Rock and Roll poll #2 - Which is the best guitar

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That's right they are quite rare, it's a lovely little guitar, sadly it's been in it's case in the wardrobe for about 2 years along with the strat,

Come on @GM, it's time for you to emerge on-stage out of a fog of dry ice........and knock 'em dead!

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

https://www.thomann.de/gb/gretsch_g6120ssc_setzer_tribute.htm

But I'd settle for a standard G6120
It'd have to be the Vintage Orange Lacquer (2nd from right, top-row)
https://www.gretschguitars.com/artists/brian-setzer-profile


I used to have this, many years ago (wanted a Gretsch back then too, but couldn't afford one)

 

[GM]

Come on @GM, it's time for you to emerge on-stage out of a fog of dry ice........and knock 'em dead!

Ha Ha, Tonight Matthew I'm going to be Hank Marvin!!!

 

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Ha Ha, Tonight Matthew I'm going to be Hank Marvin!!!

Fab footwork John....
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]View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVLx1ltiSRs[/media]

 

[GM]

Fab footwork John....
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]View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVLx1ltiSRs[/media]

Talking of footwork OT, how's your foot doing these days?

 

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Talking of footwork OT, how's your foot doing these days?

Pretty good. The bones welded themselves together really quickly, but the ligaments were faintly buggered. I've been back on the bike for about a month now but I don't want to risk any rides longer than about fifteen miles just yet. It's a bit sore but getting better slowly. Thanks for asking.

 

[Tin Pot]

Well, the guitarist thread came down fairly heavily on the side of Knopfler, and there won't be a second vote just because some Clapton fans may not like it.

Which brings is to this weeks Rock and Roll poll.

Discuss.

Strat = wannabes
Les = extra wannabes
Tele = old wannabes
SG = actual rocker

 

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[raleighnut]

Gotta be a Telecaster,

View: https://youtu.be/5KRABaCgxIM

 

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[QUOTE 5204944, member: 45"]It depends what you want it for.


SGs are the ugliest, most wrong-looking thing ever made out of wood and stuff.

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Who cares? It's the sound coming out of it that matters.

 

[Tin Pot]

Who cares? It's the sound coming out of it that matters.

Pfft. A Gretsch owner complaining about the look of an SG is like, well, do I even need a comparison?

 

[Tin Pot]

[QUOTE 5204944, member: 45"]
the ugliest, most wrong-looking thing
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Which is exactly what rock is about. You can keep your grinning, side stepping, smart haircut, suit wearing, Shadows and pretty boy hair bands - we’re talking about sex, drugs and rock n roll.

 

[User169]

Fender Jazzmaster as favored by Tom Verlaine and J Mascis.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

[QUOTE 5204944, member: 45"]
Telecasters cut through nicely.

A Les Paul is rich, heavy (tone and weight) and great for the blues.

I'm currently enjoying owning a Gretsch. Doesn't give you a lot of options, but what it gives is niiiiice.[/QUOTE]

I had a Tokai 'Telecaster' for a while, back in the mid-late 80's (after the Hofner)


Did anyone else see this, when it was on TV?
I think I saw it, on the 'SKY-Arts' channel, about how he got that sound (from about 00:20)

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59_juI9dnRY


Mark Harmon plays a Telecaster, in this band (still touring after 30+ years)

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuPo2_WXDek

 

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My Strats, can’t beat them for being so versatile, I have a Gibson LP but apart from weighing as much as a planet its only really good for rock stuff

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I'm curious - what difference does it make to have the tremolo bar fitted to the top or bottom of the bridge?