EwanSimps Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Hi, has anyone got around to trying the new Gretsch bass 'G5442BDC Hollow Body Short Scale Bass'? Quite like the look of it and wondered if it is any good? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I'm interested to know as well. I was on my way to an Epiphone Jack Casady but I've seen this now. Its more cash but I love the look of Gretsch. White Falcon you will be mine in a Wayne's World sort of way Would you recommend the short scale or long scale for tone etc... I imagine the long scale would sound deeper but I love the double cut away on the short scale... hmmmm red short scale or orange long scale GAS http://www.gretschguitars.com/products/index.php?section=basses&series=Electromatic+Collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Well well - I can actually say yes I have! Played it the other day in PMT Norwich. Was the short scale version. Nice and "honky". For me it was just great! Reminded me of my old Gibson Les Paul Triumph. You can really fly about on that neck. The one I played was a jetglo black one, really lovely finish. The acoustic sound out of it was pretty warm, not the loudest but they never are, are they? I think it was a little overpriced for what it was (something over £800?) but it was the bass I had the most fun on in the shop for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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