Gretsch G2420T Streamliner Hollow Body Bigsby Gunmetal

Guitar arrived in pristine condition beautiful colour that changes in certain light absolutely stunning.Binding and paint job is top notch on here can't find any blemishes anywhere.Frets are smooth level and rounded at the edges well done.Hardware, tuners and Bigsby all work as they should no tuning issues to complain about even after some Bigsby use. Set up with nice low action no buzz.Plays and sounds great also sounds sweet unplugged nearly as loud as a concert size acoustic.Only complaint is the tort pickguard isn't to my taste, a black or white one would have suited the beautiful candy apple red colour better but this is my opinion only.Absolutely delighted with this guitar.Well done Gretsch.Thanks GAK.

Best Father's Day gift ever!

My son bought this guitar for me for Father's Day and I absolutely love it. I had been in the market for a Gretsch and played a number of the Streamliners at my local GS, but this one really did it for me. The set-up from the store was superb, low action, no fret buzz, intonation spot on. The sound both plugged in and acoustically is awesome. I love to just sit on my couch and play it unplugged. I am still adjusting to keeping it in tune with the Bigsby, and I plan on smoothing out the fret ends a bit, but overall I couldn't be happier. I can't get over how fast the neck is! Really a joy to play.

Excellent jazz box with tone for days....However

I loved this guitar at first. It was absolutely gorgeous right out of the box and the set up was spot on (no buzzing, good intonation).You will have no problems coaxing that clean jazz tone out of it. Playing single line melodies with a few triads thrown is quick and easy.I probably would have played this guitar for years, but after several comping sessions my left hand was destroyed for the day. The U shaped neck was not kind to me.Before you buy this guitar, make sure you are comfortable playing a U shape as opposed to a C or a V shape. All of my other guitars have a C style, so I didn't realize how I couldn't handle a thicker neck. That mistake is on me.I would wholeheartedly recommend this Gretsch to anyone who can handle necks in the thick end of the ... MoreI loved this guitar at first. It was absolutely gorgeous right out of the box and the set up was spot on (no buzzing, good intonation).You will have no problems coaxing that clean jazz tone out of it. Playing single line melodies with a few triads thrown is quick and easy.I probably would have played this guitar for years, but after several comping sessions my left hand was destroyed for the day. The U shaped neck was not kind to me.Before you buy this guitar, make sure you are comfortable playing a U shape as opposed to a C or a V shape. All of my other guitars have a C style, so I didn't realize how I couldn't handle a thicker neck. That mistake is on me.I would wholeheartedly recommend this Gretsch to anyone who can handle necks in the thick end of the spectrum. In the end, I traded it in for and Epiphone ES 355 and couldn't be happier, but I do miss that handsome walnut stain.

Great guitar for the money (£360 Black Friday deal)

I bought this guitar because i got a great Black Friday deal.First of all, purchase and delivery couldn't have been easier. It arrived the next day. Several email updates from PMT also.The fit and finish of the guitar is perfect. There is not one imperfection in the construction or finish. The guitar was set up ready to play with perfect intonation. (A hang tag indicates that this was done at the factory).The neck is advertised as a slim U, but it is not really that slim, more standard U. Tuners seem good.The colour - Gold Dust - is more of a pale metallic green/gold. It is not 'Gold Top' gold.The guitar sounds great acoustically, with a full rich tone. The pickups are basically low power humbuckers, but have that Gretsch bite 'n' twang. Very clear open tone. ... MoreI bought this guitar because i got a great Black Friday deal.First of all, purchase and delivery couldn't have been easier. It arrived the next day. Several email updates from PMT also.The fit and finish of the guitar is perfect. There is not one imperfection in the construction or finish. The guitar was set up ready to play with perfect intonation. (A hang tag indicates that this was done at the factory).The neck is advertised as a slim U, but it is not really that slim, more standard U. Tuners seem good.The colour - Gold Dust - is more of a pale metallic green/gold. It is not 'Gold Top' gold.The guitar sounds great acoustically, with a full rich tone. The pickups are basically low power humbuckers, but have that Gretsch bite 'n' twang. Very clear open tone. Sound great with overdrive. (Similar tone to GFS Dream 180's).One bad point is the electrics. The active range of all controls are about 10 down to 7, then nothing the rest of the way. There is no smooth taper from 10 to zero.I bought this guitar with the intention of customising it. I was really surprised by the excellent quality guitar for the money. The electrics will have to be sorted/upgraded for sure. I have a set of Gretsch USA Filtertron pickups, which i will put in later, but there is nothing really wrong with the pickups in the guitar.

