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Gear Discussion Forums => Guitars Etc. => Topic started by: ilan on October 22, 2023, 12:28:43 AM

Title: Gretsch Paisley Penguin
Post by: ilan on October 22, 2023, 12:28:43 AM

https://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/build/solid-body/g6134tg-limited-edition-paisley-penguin-with-string-thru-bigsby/2400549886

$3,499.99

I love the look of this guitar. I'm also a fan of the chambered Gretsches, I think they sound fantastic. Wish they'd do a bass version.

(https://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/xLg/10004/2400549886_gre_ins_frt_1_rr.png)

Title: Re: Gretsch Paisley Penguin
Post by: Dave W on October 22, 2023, 08:21:58 PM

It's a real looker.

Title: Re: Gretsch Paisley Penguin
Post by: Pilgrim on October 24, 2023, 10:22:45 AM

The Gretsch Thunderjet (short scale) is chambered. Mine is a very nice bass.

Title: Re: Gretsch Paisley Penguin
Post by: gearHed289 on October 25, 2023, 07:39:59 AM

Quote from: Pilgrim on October 24, 2023, 10:22:45 AM

The Gretsch Thunderjet (short scale) is chambered. Mine is a very nice bass.

That is MUCH more my style (I don't like gold). I've got a chambered Epi Rumblekat that I like a lot. The blue one with chrome.  ;D

Title: Re: Gretsch Paisley Penguin
Post by: Pilgrim on October 26, 2023, 10:51:04 AM

Better picture - from the Gretsch website. I have the pick guard for mine but have never mounted it.  I don't want to make more holes in the bass.

Title: Re: Gretsch Paisley Penguin
Post by: Dave W on October 26, 2023, 03:00:40 PM

Bill (drbassman) had a ThunderJet too, Beautiful bass.

Title: Re: Gretsch Paisley Penguin
Post by: Pilgrim on October 27, 2023, 03:36:08 PM

Quote from: Dave W on October 26, 2023, 03:00:40 PM

Bill (drbassman) had a ThunderJet too, Beautiful bass.

I think his getting one influenced me. As I recall, he was very pleased with it.  So am I.  It's crafted beautifully and plays easily.