Gretsch G6120 will get a mild facelift

[Modern Saint]

After buying my Gretsch G6120-LSB in 2015, I have used it only a few times at jams at one gig. I have learned a lot about 2 - Gretsch's but as always not enough.

http://markweinguitarlessons.com/forums/threads/the-gretsch-g6120lsb-is-now-home.69040/#post-1142954

The biggest issue I have at the moment with the G6120 is the Bigsby. Because of the standard tune-a-matic bridge that it came with, it goes out of tune even with 11's on the guitar. So I had to refrain from using the Bigsby. In a previous thread, I commented the following:

"Hmm I have thought about changing the spring on my Bigsby on my Gretsch but I have to replace my bridge to a roller type first and possibly the nut to a Tusc. Tension is not a concern vs keeping the ax in tune at this time."

http://markweinguitarlessons.com/fo...come-in-here-for-a-minute.77990/#post-1321303

Well just ordered a roller bridge off of Reverb.com and I look forward this first fix. I am hoping that this will be the on fix that I need to keep this great guitar in tune.

http://markweinguitarlessons.com/forums/threads/the-gretsch-g6120lsb-is-now-home.69040/#post-1142954

The next thing should I have to mod will be to replace the nut. The new one will be made of Tusc.

 

[Wyatt]

I always found Graphtech saddles and nuts worked great with Bigsbys.

 

[Mark Wein]

I don't remember what they had on my reverend but the Bigsby on that guitar stayed in tune really well.


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[Lerxst]

I don't remember what they had on my reverend but the Bigsby on that guitar stayed in tune really well.


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IIRC it was just a TOM bridge (non-roller) & graphite nut w/ the pinlock tuners

edit: correction, it was a roller bridge. I just went back and looked at a pic of mine

 

[Pine Apple Slim]

If the bridge is pinned ditch that. Unpin it, put some violin rosin on the base and install a Compton or Tru Arc.
Thank me later.

 

[Dexter Inferno]

I always found Graphtech saddles and nuts worked great with Bigsbys.

They work great with pretty much everything imo. Quality stuff.

 

[Modern Saint]

I don't remember what they had on my reverend but the Bigsby on that guitar stayed in tune really well.


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I remember Reverend1 saying that the only way to go is with the roller bridges. FWI recall, Reverend guitars come with Roller bridges.

 

[Pine Apple Slim]

You can get a softer spring from Reverand if you prefer a more sensitive feel.

 

[12Pack]

I have serious envy of your guitar. I really do.

 

[dodgechargerfan]

My Ibby McSparklePants has a roller and it stays in tune rather well.

Horrible picture:

 

[Pine Apple Slim]

Beautiful 6120 , btw.
Green w envy.

 

[BEACHBUM]

My 6119 stays in tune pretty well with the stock bridge but then I don't use the Bigsby much.

 

[BlockInlay]

This is why I've never taken the plunge with a gretsch type guitar. I have a feeeling the bridge and bigsby would be a never ending source of frustration for me.

They're such gorgeous guitars tho...

 

[Pine Apple Slim]

This is why I've never taken the plunge with a gretsch type guitar. I have a feeeling the bridge and bigsby would be a never ending source of frustration for me.

They're such gorgeous guitars tho...

Contrary to popular opinion, a Gretsch dosnt necc require a Bigsby to have that Great Gretsch Sound.

 

[Chad]

Contrary to popular opinion, a Gretsch dosnt necc require a Bigsby to have that Great Gretsch Sound.

But it's a lot cooler if they do

 

[smurfco]

How many wraps around the tuning posts for each string?

 

[335clone]

How many wraps around the tuning posts for each string?

Yes.