No, not a NGD (well, not at the moment!) but I'm looking for a bit of info about them really - mainly opinions, I suppose. I've had Falcons, Jr Falcons, 6120 Chets, Hot Rods, Country Clubs, Country Gents, and - although I really, really like the thought of Gretsches as I think they're beautiful - they've come and gone as I've never really gelled with them. I think it's the shape or depth of the neck and the way it makes the fretboard feel quite flat - well, to me, anyway, although that could be utter cobblers.
Anyway, I think
@brooom suggested Vintage Selects, and I wondered what people thought of them compared, say, to the regular 6120's.
I've been looking at this one, but noted that it's a 2016, and I had a feeling that the VS's didn't come out until 2017. It might be a bit on the pricey side (at £2150 delivered), but I don't really know the Gretsch market too much. Any thoughts gratefully accepted!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gretsch-G6120T-1955VS-guitar/372966901824?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144
Thanks!
Call me Dave.
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I really recommend vintage selects they compare very favourably to the Stephen Sterns I have. However my experience is with Jet/Penguin models (chambered solid bodies), I don't really have any experience with vintage select hollow bodies.
I'm sure they will be awesome guitars, though.
That would be my first choice, based on experience.
Regarding neck profile, the vintage select duo jet 59 I have, has slightly V'd neck profile. It is really comfortable and a really nice profile in my opinion. The Stephen Sterns (which I also find comfortable) are bigger necks, almost like a U shape, lots of shoulder, but quite nice as well.
And this is the vintage select:
And I really fancy a centre-block Falcon as well.
Maybe if I get a decent bonus this year...
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/173674/fs-gretsch-silver-falcon-final-price-drop#latest
I think you will find the same issues with the Vintage Select as you do the regular pro lines. I've had both and didn't didn't much difference in the neck shape feel, even though they say it's a different neck.
I'd have a look for a Masterbuilt with a bigger/ Fender shape neck.
Can I make my joke about people in Dubai not really liking the Flintstones - but the people in Abu Dhabi do?
There, I've done it...
What's the neck like on those CB Falcons, btw?