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i don't think it sounds like a Hofner. Hofners have a very unique sound
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As others have commented, a Gretsch sounds like, plays like.. a Gretsch.
I have played 6str guitar since the 70s. I have had success with changing the sound of electric guitars, by swapping pick ups with the type of the targeted instrument. A pair of Hofner pick ups, and an ebony bridge, would go a long way to "Hofner- izing" , a Gretsch semi. Swapping pots , and even the kooky Hofner wiring , could only help too..
I have played 6str guitar since the 70s. I have had success with changing the sound of electric guitars, by swapping pick ups with the type of the targeted instrument. A pair of Hofner pick ups, and an ebony bridge, would go a long way to "Hofner- izing" , a Gretsch semi. Swapping pots , and even the kooky Hofner wiring , could only help too..
Has the members list been completely redone since I joined years and years ago? I remember being #428. If so, may I be re-added to this new one?
Never had that many numbers here.
Member list has been updated and corrected.
Are you sure you’re not confusing with the hollow body club or short scale club?
Here’s a list of your posts in this club
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Usually if you don’t post a picture of your bass you’re not issued a number.
None of your posts have a picture of your bass though you do state that you own a 5440.
This entire thread was searched for previously issued numbers, peeps that asked for a number but never received one, PM’s were sent out to all who asked for a number but never received one.
Post a picture of your bass and since you first posted here in this club in 2017 you may be eligible for an earlier number previously issued to someone that TB has banned.
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Ooooooo, Aaaaaaaaaa
Been wanting one of those for a while.
Sha-weet!!!!
Number coming up!!!
That’s a 5440 long scale in a Gretsch case when they came that way.
F hole binding gives it away as the 5123 has no F hole binding at all.
B-Mac is correct, 5440B in the actual Gretsch case they made for them. I think the other difference is the 5440's had the fretboard crown inlays and the 5123's have just the fretboard thumbnail inlays if I'm not mistaken.
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Nice G5440B Long Scale!
Based on when you first posted in this thread you're being issued an available member from around that time.
You have been issued number #105 in the Official Gretsch Club!
For those of you who love the little solid body G2202 and variations:
Looks like Gretsch rebranded the Junior Jet as a "Streamliner" and swapped the switch for dual volume knobs
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More info from Gretsch
Streamliner™ Jet™ Club Bass Single-Cut, Laurel Fingerboard, Vintage White
Bass instruments are the tonal and rhythmic backbone of any musical group. Prized for their rich, clear, powerful sound, Gretsch basses are the ultimate foundation for any musical style.www.gretschguitars.com
But they still have the G2220 on their site as well.
G2220 Electromatic® Junior Jet™ Bass II Short-Scale, Walnut Stain
Featuring classic Gretsch® appointments, the G2220 Electromatic® Junior Jet Bass is easily capable of filling a room with massive subsonic tones. Key features include a shorter scale (30.3www.gretschguitars.com
main differences besides controls
Streamliner scale is 30" - Genuine Bone nut - Body Nato - Neck Nato - Thumbnail markers - Tort Pickguard available - less colors available - beefier bridge - gold logo on pickguard - gold controls - no 'Electromatic' designation
Vs.
G2220 scale is 30.3" - Synthetic Bone nut - Body Basswood - Neck Maple - Dot markers - Black Pickguard on all - more colors available - bent plate bridge - white logo on pickguard - chrome controls
Nato wood - Wikipedia
You searched for mora - The Wood Database
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I just purchased a Gretsch Guitars Limited -Edition Electromatic Junior Jet Bass II Short Scale FSR Ocean Turquoise G2229B.
This is my first short-scale bass. I want to put flats on this bass. This may be a stupid question, but should I get short-scale or long-scale flat strings?
This is my first short-scale bass. I want to put flats on this bass. This may be a stupid question, but should I get short-scale or long-scale flat strings?