Great guitar, terrible packaging

Looks amazing, feels amazing and plays great. Initially I was surprised with the tone it produced. Do be aware this model does not use filtertron pick ups and if you are looking for the classic gretsch sound look elsewhere.The control knobs are solid, smooth and sturdy. The finish and attention to detail is very good, It has slightly smaller f holes than normal. As I said earlier the guitar doesn't use filtertrons but broadtron bt2s pickups, they may take getting used too but I find I like them. They are a bit dark and muddy but cover a wider range of musical genres than the filtertrons.As this is a hollow body feedback is an issue but that is to be expected. Overall this is a beautiful well put together guitar, the bibsby holds tune pretty well and feels solid ... MoreLooks amazing, feels amazing and plays great. Initially I was surprised with the tone it produced. Do be aware this model does not use filtertron pick ups and if you are looking for the classic gretsch sound look elsewhere.The control knobs are solid, smooth and sturdy. The finish and attention to detail is very good, It has slightly smaller f holes than normal. As I said earlier the guitar doesn't use filtertrons but broadtron bt2s pickups, they may take getting used too but I find I like them. They are a bit dark and muddy but cover a wider range of musical genres than the filtertrons.As this is a hollow body feedback is an issue but that is to be expected. Overall this is a beautiful well put together guitar, the bibsby holds tune pretty well and feels solid and well put together. Although this is meant to be an entry level guitar (Not exactly entry level price) it far exceeds those expectations.My only gripe is that the one I ordered came in an Ibanez box and appeared ro be a b-stock. There is a chip in the paint on the headstock which resulted from poor packaging. I will never order from the website ever again. Will prefer ro visit my local store in the future, that way if there is an issue with a product I can easily take it back without issue.

Gretsch G2420T

Big fan of Gretsch; and intend to buy at least three more. My only complaint with this was a chip in the paint on the left 'F' hole, although it was not enough for me to send it back. After all, it was only a mid-priced model. Hopefully the finish on the higher end models I intend to buy will be better. That aside, I love this guitar. The Candy Apple Red is beautiful, even if not perfect, and the sound is deep and warm. Buy one; you won't regret it.

I love the G2420T Streamliner better than the Electromatic

Well done Fender! Glad you are keeping the Gretsch legacy alive! Your Indonesia factory is turning out a very playable, affordable hollow-body, classic Gretsch electric guitar! Mine was manufactured in June of 2021. I played both the Streamliner, and other Electromatic models in the showroom the day I bought the Gretsch G2420T. Hands down I liked the look, feel and sound of the Streamliner much better than the more expensive Electromatic. The walnut finish is stunning. The build quality - top notch. And for the price of the Streamliner, the Electromatic - or any of the other Gretsch models - didn't have a chance of going home with me that day. For the price, I am very happy hollow body guitar owner now at last. My other solid body guitars will suffer a lack of being ... MoreWell done Fender! Glad you are keeping the Gretsch legacy alive! Your Indonesia factory is turning out a very playable, affordable hollow-body, classic Gretsch electric guitar! Mine was manufactured in June of 2021. I played both the Streamliner, and other Electromatic models in the showroom the day I bought the Gretsch G2420T. Hands down I liked the look, feel and sound of the Streamliner much better than the more expensive Electromatic. The walnut finish is stunning. The build quality - top notch. And for the price of the Streamliner, the Electromatic - or any of the other Gretsch models - didn't have a chance of going home with me that day. For the price, I am very happy hollow body guitar owner now at last. My other solid body guitars will suffer a lack of being picked up and played. Thinking of some upgrade mods? Sure I am. Adding better tunners for starters, and maybe pickup mods, but the factory build quality is outstanding! If you have been thinking of adding a hollow-body to your collection, Go try a Gretsch Streamliner G2420T at your local Guitar Center!

It's a real Gretsch

All right y'all. I grabbed one of these on a Stupid Deal of the Day, and I'm glad I did! Over a decade ago, I owned a top-of-the-line Brian Setzer 6120 - green stain, dice knobs, the whole bit. That guitar was flippin' awesome. But, I transitioned to mostly pedal steel, so I sold it to buy what's been my main axe since then, an Emmons push/pull steel guitar. Totally worth it. I use the pedal steel all the time, and I earn most of my income with it. But boy, did I miss that 6120.When I saw this one come up on the SDotD, I just went for it - impulse buy, something fun to play with during quarantine. Unfortunately, the first one that showed up must have gotten knocked around, because it was way out of adjustment, even after working on it for a while. I called ... MoreAll right y'all. I grabbed one of these on a Stupid Deal of the Day, and I'm glad I did! Over a decade ago, I owned a top-of-the-line Brian Setzer 6120 - green stain, dice knobs, the whole bit. That guitar was flippin' awesome. But, I transitioned to mostly pedal steel, so I sold it to buy what's been my main axe since then, an Emmons push/pull steel guitar. Totally worth it. I use the pedal steel all the time, and I earn most of my income with it. But boy, did I miss that 6120.When I saw this one come up on the SDotD, I just went for it - impulse buy, something fun to play with during quarantine. Unfortunately, the first one that showed up must have gotten knocked around, because it was way out of adjustment, even after working on it for a while. I called Musician's Friend customer service, and a really helpful guy named Nick got me all set up to exchange it. Guitar #2 arrived, and OMG - it's not exactly like the 6120 (a $2k plus guitar), but it sure has the right feel and vibe. It has "that" thing that Gretsch guitars have - it's snappy, responsive, and it plays back at you. I put tens on and they feel like nines, knowhatimean?Cosmetically, you can see where they took the cheap route - plastic switch tip and knobs, no binding around the f-holes. But the finish! It looks better in person that it does in the photos, trust me! It's a deep wine red or blood red stain. And I was able to find reasonably priced aftermarket knobs and a Gretsch-style switch tip, so I upgraded the look. I LOVE THIS GUITAR!

