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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2011, 04:05:02 PM »
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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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2011, 09:41:54 AM »
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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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2011, 11:02:08 AM »
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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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2011, 01:06:57 PM »
Quote from: Chris P. on October 19, 2011, 11:02:08 AM
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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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2011, 04:43:32 PM »
Quote from: drbassman on October 19, 2011, 01:06:57 PM
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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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #20 on: October 19, 2011, 04:44:12 PM »
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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #21 on: October 19, 2011, 04:51:38 PM »
Quote from: Dave W on October 19, 2011, 04:44:12 PM
And VAT.

And additional cost to consolidate a freight shipment of 20 vs a container.
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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #22 on: October 19, 2011, 07:47:16 PM »
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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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #23 on: October 19, 2011, 07:59:35 PM »
I got a Gretsch 6119B so we have triplets,NO!
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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #24 on: October 20, 2011, 05:25:32 AM »
Quote from: shadowcastaz on October 19, 2011, 07:59:35 PM
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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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #25 on: October 20, 2011, 07:50:27 AM »
one of these days i need to get an orange thing....  need to sell some stuff...
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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #26 on: October 20, 2011, 10:48:33 AM »
Quote from: jumbodbassman on October 20, 2011, 07:50:27 AM
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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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #27 on: October 20, 2011, 01:14:05 PM »
The "Guitar Center exclusive" is featured pretty prominently in the new Sweetwater ad.
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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #28 on: October 20, 2011, 03:02:48 PM »
Quote from: drbassman on October 20, 2011, 10:48:33 AM
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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Re: You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?
« Reply #29 on: October 25, 2011, 05:08:41 PM »
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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