All user reviews for the Gretsch G3203 Hawaiian Acoustic/Electric

Made from 2003, proposed U.S. $ 700, it is found used between 400 and 500 €.
It is a form with jumbo table spruce. No clear indication as to its origin, but the price suggests an Asian origin.
This electroacoustic Gretsch has a Fishman preamp with 3-band EQ and volume.

UTILIZATION

Handle very soft and comfortable. Some will be embarrassed by the suspension of the pick guard, which may tend to play the drums parasites under certain conditions of play

SOUNDS

The highlight of this guitar is probably not the power in the bass, the sound is more crystalline, without being aggressive or loud. The balance is perfect, however, the guitar sounds the same on every run.
Her areas of interest? The accompanying "California", blues, jazz ...
The Fishman is a set preamp micro-renowned for its reliability and must of the mid-range for this type of instrument, the cutoff frequency of the adjustable equalizer medium to effectively modulate the color of sound. We pass easily from its "country rather" to sound "rather swing"

OVERALL OPINION

I have this guitar with me for a year rise 12 to 54 (light). It is every day and every situation. She can not stand the comparison with my old electric Ovation Legend of 1980, but the price is not comparable, and fortunately the least noticeable. I just wish her the very special form prevents the return of common cases, and Gretsch would have made an effort in this regard, ie provide a holster.
It's still a very good guitar, for those who like thinking outside the box, and a reasonable price.