to play it. It sounded good, but just felt....cheap. I don't know how else to describe it. On the good side, it was pretty lightweight for a singlecut, and looked great.

Errrrg... That's been my opinion of Electromatics in general... That they feel kinda cheap. But in every review I've seen for this guitar they've praised the build quality, so I thought this one might be different. I guess I'll have to try one locally to find out for myself.

This is a semi-hollow guitar... Could it be the light weight that made it feel cheap to you?

It looks great, but I bought another Gretsch a few weeks ago it was the G2210 retail $299.00 Sweetwater included $50 Bonus Bucks so I really paid $250. It's a decent guitar I like the "Broadtron pups. I think the SX Callisto is a better guitar with exception of the pups.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... rial-stain

Mossman wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 10:25 am
Errrrg... That's been my opinion of Electromatics in general... That they feel kinda cheap. But in every review I've seen for this guitar they've praised the build quality, so I thought this one might be different. I guess I'll have to try one locally to find out for myself.

This is a semi-hollow guitar... Could it be the light weight that made it feel cheap to you?

I really don't know what it was about that guitar. I was a while ago, but that was the general impression that I got from it. If I remember right, they were around $500, and I thought that it really wasn't worth that to me. Sorry Moss, I wish I could explain it better. If you can find one, you may have a different experience than me.

BrianSkeezer wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:12 pm

Mossman wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 10:25 am
Errrrg... That's been my opinion of Electromatics in general... That they feel kinda cheap. But in every review I've seen for this guitar they've praised the build quality, so I thought this one might be different. I guess I'll have to try one locally to find out for myself.

This is a semi-hollow guitar... Could it be the light weight that made it feel cheap to you?

I really don't know what it was about that guitar. I was a while ago, but that was the general impression that I got from it. If I remember right, they were around $500, and I thought that it really wasn't worth that to me. Sorry Moss, I wish I could explain it better. If you can find one, you may have a different experience than me.

That's as good an explanation as anyone can give of something as subjective as feel.

I think I'll check with my local GC and Sam Ash to see if either of them have it in stock, and go and do some "show-rooming" this weekend. Though I think I'm still going to wait for the 335.

Well, I'm out of the Gretsch game (at least for now). I ended up pulling the trigger on the Epi 335 in Raspberry Tea Burst this morning... Should be here next Wednesday.

Mossman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:02 pm Well, I'm out of the Gretsch game (at least for now). I ended up pulling the trigger on the Epi 335 in Raspberry Tea Burst this morning... Should be here next Wednesday.

Looking forward to seeing pictures and reading about your thoughts of ravashing rasberry 335!

Matt