The vital feature of all gretsch resonator guitars is the allnew gretsch amplisonic diaphragm resonator cone, which is handspun in eastern europe from n. The vital feature of all gretsch resonator guitars is the allnew gretsch amplisonic diaphragm resonator cone, which is handspun in eastern europe from nearly 99 percent pure aluminium and yields an impressive quality and. Gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck acoustic electric 2color. Gretsch g9220 bobtail deluxe resonator, round neck. Certified guitar player, a biographical exhibit which opened august 12, 2011 and runs through july 15. G9220 bobtail deluxe roundneck resonator details and information. I have a gretsch 2420 too that i fret in standard tuning. The vital feature of all gretsch resonator guitars is the gretsch amplisonic diaphragm resonator cone, which is handspun in eastern europe from nearly 99 percent pure aluminium, yielding an impressive quality.
And dont even get us started on the alligatortm biscuit. Pete townshend received one as a gift from joe walsh in 1970. I tried a regal and a dobro hounddog before buying the gretsch. Gretsch roots resonator g9220 bobtail acoustic electric. Gretsch g9220 bobtail deluxe resonator, round neck, sunburst. Gretsch g9221 bobtail resonator electro acoustic pmt online. Gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck acoustic electric,reson ator intl buyers wel. The action is slightly high for my taste but they figure slide players would want it high.
The bobtail has a state of the art pickup, great tone and its light weight. Gretsch is an american company that manufactures guitars, basses and drums. A gretsch g9220 that i picked up, at the guitar show in liverpool, recently never owned. Plugged into a marshall stack the result is convincing. Gretsch g9220 bobtail round neck mahogany body 2color reverb. I really think the best potential for the gretsch is in the acousticelectric version with the fishman nashville pickup for plugged in playing. It was quickly adopted by rockabilly artists eddie cochran, duane eddy, and later by eric clapton, brian setzer, reverend horton heat, and many others. For those who dont recognize the model number, it is from the gretsch roots collection and is called the bobtail steel. Remarkable gretsch amplisonic resonator guitars add powerfully distinctive tone to the roots collection. Save gretsch bobtail to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The southern california rock band has a stated goal of inspiring the young and young at heart to learn to play music, and to keep music alive. Gretsch g9220 resolnator anyone familiar with these. I really love the simplicity of the design on these gretsch guitars. With its deluxe appointments and fishman nashville pickup, the bobtail squareneck stand out in the mix in more ways than one.
Gretsch g9220 bobtail acoustic electric round neck resonator. Gretsch g9220 bobtail spider cone roundneck acoustic. Gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck electric resonator, 2 tone sunburst. The vital feature of all gretsch resonator guitars is the gretsch amplisonic diaphragm resonator cone, which is handspun in eastern europe from nearly 99 percent pure aluminium, yielding an impressive quality and volume of tone. One of the first off the line is the g9220 bobtail roundneck ae resonator.
Gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck slide guitar youtube. Gretsch g9202 honey dipper special roundneck resonator guitar duration. With innovation at its core, the allnew g9221 bobtail steel will impress your audience with its sweet quality of tone at cutting volumes. I bought a 9220 bobtail round neck almost two years ago. The 9220 has the fishman nashville pickup, the best resonator pickup ive heard. I had played some bottleneck guitar before but now im really inspired to keep playing. The vital feature of all gretsch resonator guitars is the allnew grestch amplisonic diaphragm resonator cone, which is handspun in eastern europe from nearly 99 percent pure aluminium and yields an impressive. Gretsch g9220 bobtail deluxe resonator, round neck, sunburst the gretsch g9220 bobtail deluxe resonator with round neck in sunburst finish marks a return to the original resonator designs for gretsch guitars, and gives you a loud acoustic instrument perfect for delta blues and ragtime. First slide this is not a harley benton gretsch g9220 youtube. Gretsch guitars g9220 bobtail roundneck resonator guitar. Gretsch g9220 roundneck bobtail acousticelectric resonator. Its certainly stageworthy and, with its extroverted vintage appearance, its one that you dont want to keep hidden in the bedroom. I think i paid around 750 for my g9220 from a private owned dealer but it came with a very nice gretsch hard shell case. Gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck electric resonator, 2.
Gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck electroacoustic resonator pmt. Resonator guitar gretsch roots collection, gretsch amplisonic spider resonator cone, body. Gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck slide guitar ii youtube. This is a gretsch 9230 bobtail squareneck resonator guitar in excellent condition. For the past six years, minor strut has been on a mission. Watch as musician jon rauhouse tests out the new gretsch g9220 bobtail resonator guitar. Nashville pickup, the bobtail roundneck stands out in the mix in more ways than one. It has a fishman nashville pickup in it, but this recording is simply micd of it playing acoustically. Gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck acoustic guitar demo. May 20, 20 gretsch s roots collection is allowing the firm to don a new guise as a folkfriendly brand.
