Any opinions on the Gretsch G6117HT...

raisindot · January 2nd, 2006, 02:11 PM

That MF is offering at an "amazing deal" of $1199?

I love the idea of owning a Gretsch, but know nothing of these so-called "anniversary" models. I've seen the G6118 advertised for over $2000 around, and there's a "G6117T" around as well.

Anyone played or owned this model, or have any opinions on whether this is anywhere near worth it (or whether some of the lower-priced Gretsches would be better?)

Jeff in Boston

Tim Armstrong · January 2nd, 2006, 03:02 PM

Pretty sweet, if you ask me!

Note that it has the HiLoTrons, which is Gretsch's single-coil pickup. Not a bad pickup at all, but not a Filtertron, either.

If I was gonna get one of those, I'd most likely swap in a set of TV Jones Filtertrons and put a Bigsby on it!

Cheers, Tim

freshmattyp · January 2nd, 2006, 03:16 PM

Judging by the body shape, it looks to be pre-fender. Those are still nice guitars, but aren't as accurate as the newer ones since Fender took over. The electronics could be bit spotty on the ones from that era. Still a good guitar, and a great price. You might pop over to www.gretschpages.com and see if there's been some discussion on these.

January 2nd, 2006, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
raisindot Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 227	Any opinions on the Gretsch G6117HT... That MF is offering at an "amazing deal" of $1199? I love the idea of owning a Gretsch, but know nothing of these so-called "anniversary" models. I've seen the G6118 advertised for over $2000 around, and there's a "G6117T" around as well. Anyone played or owned this model, or have any opinions on whether this is anywhere near worth it (or whether some of the lower-priced Gretsches would be better?) Jeff in Boston

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Tim Armstrong Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Berlin, Maryland, USA Age: 49 Posts: 9,714	Pretty sweet, if you ask me! Note that it has the HiLoTrons, which is Gretsch's single-coil pickup. Not a bad pickup at all, but not a Filtertron, either. If I was gonna get one of those, I'd most likely swap in a set of TV Jones Filtertrons and put a Bigsby on it! Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

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freshmattyp Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kansas City Age: 42 Posts: 955 18 Photos	Judging by the body shape, it looks to be pre-fender. Those are still nice guitars, but aren't as accurate as the newer ones since Fender took over. The electronics could be bit spotty on the ones from that era. Still a good guitar, and a great price. You might pop over to www.gretschpages.com and see if there's been some discussion on these.