G6229TG SPARKLE JET™ BT
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Stefan87
Country Gent
Can't comment on the easiest playing gretsch but I will say that these particular jets look absolutely stunning in person, I am not a sparkle fan but really wanted to take one home badly.
I guess I will say that most guitars can be easy to play when set up correctly.
I guess I will say that most guitars can be easy to play when set up correctly.
BobYoshi
Electromatic
Gonna have to go to a store and check it out myself ! Thanks.
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BobYoshi
Electromatic
Hi there. I'm still a beginner. When have a moment, would you mind elaborating on the cons of fixed bridges and B7s? Thanks.
Bigsbys with tension bars are not universally loved. Getting a good Bigsby action with a solid return to pitch can be more challenging for some with a tension bar.
As for a fixed bridge, it is less controversial. I have had fixed and floating bridges, both work well for me. .
BobYoshi
Electromatic
Thanks. I probably should just wait it out until they end the 'limited' editions and bring out the stripped down versions for the rest of us lol
Just my opinion, but the whole "easier to play" thing is a bit of a marketing ruse, designed to sell these new "low profile" Players Edition guitars. The idea is that the neck is set lower into the body, putting the strings closer to the guitar's surface, thus making it "easier to play". It's a dubious claim at best, imho.
Think about it. Gretsch guitars have been around for 60+ years. If they were that difficult to play in the first place, would they have had the success they've had?
It just seems like a solution in search of a problem to me, which is what companies do to sell more product. Gretsch has never been shy about coming up with new gimmicks - some work better than others - but it's always been part of their history.
I think you can probably find any number of Jets out there, new or used, and even from the Electromatic or Streamliner lines if you're a little more budget conscious, that as a beginner you'll find more than up to the task. Don't worry about the "low profile" thing. You don't need that to have an easy to play and great sounding Gretsch!
Think about it. Gretsch guitars have been around for 60+ years. If they were that difficult to play in the first place, would they have had the success they've had?
It just seems like a solution in search of a problem to me, which is what companies do to sell more product. Gretsch has never been shy about coming up with new gimmicks - some work better than others - but it's always been part of their history.
I think you can probably find any number of Jets out there, new or used, and even from the Electromatic or Streamliner lines if you're a little more budget conscious, that as a beginner you'll find more than up to the task. Don't worry about the "low profile" thing. You don't need that to have an easy to play and great sounding Gretsch!
Agreed.
Yeah…..I just can’t get excited when I see a B7.
BobYoshi
Electromatic
Great advice. Thank you very much.
I picked up the G5230T FT in Cadillac Green and it is a dream to play - even with the trem. Of course, the Cadillac Green color adds to the playability
Stefan87
Country Gent
Totally agree too.
Just recently i had a players edition duo jet with the lower set neck that i borrowed off a mate and my penguin at home, the players editions are great with the mods but id say they are just a different feel, not necessarily easier to play.
I personally preferee the penguin.
I have no idea why...but my Historic Series 3156 is the easiest guitar of mine to play.
BuddyHollywood
Synchromatic
Gretsch Traditionalists like the higher neck angle and the floating bridges. This allows for a Bigsby B3 or B6 with no tension bar. The lesser amount of friction points usually means a smoother working Bigsby with hopefully less tuning issues. This is made possible because there is already enough string tension from the higher neck angle along with the downward pressure from the higher sitting bridge to the Bigsby where the strings are anchored. With the lower profile neck angle on the Gibson style build a tension bar is used to keep the strings from popping out of the bridge slots.
I think the lower neck angle and fixed bridge are OK if the guitar doesn't have a Bigsby. Ultimately I believe it's probably a cost savings measure to build a guitar with the Gibson style construction.
I think the lower neck angle and fixed bridge are OK if the guitar doesn't have a Bigsby. Ultimately I believe it's probably a cost savings measure to build a guitar with the Gibson style construction.
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The bridge-style and the B7 are a total no-go for me.
The term "easiest playing Gretsch" sounds like nonsense to me.
What may be "easy" for me might not be easy for you. It is a matter of weight, neck-shape and general construction. Everybody will have different preferences what makes a guitar an "easy player".
Sometimes a good setup will make all the difference.
The term "easiest playing Gretsch" sounds like nonsense to me.
What may be "easy" for me might not be easy for you. It is a matter of weight, neck-shape and general construction. Everybody will have different preferences what makes a guitar an "easy player".
Sometimes a good setup will make all the difference.
I agree, when we see a B7, we assume the added investment to modify the guitar up front.
We have three of them with the B7's they play really well after adding the Bricks Biggsfix. I agree that you should not have to modify a $3,000 guitar to have it maintain perfect intonation, but they all play really well and stay in tune. For us it was worth the modifications, however, the lower neck angle helps with aging hands.
