Best Gretsch Electric Guitars in 2026

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1. Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville

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Playability 81
Sound 77
Build quality 90
Value for money 62
Overall Score 82

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  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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  • From Gretsch's 2019 Artist Signature Edition series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 24.6"'' scale
  • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Arched Laminated Maple top
  • Laminated Maple body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Bigsby B6CGH bridge
  • Vintage V Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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  • From Gretsch's 2019 Artist Signature Edition series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 24.6"'' scale
  • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Arched Laminated Maple top
  • Laminated Maple body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Bigsby B6CGH bridge
  • Vintage V Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville Specifications
Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville
General
Brand: Gretsch
Year: 2019
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Artist Signature Edition
Colors: Orange
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Arched Laminated Maple
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Laminated Maple
Bridge: Bigsby B6CGH
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Gotoh Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Scale Size: 24.6"
Shape: Vintage V
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.96'' (24.4mm)
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" to 12"
Nut: Delrin
Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Speed
Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 3
Tone Controls: 0
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Nickel
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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2. Gretsch G6120RHH Reverend Horton Heat Signature 6120

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Playability 75
Sound 78
Build quality 88
Value for money 61
Overall Score 81

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  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Gretsch's 2016 Professional Collection series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 24.6"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Arched Laminated Maple top
  • Laminated Maple body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Bigsby B6CBDE Vibrato Tailpiece bridge
  • Reverend Horton V Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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  • From Gretsch's 2016 Professional Collection series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 24.6"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Arched Laminated Maple top
  • Laminated Maple body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Bigsby B6CBDE Vibrato Tailpiece bridge
  • Reverend Horton V Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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Gretsch G6120RHH Reverend Horton Heat Signature 6120 Specifications
Gretsch G6120RHH Reverend Horton Heat Signature 6120
General
Brand: Gretsch
Year: 2016
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Professional Collection
Colors: Orange
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Arched Laminated Maple
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Laminated Maple
Bridge: Bigsby B6CBDE Vibrato Tailpiece
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Gotoh Cast/Sealed Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Western Block Inlay Position Markers of Cactus, Steerheads & Fences
Scale Size: 24.6"
Shape: Reverend Horton V
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Speed
Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 3
Tone Controls: 0
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Nickel
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6120RHH Reverend Horton Heat Signature 6120
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Synthetic Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. Gretsch G6122-6212 Vintage Select Edition '62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman

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Playability 85
Sound 77
Build quality 80
Value for money 66
Overall Score 81

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Gretsch's 2016 Professional Collection series
  • Made in Japan
  • 12 strings
  • 24.6"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • 3-Ply Laminated Maple top
  • Laminated Maple body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Gretsch G-Cutout Tailpiece bridge
  • Standard U Set neck
  • 22 Vintage frets
  • Grover Die-Cast tuners
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  • From Gretsch's 2016 Professional Collection series
  • Made in Japan
  • 12 strings
  • 24.6"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • 3-Ply Laminated Maple top
  • Laminated Maple body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Gretsch G-Cutout Tailpiece bridge
  • Standard U Set neck
  • 22 Vintage frets
  • Grover Die-Cast tuners
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Gretsch G6122-6212 Vintage Select Edition '62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Specifications
Gretsch G6122-6212 Vintage Select Edition '62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
General
Brand: Gretsch
Year: 2016
Configuration: HH
Strings: 12
Made in: Japan
Series: Professional Collection
Colors: Brown
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: 3-Ply Laminated Maple
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Laminated Maple
Bridge: Gretsch G-Cutout Tailpiece
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover Die-Cast
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Scale Size: 24.6"
Shape: Standard U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm)
Frets: 22 Vintage
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Speed
Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 3
Tone Controls: 0
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6122-6212 Vintage Select Edition '62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    4. Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr

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    Playability 81
    Sound 75
    Build quality 86
    Value for money 67
    Overall Score 81

