Grote "Jazz Guitar" - P90 thinline

[neilshane]

So, I grabbed one of the last ones on Amazon. Paid $169 shipped.

I have to admit, the reviews were spot on. I've never been so impressed with a $169 guitar. It was playable right out of the box with the stock strings. I can't believe they are able to sell guitars this cheaply today.

It has a decent acoustic tone and sounds great plugged in. It's nicely appointed. The tuners work. The wood grain shows through the finish. To be fair, it has a few finish blemishes, but I cannot complain given the cost of the instrument.

I ordered some light gauge flats and a wooden bridge for it.

I see that they are currently sold out on Amazon but if you can get your hands on one, I highly recommend it.

I'm just keeping mine at the office to have something at work to jam on during lunch. I couldn't be happier. It's certainly no professional instrument, but it's exactly what I was looking for, especially considering the price.

[mr. beaumont]

Looks pretty cool to me. A non-cut single P-90 guitar is totally my bag.

Life is good if your type of job allows for a guitar to be hanging around. I always have a guitar or 2 in my classroom, just in case I get a spare moment (or a student wants to jam at lunch) and I'd say we definitely live in the "golden age of inexpensive instruments."

[neilshane]

Looks pretty cool to me. A non-cut single P-90 guitar is totally my bag.

Life is good if your type of job allows for a guitar to be hanging around. I always have a guitar or 2 in my classroom, just in case I get a spare moment (or a student wants to jam at lunch) and I'd say we definitely live in the "golden age of inexpensive instruments."

Right on!! Really liked your Joyo American Sound vid btw.

[blille]

Nice. How’s the P90? I would expect it to be hot.


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[Spook410]

Another benefit of this sort of guitar is that you aren't afraid to mess it up when you need to learn a new skill. I do my own set up's, replace pickups, cut new nuts, and level frets. Would like to learn to make bridges next since I can never find what I want on the market. Cool looking guitar. Enjoy, make music, and don't hesitate to tailor it to your needs.

[neilshane]

Nice. How’s the P90? I would expect it to be hot.


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Yes, it certainly can be. But at lower volume levels it performs quite nicely.

[Little Jay]

Cool! I actually saw some postings on Facebook about these, but I couldn’t find a seller overhere (Europa). Only on Amazon USA but that’s not very lucrative with import taxes and transport and all.

They look like Epiphone knock-offs or at least inspired. Maybe from the same factory even? But these have the 24.75” scale I believe (which I prefer).

[blille]

Cool! I actually saw some postings on Facebook about these, but I couldn’t find a seller overhere (Europa). Only on Amazon USA but that’s not very lucrative with import taxes and transport and all.

They look like Epiphone knock-offs or at least inspired. Maybe from the same factory even? But these have the 24.75” scale I believe (which I prefer).

They sell via eBay as well and direct IIRC

[Little Jay]

They sell via eBay as well and direct IIRC

I don’t find anything when search for ‘grote guitars’.....

[blille]

I don’t find anything when search for ‘grote guitars’.....

https://ebay.com/usr/grote-guitar (had it saved )

and Grote Guitar

[tfling]

I have been eyeballing these to go along with the new reissue Harmony tube amp I have on the way for a cheap living room guitar...another thing to go on the Christmas list!

[blille]

I have been eyeballing these to go along with the new reissue Harmony tube amp I have on the way for a cheap living room guitar...another thing to go on the Christmas list!

Please do a NAD post when you get the amp, I’m very curious.

[citizenk74]

Rather nice looking guitar. I dig the Retro/Deco vibe. Congratulations, and play it in good health!