New Gretsch Day

Chuffola

My first Gretsch. Always been tempted and have been keeping an eye out for one of these, smaller body a bit more comfortable sitting down. 

Second hand. 2022 I think - came with the upgraded roller bridge and the vibramate string changer thing as well as a new roller bar slightly higher than the norm. 

Tuning stability really great with a decent amount of wobble and the pickups sound fine to me - Stray Cat licks through the tweed Blues Junior a-plenty to annoy the neighbours this afternoon. 

Much more bling than I'd usually accept but sexy, I think.

Anything I should know? Bridge pickup a bit quieter than neck - I seem to remember from other discussions that the pickups should be as high as possible - is that right?

steer

Nice. I have an earlier version of the same. 

Yes, try raising pups and see whether that is an improvement. 

The earlier ones had a rather stiff bigsby, which was improved immeasurably by installing a Reverend soft spring. Someone might have done that already though on yours if other upgrades have been made. 

SlopeSoarer

Chuffed for ya... nice!

OilCityPickups

Congratulations in joining the Enlightened Fretboard Gretsch Owners group :-)

Whitecat

That colour is just awesome. Possibly my favourite of all the Electromatics. Congrats!!!

Yorkie

Pickups as high as possible in my case too. Sounded thin until I brought them up.