NGD - G5259 Special Jet arrived!

Discussion in 'Electromatic Gretsch Forum' started by juks, Jan 12, 2022 at 4:43 PM.

  1. juks

    juks Country Gent

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    UPS annoyd me again, as this arrived in San Pablo CA (an hour away from my house) Monday 5pm but they held it there for 30 hours.

    I just gave it a quick run to check everything works and I am a fan of these DeArmond pickups. They just sound absolutely great! And the neck shape luckily works with my busted left wrist. What a fun little guitar. Couple little dings but I don't think it's been played much as the frets are like new.

    Serial number dates it to December 2004. So towards the end of the run.

    GC even shipped it in a Gretsch box. :)

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    juks, Jan 12, 2022 at 4:43 PM
    juks, Jan 12, 2022 at 4:43 PM
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  2. mrcoffee23

    mrcoffee23 Gretschie

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    I need one of those! What a score.
     
    mrcoffee23, Jan 12, 2022 at 4:45 PM
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  3. Trash Kidd

    Trash Kidd Country Gent

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    Congrats!
     
    Trash Kidd, Jan 12, 2022 at 4:47 PM
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  4. JC higgy

    JC higgy Gretschified

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    Congrats again juks,glad to see it arrived safe!
     
    JC higgy, Jan 12, 2022 at 4:48 PM
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  5. wabash slim

    wabash slim I Bleed Orange

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    Beauty! Nothing like a slab with single coils!
    This is one Gretch should bring back.
     
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  6. drmilktruck

    drmilktruck I Bleed Orange

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    Great little guitar, unsung model. Congrats, looks in good condition too.
     
    drmilktruck, Jan 12, 2022 at 6:41 PM
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  7. Henry

    Henry I Bleed Orange

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    Sweet guitar. Is the switch tip a Gretsch metal one or plastic?
     
    Henry, Jan 12, 2022 at 7:43 PM
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  8. audept

    audept Senior Gretsch-Talker

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    Great Score, congrats!
     
    audept, Jan 12, 2022 at 8:17 PM
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  9. juks

    juks Country Gent

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    It's a black plastic tip.
     
    juks, Jan 12, 2022 at 9:17 PM
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  10. BorderRadio

    BorderRadio Country Gent

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    Congrats! I had one of these, and if you ever want to get rid of it.....
     
    BorderRadio, Jan 12, 2022 at 10:01 PM
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  11. Stefan87

    Stefan87 Country Gent

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    Congrats, I love these things and will hopefully have one oneday.
     
    Stefan87, Jan 12, 2022 at 10:57 PM
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  12. thunder58

    thunder58 Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Looks great and I bet it sounds great too . Congrats and enjoy
     
    thunder58, Jan 13, 2022 at 3:38 AM
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  13. Sid Nitzerglobin

    Sid Nitzerglobin Country Gent

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    Congrats! I love mine. Enjoy!
     
    Sid Nitzerglobin, Jan 13, 2022 at 12:54 PM
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  14. Mr Swisher

    Mr Swisher Country Gent

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    Fantastic!
     
    Mr Swisher, Jan 13, 2022 at 3:27 PM
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  15. Ricochet

    Ricochet Senior Gretsch-Talker

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    Nice, the Gretsch LP Special!
     
    Ricochet, Jan 13, 2022 at 3:31 PM
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