sonhenry 10 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Hey, still cleaning house.I have a great old Gretsch Country club for sale, probably mid-1970's. 1,000, ONO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Cynic 223 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 That looks affa' bonny! I can see Bigsby having a drool (or worse) over that!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigsby 374 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 That looks affa' bonny! I can see Bigsby having a drool (or worse) over that!!! I did indeed! Although it's missing one vital comoponent of that Great Gretsch Sound for me... a Bigsby! Love thise Walnut coloured Gretsches though.Sonhenry, you should advertise it over at the Gretsch PagesThe Gretsch Pages: Gretsch Guitars, Amplifiers, Community and More - Since 1995.Not only is it a valuable source of Gretsch info but it's probably the friendliest guitar forum out there, really nice folks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonhenry 10 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Great idea, I'll do that too! Thanks for the idea.And yeah, it does need a bigsby, but I'll leave that job to the next owner... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigsby 374 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Great idea, I'll do that too! Thanks for the idea.And yeah, it does need a bigsby, but I'll leave that job to the next owner...To be honest I wouldn't be messing about drilling holes for a Bigsby into that guitar. Plenty of people don't like Bigsbys (fools!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonhenry 10 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 yeah, me as well. it's fine like it is, but if there' someone lurking around here that's going to take it home, they can drill away... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgomez 2 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 To be honest I wouldn't be messing about drilling holes for a Bigsby into that guitar. Plenty of people don't like Bigsbys (fools!).Would a vibramate work for this? If so it would be relatively easy to install/uninstall then? Would at least give someone else the option without destroying the guitar if they brought up the point of the bigsby again, personally though, I think it's gorgeous the way it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigsby 374 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Would a vibramate work for this? If so it would be relatively easy to install/uninstall then? Would at least give someone else the option without destroying the guitar if they brought up the point of the bigsby again, personally though, I think it's gorgeous the way it is. Yeah the vibramate's not really designed for this as there's no fixed bridge holes for it to go into.To be fair, you wouldn't have to drill into the top like you would if you were putting one on a Les Paul, but you might need a couple of small holes down by the strap pin so it wouldn't really be a big deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgomez 2 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Yeah the vibramate's not really designed for this as there's no fixed bridge holes for it to go into.To be fair, you wouldn't have to drill into the top like you would if you were putting one on a Les Paul, but you might need a couple of small holes down by the strap pin so it wouldn't really be a big deal.Good point! If it were me though, I'd leave it as it is, it's lovely. I'm definitely becoming a fan of the ol' bigsby though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigsby 374 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Yeah, they just give a really nice "shimmer" that you don't get with other trems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gramster 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 gretschhi Sonyou still got the Gretsch?Graham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SooperKeef 26 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 Yeah, they just give a really nice "shimmer" that you don't get with other trems.I second this, it works well on alot of (Mainly hollowbody) guitars, it makes it look more "Vintage" as i would say, though it wouldnt really work on some metal guitars.But anyhoo that gretsch is one good lookin' guitar, wish i had money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonhenry 10 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 Still got it. Took it out to the moorings last month, it's a killer..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gramster 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 still for sale? how does it suit blues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonhenry 10 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Depends on the style I suppose. Through a fender amp it's the perfect tone. If you like that real high gain Gary Moore tone you'd probably prefer a solid body... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonhenry 10 Report post Posted October 23, 2011 Hey, still for sale, open to offers or trades on this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britheguy 43 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 I like the look of that...arghh!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonhenry 10 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 It could be yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britheguy 43 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 I'm still trying to play your old Gibbo!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
