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  1. Upgraded Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet - PLEASE READ!
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    For sale Upgraded Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet - PLEASE READ!

    Gorgeous short scale bass from Gretsch. These have developed quite the reputation for being an incredible bang for the buck - but this one has some serious upgrades that improves the sound and versatility: - Replaced stock tuners with Hipshot Ultralites - Replaced stock bridge with higher mass...
    $450.00
  2. brennanmcnally
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    For sale Vintage 1963 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins — recent refret, killer player, super vibey!

    Killer guitar! Recent refret, which these just about always need — now it plays amazingly and you can actually bend and rip on it. Original bridge included which just drops right back onto the bridge plate, though you'd never want to take off the Tru-Arc chambered stainless steel bridge it's...
    $2,850.00
  3. brennanmcnally

    No longer available Vintage 1963 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins — recent refret, killer player, super vibey!

    Killer guitar! Recent refret, which these just about always need — now it plays amazingly and you can actually bend and rip on it. Original bridge included which just drops right back onto the bridge plate, though you'd never want to take off the Tru-Arc chambered stainless steel bridge it's...
  4. BassplayerMF

    Gretsch Broadkaster (vs Epiphone Jack Casady)

    Hey you lovely bunch of bass aficionados, My question is not a versus of those two basses per se, I currently own an Epiphone Jack Casady and I really like it. Recently I found an ad for a Gretsch Broadkaster MIJ apparently made in 1991, the guy tells me it´s in good shape minus two dents on...
  5. D

    String Recs

    Hey all. I'm new to bass and recently I got a Gretsch Junior Jett II. I'm looking for recomendations on the strings. What strings would you recomend that are more cofortable to play? I have the original stock strings now. They aren't awful (keep in mind I don't know anything about strings yet)...
  6. Gretsch Billy-Bo Jupiter Thunderbird
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    For sale Gretsch Billy-Bo Jupiter Thunderbird

    ********PRICE DROP TO $2075. FOR THE WEEKEND!!************ PRICE DROP THRU MONDAY NOV 20, NOON CST, THEN IT'S OFF TOTHE VERB! Up for sale is my 2005 Gretsch Billy-Bo Jupiter Thunderbird 4 string bass. Model # G6199B. Made in Japan. Bright red top and gloss black backside. Cream binding with...
    $2,250.00
  7. g man on bass

    SOLD Gretsch Billy-Bo Jupiter Thunderbird

    ********PRICE DROP TO $2075. FOR THE WEEKEND!!************ PRICE DROP THRU MONDAY NOV 20, NOON CST, THEN IT'S OFF TOTHE VERB! Up for sale is my 2005 Gretsch Billy-Bo Jupiter Thunderbird 4 string bass. Model # G6199B. Made in Japan. Bright red top and gloss black backside. Cream binding with...
  8. Gretsch G5260T (w/ many other items: amp, synth, pedals, etc)
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    For sale Gretsch G5260T (w/ many other items: amp, synth, pedals, etc)

    Looking to trade all of the following items preferably for a Gibson SG bass (or possible other Gibson basses; or whatever. Worst I will do is say no thank you.) Cash + or - depending on circumstances. Located in southwest Virginia. Willing to ship; also willing to travel a bit to meet. 1.)...
    $1,150.00
  9. J

    No longer available Gretsch G5260T (w/ many other items: amp, synth, pedals, etc)

    Looking to trade all of the following items preferably for a Gibson SG bass (or possible other Gibson basses; or whatever. Worst I will do is say no thank you.) Cash + or - depending on circumstances. Located in southwest Virginia. Willing to ship; also willing to travel a bit to meet. 1.)...
  10. Gretsch Junior Jet Short Scale w Gig Bag
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    For sale Gretsch Junior Jet Short Scale w Gig Bag

    Like new Gretsch Junior Jet bass in Bristol Fog. Bought at Sweetwater several months ago. Just decided the short scale not for me. Weight about 7.4 lbs., like new, free of dings or other signs or use. Upgraded to D'Addario tape wound strings and will include the original stock strings. Also...
    $250.00
  11. bass81800

    SOLD Gretsch Junior Jet Short Scale w Gig Bag

    Like new Gretsch Junior Jet bass in Bristol Fog. Bought at Sweetwater several months ago. Just decided the short scale not for me. Weight about 7.4 lbs., like new, free of dings or other signs or use. Upgraded to D'Addario tape wound strings and will include the original stock strings. Also...
  12. 1955 Gretsch 6191 hollowbody (Orlando/Daytona/Ocala)
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    For sale 1955 Gretsch 6191 hollowbody (Orlando/Daytona/Ocala)

    Hello all, This is one amazing sounding bucket-list guitar for me, that I really wanted to gel with, put a ton of money into restoration, but ultimately can't get along with the 25.5" scale and rather chunky neck. My hands are spoiled by the shorter scale and slim nut of my Rickenbacker 330 and...
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  13. mellowgerman

    No longer available 1955 Gretsch 6191 hollowbody (Orlando/Daytona/Ocala)

