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FS Gretsch 5124 £450 NOW SOLD
SOLD
Here’s one that I’ve kept because it just looks so good and is worth (relatively) little to sell so it’s stayed.
However, I’m growing to realise now, I don’t need multiples of guitars laying around doing nothing and I’ve got an interesting project in the pipeline that’ll be a trem guitar.
It’s one of the older Korean Electromatics which has the DeArmond pickups that are well regarded and I’ve upgraded the Bigsby to a proper Gretsch logo USA one.
The bridge isn’t pinned so I’d recommend the next owner tapes it down at least.
The machine heads have been swapped for split shaft vintage ones which I like.
Condition is well detailed in the photos it’s been played but not abused. It’s aging well - the binding and general colour. A few minor scuffs but nothing to worry about. Full gallery below.
There’s a minor impression on the fretboard on the low E area on one of the lower frets. It’s been steamed out but is visible if you go looking for it. One of the bottom strap pins isn’t quite straight - it functions but does my OCD in a bit so full disclosure etc.
Looking for a sale rather than trade and will meet within a reasonable distance of the West Mids. I can’t post, and won’t post as I don’t have a suitable hard case.
Relatively rare and fairly sought after from what I understand, taking into account everything and the Bigsby I’m after £499. Sounds better than £500 eh?
The pickguard is long gone because it was horrible.
This guitar performs well when AB’d against my proline Gretsch Jet for less than half the money.
Thanks for looking.
Previously known as stevebrum
Comments
Does it come with a hard case?
Marlin
Adjusted to £450 accordingly...
Here’s a video of what these guitars can sound like. Different colour, same pickups but you get the idea.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=qyAzkyWVrzM
It’s not essential to have a quiff and your mate playing slap bass with these Gretsches...
“But I play jazzy bluesy stuff Steve” You’re in luck - it’ll do that as well. Mmm nice...
previously 'retsacotarts' on music radar forum
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