Gretsch 5120

[d jones]

Hi All

I've just picked up a Gretsch 5120 and even though i'am a novice player i must admit i'am well pleased with the quality to say they are built in Korea. Has anyone else here got one, or has any opinions on the 5120

Many thanks for any replies!
Dave

[Twang46]

Hi Dave

Your lucky if yours is a "made in Korea" as they were made in the Peerless factory & are of far better quality than the current Chinese versions

The pick ups are decent , but well worth upgrading to TV Jones for a noticeable hike in sound quality

I have the Peerless version & all I have changed are the pickups & fitted a Compton bridge

http://www.comptonbridges.com/

Happy twangin'

Dick

[d jones]

Cheers Dick

Where can i find any details about the peerless factory?

Many thanks
Dave

[d jones]

Found it just punched in peerless guitars and found the site cheers!

Dave

[d jones]

Hi

apart from pickups and pearl inlays what else differs between the 5120 and the 6120, is there any differance in general build?

Dave

[rockinscott]

Hi Dave

There are quiet a few differences, woods, bracing (on some models), hardware, origin etc but check out http://gretschpages.com/forum/ great bunch of guys and really know their stuff.

Scott

[d jones]

Many thanks for the link Scott

Cheers
Dave

[d jones]

Hi Dick

I've just seen your post on the Gretcsh site regarding Duane eddy BTs but all i get from the link is 440 not found.Have you any more details about the BTs and DVD

Many thanks
Dave

[Twang46]

Hi Dave

The link is broken but should take you here .....

http://www.mytwangyguitar.com/duaneeddy.html

No sign of any bt's there unfortunately

Cheers

Dick