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catfish72 · May 14th, 2012, 07:13 AM

Just delivered. Beautiful guitar, sounds nice and full. I'm really happy.

catfish72 · May 14th, 2012, 07:24 AM

Few more pics taken quickly but it doesn't do it justice...

Anakin2Solo · May 14th, 2012, 08:02 AM

Very pretty. I have always wondered how the Gretsch acoustics sound. How would you compare it to a nice Taylor or Martin? I am an acoustic guy first (though I am really loving my Gretsch). Yours definately screams I am a GRETSCH.

catfish72 · May 14th, 2012, 08:09 AM

Thanks Anakin. I bought it purely on the looks. I wouldn't know how to compare it to a Taylor or Martin, never played either one. My guess is that this one is probably inferior but I like it. I've just tried it plugged in and it is just lovely.

I'm happy with this guitar as I only play at home and don't really need anything in Martin or Taylor range. Having said that, it would be nice.

dgshooter · May 14th, 2012, 08:18 AM

Congrats! I've been wanting to see one since they were announced. I hope to see one this weekend at the Gretsch Cowtown Roundup.

catfish72 · May 14th, 2012, 08:35 AM

Thanks DG, it really is pretty. The only issue is how the pick guard is cut. It isn't perfectly lined up with the triangular hole but is not really that visible and it doesn't affect it in any way.

Anakin2Solo · May 14th, 2012, 08:51 AM

I checked out the Gretsch acoustics after seeing your post. You definately got the best looking one out there. I really like that jumbo cutaway. Great color as well. Congrats again. I might have to drop into a guitar shop and try one of these.

6stings · May 14th, 2012, 10:57 AM

Congratulations brother! It's one sexy Gretsch!
Did you find it in UK?

catfish72 · May 14th, 2012, 11:03 AM

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Congratulations brother! It's one sexy Gretsch!
Did you find it in UK?

Thanks Darko,

This guitar is available here (in UK) and retails between £335 and £360 without HSC.

David Gurr · May 14th, 2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by catfish72

Thanks DG, it really is pretty. The only issue is how the pick guard is cut. It isn't perfectly lined up with the triangular hole but is not really that visible and it doesn't affect it in any way.

Beautiful guitar! As for the pick guard, I agree. I would have never noticed it! So I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe you can get some money back for the defect though? Who knows!

catfish72 · May 14th, 2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by David Gurr

Beautiful guitar! As for the pick guard, I agree. I would have never noticed it! So I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe you can get some money back for the defect though? Who knows!

Nope, bought it 2nd hand and got a really good deal on it. I'm happy as pig in muck.

I don't really mind this small fault. It gives it a bit of character.

rhino2104 · May 14th, 2012, 04:54 PM

Beautiful guitar. I wish I could pick one up for my acoustic. I'd hardly call that a fault though. You really can't even notice it.

fender62custom · May 14th, 2012, 05:02 PM

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

catfish72 · May 14th, 2012, 05:22 PM

Thanks guys, I'm loving it.

Anni_Lover · May 15th, 2012, 07:14 AM

None of the pickguards on the previous Korean made G5022C or my current G3410 Rancher Junior line up with the triangle sound hole perfectly either. They're just little cosmetic flaws. What's important is that your new guitar sounds and plays well without any issues.

BTW, did you remove the Gretsch sticker from inside the guitar? It appears to me missing in the last 2 photos.

catfish72 · May 15th, 2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Anni_Lover

None of the pickguards on the previous Korean made G5022C or my current G3410 Rancher Junior line up with the triangle sound hole perfectly either. They're just little cosmetic flaws. What's important is that your new guitar sounds and plays well without any issues.

BTW, did you remove the Gretsch sticker from inside the guitar? It appears to me missing in the last 2 photos.

Hi Anni_Lover,

No, I didn't remove the sticker, it is just an angle I took with the camera. The sticker is where it should be and I have no intentions of removing it.

It plays really nice. I was playing with the amp and levers on it, nice sounds.

This one is not Korean, the serial number starts with IS111xxxxx, and Darko (6stings) said it is probably Indonesian, Samick.

tartanphantom · May 15th, 2012, 01:44 PM

Yes, the new ones are made in Indonesia.

Anni_Lover · May 16th, 2012, 03:32 AM

Wow! I thought they were going to be made in China. I've got an Indonsesian made Epiphone Dove and it's great.

BTW, isn't it great that the new labels are more like the Professional Series models as opposed to the oler white label on the Electromatics. I know the old white labels with orange Gretsch logo harken back to the vintage guitars, but they are also on all the pre--FMIC era Historic Series.

6stings · May 16th, 2012, 04:22 AM

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...I know the old white labels with orange Gretsch logo harken back to the vintage guitars, but they are also on all the pre--FMIC era Historic Series.

Gray labels, white frame, orange logo on my Historics...

catfish72 · May 16th, 2012, 04:33 AM

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