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Gretsch Electromatic Double Jet
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Gretsch Electromatic Double Jet G5245T
Avg price: $395.00
Some people will love it, others not so much.
So i got this guitar ca. 2005. I was at a store trying out amps and on a lark decided to use this guitar in trying them out and subsequently fell in love with the guitar. Immediately I loved the way i could dial in Neil Young sounds (I'm a Neil Young fanatic, particularly his electric stuff with Crazy Horse). Instead of the usual gretsch filtertrons its got minihumbuckers which some people love, and others loathe (they are often referred to as mudbuckers). They suit my needs and when clean i can usually dial in a nice trebly twang, with a bit of dirt some Malcolm Young sounds, add more dirt and you're in Crazy Horse territory. Not everyone loves Bigsby type vibratos but I'm a big fan (see Neil Young fandom). And i love the neck. It just feels right (this might be specific to mine as other Double Jets i've tried don't quite feel right. Of course it could all just be in my head).
My own criticism? I wish it had more knobs for greater tonal control (subsequent Double Jet models come with 4 knobs). What else? That's it i suppose. It's a beautiful guitar and perfect for my needs.
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