My new Gretsch just arrived!!! G6120SSL!!

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Hi all.

I'd like your opinions on this:

I can get a secondhand Setzer 6120SSL (love the colour) for around $2500 USD (excluding any duties) delivered to my door. Apparently the guitar has no signs of wear etc. I don't know the year, but it's Jananese made (duh). Is this a good price? Definitely beats paying around $4500 for a new one.

Just found out the year of the guitar is 2007.


Thanks everyone.

Regards,

René

Hey all.

My Gretsch just arrived!!! It's the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen!!! It turned out to be a 2008 125th Anniversary guitar, not a 2007. It's totally perfect. Yesterday I ordered myself a Line 6 Spider III 15 watt practise amp. The journey begins.

I wasn't going to share before in case someone pinched the guitar (I hope you understand, sorry Doesy), but here is where I got it:

Rocky Street Sounds

They even threw in a genuine Gretsch leather strap.

Thanks everyone for you're input, guidance and encouragement.

Regards,

René

I think thats a great price!

Where abouts are you buying from that will ship to Australia??

The Aussie dollar just hit 98 US cents while I was typing this, so you're looking at cheap as chips!

Good deal, buy it.

Doesy wrote:

I think thats a great price!

Where abouts are you buying from that will ship to Australia??

The Aussie dollar just hit 98 US cents while I was typing this, so you're looking at cheap as chips!

A Place in Texas of all places.

RP

I am now the official owner of A Brian Setzer Gretsch 6120SSL. I think my heart may burst. Now, to learn how to use it It's going to be a long week before I get my hands on it

Here it is:

Congratulations! That's a beautiful guitar and a good price.

yep, good price, awesome guitar..

and what a amazing carpet!!!!!!!

brett wrote:

yep, good price, awesome guitar..

and what a amazing carpet!!!!!!!

Yeah, pity it doesn't come with the guitar. That was extra

RP

Is this the one you got G6120SSL

Not the.....

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G6120SSLVO, Brian Setzer (Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

What is the difference on the finish from the G6120SSL to the G6120SSLVO (Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish) what kind of finish does the G6120SSL have Standard Lacquer?

One website says and I quote Available in either Orange Tiger Flame Laquer (SSL) or Vintage Orange Lacquer (SSLVO) are both models (Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish) I hear the need special care??

The SSL should have an urethane finish, like most of all modern guitars. Cheap, non-toxic and durable - just the opposite of nitrocellulose.

And yes, nitros need special care, e.g. do not put them on a normal foam covered guitar stand. The "softeners" in the foam will destroy the finish.

onefin wrote:

Is this the one you got G6120SSL

Hey onefin.

Yep, the SSL is the one I got. I wasn't worried about the coating (didn't actually know what's what ), just the colour. All I know is from the website:

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Orange Tiger Flame Laquer

It does say as you noted Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer. I'm not sure if that's for both the SSL and SSLVO. I guess it's for both. I will find out and let you know.

René

Rene,
That is one SWEEEEEEEEEETT guitar! I'm so jealous! Good luck and many happy years palying. I'll go back to my 5120 now. LOL.

Steve

NJ_Stray_Cat wrote:

Rene,
That is one SWEEEEEEEEEETT guitar! I'm so jealous! Good luck and many happy years palying. I'll go back to my 5120 now. LOL.

Steve

Hi Steve.

Thanks for that. Just happened to be in the right place at the right time and happen to have the funds. My last big splurge before starting a family. Hey, you got a Gretsch too, and a damn cool one.

Regards,

René

Ah!!

Man thats awesome. I was actually gonna PM you about a link. With the Aussie dollar going the way it is at the moment, theres never been a better time to get a Grestch!

What was the shipping like?

good deal man

i had guitar center dwindled down to 2150 for one of those bad boys but i took the rose

Doesy wrote:

Ah!!

Man thats awesome. I was actually gonna PM you about a link. With the Aussie dollar going the way it is at the moment, theres never been a better time to get a Grestch!

What was the shipping like?

Hey Doesy.

Glad you forgive. $100 USD for shipping. Got it in around 5 days. PM if you want the details

Regards,

René

JonGill wrote:

good deal man

i had guitar center dwindled down to 2150 for one of those bad boys but i took the rose

I was real happy with the price, especially compared to what you pay here in Oz. Rose is a great choice!!!

René

Congrats man,
So as we be neighbours and all, when we jammin'?
Cheers Pete.

PICKIN' PETE wrote:

Congrats man,
So as we be neighbours and all, when we jammin'?
Cheers Pete.

HA HA Pete

Considering I can't even get my fingers around a simple D chord, youll be jammin' I'll be all plugged in waiting for something to happen.

Regards,

René

René,
Man you got a great deal on a great guitar. Soon, you and Pete will be on fire down under!!! LOL. Some day I'll get that prized guitar, but for now I'll pick on my 5120. Keep us posted on how you're coming along.

Steve

My .02 cents is to have a teacher. A beginner's teacher. You'll be amazed how it's easier to play once he points your weaknesses.

Go ahead. You won't regret it.

Congrats man! The guitar look and sound fantastic.

Does it have the 125th Anniversary Decal on the back of the headstock?

Can we see some pictures of the actual guitar? I got mine last month, expecting a 2008 but its actually a 2006. I was told that there was no difference between the 06s and 08s, but I'm still wondering if they have the plaque on the head.



Thats what I'm talking about if it wasn't clear

Tak-abilly wrote:

Does it have the 125th Anniversary Decal on the back of the headstock?

Can we see some pictures of the actual guitar? I got mine last month, expecting a 2008 but its actually a 2006. I was told that there was no difference between the 06s and 08s, but I'm still wondering if they have the plaque on the head.

Hey Tak-abilly.

Yes, I have the 2008 and it does have the 125th Decal on the back headstock. I wasn't expecting to see it and was very suprised when I did. I will take some pics tonight and post tomorrow morning. Any pic you want in particular?

René

Hey gang,
I had Rene come over to my place tonite and I got to see this guitar in the flesh!! And play it!! This thing is CRAZY!! Great action and sound!!
You're gonna be rockin in no time Rene!!
Cheers Pete.