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
    • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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    • From Gretsch's 2020 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Maple top
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    • From Gretsch's 2020 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Maple top
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr Specifications
    Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
    General
    Brand: Gretsch
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Professional Collection
    Colors: Green, Brown, Orange
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Arched Laminated Maple
    Type: Semi-Hollow
    Body Material: Laminated Maple
    Bridge: Bigsby B7CP String-Thru
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Aged Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
    Scale Size: 24.6"
    Shape: Standard U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Speed
    Volume Controls: 3
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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      5. Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Jet BT

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      Playability 79
      Sound 78
      Build quality 86
      Value for money 61
      Overall Score 81

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
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      • From Gretsch's 2019 Professional Collection series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 24.6"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Laminated Flame Maple top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 3 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Gretsch V Stoptail bridge
      • Standard U Set neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh Locking tuners
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      • From Gretsch's 2019 Professional Collection series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 24.6"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Laminated Flame Maple top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 3 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Gretsch V Stoptail bridge
      • Standard U Set neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh Locking tuners
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      Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Jet BT Specifications
      Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Jet BT
      General
      Brand: Gretsch
      Year: 2019
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: Professional Collection
      Colors: Orange, Red
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Laminated Flame Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Gretsch V Stoptail
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Gotoh Locking
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Pearloid Big Block
      Scale Size: 24.6"
      Shape: Standard U
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm)
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 3
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: Yes
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Jet BT
      • Locking Tuners
      • Made in Japan
      • Expensive Wood
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Weight Relief
      • Strap Lock
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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        6. Gretsch G6120T-BSNSH Brian Setzer Signature Nashville

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        Playability 75
        Sound 77
        Build quality 90
        Value for money 61
        Overall Score 80

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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        • From Gretsch's 2019 Artist Signature Edition series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 24.6"'' scale
        • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Arched Laminated Maple top
        • Laminated Maple body
        • Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Brian Setzer Signature Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Brian Setzer Signature Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Bigsby B6C bridge
        • Vintage V Set neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Gotoh Locking tuners
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        • From Gretsch's 2019 Artist Signature Edition series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 24.6"'' scale
        • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Arched Laminated Maple top
        • Laminated Maple body
        • Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Brian Setzer Signature Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Brian Setzer Signature Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Bigsby B6C bridge
        • Vintage V Set neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Gotoh Locking tuners
        • Side-By-Side Comparison
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        Gretsch G6120T-BSNSH Brian Setzer Signature Nashville Specifications
        Gretsch G6120T-BSNSH Brian Setzer Signature Nashville
        General
        Brand: Gretsch
        Year: 2019
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Japan
        Series: Artist Signature Edition
        Colors: Black
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Top: Arched Laminated Maple
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Laminated Maple
        Bridge: Bigsby B6C
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Gotoh Locking
        Fretboard: Ebony
        Neck Material: Maple
        Decoration: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
        Scale Size: 24.6"
        Shape: Vintage V
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.96'' (24.4mm)
        Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 9.5" to 12"
        Nut: Delrin
        Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Gretsch TV Jones Brian Setzer Signature Filter'Tron (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Brian Setzer Signature Filter'Tron (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Speed
        Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
        Volume Controls: 3
        Tone Controls: 0
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: Yes
        Hardware Color: Nickel
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Gretsch G6120T-BSNSH Brian Setzer Signature Nashville
        • Locking Tuners
        • Made in Japan
        • Expensive Wood
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Multi-Voicing Pickups
        • Tremolo
        • Compound Radius Fretboard
        • Strap Lock
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No High-Quality Nut
        • No Neck-Through Build
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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          7. Gretsch G6131-MY Malcolm Young Signature Jet

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          Playability 81
          Sound 77
          Build quality 83
          Value for money 59
          Overall Score 80

