You guys like Gretsch Broadkasters?

drbassman · October 13, 2011, 05:05:02 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!!!

drbassman · October 19, 2011, 10:41:54 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.

Chris P. · October 19, 2011, 12:02:08 PM

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...

drbassman · October 19, 2011, 02:06:57 PM

Quote from: Chris P. on October 19, 2011, 12:02:08 PM
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!!!

And you're even closer to the orient than I am!!! Doesn't seem fair to me.

dadagoboi · October 19, 2011, 05:43:32 PM

Quote from: drbassman on October 19, 2011, 02:06:57 PM
Yikes!!! And you're even closer to the orient than I am!!! Doesn't seem fair to me.

Supply and demand.

Dave W · October 19, 2011, 05:44:12 PM

Quote from: dadagoboi on October 19, 2011, 05:43:32 PM
Supply and demand.

And VAT.

dadagoboi · October 19, 2011, 05:51:38 PM

Quote from: Dave W on October 19, 2011, 05:44:12 PM
And VAT.

And additional cost to consolidate a freight shipment of 20 vs a container.

drbassman · October 19, 2011, 08:47:16 PM

Maybe capitalism ain't so bad after all.

. Don't go political on me now, I'm just having some fun!

shadowcastaz · October 19, 2011, 08:59:35 PM

I got a Gretsch 6119B so we have triplets,NO!

drbassman · October 20, 2011, 06:25:32 AM

Quote from: shadowcastaz on October 19, 2011, 08:59:35 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!

jumbodbassman · October 20, 2011, 08:50:27 AM

one of these days i need to get an orange thing.... need to sell some stuff...

drbassman · October 20, 2011, 11:48:33 AM

Quote from: jumbodbassman on October 20, 2011, 08:50:27 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.

Psycho Bass Guy · October 20, 2011, 02:14:05 PM

The "Guitar Center exclusive" is featured pretty prominently in the new Sweetwater ad.

Pilgrim · October 20, 2011, 04:02:48 PM

Quote from: drbassman on October 20, 2011, 11:48:33 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.

drbassman · October 25, 2011, 06:08:41 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.