Author Topic: will this Gretsch for 200 GBP new be any good? (Read 4390 times)

hunter · « **on:** February 05, 2008, 08:18:11 PM »

I like the looks, and it's so cheap, you could almost use it for decoration ...
opinions?

MODEL NAME G5220, G5225, Junior Jet II
MODEL NUMBER 250-5020-(Color#)
SERIES Electromatic Series
COLORS (552) Tobacco Sunburst, (G5210)
CATEGORY Solid Body Guitars
BODY STYLE Single Cutaway
SCALE LENGTH 24.6" (625mm)
TOP Mahogany
BACK AND SIDES Mahogany Body, 13.25" Wide, 1.75" Deep
NECK Mahogany, Bolt-On
PICKUPS 2 Gretsch Mini Humbucking Pickups PICKUP SWITCHING 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups Position 3. Neck Pickup
CONTROLS Master Volume, Master Tone
WIDTH AT NUT 1-11/16" (43mm)
FRETBOARD Rosewood
BRIDGE Compensated Wrap-Around Bridge
HARDWARE Chrome-Plated
FINISH Gloss Urethane
NO. OF FRETS 22
MACHINE HEADS Chrome-Plated Vintage Style Tuners
UNIQUE FEATURES Dot Inlay Position Markers, Black Headstock, Screened Gretsch and Electromatic Headstock logos, Black Pickguard with Gretsch Logo, G-Arrow Knobs, Vintage Strap Buttons, Adjustable Truss Rod

Jonny · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2008, 08:21:16 PM »

Text file, lol?

hunter · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2008, 08:22:16 PM »

Quote from: Jonny

Text file, lol?

fixed :oops:

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2008, 09:33:06 PM »

I tried those when they first come out - they're cheap, play cheap and sound cheap. This is coming from someone who has a fairly recent Epi Explorer and find it to be a great guitar, so it's not like I'm comparing it to a R9 or anything.

Philly Q · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2008, 09:41:07 PM »

To be honest, if you take away the token nods to Gretsch design you're left with the equivalent of a bolt-on Epi LP Special - and as such I'd say it's actually overpriced. :(

hunter · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2008, 09:48:59 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

To be honest, if you take away the token nods to Gretsch design you're left with the equivalent of a bolt-on Epi LP Special - and as such I'd say it's actually overpriced. :(

yeah maybe it's shitee :(

still like the pic

sgmypod · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2008, 10:53:46 PM »

They ain't bad (no frillssub £200) prefer the pro jet

Ratrod · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2008, 01:13:03 PM »

They're well made Korean guitars. The Electromatic Gretsches I've seen are all better quality than Epiphone. However, I don't like those mini humbuckers and the electronics aren't that great either. You could drop in some soapbar P90's. It's pretty much a drop in replacement. If you're on a budget and don't want to go through the hassle of changing pickups, look for a Special Jet. It's supposed to cure you from Tele-GAS as well.

Philly Q · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2008, 02:34:17 PM »

I like the cherry one better than the sunburst - the pickups and fret markers are that bit more Gretschy.

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2008, 09:06:50 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

I like the cherry one better than the sunburst - the pickups and fret markers are that bit more Gretschy.

+1, the cherry one is sexy!!! - but they play like shite and the pickups are a big pile of poo. do you really want to start putting TV Jones pickups in a guitar that far to the budget end of things in order to get into Gretsch territory? :?

PhilKing · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2008, 12:06:01 PM »

Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL

Quote from: Philly Q
I like the cherry one better than the sunburst - the pickups and fret markers are that bit more Gretschy.

+1, the cherry one is sexy!!! - but they play like shitee and the pickups are a big pile of poo. do you really want to start putting TV Jones pickups in a guitar that far to the budget end of things in order to get into Gretsch territory? :?

Aren't the pickups on the cherry one DeArmonds? I have played old Gretsch's with them and they sound great.

sgmypod · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2008, 12:55:32 PM »

they look like dearmonds 2000's...there nice pickups..but then the mini tv jones designed ones have a unique gretsch sound

Twinfan · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2008, 02:02:06 PM »

Funny you should mention TV Jones pickups. I've recently ordered a TV Jones Classic for my Gordon Smith SG-1 to make a Malcolm Young Signature Gretsch on a budget ;)

(I'm assuming Tim won't really mind me/us mentioning these pickups as they're not a BKP competitor....)

sgmypod · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2008, 04:33:46 PM »

there a great pickup..love the gretsch sound

Philly Q · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2008, 04:40:07 PM »

Quote from: Twinfan

Funny you should mention TV Jones pickups. I've recently ordered a TV Jones Classic for my Gordon Smith SG-1 to make a Malcolm Young Signature Gretsch on a budget ;)

(I'm assuming Tim won't really mind me/us mentioning these pickups as they're not a BKP competitor....)

I spent ages um-ing and ah-ing about buying one of those for my Tele, but after listening to some clips I decided they'd be just a bit too bright and twangy for me. They look so cool though! :D