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Dan, I will ask again, any autographed copies around the house for sale?

Dan D. Of all the Gretsch's you have played, which one is your favorite?

Dan, I will ask again, any autographed copies around the house for sale?

Sorry but all the books are printed in Canada so I can't sign them .I signed the last page of the Art Work of the book. It is printed like that - It 's the best I can do. Thanks Dan
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Thank you, Dan....you may have to stock a few...:) It is now on my christmas stocking stuffer list...for myself !

I found the Country Club the best all around guitar. Great sound - feel - and intonation. I had the neck shaped the way I wanted. It is the fastest and easiest guitar to play.

Did you have the neck shaved down? Was it thick to begin with? I played either a '58 or '59 and the neck was gargantuan. Very hand-filling. I could see getting a little tired after a while, but the owner was saying that after playing it for years, necks like the one on my annie seem WAY too thin.

I was just curious what your take on it was?

Did you have the neck shaved down? Was it thick to begin with? I played either a '58 or '59 and the neck was gargantuan. Very hand-filling. I could see getting a little tired after a while, but the owner was saying that after playing it for years, necks like the one on my annie seem WAY too thin.

I was just curious what your take on it was?

Russ if you're talking about Curt's it is a 58.

'58 it is!

A long time ago (when I had high hopes of high wages while deployed) I planned on buying a natural '58 Club from Dave's that was just sitting there forever. Good year for Clubs, but the necks are a little... stressful to my hand.

When then you should have played my Jeff Beck. Doubled up as a fungo bat.

Strat?

I found the Country Club the best all around guitar. Great sound - feel - and intonation. I had the neck shaped the way I wanted. It is the fastest and easiest guitar to play.When I break out my Club it's like driving a Cadillac after having driven a Chevelle.

When I break out my Club it's like driving a Cadillac after having driven a Chevelle.

I agree. I play my Annie-120 daily. I play my cheapie Jet Baritone more often than the Club. But, when I get that big ol' box out of the case, it is a treat every time. It's so nice that it's almost too nice. I'm not worthy. The sound is amazing, and I like the long scale. For some of the more difficult chord changes in the chord melody stuff I practice, I have an easier time being accurate with my fingers splayed out more than I do when they're all kind of close together. It's all preference and hand size and stuff like that, but I think the Club is really comfortable. That's why it was my first.

Did you have the neck shaved down? Was it thick to begin with? I played either a '58 or '59 and the neck was gargantuan. Very hand-filling. I could see getting a little tired after a while, but the owner was saying that after playing it for years, necks like the one on my annie seem WAY too thin.

I was just curious what your take on it was?

I Had the back of the neck sanded flat like a classis guitar. I call the shape FLAT ROUND. When I worked for Univox they sent me to Brasil and I had them make all the acoustict guitar necks like that. It was a great success. I didn't tell them what I did. About 6 months after we recieved the new shipment and back orders were filled letters came in from the players who bought the guitars. They said they really liked the way the guitar played and the way the neck felt. It is not a radical looking design , most players don't notice it. All they know is that it feels good. I find some necks like this on new guitars in the shops. A little bit more wood was taken off the back of the neck in the final hand sanding before Painting. A good mistake. All Gretsch Guitars had a little variation Because they were STRICKLY HAND MADE. Once you sand off a little too much you can't put it back. Dan Duffy

I agree. I play my Annie-120 daily. I play my cheapie Jet Baritone more often than the Club. But, when I get that big ol' box out of the case, it is a treat every time. It's so nice that it's almost too nice. I'm not worthy. The sound is amazing, and I like the long scale. For some of the more difficult chord changes in the chord melody stuff I practice, I have an easier time being accurate with my fingers splayed out more than I do when they're all kind of close together. It's all preference and hand size and stuff like that, but I think the Club is really comfortable. That's why it was my first.

As they used to say "RIGHT ON" Dan

But, when I get that big ol' box out of the case, it is a treat every time.That's the way it is for me. I pick it up and say to myself "that's the stuff".

In the 1950's and 60's the majority of studio session players (AL CAYOLA) and so many others i can't think of their names. They all had a Gretsch CC. AL CHEANEE is one of them. When he brought his guitar up to be repaired he heard me playing and said KIDDING AROUND (I'm glad you work here, you could put me out of a job) I told him I studied with HY WHITE for about a year. He said he knew him and was recording dates with him. I showed the chord theory I knew and he was amazed.
I told him I was very poor in single note reading but can cut any chord chart at sight. The next time he came up to see me he brought Claranet books with all single note studies. I studied like crazy again and became a good reader. As you all know There aren't many guitar players who can read. On any Guitar site I visit I never here any one talk about reading music. In todays Music Stores there is a wealth of knoweldge in books and videos. Take advantage of this and learn to read music and play it on your GRETSCH COUNTRY CLUB. Sorry I got carried away. Just think - you wont have to say "can you show me how to play that?'' Sorry for the Lecture. Dan Duffy

In the 1950's and 60's the majority of studio session players (AL CAYOLA) and so many others i can't think of their names. They all had a Gretsch CC. AL CHEANEE is one of them. When he brought his guitar up to be repaired he heard me playing and said KIDDING AROUND (I'm glad you work here, you could put me out of a job) I told him I studied with HY WHITE for about a year. He said he knew him and was recording dates with him. I showed the chord theory I knew and he was amazed.
I told him I was very poor in single note reading but can cut any chord chart at sight. The next time he came up to see me he brought Claranet books with all single note studies. I studied like crazy again and became a good reader. As you all know There aren't many guitar players who can read. On any Guitar site I visit I never here any one talk about reading music. In todays Music Stores there is a wealth of knoweldge in books and videos. Take advantage of this and learn to read music and play it on your GRETSCH COUNTRY CLUB. Sorry I got carried away. Just think - you wont have to say "can you show me how to play that?'' Sorry for the Lecture. Dan Duffy

When I break out my Club it's like driving a Cadillac after having driven a Chevelle.

Great analogy Mark...couldn't have said it better myself!

Great analogy Mark...couldn't have said it better myself!
Of course I've never driven a Cadillac but one drove past the Holiday Inn Express I stayed in last night. :)

What were you doing debugging and snakeing the house?

What were you doing debugging and snakeing the house?
Not quite, I was de-snakeing and bugging.