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
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          • From Gretsch's 2018 Professional Collection series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 24.6"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Maple top
          • Chambered Mahogany body
          • Mahogany neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Power'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • Gretsch '60s Jet Vibrato bridge
          • Standard U Set neck
          • 22 Jumbo frets
          • Schaller Diecast tuners
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          • From Gretsch's 2018 Professional Collection series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 24.6"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Maple top
          • Chambered Mahogany body
          • Mahogany neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Power'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • Gretsch '60s Jet Vibrato bridge
          • Standard U Set neck
          • 22 Jumbo frets
          • Schaller Diecast tuners
          • Side-By-Side Comparison
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          Gretsch G6131-MY Malcolm Young Signature Jet Specifications
          Gretsch G6131-MY Malcolm Young Signature Jet
          General
          Brand: Gretsch
          Year: 2018
          Configuration: H
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Japan
          Series: Professional Collection
          Colors: Natural
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Top: Maple
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Chambered Mahogany
          Bridge: Gretsch '60s Jet Vibrato
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Schaller Diecast
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: Mahogany
          Decoration: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
          Scale Size: 24.6"
          Shape: Standard U
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm)
          Frets: 22 Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 12"
          Nut: Bone
          Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Gretsch TV Jones Power'Tron (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 0
          Knobs: Dome
          Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
          Volume Controls: 2
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Nickel
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Gretsch G6131-MY Malcolm Young Signature Jet
          • Made in Japan
          • Expensive Wood
          • Bone Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Multi-Voicing Pickups
          • Weight Relief
          • Tremolo
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • No Neck-Through Build
          • No Luminescent Inlay
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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          8. Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT

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          Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT
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          Playability 79
          Sound 78
          Build quality 84
          Value for money 67
          Overall Score 80

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          • Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
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          • From Gretsch's 2019 Professional Collection series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 24.6"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Laminated Maple top
          • Mahogany body
          • Mahogany neck
          • Rosewood fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 3 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Gretsch V Stoptail bridge
          • Standard U Set neck
          • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Gotoh Locking tuners
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          • From Gretsch's 2019 Professional Collection series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 24.6"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Laminated Maple top
          • Mahogany body
          • Mahogany neck
          • Rosewood fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 3 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Gretsch V Stoptail bridge
          • Standard U Set neck
          • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Gotoh Locking tuners
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          Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT Specifications
          Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT
          General
          Brand: Gretsch
          Year: 2019
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Japan
          Series: Professional Collection
          Colors: Black, Green, Red
          Left-Handed Version: Yes
          Body
          Top: Laminated Maple
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Mahogany
          Bridge: Gretsch V Stoptail
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Gotoh Locking
          Fretboard: Rosewood
          Neck Material: Mahogany
          Decoration: Pearloid Big Block
          Scale Size: 24.6"
          Shape: Standard U
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm)
          Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 12"
          Nut: Ivory Tusq
          Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Dome
          Volume Controls: 3
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: Yes
          Hardware Color: Nickel
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT
          • Locking Tuners
          • Made in Japan
          • Expensive Wood
          • Ivory Tusq Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Weight Relief
          • Strap Lock
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Neck-Through Build
          • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
          • No Luminescent Inlay
          • No Tremolo
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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            9. Gretsch G6229 Players Edition Jet BT

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            Playability 79
            Sound 78
            Build quality 83
            Value for money 66
            Overall Score 80

