Gretsch

morrow · July 21, 2024, 06:18:07 AM

The build quality in these really is a couple of notches above usual production instruments , and I'm referring to the various American manufacturers. It's beautifully made. It's certainly been played , but not abused. Frets are still fresh. It was very nicely set up. I slightly dropped the bridge , that was it to get things to my preferences. Same pickups and location as my larger hollow body , similar sound but the hollow body is slightly deeper and has a more woody quality. Sounds wonderful at low practice volume , and sounded great on the bandstand , taking it out to the jam tonight so I'll hear it at room volume again. Playing a mid sized room and will not be in the PA , so my stage sound is what the room hears. I do run a great little amp.

I got it for a good initial price but with duty , exchange etc I doubt I'll ever break even on it , it was bought to be enjoyed , no regrets. It is a beautiful thing. I had read some great reviews of this , and so went looking for one. They are not easy to find.
The seller took some time before finally selling it. I had given up on getting this one several times.

Dave W · July 21, 2024, 08:39:57 AM

The workmanship on every MIJ Gretsch I've seen has been great.

Pilgrim · July 21, 2024, 10:28:41 PM

That bass is chambered, which may well account for the difference in sound. Glad you are enjoying it.

morrow · November 09, 2024, 05:15:59 PM

It's been several months now , haven't bought another bass since I picked up the two Gretsches.

amazing!

Dave W · November 09, 2024, 06:03:49 PM

I'm not surprised.

If I were in the market, I'd get a ThunderJet based on looks alone.

morrow · November 10, 2024, 06:54:14 AM

Korg USA were selling off Darkglass MicroTube 200 amps for $200 , US only , but I managed to have a friend in the US forward one here. I didn't need any more amps , but I like Darkglass amps and couldn't resist the deal.I like little 200 watt size heads for rehearsals/home practice. I,ve picked up several at this point.
That's the only gear purchase I've made in the recent past. Sold one bass , might sell several more , might sell some extra amps ... we'll see. Not under any pressure to downsize , other than room.

Dave W · November 11, 2024, 11:17:18 PM

Quote from: morrow on November 10, 2024, 06:54:14 AMKorg USA were selling off Darkglass MicroTube 200 amps for $200 , US only , but I managed to have a friend in the US forward one here. I didn't need any more amps , but I like Darkglass amps and couldn't resist the deal.I like little 200 watt size heads for rehearsals/home practice. I,ve picked up several at this point.
That's the only gear purchase I've made in the recent past. Sold one bass , might sell several more , might sell some extra amps ... we'll see. Not under any pressure to downsize , other than room.

$200? What a deal! They must have overestimated demand.

morrow · November 12, 2024, 07:02:52 AM

I had been hearing things about the Elf amp for ages and a new shop opened across the harbour. I had an older SWR Headlite , I had picked up for a hundred bucks and made a straight trade for the Elf. The SWR was probably worth more than, but I didn't have much invested in it so we were both happy.
And then right after I got the Elf I saw Korg was selling off the 200 watt amps. I really like those little 200 watt heads for home use and rehearsals. My main practice head has been a Darkglass e500 ... so I quite like Darkglass. I'm mostly looking for a fairly clean old school thump so I'm not after the distortion and gain they're famous for , but they do clean well.
I contacted Korg , they would not ship to Canada , so I had an old friend forward it to me. And I really like the little head. Several friends in the US picked them up and all have been delighted with them. Heck of a deal on a nice little rig.