The Last Bass Outpost
Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: Psycho Bass Guy on August 19, 2011, 05:34:44 AM
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If so, check this one (http://nashville.craigslist.org/msg/2553150490.html) out.
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very nice. need to look away
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To me, Gretsch basses LOOK like a bass guitar ought to look. And i love the color of that one. Price isn't bad, either.
But y'know, I haven't been able to justify going after one now that I have my 5123. As far as I can tell, the difference between it and a Broadkaster is that the upscale model has binding in the F-holes, a pickguard, and it's 30" instead of 32" scale. That's not enough reason for me to pay more than the $799 retail for the 5123.
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Gretsch%20G5123B/P1010109-1.jpg)
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I played a broadcaster the other day. Not bad...I wish i had plugged it in. But they wanted 1299.00 and for a MIJ bass...that was too much...I wouldn't even pay that much for an Orville T bird....unless it was white! Still...played nice.
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We now have twins Al! I brought my 5123 home yesterday (15% off sale) and it really is a nice bass for the money. Aside from the Broadkaster extra touches, this one plays just as nice and looks good! I'll post a pic when I have a minute.
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We now have twins Al! I brought my 5123 home yesterday (15% off sale) and it really is a nice bass for the money. Aside from the Broadkaster extra touches, this one plays just as nice and looks good! I'll post a pic when I have a minute.
Please do! 15% off???? Dang, you lucky stiff!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Please do! 15% off???? Dang, you lucky stiff!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I took the stock strings off today and polished her up. Really nice looking now! Put some D'A flats on, they sound nice and thumpy. The sale is on till the 11th., it was an internet coupon. They'll give it to anyone for most items. I never shop there but 15% is enough to get me going.
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Here she is! She sounds great. I think the TV Jones (whatever that means) pups are more middy than a Broadkaster's, but about the same power from what I can recall. The hardware a little lower quality, but it's hard to tell. Mostly the knobs are smaller than standard Gretsch and the tuners are really smooth but I don't know yet how solid they are. The chrome pup rings are really different, but look nice on there. The fit and finish is as good as my old BK. I'm liking the 32" neck, kinda cool. My first 32" bass. Overall, a real nice score for the price. She's going to practice Monday night for a test run. We'll see how she does..........
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/Basses/DSCN0507.jpg)
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I think the TV Jones (whatever that means) pups ...
There really is a T.V. Jones. His first name is Tom.
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There really is a T.V. Jones. His first name is Tom.
Oops, I know Tom, I've bought a lot of pups from him. I meant I'm not sure if the pups are totally made by him or overseas. Either way, they sound good! Retail pups from him run around $125 for US made ones, so I was just wondering about their origin.
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Here she is! She sounds great. I think the TV Jones (whatever that means) pups are more middy than a Broadkaster's....
I was thinking that both had the Thundertron pickups, but I was wrong - evidently the Broadkasters have Filtertrons, and the White Falcons, Thunder Jets and Electrotones have Thundertrons.
And I just tripped over this while searching for pickup info...this bass is evidently a Broadkaster (see the f-hole binding) but is otherwise a dead ringer for the 5123...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRETSCH-BROADKASTER-BASS-NO-RESERVE-gretch-/250905896458?pt=Guitar&hash=item3a6b28260a
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By the size of the f-holes I would say that it looks like the 5123 has got a much smaller body ........ like uh ........ less broad :mrgreen:
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Maybe, but the body on that 5123 is already big enough that small people can't play it. I put the pix up and compared, and I think the f-holes are smaller on the Ebay bass, causing the visual effect.
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From what I can tell, the 5123 looks to be the same size as the BK. My arms rests in the shallow between the bouts just the same way as before when I play (finger picking over the neck pup). I took it to practice last night and had a blast with it. The rest of the guys loved the sound and I'm gonna see how it goes after a couple more practices. It was fun to play and really has a nice thump to it. I was able to set the action very low and it is very comfortable to play. I like the 32" scale!
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The color and the feel of that bass are just....delicious. It's a treat to play it.
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Yep, it's turned out to be a pretty good score. I wasn't too worried since it had a lot of the same characteristics as my previous BK. It's a keeper at this price!!!
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Just an update. I took the 5123 to the last two practices and it was fantastic! The sound I can get out of this less expensive bass is great. We've just been playing 60's R&R and R&B and this bass handles them all equally well. It seems to match up really well with a tube-preamp bass combo. Very nice tone with the flats I put on it. I'll try to record it next week and share.
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Got a press release from Fender today that the medium scale is also available in Europe. 1300 euros and only 20 basses for whole Europe...
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Got a press release from Fender today that the medium scale is also available in Europe. 1300 euros and only 20 basses for whole Europe...
Yikes!!! :o And you're even closer to the orient than I am!!! Doesn't seem fair to me.
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Yikes!!! :o And you're even closer to the orient than I am!!! Doesn't seem fair to me.
Supply and demand.
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Supply and demand.
And VAT.
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And VAT.
And additional cost to consolidate a freight shipment of 20 vs a container.
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Maybe capitalism ain't so bad after all. ;D. Don't go political on me now, I'm just having some fun!
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I got a Gretsch 6119B so we have triplets,NO!
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I got a Gretsch 6119B so we have triplets,NO!
I'm still gonna add a BK to my Gretsch group someday....just because!
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one of these days i need to get an orange thing.... need to sell some stuff...
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one of these days i need to get an orange thing.... need to sell some stuff...
You can't miss with an orange thing! They sound great and are fun to play.
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The "Guitar Center exclusive" is featured pretty prominently in the new Sweetwater ad.
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You can't miss with an orange thing! They sound great and are fun to play.
I think only Gretsch does that orange color, and IMO it's classic. That's the most expensive bass I have ever bought, and well worth it.
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I wonder how the GC special sold overall? It sure is a nice bass for the price. I'm curious to know how other hollow bodies like the new Hofners and Hagstroms are selling. All in the $600 to $800 and made in the orient.
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I wonder how the GC special sold overall? It sure is a nice bass for the price. I'm curious to know how other hollow bodies like the new Hofners and Hagstroms are selling. All in the $600 to $800 and made in the orient.
There's a TB thread tracking serial numbers, but they tend to skip around so it's hard to get a clue as to how many have been sold.
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Yeah, we'll probably never know. I plan to help out with a purchase or two myself.
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Here's a 5123 on ebay, good opening bid price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRETSCH-LIMITED-EDITION-G5123B-ORANGE-PRACTICALLY-NEW-/120811839425?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c20f25fc1