G5620t

Don't quote me as I'm not sure but wasn't that colour a FSR, either way it looks awesome, would love to own one.

What is the year model on the serial number, the electro series was revamped in 2016/2017 I think (others would know more then me as I'm guessing on this one really).

 

Hi Matt, and welcome. Not sure about the electronics in that model, but somebody should be along soon with some ideas.

cheers

 

Sometime between the....... ah, the matter of timing is everything! Are you in or near a bigger city that might have some good deals on a used proline? Nothing at all wrong with the electromatics (or streamliners from what I read - don't have one) but the prolines are just fantastic.

Best of luck with that!

 

Hi Matt welcome to GT. FSR is Factory Special Run, where a vendor orders a certain number of guitars with special attributes. In this case I'd say the color was special ordered.
Great looking guitar hope you find more info on it.

 

I have only played and own 1 proline: a 6122-1959. I do have Gent from 1960 but that's a different story. And a few electromatics for comparison. So I may not be the best source of information, but... first I understand the electronics are better quality or tighter tolerances. Also can be different pickups.

For general build standards it could very well be that although the pieces are machine cut the wood selected for the prolines might be better grain etc.

Finally I think the "finishing touches" - the time consuming stuff, which is expensive, are more exacting on the prolines. Fret finishing.. that kind of thing. Overall a noticeable step up.

My personal and limited experience only. Again, this is not to suggest the electromatics are not good instruments; the ones I have are staying!

cheers

 

Can you see the label in the sound hole? I assume the serial number is prefaced by 2 letters - probably KS?I'm thinking it is a brand spanking new 2020 model 5420T as a Factory Special Run from Long & McQuade in Canada. A 5620was an older model with Electromatic on the headstock. Yours is like the newer releases on the pickguard. Plus a 5620T has cats eyes sound holes not f holes. Long & McQuade always gets some uber cool FSR colors. Welcome to the group Matt and awesome looking guitar.

 

Hey Matt, as Dana said it's a special order for a vendor and going off that serial number then it's a 2020 June model.

I'm sure someone else posted one on here the other day regarding the colour but it looks great.

 

Beautiful color congrads and enjoy.

 

Did a quick search, as Dak55 said it was a run for L&M, I found this but no other info, maybe give them a call and see if they can send you through the complete specs on your guitar.

 

Weird, but it wouldn't be the first time Gretsch recycled model numbers.

 

So true, makes things so much more confusing.

 

Welcome! Love that purple!

 

The model numbers on these are frustrating.

I would think a 5620 would be comparable to the 5420 or 2420? Nope, they are hollow and this one has a centerblock. Hmm.
Is it more like the US G5622?

 

This is neat.

But I am confused, just because I thought the 5620 model was out of production