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Originally Posted by Lobomov
And which model should Gretsch offer for a signature guitar?
Collings was the logical way building a fully hollow electric guitar inspired by Gretsch Duo Jet and Guild Aristocrat) since he‘s already got a Collings Acoustic signature model.
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01-27-2021 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Stefan Eff
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Originally Posted by Stefan Eff
I always call that album Nocturne, but it's actually called Arclight. Anyways there are several interviews online, where he says he is playing the Danocaster. This is not the one I remembered, but what a quick google search gave me:
PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines.
There are others where he clearly states it's the Danocaster on Arclight.
He was more comfortable on the Dano than the Nash .. and I also remember that he didn't get his 50s blackguard before being (almost?) finished recording Arclight.
https://www.premierguitar.com/articl...e-twang?page=1
Since then he has given the Danocaster to his girlfriend Margaret Glaspy and plays his blackguard and the Nash .. go figure?
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Originally Posted by Lobomov
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Originally Posted by D'Aquisto Fan
Ahh right ... My mistake .. He still doesn't like the Nash then .. makes a lot more sense
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Originally Posted by Lobomov
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Originally Posted by Lobomov
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OK, seems like everyone is reading practically all threads, so I'm not going to start a new one for this .. It also fits here, so there is that too .. I just noted that the 2020 players edition G6128T Duo Jets have started dropping in price. At least the black version has just dropped around €400 since I last looked and I'm starting to get tempted.
But unlike me, it seems like internet hates them. First of all of all they're hating on the tension bar bigsby and pinned bridge, but failing to notice that it is a strings thru bigsby. I like that. I also like that it's a pinned adjustable bridge and I like that it has looking tuners. Finally I like that it has dynasonics and not 'trons.
Unfortunately I can't find much apart from the official Gretsch marketing video already posted ... All I could find was this one fairly low quality random demo from some bloke that I've posted below ... It's a bit of rockabilly, a bit blues noodling and midway the sound cuts .. but hey
I'm just curious if I'm the only one on the internet that thinks these seem cool?
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I've never seen a white (vintage white?) one. That's really cool.
But yeah- for ME, I want the wood bridge, not the stud bridge. And the wood bridge automatically means a non-tension bar Bigsby. IMHO, the stud bridge makes a pretty big difference, and makes the Jet sound more solid than chambered. I think the wood bridge (and subsequent neck angle), help to "bring out" the hollow/chambered tone of the Jet.
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I have no quarrel with the player editions. I think they are a better choice for most people, especially first time gretschies. Sort of like a Gretsch with training wheels; once you figure it out, you can go for the more traditional models, or just stick with more player editions.
But for me, I'll take the vintage stylings at least eight times out of ten. I love the weirdness, want the maximum hollowness, and the maximum amount of sonic distance from my other guitars. Were I starting over again with just one or two guitars, I'd probably go with a player edition. I'd certainly consider one for live work and touring.
But since neither of those are an issue, just give me the most specific and unique tone you got. Not leaving well enough alone-r that I am, I'd mod either one anyway.
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Originally Posted by feet
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I wouldn't know until I had it in my hands, really. Most of the things i to mod on a Gretsch became the players edition line: pickups, wiring, cap values, pots, bridges and tuners, usually. I consider every guitar as is and tweak to my whims.
I tend to prefer stainless steel bridges, so that usually comes first. This has a tone knob so I don't need to play with cap values like I always do. One that's done, I have a better idea of what I'm working with and I can then make a decision on the pups. Never had dynas so I'd be curious about those, but if that doesn't go well, either "better" ones or some of the baby sized filters, which are adorable. Been a supertron guy all these years so I might try something else, but supers would always be a fall back option.
My primary concerns are what the guitar wants and giving it its own voice so it stands out in my collection. I figure these would slot in between my les Paul and mini'd elitist Sheraton, so if the Gretsch is too close to either it has to change or go, unless I super love it as is.
Honestly, these are always a temptation for me because they are always on sale, and I love the pretty colors that aren't available on the vintage models. A more open, more jangly Les Paul wouldn't be so bad to me.
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Originally Posted by feet
Tho I must admit it's more random GAS/collector thing for me coupled with both going insane from the lockdown/work at home but also spending less cash than I'd normally would.
Practically speaking I have a plank with P90s and both a tele and a jazzmaster. Not sure I need that Jet for any sonic reasons, tho the dynasonics seem cool and slightly their own thing
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Originally Posted by feet
...and if the VS model came in red sparkle, I'd have bought one already! I don't need another black guitar.
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Originally Posted by Lobomov;[URL="tel:1099960"
And if you really want to find out about dynasonics, the TV Jones star wood pickups are tele shaped dynas. Dynas are what Gibson cloned to make their staple p90s, if that means anything to you.
Originally Posted by ruger9
I already have black guitars but the old jet with the blocks and the script logo is handsome. But I think most of the finishes are pretty neat. I'd be happy with Caddy Green, or most of the newer finishes. I think part of the reason I was owed obsessed with penguins is because they look so awesome; you get a sonic difference from everything else, and a visual one, too.
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Originally Posted by feet
PS. Yeah, I like my guitars to be different too .. I have two archtops a PM100 and a PM120, but even those two have quite different vibes. Apart from that they're all different. Got the 3 main fender models and a P90s, humbucker and mini-humbucker plank.
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Originally Posted by feet
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This is kinda interesting .. They've posted yet another promo video of Julian playing. This time it's a well known track of his, so you can compare existing recordings
I choose this one cause there is no band .. Just Julian and his tele (I like the esthetics of the tele better tbh)
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Originally Posted by Lobomov
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I like both versions. You can hear his development...
But man, what a powerful pickup, it sounds vintage and modern at the same time.
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On the tele he's using the neck pickup. On the Collings he's using the bridge. A bit of an apples vs oranges.
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Originally Posted by ruger9
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Originally Posted by drbhrb
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Originally Posted by ruger9
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Originally Posted by ruger9
Rich Severson’s top 5 guitars.
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