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Category: Acoustic Guitars
Gretsch just released their new archtop hollow body guitar, the Gretsch G100CE Archtop. I've read several reviews about this guitar (although I admit I haven't actually picked one up and played it) that rave about the quality of this instrument for the price. This acoustic / electric guitar comes in 3 different colors, the natural (which has an orange-looking tint to it), black, and Matte Urethane Finish. This guitar also has a floating pickup with tone and volume control mounted to the pickguard, and at a price of around $750 - that makes this guitar a steal! I REALLY want one of these guitars!
For the geeks out there, here are the specs on this guitar:
| MODEL NAME | G100CE, G100CEBK, Synchromatic Acoustic/Electric Archtop |
| MODEL NUMBER | 251-5831-(Color#) |
| SERIES | Synchromatic Collection: Archtop Models |
| COLORS |
(506) Black, (G100CEBK), (521) Natural, (G100CE), (Matte Urethane Finish) |
| CATEGORY | Acoustic Guitars |
| BODY STYLE | Acoustic Archtop |
| SCALE LENGTH | 25.5" |
| TOP | Laminated Spruce |
| BRACING | Parallel Tone-Bars |
| BACK AND SIDES | Laminated Maple Body, 16" Wide, 2.75" Deep |
| NECK | 3-Piece Maple |
| PICKUPS | Gretsch Single-Coil |
| PICKUP SWITCHING | None |
| CONTROLS | Volume, Tone (Mounted in Pickguard) |
| WIDTH AT NUT | 1-11/16" (43mm) |
| FRETBOARD | Rosewood |
| BRIDGE | Rosewood Height-Adjustable Synchromatic Bridge |
| TAILPIECE | Chromatic Tail-piece |
| HARDWARE | Chrome |
| FINISH | Matte Urethane |
| CASE | Optional G2163 Gig Bag, US MSRP $100.00, P/N 0996459000, (Not Included) |
| NO. OF FRETS | 20 Extra Broad Frets |
| MACHINE HEADS | Chrome-Plated Die-cast Tuners |
| UNIQUE FEATURES |
Vintage Wide Pearloid Block Inlay Position Markers, 1940s Synchromatic Headstock Shape, Black Headstock Overlay, Pearloid Vintage Gretsch Logo Headstock Inlay, Bound Fingerboard, Multiple Body Bindings, "f" Sound-Holes, Streamlined Faux Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Volume and Tone Controls Mounted in Pickguard, Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs, Adjustable Truss Rod |
And lastly, here's a video demo from Austin Powers, errr.. I mean Scott Nygaard (Acoustic Guitar Magazine) demoing the Gretsch G100CE.
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Gibson just announced a new limited edition acoustic guitar, The Keb' Mo' Bluesmaster (here's a link). I've always been a huge fan of both parlour style acoustics and Gibson guitars, so this guitar is really the best of both worlds. It looks almost identical to the "L" series Gibson that Robert Johnson played (at least the one that shows up in his 2 photographs), although this one has a built-in L.R. Baggs Element pickup with soundhole-mounted volume control. I also love the herringbone trim, very cool! If you're thinking about picking one of these up, you'd better move fast, Gibson is only making 300 of them - otherwise you'll have to pay double price by getting on on eBay. The price tag is $3,868 which isn't half bad considering what you're getting.By the way, if you aren't familiar with Keb' Mo'... well.. then shame on you.
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