Gretsch resonator; anyone tried one yet?

we tigers · Feb 10, 2013

I see these popping at several online stores, but so far I haven't read any reviews. Is there anybody here whom actually tried or bought one of these?

I believe it's called G9112.

Also curious how this one is compared to the Kala resonator. Somehow the Gretsch looks nicer to me.

TG&Y · Feb 10, 2013

Hadn't seen these yet, what are they fetching? Not a big fan of the burst on some of the Kalas. Like the looks of this one too. And the pegs.

(Is that early Tony-the-T? That image is really familiar to me somehow)

we tigers · Feb 10, 2013

Over here in Europe they are € 249,- or £199,-.

cletus · Feb 10, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__Nkglop1gc

Here is UkesterBrown doing a demo with the Kala concert resonator. Sounds really good, and Mim has 'em in stock. Pretty tempting, but I think the Gretsch looks better because of the tuners.
I'm looking forward to some reviews of both brands. The prices seem reasonable.

strumsilly · Feb 22, 2013

cletus said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__Nkglop1gc

Here is UkesterBrown doing a demo with the Kala concert resonator. Sounds really good, and Mim has 'em in stock. Pretty tempting, but I think the Gretsch looks better because of the tuners.
I'm looking forward to some reviews of both brands. The prices seem reasonable.

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gretsch is $250 shipped at the online stores, avail March 18?. laminate hog, but it may be less important in a resonator.

kissing · Feb 22, 2013

I've owned a few Kalas, and currently my main tenor is a Gretsch solid-mahogany top tenor.

I can immediately say that the Gretsch are a cut above the Kalas in build quality.
I think this resonator would be an awesome instrument!

Gretsch resonator; anyone tried one yet?

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