    Hello all, This is one amazing sounding bucket-list guitar for me, that I really wanted to gel with, put a ton of money into restoration, but ultimately can't get along with the 25.5" scale and rather chunky neck. My hands are spoiled by the shorter scale and slim nut of my Rickenbacker 330 and...
  14. Price Drop: Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet II, Black
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    For sale Price Drop: Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet II, Black

    I have for sale a Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet II in a gloss black finish. This bass has a serial number suggesting a 2018 build date and was purchased new in 2019, but was very lightly played, never gigged, and is still in mint condition, with a recently performed setup. It features...
    $200.00
  15. Rocket Queen

    No longer available Price Drop: Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet II, Black

    I have for sale a Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet II in a gloss black finish. This bass has a serial number suggesting a 2018 build date and was purchased new in 2019, but was very lightly played, never gigged, and is still in mint condition, with a recently performed setup. It features...
  16. V

    Gretsch Jr Jet Bass PINK & GOLD Upgrades List and Questions

    Hi, I'm about to get one of the new Gretsch Electromatic G2220 Jr Jet basses in shell pink, and I've decided to go all out with upgraded pickups and gold hardware. I'd like to get everything in one go, but have a few questions on sizes and styles for certain parts. Click the links below and let...
  17. Cave Puppy

    Another Guitar Center story - with a happy ending - Gretsch Guitar Content

    I know we're in a bass forum but this could've happened with a bass - I bought a wall hanger Gretsch Electromatic G5420T from GC after trading in a few pedals. Apparently "new" but I could tell it had already been played - a lot. When I got it home and did the once over I noticed the Bigsby...
  18. Gretsch G5260 Bass VI w/ gig bag
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    For sale Gretsch G5260 Bass VI w/ gig bag

    Up for sale is my Gretsch G5260 Bass VI. In good shape with a few small scratches and dings from the previous owner. The finish is a glossy greyish-teal-blue with a nice hint of sparkle to it, which is a little tricky to capture in photos. These are technically marketed as a "baritone guitar"...
    $515.00
  19. mellowgerman

    SOLD Gretsch G5260 Bass VI w/ gig bag

    Up for sale is my Gretsch G5260 Bass VI. In good shape with a few small scratches and dings from the previous owner. The finish is a glossy greyish-teal-blue with a nice hint of sparkle to it, which is a little tricky to capture in photos. These are technically marketed as a "baritone guitar"...
  20. O

    NEED HELP WITH VINTAGE GRETSCH 6070/6071 TENNESSEAN BASS

    Hi there! I just got my hands on this gorgeous 1964 Gretsch Tennessean 6071 shortscale Bass. It’s on the bench for now, as it needs a good TLC. I’m reaching out to you all in hope to find someone who might know them well or who might own one as well. I have a little doubt on the electronics...
  21. LowEndLobster

    Has Gretsch been lying to us for over a decade?

    Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I've recently purchased a Gretsch G2220 to review. I've heard nothing but great things about these little basses (aside from the tuners) and wanted to check one out and put it through its paces. I plugged it in for the first time the other day and to...
  22. DECEMBER

    Gretsch pickups: Filter'Tron/Thunder'Mag

    I have the G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet II short scale bass and want to upgrade the pickups. I need them very bright but not harsh, with a nice growl in drop-D. My options are: Blacktop Filter'Trons, $78 for a pair. TV Jones Thunder'Mag, $294 for a pair. It's a MASSIVE price difference...
  23. DECEMBER

    Pickup swap? How to mount these...?

    How do these pickups mount? I'm trying to find some to replace the stock in a Gretsch Electromatic G2220 short scale bass. It's the same length between the screws on these and the pickup height screws on the stocks but they don't look like they'll work with the same pickup rings. Do I just need...
  24. Steven Ayres

    Double Bass Updating Kaybass.com

    I've finally managed to acquire Kaybass.com, and I've put up a temporary update while we work on a more comprehensive site. The research has changed a lot of what appeared on the former site, which was many years out of date, and I will be publishing those results as a standard reference. I'm...
  25. REDUCED - 2017 Gretsch G5440LSB Electromatic Semi-Hollow Body Long Scale Bass
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    For sale REDUCED - 2017 Gretsch G5440LSB Electromatic Semi-Hollow Body Long Scale Bass

    For sale is a circa-2017 Gretsch G5440LSB Electromatic Semi-Hollow Body Long Scale with an Orange finish and rosewood fingerboard. I bought this bass in December 2020 from Reverb, it was as a result of my search for the best archtop bass for jazz What's the best bass for jazz?, around the same...
    $850.00
  26. Drucifer

    SOLD REDUCED - 2017 Gretsch G5440LSB Electromatic Semi-Hollow Body Long Scale Bass

    For sale is a circa-2017 Gretsch G5440LSB Electromatic Semi-Hollow Body Long Scale with an Orange finish and rosewood fingerboard. I bought this bass in December 2020 from Reverb, it was as a result of my search for the best archtop bass for jazz What's the best bass for jazz?, around the same...
  27. 1963 Gretsch Country Gentleman Bass (6070)

    For sale 1963 Gretsch Country Gentleman Bass (6070)

