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CT-64140 « Gretsch only by the name! »
Published on 07/09/13 at 12:51The model which I'll talk was stamped "Korea"
Characteristics are widely available on the net, no need to make the repetition. This guitar is equipped in its design as a "real" Gretsch. But it is far from its bigger brothers (overall quality of construction materials and components, probably)
I always found this beautiful guitar picture. This is probably what drove me to acquire one. In truth, about ten meters, I still found it a little effect and as and as I approached it, a sense of "quincaille" took over. Closely, this guitar gave me the impression of being built not of wood, but polished and lacquered PVC. Buttons knob seemed to me out of a Kinder egg - their operation gives an impression of lightness in the bad sense of the word. Assemblies microphones do not make me rave. In short, at first when I grabbed her, I found that the building was not up to the price.
One thing to clarify: This guitar has a tremolo that has a big letter "Bigsby" below which is written in small letters "licensed." The vibrato is not made by Bigsby but another workshop who pays a fee to use the brand for the concept and the name. This is not necessarily a derogatory remark, this is quite short notice. Everyone will judge.
UTILIZATION
The handle is what I found less disappointing on a guitar of this price, except varnish seems present propensities to obtain a tacky surface after prolonged use.
Access to acute ... this is not a SG or my Vox SDC 55! but I will not talk too much, I'm not a subscriber unconditional last frets.
The guitar is bulky but light, pleasant.
It is easy to get a sound. As to whether he is really good ... I have yet had in hands connected to a VOX AC15 HW1 does not seem to me to be a "crap".
The repeated use of the "Bigsby" in slight tension by 1/2 ton (and not de-tension, which puts less strain agreement) did not in my opinion the guitar to be received test "tuning stability". But I understand that it is a judgment may be too fast: there may be circumstances in which the best systems do not stand completely positive test (make ropes, mounting, ambient temperature, etc.)
SOUNDS
On the first issue of his, despite the pleasure had my hand to go the nice run, I understood that I was playing a guitar trying to be nice ("nice from afar, but far from nice "!) and efforts were being made to sound like a real Gretsch without success.
The sounds are not bad, but for the amount paid, I think we can be better in other brands. So I keep to describe: it seems irrelevant.
OVERALL OPINION
I had this in hand electromatic half a day. I know ... It is not long ... From the first ten minutes, I was determined: it was not "it" ...
This review is very subjective, not looking down the glowing review that I read regularly. Because the subjective judgment of an instrument there are many questionable and therefore not rational factors. Subjective also because it reflects what I personally expect an instrument and some 800 euros. This amount is not the one corresponding to a premium instrument gammme, I agree. But ask someone who is struggling to make ends meet month if it is a small amount! With a guitar of this price, you should have the money. I have not had that feeling.
What I liked most about this guitar? Gretsch concept (overall volume, Bigsby, handle, microphones, design, etc.) the name ...
What I like least? Nothing in its implementation and it "gives" has seemed up to the concept that I love.
I judge the quality / price ratio unfavorable.
With experience, I would do the easy choice to never buy one!
)
I do not want those who read think I'd like guitars more than 3000 euros and I always go down the seconds brands or business models reputable manufacturers. To support my argument, I will say that I have a model of the economic Paul (a "Studio") I would say the greatest good here when I have time. My negative about this "Electromatic" judgment is based essentially all along that critical on its quality / price ratio.
Perhaps, after all, am I stumbled upon a bad copy of a generally commendable instrument? ... and I wish those who love this guitar to continue to enjoy with it.
Characteristics are widely available on the net, no need to make the repetition. This guitar is equipped in its design as a "real" Gretsch. But it is far from its bigger brothers (overall quality of construction materials and components, probably)
I always found this beautiful guitar picture. This is probably what drove me to acquire one. In truth, about ten meters, I still found it a little effect and as and as I approached it, a sense of "quincaille" took over. Closely, this guitar gave me the impression of being built not of wood, but polished and lacquered PVC. Buttons knob seemed to me out of a Kinder egg - their operation gives an impression of lightness in the bad sense of the word. Assemblies microphones do not make me rave. In short, at first when I grabbed her, I found that the building was not up to the price.
One thing to clarify: This guitar has a tremolo that has a big letter "Bigsby" below which is written in small letters "licensed." The vibrato is not made by Bigsby but another workshop who pays a fee to use the brand for the concept and the name. This is not necessarily a derogatory remark, this is quite short notice. Everyone will judge.
UTILIZATION
The handle is what I found less disappointing on a guitar of this price, except varnish seems present propensities to obtain a tacky surface after prolonged use.
Access to acute ... this is not a SG or my Vox SDC 55! but I will not talk too much, I'm not a subscriber unconditional last frets.
The guitar is bulky but light, pleasant.
It is easy to get a sound. As to whether he is really good ... I have yet had in hands connected to a VOX AC15 HW1 does not seem to me to be a "crap".
The repeated use of the "Bigsby" in slight tension by 1/2 ton (and not de-tension, which puts less strain agreement) did not in my opinion the guitar to be received test "tuning stability". But I understand that it is a judgment may be too fast: there may be circumstances in which the best systems do not stand completely positive test (make ropes, mounting, ambient temperature, etc.)
SOUNDS
On the first issue of his, despite the pleasure had my hand to go the nice run, I understood that I was playing a guitar trying to be nice ("nice from afar, but far from nice "!) and efforts were being made to sound like a real Gretsch without success.
The sounds are not bad, but for the amount paid, I think we can be better in other brands. So I keep to describe: it seems irrelevant.
OVERALL OPINION
I had this in hand electromatic half a day. I know ... It is not long ... From the first ten minutes, I was determined: it was not "it" ...
This review is very subjective, not looking down the glowing review that I read regularly. Because the subjective judgment of an instrument there are many questionable and therefore not rational factors. Subjective also because it reflects what I personally expect an instrument and some 800 euros. This amount is not the one corresponding to a premium instrument gammme, I agree. But ask someone who is struggling to make ends meet month if it is a small amount! With a guitar of this price, you should have the money. I have not had that feeling.
What I liked most about this guitar? Gretsch concept (overall volume, Bigsby, handle, microphones, design, etc.) the name ...
What I like least? Nothing in its implementation and it "gives" has seemed up to the concept that I love.
I judge the quality / price ratio unfavorable.
With experience, I would do the easy choice to never buy one!
) I do not want those who read think I'd like guitars more than 3000 euros and I always go down the seconds brands or business models reputable manufacturers. To support my argument, I will say that I have a model of the economic Paul (a "Studio") I would say the greatest good here when I have time. My negative about this "Electromatic" judgment is based essentially all along that critical on its quality / price ratio.
Perhaps, after all, am I stumbled upon a bad copy of a generally commendable instrument? ... and I wish those who love this guitar to continue to enjoy with it.