Nice looking Gretsch bass, the G5123B

[SneakyPete]

Cruising the 'net as one does and spotted this beauty, the G5123B. Apparently this was a special run in 2012 for Guitar Centre in the USA. Short scale and came stock with TV Jones Thundertrons. I'd never seen this model before, quite the looker and from Korea in 2012 you know it's going to be a quality instrument.







I like the idea of a short scale bass for home recording in my small flat. Have been thinking of getting a Junior Jet, but will have to look into other models and see what's around. By the way this G5123B above is on Reverb now if anyone likes it that much. (I have no affiliation with the sale or the seller). I'd be interested if it was a bit/lot closer to home (and a bit cheaper ). Anyway just posting this because I like the look of it.

 

[SneakyPete]

I'd be keen to hear some thoughts from anyone who owns or has played this model, cheers.

 

[tartanphantom]

One thing to remember about Gretsch "short scale" archtop basses-- they may technically have a "short scale" (30.5 inches) , but they sound and feel more like a long scale. This is due to the floating bridge/tailpiece combination. They also require long-scale strings for the same reason.

I have a G6073 model with the same scale but with a sealed Electrotone body, and it's my favorite bass in the stable.

 

[JC higgy]

The only Gretsch bass i've played was the 34" scale 6072 double cut reissue,my cousin had one for a while,cool bass,i might have bought it off him ,that's if he had told me he was selling it first of course.

 

[SneakyPete]

I find it interesting that through the years Gretsch haven't done a whole lot with bass guitars. I wonder why?

 

[Henry]

I'm gassing for the Tom Anderson White Falcon short scale bass.

 

[SneakyPete]

I'm gassing for the Tom Anderson White Falcon short scale bass.

Was intrigued so turned to Mr Google. Is this what you mean, Tom Petersson model?

Great looking guitar!

 

[SneakyPete]

And just another reminder of how way cool the Cadillac tailpiece is!

 

[Henry]

Was intrigued so turned to Mr Google. Is this what you mean, Tom Petersson model?

Great looking guitar!

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Yep, that's the one.

 

[Groutsch]

I had a 5123B and I liked it very much. It is actually a mid-scale (32") bass. It may have been a prototype for the Electromatic line because it was not made for long before Gretsch canceled it and introduced long-scale and short-scale Electromatic basses. Not being a real bassist, I traded my 5123 away for a vintage Ampeg guitar amp, but I'm glad to recommend the model.

 

[thunder58]

Cruising the 'net as one does and spotted this beauty, the G5123B. Apparently this was a special run in 2012 for Guitar Centre in the USA. Short scale and came stock with TV Jones Thundertrons. I'd never seen this model before, quite the looker and from Korea in 2012 you know it's going to be a quality instrument.

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I like the idea of a short scale bass for home recording in my small flat. Have been thinking of getting a Junior Jet, but will have to look into other models and see what's around. By the way this G5123B above is on Reverb now if anyone likes it that much. (I have no affiliation with the sale or the seller). I'd be interested if it was a bit/lot closer to home (and a bit cheaper ). Anyway just posting this because I like the look of it.

Makes ya wanna buy one ...

 

[JC higgy]

I fancy the short scale 5442 BDC,would go nicely with my 5422 6 string!

 

[Wolfgang]

Cruising the 'net as one does and spotted this beauty, the G5123B. Apparently this was a special run in 2012 for Guitar Centre in the USA. Short scale and came stock with TV Jones Thundertrons. I'd never seen this model before, quite the looker and from Korea in 2012 you know it's going to be a quality instrument.

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I like the idea of a short scale bass for home recording in my small flat. Have been thinking of getting a Junior Jet, but will have to look into other models and see what's around. By the way this G5123B above is on Reverb now if anyone likes it that much. (I have no affiliation with the sale or the seller). I'd be interested if it was a bit/lot closer to home (and a bit cheaper ). Anyway just posting this because I like the look of it.

I have seen those and sorta want one.

 

[RobertusMaximus]

Nice! They have the Gretsch G5442BDC Bass Guitar - Transparent Red at Sweetwater (made in Korea):

Gretsch G5442BDC Bass Guitar - Transparent Red

4-string Hollowbody Electric Bass Guitar with 5-ply Maple Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Transparent Red

www.sweetwater.com

 

[BassicLee]

Cruising the 'net as one does and spotted this beauty, the G5123B. Apparently this was a special run in 2012 for Guitar Centre in the USA. Short scale and came stock with TV Jones Thundertrons. I'd never seen this model before, quite the looker and from Korea in 2012 you know it's going to be a quality instrument.

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I like the idea of a short scale bass for home recording in my small flat. Have been thinking of getting a Junior Jet, but will have to look into other models and see what's around. By the way this G5123B above is on Reverb now if anyone likes it that much. (I have no affiliation with the sale or the seller). I'd be interested if it was a bit/lot closer to home (and a bit cheaper ). Anyway just posting this because I like the look of it.

The 5123b is actually a 32” scale. I had one, regret selling it. You will need 34” scale strings because of the bridge set up. Very nice bass. Nice, warm yet still articulate tone.
My Gretsch Broadkaster is a 30.5” scale. Looks pretty much the same but the f holes are bound as well.

 

[BassicLee]