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Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic Classic Double-Cut Electric Guitar w/ Bigsby (Orange Stain) $619.99 + Free Shipping
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Great guitar, the pickups have that classic gretsch chime that people really love.
I have been going back and fourth between the G5655 and the G5420 (err G5422??)/G5427. The $450 Adorama price for the G5655 was really appealing, but I wanted black. I have been hoping the price comes back down on the G5427.
Should I go for one versus the other?
I think the G5655 has Broadtron pickups, solid center block construction, and thinner (1.75")/smaller body(?)
G5422/G5427 Filtertron pickups, trestle block construction, deeper (2.25")/larger body
I'm only 5'6" and wasn't sure if that extra 0.5" would make it uncomfortable to play.
I have been going back and fourth between the G5655 and the G5420 (err G5422??)/G5427. The $450 Adorama price for the G5655 was really appealing, but I wanted black. I have been hoping the price comes back down on the G5427.
Should I go for one versus the other?
I think the G5655 has Broadtron pickups, solid center block construction, and thinner (1.75")/smaller body(?)
G5422/G5427 Filtertron pickups, trestle block construction, deeper (2.25")/larger body
I'm only 5'6" and wasn't sure if that extra 0.5" would make it uncomfortable to play.
No option here is bad, just really depends what pickups you want. The 542X has filter'trons and more of a chime. The broad'trons are darker and more like a traditional humbucker. Watch some youtube videos and see what you like.
That said, if you want to put something like TV jones pickups in, get something cheaper like a streamliner. I didn't want to mod the electronics in a hollowbody so I was happy with my choice.