BlackCat
American Greaser
I was about to say they looked like the old Gretschbuckers. I guess they actually listened to their customers.
Dig it! CRAP!!! New cheap MII Gretsch Streamliners!!!!
- Thread starter CBHScott
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I was about to say they looked like the old Gretschbuckers. I guess they actually listened to their customers.
Gary Blanchard
beloved, local musician
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
335clone
Living the dream
I think the tailpiece was kinda cool, though if I was to get a Gretsch it would undoubtably have a Bigsby.
jp_nyc
Kick Henry Jackassowski
It can probably be swapped out. I doubt they changed from the standard width for a metric TOM tailpiece.
Help!I'maRock!
Mediocringly Derivative
I can't say I was led astray by the title. It definitely looks like cheap crap.
CBHScott
How did I get here?
According to "The Captain" Lee Anderton, this has already shot up to the #1-selling lefty guitar at Anderton's.
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LeftyTom
I am not just another pretty face.
According to "The Captain" Lee Anderton, this has already shot up to the #1-selling lefty guitar at Anderton's.
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jaxn slim
Your Worst Nightmare
I thought it was black at first glance, too.
jaxn slim
Your Worst Nightmare
Yeah, every time I see one of the Starfires, I go down a Reverb.com rabbit hole for a good 30 minutes.Significantly more expensive but still a good value—I'd prefer a Guild Starfire IV in green.
CBHScott
How did I get here?
Significantly more expensive but still a good value—I'd prefer a Guild Starfire IV in green.
Yeah - they carry these at CME. Wonderful guitars.
ellengtrgrl
Guitar Old Timer
Yup Joe Carducci mentioned it on the Gretsch Discussion Pages a few weeks ago. For those of you who don't know - Tim Shaw is the guy who created the late 70s/early 80s Gibson humbuckers that are coloquially called Shawbuckers. Shawbuckers have gotten a rep for killer tone over the years.
As for the Streamliner - not bad, but I'll stick with my Double Annie.
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CBHScott
How did I get here?
Had a chance to check out a couple of these yesterday unplugged.
WOW.
Both examples (the 2622 center block semi and the 2655 "junior" version) had fantastic necks - the fretwork was damn- near flawless, and whoever set them up had the action super-low, but no buzz. The bigsby is a bit tight, but should I get one sometime down the road (duh... rolleyes1 ), I would put a softer spring in there.
One of the reasons I ended up not being a fan of the MIK Center Block semi (the 5622) is it was a boat anchor, but these seem to be lighter by a couple of pounds.
Can't wait to plug one in
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WOW.
Both examples (the 2622 center block semi and the 2655 "junior" version) had fantastic necks - the fretwork was damn- near flawless, and whoever set them up had the action super-low, but no buzz. The bigsby is a bit tight, but should I get one sometime down the road (duh... rolleyes1 ), I would put a softer spring in there.
One of the reasons I ended up not being a fan of the MIK Center Block semi (the 5622) is it was a boat anchor, but these seem to be lighter by a couple of pounds.
Can't wait to plug one in
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GDSmithTX
Corporate cog
Had a chance to check out a couple of these yesterday unplugged.
WOW.
Both examples (the 2622 center block semi and the 2655 "junior" version) had fantastic necks - the fretwork was damn- near flawless, and whoever set them up had the action super-low, but no buzz. The bigsby is a bit tight, but should I get one sometime down the road (duh... rolleyes1 ), I would put a softer spring in there.
One of the reasons I ended up not being a fan of the MIK Center Block semi (the 5622) is it was a boat anchor, but these seem to be lighter by a couple of pounds.
Can't wait to plug one in
Question on the non-tremolo 2622 version: what size is it in comparison to a 335 or 339?
CBHScott
How did I get here?
The 2622 is about a 335; the 2655 "junior" is closer to a 339.
GDSmithTX
Corporate cog
Hmmm. Don't they make 2655 stoptail in anything other than that Flagstaff Sunset color? I really like the Walnut Stain and the green, but don't want a Bigsby on it.