Gretsch Model That Doesn't Exist

[drmilktruck]

If you could design a Gretsch model that doesn't exist, what would it be?

I've argued for mine for years - a true hollow body Jet, basically a full scale 2 pickup Rambler (or a Gretsch version of the Guild Aristocrat.)



I sold this one to Phil years ago, wish I had it still!

 

[Baba Joe]

I’d like to see a 2.75” deep double cut guitar. If Gibson could do it with their Barney Kessel model, then Gretsch could come up with something. Maybe a Supertron/Classic Plus combination. Bigsby. Trestle Bracing, etc.

 

[juks]

Mine is very easy for them to do. Electromatic Billy Bo. With dynas.

 

[Hammerhands]

25.5" Jet.

I've thought about it a bit, maybe increase all the proportions to match.

Ideally a 25.5" 6121-1959.

 

[S. Rock]

I would like to see them make the New Jets again. they are the best kept secret that Gretsch ever made IMHO. I love my 2001. plays great with the "jumbo" frets.

 

[audept]

A double cutaway 2.25" deep Silver Falcon 16" body with ML bracing, 25.5" scale, Tru-Arc Titanium Serpentune bridge, Bigsby B6G V-cut and Ray Butts pickups, Winged vertical logo headstock and feather & bone engraved inlays and a JACKPLATE!

 

[ForTheLoveOfIvy]

I already did. '59 6119 Tennessean with a single bridge Dyna.
But since we're talking about designing a guitar from scratch the only thing I'd change is i'd give it humpblock inlays and take away the zero fret but can't complain really. This is pretty much my dream guitar.

PS...i'm sure everyone's getting bored of me posting pics of it...sorry!

 

[thunder58]

Mine is very easy for them to do. Electromatic Billy Bo. With dynas.

YES !

 

[thunder58]

If you could design a Gretsch model that doesn't exist, what would it be?

I've argued for mine for years - a true hollow body Jet, basically a full scale 2 pickup Rambler (or a Gretsch version of the Guild Aristocrat.)

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I sold this one to Phil years ago, wish I had it still!

I dig it ..........

 

[Ricochet]

Might be an opportune time to bring back the 7-string Van Eps.

I’m picturing it in flat black with no S-holes, volume and P/P tone for PU splits. 7-string Bigsby B6 would be nice, but I don’t want to appear greedy.

 

[Danno]

Gretsch upright bass. Apparently Kay made Gretsch branded ones in the 1930s but I want Gretsch Jimbo Signature model!

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[Romeozdistress]

A Korean made jet please.

 

[stiv]

For me a Rambler as well, but with fake F hole. With G tailpiece. In black.
Pickups (or single pickup) don't matter, I love them all.

 

[aloner]

I guess this is what would you get from the Custom Shop question haha... For me a Matte Black Neil Young-esque Stereo or Dual Mono (Ric Style) Falcon w nickel hardware, Dynasonics

 

[HypotenusLuvTriangle]

Aaaah. Another thread...

A 25.5" 24 fret neck-thru double-cut penguin. Sparkle blue.

 

[Pemberton]

. . . i'm sure everyone's getting bored of me posting pics of it...sorry!
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I’m sure somewhere in the rules it states: “We shall never become bored of too many pics of old Gretsch guitars.” So, keep ‘em coming!

 

[Pete66]

Anything with Dynas and a regular Bigsby, literally anything!

 

[BuddyHollywood]

I'm going to take advantage of the Gretsch and Fender relationship.

I would like a 25.5" scale length Duo Jet made out of chambered alder with a maple neck. For pickups it would have an HS Filtertron in the bridge, a Broadcaster Telecaster bridge pickup in the middle and a Fat '50s Stratocaster neck pickup with a 5 way switch. It should have a high quality ABR-1 bridge and a straight stop tailpiece. I'm going for the sound and playability of a Duo Jet and a Stratocaster hybrid.

 

[Pemberton]

Geddy Lee, being a fan of the ‘50s Gretsch Roundup model, had Stephen Stern build him a one-of-a-kind Roundup bass.

 

[ishtar]

I'm thinking these get less realistic as you go down the list.....

1) A lefty Electromatic (or Pro Line, for that matter..) Jet with a Bigsby. Just about anything lefty with a Bigsby would be appreciated. They used to offer more for the sinister folks.

2) A lefty Annie Jr....

3) A lefty CS/Stern Dr. Milktruck signature Country Club with the lavender colors like the one that the Dr. got rid of.

4) A lefty Playboy amp.