Gretsch 5125 - good deal?....

....or great deal?

A 5125 has turned up at my local music store for $399 with a hardshell case. I think that's a pretty screamin' deal, no? I think they were selling for around $800 or more new. It's the model with the DeArmond 2000 pickups.

One of these guys.

I really like those. I'd do it.

I really like those. I'd do it.

Yeah, I'm leaning in that direction.:mrgreen:

That would be cool.

The DeArmond Electromatic hollowbodies are light years beyond their generic Gretschbucker counterparts so yes, buy it.

I actually preferred my 5125 over my 6120AM because the slimmer neck fit my smaller hands, but I digress. At any rate, buy that 5125 NOW. Do not procrastinate.

Definitely a good deal - I'm always surprised by how much money people try to get for their 5120s and 5122s around here - they've been on the street for was low as 699$ new at some points and lots of people post them used for 650$

Great deal with the DeArmonds. That will be a sweet sounding guitar.

Good luck!

yep that one is a nobrainer

I'd buy it twice at that price.

Yup.
Snap it up.
If you don't love it, flip it for a profit.
I think that's even a later one.
I've played earlier ones with the tension bar Bigsby and the build quality was not so hot.
I couldn't get the one I had to feel good and I can usually make just about any guitar play to my satisfaction. But the SOUND was killer.
I have a pair of those DeArmond 2000's waiting to replace my Gretschbuckers.

I'm hoping it's still there today. I'm going to call when they open and ask them to set it aside for me.
Fingers crossed.

Yup.
Snap it up.
If you don't love it, flip it for a profit.
I think that's even a later one.
I've played earlier ones with the tension bar Bigsby and the build quality was not so hot.
I couldn't get the one I had to feel good and I can usually make just about any guitar play to my satisfaction. But the SOUND was killer.
I have a pair of those DeArmond 2000's waiting to replace my Gretschbuckers.


The photo I posted is not the actual guitar, just an internet photo I liked.

I can't recall for certain but I'm pretty sure the one I'm looking at has the B7 Bigsby on it with the tension bar.

I have a DeArmond Starfire single cutaway and it came with the DeArmond 2000 p/u's and I didn't like them. I happened to have a cheap pair of GFS New York II pickups and threw those on it and it just came alive. I've had so many comments on how great that guitar sounds. I think it depends on the guitar and what it 'needs' so maybe the Gretsch will be just fine with the DeArmonds. It sounded pretty good at the store. I played it through one of those new outrageously expensive Eric Clapton tweed Tremolux amps. Sounded good.

The Starfire had 2K's. Different pickup, overwound more like a P90.

The Starfire had 2K's. Different pickup, overwound more like a P90.

Okay. I knew there was a 2K but couldn't remember if that's what came on the Starfire. Thanks for the clarification Fezz. :mrgreen:

Get that fiddle!:cool:

Get that fiddle!:cool:

Aaarrrrrggggghhhhhh!!!

Too late. I shoulda acted yesterday. I called the store and someone has already put a deposit on it. Dang!

If that deal goes sour they'll give me a call.

The full story::mrgreen:
The reason I hesitated yesterday was because I was already picking up a new MIM 2 tone burst 50's Classic Tele at the store when I saw the Gretsch so I was kinda focused on the new Tele. But that Gretsch was cool enough (and cheap enough) that it was still grabbing my attention. Even while I was at home playing the new Tele I was still thinking about that Gretsch.:twisted: I'm such a guitar slut. Friggin' GAS!!! :lol:

That sucks!

I got my 5125 brand new for $400, but they were usually $800. I think it was just discounted because it was a huge Gretsch event at StreetSounds in Brooklyn. Anyway, that was/is a screaming deal. Don't pass it up next time!

Well, you snooze, you lose. I personally am generally relieved when some guitar I've been fretting about gets sold, that means I don't have to worry about it anymore!

Well, you snooze, you lose. I personally am generally relieved when some guitar I've been fretting about gets sold, that means I don't have to worry about it anymore!

You know I said the same thing almost word for word to someone today about the Gretsch.:lol:

I've got an orange one and love it. Next to my black LP Custom, it's my go-to guitar. Great vibe. That's an excellent price.

Here's another chance. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gretsch-G5125-Electromatic-Hollowbody-with-Bigsby-Intl-Buyers-Welcome-/280891717069?pt=Guitar&hash=item41667375cd#ht_4872wt_754)

Well, you snooze, you lose. I personally am generally relieved when some guitar I've been fretting about gets sold, that means I don't have to worry about it anymore!

^ This has bailed me out more than I deserve on "great deals"....but in this case, I think a good one got away.

Boney, you must pull the trigger on the impulse. Better luck next time. A good deal is gone quickly.

Yeah, you should have went for it. Right then. Better luck next time!

Here's mine! With a custom Setzer guard since I didn't like the stock black.

Mine is very well built and I like the bigsby bar vs the later TOM. Also, the later 5125s had a different bigsby. So I like mine with the right bigsby and bridge !



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