With the g9220, you get a lovely mahogany top graced with a finish that not only looks great but also enhances the instruments tone. The gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck electroacoustic resonator guitar can be played loud and proud with its fishman nashville pickup and ot read more add to wishlist add to compare price match request ask a question sign up for price alert send this to a friend share this product tweet about this product pin this product. Friedrich gretsch manufactured banjos, tambourines, and drums until his death in 1895. The allnew g9221 bobtail steel will impress your audience with its sweet quality of tone at cutting volumes. Unfollow gretsch bobtail to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Gretsch g9230 bobtail squareneck acoustic electric resonator. The vital feature of all gretsch resonator guitars is the allnew gretsch amplisonic diaphragm resonator cone, which is handspun in eastern europe from nearly 99 percent pure aluminium and yields an impressive quality and volume of tone. I found the twang of the gretsch mixed with the heft of the p90ish pickups led to me getting what sounded like a fat tele with a little extra semi hollow harmonic richness. The vital feature of all gretsch resonator guitars is the allnew gretsch amplisonic diaphragm resonator cone, which is handspun in eastern europe from nearly 99 percent pure aluminium and yields an impressive.
The gretsch 6120 is a hollow body electric guitar with fholes, manufactured by gretsch and first appearing in the mid1950s with the endorsement of chet atkins. Gretsch g9220 bobtail round neck mahogany body 2color. Gretsch g9220 bobtail spider cone roundneck acoustic electric. Gretschs g9220 bobtail is a solid choice for any blues or vintage guitarists who wants the sound of a beautiful resonator at a price that doesnt hurt. Gretsch guitars g9220 bobtail roundneck electric resonator. Gretsch todays young guitarists are taking advantage of the thousands of guitar and recording app options they can download onto their smartphones and. The guitar was set up in the usa according to gretsch i assume at fender, scottsdale. Gretsch g9221 bobtail steel roundneck acousticelectric resonator guitar duration. Shop for the gretsch guitars g9220 bobtail roundneck resonator guitar, spider cone and receive free shipping on your order and the.
Ethan nguyen and marquis mirandaminor struts major guitar duo. The company was founded in 1883 in brooklyn, new york by friedrich gretsch, a 27yearold german immigrant, shortly after his arrival to the united states. Gretsch roots collection g9220 bobtail roundneck ae. I noticed that there was no slide guitar demos of this guitar, so i made one using my cellphone.
Gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck electric resonator, 2 tone. Overall opinion i used my backup guitar g61 my 2 years and then i found a g1910 and have therefore sold. Its a pretty nice hollow body but it buzzes too and thats driving me crazy. Its only been 6 years since my last demo so i thought id do one for this gretsch g9220 resonator guitar. Gretsch g9220 roundneck bobtail deluxe ae resonator guitar features. The vital feature of all gretsch resonator guitars is the allnew gretsch. It also features a fishman nashville pickup to let you plug in and use those same. Gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck acousticelectric resonator.
Gretsch guitars root series g9220 bobtail round neck. The vital feature of all gretsch resonator guitars is the allnew gretsch amplisonic diaphram resonator cone, which is handspun in eastern europe from nearly 99 percent p. Might just be down to different styles of play and set ups. Gretsch g9220 bobtail roundneck mahogany body resonator 2. The gretsch g9220 roundneck bobtail deluxe acousticelectric resonator guitar gives you a whole new tonal palette. The gretsch g9220 bobtail acousticelectric resonator marks the return of resonators to the gretsch family. The mahoganybody boxcar standard and bobtail deluxe each come in roundneck and squareneck models, and the roundneck honey dipper has a nickelplated brass body. It has the round neck thats preferable for bluesbased music such as mississippi delta blues, country blues or even ragtime blues. Considering its price range, nothing else i tried in this price range touches the bobtail soundwise. Incorporating a special combination of an allsteel body with our renowned gretsch amplisonic spider cone diaphragm of 99 percent pure aluminum, the bobtail steel offers a new tonal signature for your musical creations. Feb 14, 2018 i would give this guitar a 10 if i had tried out more expensive instruments. Your complete music store in manchester, since 1857. Gretsch s g9220 bobtail roundneck mahogany resonator features tasteful vintage appointments that would look right at home in the companys catalogs of yesteryear. Todays technology helps millennials discover and learn fingerstyle guitar playing.