Just to introduce myself, using my real name here, been lurking a while before purchasing my first Gretsch. Well now I have a brand new G5420T, I feel qualified to join the discussion. Thanks for reading and I look forward to making your aquaintances.
Best regards,
John.

Hi John, welcome to Gretsch Talk. You'll like it here. It's full of nice, helpful people who love Gretsch guitars and other Gretschies too. There is a rule around here though, "without pics, it didn't happen."

We will be anxiously awaiting pictures of your new beauty queen. :)

Park it right there, John. Welcome!


mj

Welcome home John!

Giday John!!!! welcome to the forum!!!! congrats & enjoy your 5420!!! cheers!!

Yeah, Gidday John,from one of many aussies that share some space around here!

Oh, and I use my real name too, well, Tony being short for Anthony at least.

Welcome to the forum, John, we look forward to seeing some pics of the Gretsch!

Hi John, a warm welcome to you.

It's nice to see a member using part or all of their real name. No idea why some feel the need for anonymity :confused: though in fairness it is all a bit of fun :)

Haven't tried one yet but by all accounts that new 542X is a great guitar. Any questions, ask away, there's a wealth of knowledge here at G-T

Wotcha John Arf

welcome to gretsch-talk, John. make yourself at home.

Thank you so much for the warm welcome, I'm touched! Here's a couple of pic's, which I should have uploaded in my first post:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/7661209738_c99f8da34a_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7270/7661209626_ac29531ff0_o.jpg
As you can see, in the first photo. I've been a tinkering with adding a G-brand to it. It's oversixed, temporary and experimental yet, but I think I should be able to make a half-decent looking "G" using clear transfer paper, clear varnish and a steady hand....
Best regards,
John.

Hi John, welcome!
How's Olympic madness over in London town?
Peng

welcome aboard

Cheers for the photos John, G brand looks good

AND you've got the best colour in the 5420 range ;)

Welcome John to the forum ! Have a pleasant stay :)

Thanks again. :) The G brand is coming off though. I now know what's needed to make it better, so I'll make a new one and make a better job of applying it too. Perhaps it's a bit silly really, but as a small child I saw a photograph on an album cover of Eddie Cochran's guitar and that was just the coolest thing my young eyes had ever seen. The G brand seemed such an important part of it's coolness.
Anyway growing a little older, I developed a penchant for rock n roll after hearing "Be Bop a Lula" - that guitar sound was like nothing else on earth!! So I became an instant Gene Vincent / Cliff Gallup fan. Also loving the sounds of Eddie Cochran, Duane Eddie and Brian Setzer; I was becoming an unintentional Gretsch fan too.
I needed to get a new guitar, as my non-playing ex-wife's need for my guitar collection (along with my house, kids, record and book collection and every other posession) was seemingly far greater than mine. I decided that the new G5420T was the beastie for me and I have to say, it's a lot better than I thought it would be. It's versatile, looks and feels great and the Baldwin era FilterTrons aren't too bad at all really. Seems like a lot of guitar for the money and I like that.
Best regards.
John.

Hello and welcome!

Hi John, welcome to the forum!

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

Thank you very much everyone, it's really nice here. ;) Had a little scare with my 5420 is as much as the neck pickup went a bit dull, but it seems to be ok for the last couple of days... I'm watching it closely now and hoping it's not another duff one. I may upgrade the electrics, selector and pots etc. anyway one day, so it this re-occurs, I'll do it sooner rather than later.
I'm liking the look of the compton bridges too as I seem to go out of tune quickly.
Thanks again,
J.