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            • Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
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            • From Gretsch's 2019 Professional Collection series
            • Made in Japan
            • 6 strings
            • 24.6"'' scale
            • 12" Fretboard Radius
            • Laminated Maple top
            • Mahogany body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Rosewood fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 3 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Gretsch V Stoptail bridge
            • Standard U Set neck
            • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
            • Gotoh Locking tuners
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            • From Gretsch's 2019 Professional Collection series
            • Made in Japan
            • 6 strings
            • 24.6"'' scale
            • 12" Fretboard Radius
            • Laminated Maple top
            • Mahogany body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Rosewood fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 3 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Gretsch V Stoptail bridge
            • Standard U Set neck
            • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
            • Gotoh Locking tuners
            • Side-By-Side Comparison
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            Gretsch G6229 Players Edition Jet BT Specifications
            Gretsch G6229 Players Edition Jet BT
            General
            Brand: Gretsch
            Year: 2019
            Configuration: HH
            Strings: 6
            Made in: Japan
            Series: Professional Collection
            Colors: Gray
            Left-Handed Version: No
            Body
            Top: Laminated Maple
            Type: Solid Body
            Body Material: Mahogany
            Bridge: Gretsch V Stoptail
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Set
            Tuners: Gotoh Locking
            Fretboard: Rosewood
            Neck Material: Mahogany
            Decoration: Aged Pearloid Big Block
            Scale Size: 24.6"
            Shape: Standard U
            Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm)
            Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
            Fretboard Radius: 12"
            Nut: Ivory Tusq
            Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
            Electronics
            Bridge Pickups: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker / Passive)
            Neck Pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker / Passive)
            Switch: 3
            Knobs: Dome
            Volume Controls: 3
            Tone Controls: 1
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: No
            Hardware Color: Nickel
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Gretsch G6229 Players Edition Jet BT
            • Locking Tuners
            • Made in Japan
            • Expensive Wood
            • Ivory Tusq Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Weight Relief
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Neck-Through Build
            • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No Tremolo
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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              10. Gretsch G6118T Players Edition Anniversary

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              Playability 75
              Sound 75
              Build quality 86
              Value for money 66
              Overall Score 79

              What our users think

              • Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
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              • From Gretsch's 2022 Professional Collection series
              • Made in Japan
              • 6 strings
              • 24.6"'' scale
              • 12" Fretboard Radius
              • Arched Laminated Maple top
              • Laminated Maple body
              • Maple neck
              • Rosewood fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: Gretsch FT-67 Filter’Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
              • Neck pickup: Gretsch FT-67 Filter’Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
              • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
              • 3-way Switch
              • Bigsby B6CP String-Thru bridge
              • Standard U Set neck
              • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
              • Gotoh Locking tuners
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              • From Gretsch's 2022 Professional Collection series
              • Made in Japan
              • 6 strings
              • 24.6"'' scale
              • 12" Fretboard Radius
              • Arched Laminated Maple top
              • Laminated Maple body
              • Maple neck
              • Rosewood fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: Gretsch FT-67 Filter’Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
              • Neck pickup: Gretsch FT-67 Filter’Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
              • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
              • 3-way Switch
              • Bigsby B6CP String-Thru bridge
              • Standard U Set neck
              • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
              • Gotoh Locking tuners
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              Gretsch G6118T Players Edition Anniversary Specifications
              Gretsch G6118T Players Edition Anniversary
              General
              Brand: Gretsch
              Year: 2022
              Configuration: HH
              Strings: 6
              Made in: Japan
              Series: Professional Collection
              Colors: Brown
              Left-Handed Version: No
              Body
              Top: Arched Laminated Maple
              Type: Hollowbody
              Body Material: Laminated Maple
              Bridge: Bigsby B6CP String-Thru
              Neck
              Neck Joint: Set
              Tuners: Gotoh Locking
              Fretboard: Rosewood
              Neck Material: Maple
              Decoration: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
              Scale Size: 24.6"
              Shape: Standard U
              Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm)
              Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
              Fretboard Radius: 12"
              Nut: Ivory Tusq
              Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
              Electronics
              Bridge Pickups: Gretsch FT-67 Filter’Tron (Humbucker / Passive)
              Neck Pickup: Gretsch FT-67 Filter’Tron (Humbucker / Passive)
              Switch: 3
              Knobs: Speed
              Volume Controls: 3
              Tone Controls: 1
              Hardware
              Strap Lock: Yes
              Hardware Color: Nickel
              Strengths & Weaknesses
              Gretsch G6118T Players Edition Anniversary
              • Locking Tuners
              • Made in Japan
              • Expensive Wood
              • Ivory Tusq Nut
              • Top Brand Pickups
              • Tremolo
              • Strap Lock
              • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
              • No Neck-Through Build
              • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
              • No Luminescent Inlay
              • No Compound Radius Fretboard
              • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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