Greetings,
Well, I took the advice of Synchro and others, and went with the Pro-line G6117T-HT I found. This is my first Gretsch, and I am really please so far. The guitar sounds great plugged in, but I'm also pleasantly surprised at how good it sounds acoustically (I played a few Gretsches in the store, but could never hear them acoustically due to the noise).

I'm going to replace the Space Control bridge--it seems to rattle when I strum--but otherwise, I'm happy.

The only bad thing -- I think I'm gonna need to get me a 6120 at some point...damn GAS!!

http://www.chrisguitars.com/gret03anniv-g6117t-sb2.jpg

Congratulations. nice guitar.

Oh my. I always loved these. Congrats!

You're going to love that guitar. What amp are you running it through?

Greetings,
Well, I took the advice of Synchro and others, and went with the Pro-line G6117T-HT I found. This is my first Gretsch, and I am really please so far. The guitar sounds great plugged in, but I'm also pleasantly surprised at how good it sounds acoustically (I played a few Gretsches in the store, but could never hear them acoustically due to the noise).

I'm going to replace the Space Control bridge--it seems to rattle when I strum--but otherwise, I'm happy.

The only bad thing -- I think I'm gonna need to get me a 6120 at some point...damn GAS!!



Very good choice

She's a beauty!! congrats & enjoy!!!!!

Great choice!

Too cool.

You're going to love that guitar. What amp are you running it through?

A Carvin V3M. Three channels, lots of flexibility to dial in sounds for a variety of guitars I play.

Very nice... Now I'm miss my old 6117...
Congrats!!!

Congrats. That's a beautiful axe.

totally cool!! yes get that bolt of a bridge off of there. a tonepros AVR-II is a perfect replacement if you are a fan of the ABR-1. these dont rattle period plus they lock onto the saddle posts with a set screw which even further couples the strings to the body.

http://www.kennyduncanguitars.com/sites/kennyduncanguitars.com/files/imagecache/product_full/AVR2-N.jpg

totally cool!! yes get that bolt of a bridge off of there. a tonepros AVR-II is a perfect replacement if you are a fan of the ABR-1. these dont rattle period plus they lock onto the saddle posts with a set screw which even further couples the strings to the body.

http://www.kennyduncanguitars.com/sites/kennyduncanguitars.com/files/imagecache/product_full/AVR2-N.jpg

Hmm...interesting, though I've heard so many good things about the Comptons, I think I may give that a shot.

A Carvin V3M. Three channels, lots of flexibility to dial in sounds for a variety of guitars I play.

Outstanding! That guitar, with those pickups, sounds great and your amp certainly would compliment it. I run through a Fender Deluxe Reverb and it simply shimmers.
Enjoy it!

Dang!! That is awesome!! Bet those hilos sound goooood!

Dang!! That is awesome!! Bet those hilos sound goooood!

They do! Ordered a Compton in Stainless steel today; can't wait for it to get here!

nice!
happy ngd :)

Congratulations !! I'm waiting on a Compton for mine as well, it's just like this one except it doesn't have a Bigsby quite yet. That is also in the mail. :D Can't wait...

Very classy.

I'm not usually a big fan of the sunburst Gretsches, but that one is beautiful. Congrats. Let us know how the Compton works out.

I'm not usually a big fan of the sunburst Gretsches, but that one is beautiful. Congrats. Let us know how the Compton works out.

Thanks. Yeah, it is a bit unique, compared to most of the others I've seen. The black edge of the burst is thinner, which lets the plain maple show through nicely. My wife commented on how nice the guitar looks (she knows virtually nothing about the sonic properties of my gear), which helped ease the blow of my trading one of her favorite guitars (strangely, a Crafter SA-QMOS, which had a "pretty" quilted maple top) for this one.

I'm really excited about the Compton. Wayne has already impressed me with his fast responses and professionalism. Wish there were more dealers like him out there.

Listen, I really enjoy being a member here at Gretsch Talk. But I'm gonna have to stop visiting, Because all you guys with your NGD threads are killing me!! I want everything!!! This one, Webster8 has put me over the edge!!! This thing is so awesome!! Love the look of the gold pick guard over the burst!! Man!