My New Gretsch G2420T Streamliner Walnut Red Guitar!

I received my Gretsch Walnut finish G2420T. I did quite a bit of research before the purchase. If you read my post on the G2622T you'd know that it was the G2622T that steered me away from purchasing the D'Angelico Exl-1. Anyway, as it turns out, the G2622T, and the G2420T have many advantages to the D'Angelico: Two high output "Power" of 9.5 pickups, that with a "Definition" of 7.5 which exceeds the one humbucking pickup of the D'angelico. Everyone thinks humbucker was first to market, when in fact Gretsch was first to patten pend and to market. Furthermore, Gretsch was the pioneer of the laminate process for instruments. The point is Gretsch history is very rich in excellence. That process leads us to this: both Gretsch and D'Angelico are laminate guitars, so ... MoreI received my Gretsch Walnut finish G2420T. I did quite a bit of research before the purchase. If you read my post on the G2622T you'd know that it was the G2622T that steered me away from purchasing the D'Angelico Exl-1. Anyway, as it turns out, the G2622T, and the G2420T have many advantages to the D'Angelico: Two high output "Power" of 9.5 pickups, that with a "Definition" of 7.5 which exceeds the one humbucking pickup of the D'angelico. Everyone thinks humbucker was first to market, when in fact Gretsch was first to patten pend and to market. Furthermore, Gretsch was the pioneer of the laminate process for instruments. The point is Gretsch history is very rich in excellence. That process leads us to this: both Gretsch and D'Angelico are laminate guitars, so there is no advantage to buying D'angelico, with the exception that Gretsch was a pioneer in the process........So, I did my homework and I'm happy. As it turns out, I was ready to purchase the EXL-1 at $1300 plus tax. After my research I purchased the Gretsch G2622T. Immediately following that purchase I ordered and received the G5422-12, and the G2420T. As it turns out, the G2622T, G2420T, and the Tascam SD 24 were about the price of the D'Angelico EXL-1, and I could not be happier. I own a Martin Grand Performer, and a Suhr Custom Classic T. If fun is a factor, I like The Gretsch G2420T more than the Suhr or Martin. I have nothing bad to say about these three guitars. Ask me how I feel about the others and I'll tell you!

Nice Guitar-Pickups Not My Taste

Overall:I have the 2420T in Gunmetal and she is beautiful. I replaced the knobs with chrome G-Arrow knobs and it has a great classic look. Fit and finish excellent. A little buffing compound under the neck/body joint but no biggie. Bigsby is smooth and the hardware is decent enough and holds tune. I wrapped on some D’Addario Chromes and the playability is excellent. The only let down for me is in the pickups. They sound hollow and muddy. I have to really do a great deal of knob twiddling on my guitar and amp to get it to approach what is termed “that great Gretsch sound”. I’m gonna try a lighter round wound set of strings to see if that helps, but the flat wounds have always sounded great on my Filter’tron equipped Gretsches. Overall a nice guitar with pickups that ... MoreOverall:I have the 2420T in Gunmetal and she is beautiful. I replaced the knobs with chrome G-Arrow knobs and it has a great classic look. Fit and finish excellent. A little buffing compound under the neck/body joint but no biggie. Bigsby is smooth and the hardware is decent enough and holds tune. I wrapped on some D’Addario Chromes and the playability is excellent. The only let down for me is in the pickups. They sound hollow and muddy. I have to really do a great deal of knob twiddling on my guitar and amp to get it to approach what is termed “that great Gretsch sound”. I’m gonna try a lighter round wound set of strings to see if that helps, but the flat wounds have always sounded great on my Filter’tron equipped Gretsches. Overall a nice guitar with pickups that just aren’t as good as they should be.