Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet Bigsby - Electric Guitar Review
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It really doesn't matter what the model number means - the only one you need is on the price tag. Just £459 gets you an authentic looking, sounding, and feeling version of the vintage Gretsch Duo Jet and guess what... its made by Gretsch!! Join us for a closer look at this little black beauty.
If you don't like the talking or the playing on this video we've made it easy for you to skip along to the next chapter in case something more interesting is happening...
0:00 introduction and coming up
0:45 the Gretsch G523.....
1:14 about the guitar
2:55 strap locks as standard!
4:10 construction, fit, and finish
7:25 the right logo
7:45 how does it compare to the high end version?
10:50 what does it sound like?
11:35 playing... dear prune juice jam
13:30 I really like this guitar
14:20 data... neck measurements, etc.
15:25 playing slight reprieve
16:08 final word
16:10 play-out jam to end
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