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All this Gretsch talk is making me regret selling my G-400 Synchromatic. That was a seriously good sounding guitar!
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03-28-2021 08:40 PM
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Marty thanks for the observations and I am like you what about a label or SN? There must be one, otherwise how would Julien’s know the history? I just love the smaller outset f holes and the antique blonde stripe look so I don’t care. Yet I can’t wait to peer in that hole.
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Oh and it was lot # 985. Talk about a long wait!
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Great buys on that auction. I’d have bid on that sunburst Synchronatic if I’d have known about the auction. It clearly was a $4k guitar imho. I owned a blonde version back in 2012. It appeared as a carved Super Eagle in Gretsch trim. A beautiful carved arch top built by the previous Heritage owners in the early 90’s. Mine was a 1994 model.
But I had read some 20 or so has been built. The auction said only 10 were built. I’m wondering if that information is suspect. Still, great buys all around and congratulations to those who were able to participate in the auction.
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IMO you got the best looking Gretsch of the whole lot.
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I opted for overnight shipping on my G410 and got an email with the tracking info. I called the number in the email and spoke to an Adrian, very easy going yet seasoned guy. He said they’re packing everything up like crazy. I mentioned the condition reports to him, he said the guitars are all very clean just weren’t stored in cases, but well cared for, I get mine Tuesday. Pics to follow.
BIG
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Originally Posted by Crm114
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I wish I had seen this sooner. It looks like there was some cool stuff.
There isn't a whole lot of Gretsch love around here so I take any opportunity to post my old pre-Streamliner.
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To be honest, I have not paid that much attention to Gretsches in my lifetime. I had a Country Gentleman late in high school I got in trade but kept it only a short while. The feedback problem and the lack of a fixed bridge using Slinky strings in a style with a lot of bends were issues.
Later I began to admire the look of the Falcons and Penguins and I loved the Dearmond pickups.
More recently the old carved Gretsches, including the Country Club, gained my respect.
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Super Eagles in Gretsch trim. Gotta love it!
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My first cutaway archtop was an early 60's Gretsch Double Anniversary model in about 1975. It was the two-tone funky green and I wanted a blonde guitar so I stripped it and gave it a french polish in a natural finish. Some audio/recording students who recorded me in a studio with a combo during my jazz studies years, said they thought it was one of the greatest sounding guitars they had worked with. What I remember the most of the guitar is how it always smelled like shellac and linseed oil.
My new Gretsch reminds me of that one when I look at the strap button, of all things. Oh yeah I had a Country Gentleman in college for a while with the rubber mute that flipped up, padded back, and painted f-holes. Padded backs lol!
Can''t wait to meet her!
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The top on that is as good as it gets. The pickguard is classy. It looks like it has some sort of humbucker.
I think you will be very happy with this instrument.
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I'll add one more comment that is a plus for the Gretsch line. The tailpiece has complete channels to insert the strings into, not just slots. This makes restringing easier and avoids popping balls!
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Originally Posted by Marty Grass
EXL-1A
My Gretsch Ghost
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That is a stunning guitar no matter it's origin.
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I agree wholeheartedly with Marty that is a stunning Guitar no matter what its origin
I think we all did real good, the underlying thing we have to all remember though is that these guitars were not stored in cases and they need some restoration and enrichment if you will
but that aside these are from what I think of is the golden era from Heritage from the old Masters
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Originally Posted by Marty Grass
Thank you for attaching a couple of my videos.
I remember recording the “What’s New” vid. I had FULL BLOWN Shingles during the recording. I see a little bit on my hand.
That was a really dark time in my life. I appreciated having that guitar. It got me through.
The Heritage boys made some really spectacular guitars. That one and the Ghost built New Yorker that Stringswinger now has are really special guitars that I’ve had the luxury of having for a while. I’ve been very lucky.
Believe it or not, I had a Gretsch drum set when I was a kid. Me and my brother found it in the garbage and put it together in my attack. We never played it, because it was always like 700 degrees in the attack. It was a lot easier to sneak my fathers guitar out from under his bed when he wasn’t home..
Thanks again. Both of you guys for making it possible for a “Rose” to be a part of my life for a while.
Joe D
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Originally Posted by DMgolf66
I'd characterize a couple of the Heritage-built archtops as excellent value deals, even with the 28% premium, state sales tax, and insured shipping.
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Originally Posted by Hammertone
I expected to put some work into the Gretsches to get them ready to play. New guitars from any factory generally need some care.
After strip cleaning the one I have at home, I put relatively heavy strings on it. I had to do a little work on the saddle so that it lined up well with the 12" radius of the fretboard. There was a fair amount of tweaking needed here and there, for example, to make the pickup flush with the top on the bass and treble sides. But none of this is unexpected.
It now is a wonderful instrument in tone and playability. The 20th fret under the high E needs a touch of filing. That's about it.
I find that it helps bond with an instrument to do this sort of work. Playing helps too!
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