    What a bass. Huge neck, huge tone, 34" scale, original flat wounds from 1963!! All original except for a tone knob in place of the standard tone switch--the mute even functions. Very lightweight, around 8lbs. There is binding rot, as with all vintage Gretsch's---there is finish hazing and it...
    $1,750.00
  28. TheDellow

    For Sale 1963 Gretsch Country Gentleman Bass (6070)

    What a bass. Huge neck, huge tone, 34" scale, original flat wounds from 1963!! All original except for a tone knob in place of the standard tone switch--the mute even functions. Very lightweight, around 8lbs. There is binding rot, as with all vintage Gretsch's---there is finish hazing and it...
  29. J

    Battle of the (semi-hollow) Bodies

    I am looking to buy a hollow or semi-hollow bodied bass. I want that warm semi-acoustic sound, but still need clarity. No muddy sounds thank you. I had an Ibanez Artcore AGB200 but found the production values really poor - it would have cost me a packet to get the frets properly fixed. The...
  30. Eastwood classic 5 string hollowbody ala Gretsch..mint cond.
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    For sale Eastwood classic 5 string hollowbody ala Gretsch..mint cond.

    If Gretsch made a 5 string hollowbody, this would be it. This is a true collector's item. I am the original owner and bought it in 2017-2018. It has not even been played on a gig. In brand new condition!!! This has been "eye candy" for me in my home music office and I have only played it a...
    $800.00
  31. road-cat1

    SOLD Eastwood classic 5 string hollowbody ala Gretsch..mint cond.

    If Gretsch made a 5 string hollowbody, this would be it. This is a true collector's item. I am the original owner and bought it in 2017-2018. It has not even been played on a gig. In brand new condition!!! This has been "eye candy" for me in my home music office and I have only played it a...
  32. Gretsch Billy-Bo Thunderbird
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    For sale Gretsch Billy-Bo Thunderbird

    Here you go! What an AWESOME bass. $2300 including shipping to continental US. This is $300 less than any listing on Reverb/Ebay. More photos available by request. Gretsch Professional Collection G6199B Billy-Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass Guitar with G-Cutout Tailpiece, 24 Frets, Rosewood...
    $2,300.00
  33. Blenin

    SOLD Gretsch Billy-Bo Thunderbird

    Here you go! What an AWESOME bass. $2300 including shipping to continental US. This is $300 less than any listing on Reverb/Ebay. More photos available by request. Gretsch Professional Collection G6199B Billy-Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass Guitar with G-Cutout Tailpiece, 24 Frets, Rosewood...
  34. Gretsch Filter’tron Bass Pickup Set (Gold) from 6072- LOWER PRICE Shipped
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    For sale Gretsch Filter’tron Bass Pickup Set (Gold) from 6072- LOWER PRICE Shipped

    Bought for a project that doesn’t look like is gonna happen. Pulled out of a Pre-Fender Gretsch 6072 reissue bass (around 2002ish maybe). Neck and Bridge pickups included. Sweet looking gold covers. Mounting rings included. No screws included. Both pickups tested and work perfectly. They sound...
    $200.00
  35. captainofsmooth

    SOLD Gretsch Filter’tron Bass Pickup Set (Gold) from 6072- LOWER PRICE Shipped

    Bought for a project that doesn’t look like is gonna happen. Pulled out of a Pre-Fender Gretsch 6072 reissue bass (around 2002ish maybe). Neck and Bridge pickups included. Sweet looking gold covers. Mounting rings included. No screws included. Both pickups tested and work perfectly. They sound...
  36. Fray Arsenio

    Changing Gretsch mini-humbucker to single coil pickups

    Hi, I own an Gretsch Junior Jet electromatic and I'm not happy with the sound of its mini-humbucker pickups. I'd like to replace them with single coil pickups but I'm looking for some single coil pickups which fit in its holes and it's not easy. The reason why I want to do it is that I like...
  37. sengamc

    Gretsch Country Gentleman Bass

    Any of you had any hands-on experience of these? I have a hankering for one, especially as they can be flipped over for lefty use with minimum fuss. I've seen the YouTube vids but I'd appreciate any combat experiences. Cheers
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    Gretsch short-scale tuner help!

    Hi everyone, my first post here :) My Gretsch G2220 electromatic short-scale bass has always had pretty poor tuning pegs and I have never been confident enough to deal with this and change them, which to be honest often has me reaching for another bass as it just doesn't seem as stable...
  39. Fray Arsenio

    Fretted Into a fretless. How I did it myself. Enjoy.

    Since nobody bought my Gretsch Junior Jet I decided to convert it into a fretless. Check how I did it. I was reluctant to do it myself but It’s not so difficult.
  40. Clark W

    The Ultimate Eye Candy aka A Very Sad Day For Music History. "warning pic heavy"

    So I made a trip to Songbirds in Chattanooga yesterday. If you're not familiar with the place, it is the home to the largest guitar collection in the world. Sadly they are closing their doors for good on Aug. 15th. For this thread I stuck with mainly posting pics of basses, except for the...