@@jimfusco I had to buy one of these from reverb after watching your review! My wife wasn’t too thrilled… 4 new guitars in 4 months. It must be midlife crisis lol 😂
lol- you and me both, man! This is the guitar that sent me on the spiral that I still can’t get out of! But you know, there are much worse addictions than this- at least they hold some of their value! (That’s the argument I use to my wife lol)
I played the pink champagne version in Denmark Street, London. And it sounded gorgeous through a Cornell Romany 12 in the shop. I eventually bought the G6129T89-VOS Silver Jet but so far haven't quite got that exact sound out of it - I'm hoping it's just that I need one of those Cornell combos! Those bridge pickups need a bit of overdrive to sound their best.
Interesting- you know, I’ve got another Gretsch (Electromatic) and it sounds like a Gretsch- that twangy sound. The pickups on this model are Tim Shaw designed and I think they’re supposed to sound more like PAFs. So while I really like them, they don’t sound like I thought this guitar would. Oh well, it allows me to keep both of my Gretschs! 😃
Thank you!! Yes it does, and let me tell ya, it’s a huge improvement over the normal one with the posts that’s on my Ibanez (though technically not a Bigsby, of course). Thanks for writing- love talking guitars!!
Gorgeous guitar! I just bought a used older Electromatic in silver, and I love it. But I noticed you have cut-outs on the pickguard to raise the pickups on the high string side. Sadly, mine doesn't have that feature, which I thought was strange - and still do. I can tweak all I want on the low side, just not the high. Any thoughts on that?
Oh interesting! I had two Electromatics but I don’t have them anymore (well, I do still have a double cut one but it’s not the same style as the Jet) and back then I wasn’t fiddling with pickup height. I’m surprised they overlooked that (the Electromatics are so nice) ability to raise or lower them like that. I’ll have to see if I have any photos of my old ones to see if they were set up the same way.
This is one of my favorites- I can’t choose a favorite, but it’s so beautiful. I’m wondering if the drum wrap cover you mentioned is considered higher/lower quality than a painted sparkle finish?
That’s a great point. I get so particular about stuff, especially when it costs that much. But I’m never going to sell this one so what difference does a ding on the case make, right? Thank you for commenting and watching. 😃
Thats one of the most beautiful guitars I’ve ever seen!!
Thank you!! I just read an article that someone swiped one of these from a music store- guess it’s nice enough to steal! 🤣
@@jimfusco I had to buy one of these from reverb after watching your review! My wife wasn’t too thrilled… 4 new guitars in 4 months. It must be midlife crisis lol 😂
lol- you and me both, man! This is the guitar that sent me on the spiral that I still can’t get out of! But you know, there are much worse addictions than this- at least they hold some of their value! (That’s the argument I use to my wife lol)
I played the pink champagne version in Denmark Street, London. And it sounded gorgeous through a Cornell Romany 12 in the shop. I eventually bought the G6129T89-VOS Silver Jet but so far haven't quite got that exact sound out of it - I'm hoping it's just that I need one of those Cornell combos! Those bridge pickups need a bit of overdrive to sound their best.
Interesting- you know, I’ve got another Gretsch (Electromatic) and it sounds like a Gretsch- that twangy sound. The pickups on this model are Tim Shaw designed and I think they’re supposed to sound more like PAFs. So while I really like them, they don’t sound like I thought this guitar would. Oh well, it allows me to keep both of my Gretschs! 😃
Beautiful guitar! I would love to have one in green sparkle!
Beautiful Gretsch! I ordered a red sparkle duo jet!
Omg I’m sure it’s gorgeous- congratulations! You’re gonna love it. 😊
That is one nice sparkle Jet! Does it have a string-through Bigsby?
Thank you!! Yes it does, and let me tell ya, it’s a huge improvement over the normal one with the posts that’s on my Ibanez (though technically not a Bigsby, of course). Thanks for writing- love talking guitars!!
Gorgeous guitar! I just bought a used older Electromatic in silver, and I love it. But I noticed you have cut-outs on the pickguard to raise the pickups on the high string side. Sadly, mine doesn't have that feature, which I thought was strange - and still do. I can tweak all I want on the low side, just not the high. Any thoughts on that?
Oh interesting! I had two Electromatics but I don’t have them anymore (well, I do still have a double cut one but it’s not the same style as the Jet) and back then I wasn’t fiddling with pickup height. I’m surprised they overlooked that (the Electromatics are so nice) ability to raise or lower them like that. I’ll have to see if I have any photos of my old ones to see if they were set up the same way.
This is one of my favorites- I can’t choose a favorite, but it’s so beautiful. I’m wondering if the drum wrap cover you mentioned is considered higher/lower quality than a painted sparkle finish?
At 3 grand, it better not be!
Does the strap lock ends come with the part that you attach to your guitar strap? (I'd assume it does)
Yes it does! It comes with the pieces that you attach to the strap in the case. Thanks for watching and commenting!
🤤🤤🤤🤤. I don’t think I knew or remembered that it was hollowed out
It’s surprisingly light. Just such a perfect instrument all around. Can’t wait to have you on the show to show off your gear and bucket list too!!
Guitar case is really meant to beat up because it’s protecting the guitar when you’re lugging it around. This stuff is meant to be used!
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That’s a great point. I get so particular about stuff, especially when it costs that much. But I’m never going to sell this one so what difference does a ding on the case make, right? Thank you for commenting and watching. 😃