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Discussion in 'New Member Intros' started by LongJohn, Apr 25, 2016.

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  1. LongJohn

    LongJohn Synchromatic

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    Hello, I'm John and that's my new 6120 DE in the avatar photo. This all came about as a result of taking my Orange 5120 to Street Sounds for new pick-ups and a new bridge. A little cost factoring and horse trading later I came away with the best guitar I've ever owned.
    While there are love/hate lines drawn around the various pick-up camps, the Dyna Sonics in this guitar along with the metal bridge and brass nut produce some of the sweetest clean tones imaginable, add some reverb and tremolo, Mr. Eddy at your service.
    That's my story good forum folks, and I'm stuck with it.;)

    John
     
    LongJohn, Apr 25, 2016
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  2. audept

    audept Senior Gretsch-Talker

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    Welcome to the forum, John! Congrats on your new DE, Rocky is great to deal with!
     
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  3. Trash Kidd

    Trash Kidd Country Gent

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    Allo & welcome!
     
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  4. dankas11

    dankas11 Country Gent

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    welcome to 6120 club ! :)
     
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  5. fender62custom

    fender62custom Gretschified

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    G'day John.... welcome!!
     
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  6. ampe

    ampe Country Gent

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    Welcome!
    Avatars don't count as pics though ;)
     
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  7. Billy C

    Billy C Country Gent

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    Hi and Welcome to Gretsch-talk from Arizona, John................
     
    Billy C, Apr 26, 2016
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  8. thunder58

    thunder58 Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Welcome John and congrats . Rocky at StreetSounds is the best ! I'm your neighbor in Rockland County . In fact , I'll be in Queens tonight ( 04/26 ) on 11th ave for a meeting at the Masonic Lodge . Can't wait to cross the Whitestone with this rain coming ......
     
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  9. OldCowHand

    OldCowHand Country Gent

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    Pleased to meet you John! Welcome to the community.

    Congrats on the DE—pictures please, then we'll believe you. :)
     
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  10. Oldfingers

    Oldfingers Gretschie

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    Congrats John,I like your story. Pics please.
     
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  11. GretschSwing

    GretschSwing Country Gent

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    Welcome, John, and congratulations on the 6120DE. I'm big on the Dynas, too. How about a better look at your new best guitar?
     
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  12. larryb

    larryb Gretschified

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    Welcome aboard John!
     
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  13. shrews824

    shrews824 Country Gent

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    Welcome to the forums. Glad to meet you and congrats on the new guitar.
     
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  14. MBERTHOLD

    MBERTHOLD Country Gent

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    D Place where it all happens
    Good story and Great guitar.
    WELCOME;)
     
    MBERTHOLD, Apr 26, 2016
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  15. ArivacaCharlie

    ArivacaCharlie Gretschie

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    Sweet guitar!
    ....and welcome!
     
    ArivacaCharlie, Apr 26, 2016
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  16. JHall55

    JHall55 Country Gent

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    Welcome aboard.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
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  17. benjwri

    benjwri Country Gent

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    Welcome to GretschTalk!
     
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  18. National19

    National19 Country Gent

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    Welcome to the forum! The DE is a guitar I would love to own, congrats!
     
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  19. LongJohn

    LongJohn Synchromatic

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    Thank you one and all for the words of welcome, and thunder 58 I feel your pain. That bridge is a horror story on a sunny afternoon. Took some photos this afternoon. Here's my new 6120 DE and his little brother: the 5620CB.

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  20. loudnlousy

    loudnlousy Gretschified

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    Welcome here. Gr8 guitar, man!
     
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