SonnyBass95 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) Really interested in getting this guitar. Its a great price for a Gretsch (£400) and i've always been interested in getting one. Anyone got one of these or played one? I'd love to hear some feedback/reviews. Wondering what the difference is between this one and an expensive as hell Gretsch... Also to note i play a blend of indie rock/rock/gospel sort of stuff. Any input would be much appreciated (: Sonny. Edited April 18, 2016 by SonnyBass95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnaround Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Gretsch 6129 '57 Silverjet is the one I have experience of, not a budget one I'm afraid but a true revelation, a sound of its own, closer to a hollow body and so resonant. Fantastic quality, lightweight, unique tone and a world away from solid body Gibson and Fender guitars......closer to £2k new though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyBass95 Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Turnaround' timestamp='1461509131' post='3035244'] Gretsch 6129 '57 Silverjet is the one I have experience of, not a budget one I'm afraid but a true revelation, a sound of its own, closer to a hollow body and so resonant. Fantastic quality, lightweight, unique tone and a world away from solid body Gibson and Fender guitars......closer to £2k new though. [/quote] Aah man, sounds fantastic. Thats the dream, but it would take me a year of hard saving to afford it. Guess you gotta compromise somewhere...I'm actually looking at a different Gretsch to the one i posted, It's the Gretsch G5655T with a Centre Block £700, it's definitely not a 57' £2k bit of gear but its a big step up from the G5441T. Real nice Super Hilotron pickup, which you don't get with the G5441T. If you've got a picture of your silverjet, attach it, i'd love to see it! Edited April 25, 2016 by SonnyBass95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 All the cheaper, Korean made Gretsches are good guitars for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyBass95 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1461622238' post='3036306'] All the cheaper, Korean made Gretsches are good guitars for the money. [/quote] Nice one, I keep hearing good things about them. Have you got one? I've heard the Bigsby's are the only cause for concern, as they often pulling the intonation out, but there is a fix for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 [quote name='SonnyBass95' timestamp='1461687171' post='3036775'] Nice one, I keep hearing good things about them. Have you got one? I've heard the Bigsby's are the only cause for concern, as they often pulling the intonation out, but there is a fix for that! [/quote] I used to have one a few years ago & it was a very nice guitar. These days the only Gretsch I've got is a limited edition Anniversary model which is just awesome. The Bigsby's are OK if you set them up correctly & don't expect too much of them (this applies to any Bisgby). Make sure you lubricate all the string contact points & that the string break angle at the nut isn't too great, use heavier gauge strings & you should be OK. I recommend "Big Bends Nut Sauce" - it's a lubricant made for nuts & bridges & it's excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyBass95 Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1461694392' post='3036889'] I used to have one a few years ago & it was a very nice guitar. These days the only Gretsch I've got is a limited edition Anniversary model which is just awesome. The Bigsby's are OK if you set them up correctly & don't expect too much of them (this applies to any Bisgby). Make sure you lubricate all the string contact points & that the string break angle at the nut isn't too great, use heavier gauge strings & you should be OK. I recommend "Big Bends Nut Sauce" - it's a lubricant made for nuts & bridges & it's excellent. [/quote] Sounds great pal, thanks for the heads up, really appreciate it! Have you seen that this guy has invented and patented a Bigsby Tuning Stabiliser? For all models of Bigsby's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig5PeUIlYZM Edited April 27, 2016 by SonnyBass95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 The new centre block Gretsches got very positive reviews in [i]Guitarist[/i] magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyBass95 Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1461968188' post='3039307'] The new centre block Gretsches got very positive reviews in [i]Guitarist[/i] magazine. [/quote] Yeah man, good to hear. I'm ordering this month (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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