Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself, my name's Geoff and among other guitars, I feel extremely lucky to play a lovely red Tennessee Rose G6119. I've been in love with this guitar since I was a kid, so you can imagine my surprise when for my 40th bday my wife took me on a 'mystery date' to a guitar shop where she'd coordinated in advance for them to setup one of their small practice rooms with a few nice amps and a selection of gorgeous Gibson's and Gretsch's. Came down to a fine ES335 and the guitar I chose... Yup, she's an amazing wife ;)

Anyhow, nice to meet you all!

Welcome and big congrats on the 40th and the Tenny.

Welcome to the forum. Enjoy the Tenny, they're nice guitars.

welcome!

welcome aboard

Welcome, and hat's off to your Tennessee Rose (both of them ;) )

Congrats on the wife and guitar. What made you choose the 6119 over the 335?

Welcome, nice choice, and congratulations!

Welcome aboard & congrats on your new-found Gretschiness Geoff! :D

Welcome aboard and congrats on the sweet Tenny.

Hi Geoff, and welcome to the forum!

Lucky guy, on every count.

Hi Geoff, welcome to the forum and Happy 40th. Congrats on the TR and the wife! Both are keepers!

Thanks all and Freddie, I went with the Gretsch based purely in the feel and tone when playing. Simply prefered the weight, balance, reedier tone... Still love the 335, but it'll have to come later ;)

Greetings Geoff, what a great introduction. Funny how those early influences affect us for life.

Enjoy that beautiful T Rose and see you around here

Goodmorning! I have been a member of the Gretsch family now for 2 years. Though my entry is young(a G5120) my collection will grow. I have been a fan of Gretsch guitars since 1989 and didn't feel worthy enough to own one. When all the big 3 auto companies had troubles 3 years back I was let go from Chryslerand decided for my own sanity to finally purchase my very own Gretsch. I am now modifying it similar to a Brian Setter model with some Tim Armstrong accents. Any suggestions?