WTB MIJ Gretsch £1400 ish budget.

Caffeine_Vampire

@Marshall Pix & price on a PM please?

Del_Preston

http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/153251/fs-gretsch-g6118t-players-edition-anniversary-2-tone-iridium-silver-azure-metallic#latest

WindmillGuitars

@Caffeine_Vampire Heads Up

https://www.facebook.com/342372545881462/posts/2120065904778775/?sfnsn=mo

Caffeine_Vampire

God I love this place!!!

TheMarlin

That silver and blue Annie troubles me greatly.    Anyone wan’t to buy a kidney?

Caffeine_Vampire

TheMarlin said:

That silver and blue Annie troubles me greatly.    Anyone wan’t to buy a kidney?

I see your kidney and raise you a diaphragm. 

melod

I think the next step is a forum for kids that never made it to uni because their dads bought too many guitars here.

TheMarlin

melod said:

I think the next step is a forum for kids that never made it to uni because their dads bought too many guitars here.

I’ve got one in his final year. Otherwise, that’s silver and blue Annie would be mine!

Caffeine_Vampire

Quick question regarding 1990 Gretsch quality guys?

WindmillGuitars

@Caffeine_Vampire Go for it ..

TheMarlin

Caffeine_Vampire said:

Quick question regarding 1990 Gretsch quality guys?

Fire away

Caffeine_Vampire

TheMarlin said:

Caffeine_Vampire said:

Quick question regarding 1990 Gretsch quality guys?

Fire away

Apart from a few ‘vintage spec’ abnormalities, is there anything I should look out for? Terada had a solid rep even back then if I recall. 

HarrySeven

AMP (Facebook post): Massive price drop on the Gretsch 1990 made in Japan Tennessean..now £1099...

LINK

TheMarlin

The only thing with 90’s models is that they’re not very accurate in shape and spec  some early 90’s models were made for Gretsch in the USA by Hamer and Heritage. These will be the collectibles of the future (along with 1998/1999 Setzer Hot Rods). 

Fender took control of Getsch manufacturing around 2004, and greatly improved accuracy and specification, and hardware quality. As a result, values of Pre Fender Gretsch models is lower than post. 2004 models. 

However, some pre Fender models (such as the Annie), were mostly correct by 2000, and as a result are a great bargain on the used market. 

Upshot, pay less for pre Fender models. Quality is great, hardware can be a bit iffy. 

Note:  Fender do not own Gretsch, hey just do all the manufacturing, distribution, and sales for Gretsch. 

Caffeine_Vampire

@TheMarlin Thanks. Any idea what seriel numbers suggest a Heritage build?

Caffeine_Vampire

@HarrySeven Working on it as I type

TheMarlin

Caffeine_Vampire said:

@TheMarlin Thanks. Any idea what seriel numbers suggest a Heritage build?

There are some die hard fans who know all that, but I’m more of a general knowledge guy. 
I know Herritage built less than 100 between 1991 and 1997.  All hand carved tops (Japan uses vintage correct three or five layer pressed maple tops). 

I’ve only ever seen one, which was a G410 Synchomatic.  Beautifully built. 

One day, I’d like to get a Hamer built Gretsch Spectrasonic. My Gretsch shopping list is quite lengthy 

Caffeine_Vampire

@TheMarlin ;

We may have to compare lengths. Really appreciate your input. 

TheMarlin

Ooh err missus.