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  1. 08-08-2012, 09:09 PM #1
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    Thumbs up The White Egret

    So those of you who know me know that I'm pretty harsh about guitars. That said, I WILL give credit where and when it's due.

    I've had pretty bad Gretsch GAS for about a year now and the whole time Christian (the guy who invented fire) kept telling me that I should try an Electromatic. I played a few and was very impressed with the playability. The pickups were even decent! I was pretty much sold on the idea.

    Now, I LOVE the look of a white falcon, but wasn't about to lay down the cash to get those without knowing if I'd even be able to PLAY a Gretsch long term and I didn't have a cool 3k laying around

    So I found out GC did a limited run of 5120s and I called the only GC guy I'll really deal with and asked him to find one if he could. After he told me there were 90 left in the US I ordered it. It came in a decent case and looked good and played good out of the box. Shortly after receiving it I dubbed it "the white egret" since it's obviously not a falcon, but is falcon inspired. There are little fit and finish things that could be better, specifically the binding, but for this pricepoint I got a LOT of guitar.

    I took it to practice and the guys fell in love with it. The different look and sound sold them. I put the full size bigsby spring in it and now the vibrato feels more familiar like my B7.

    Shortly after all of that I picked up a TV Jones superton neck and Magnatron bridge. These really pushed the guitar to the next level without even changing switches or pots (alphas) Tonight I just dropped in a TV Jones Classic bridge and decided to take a few pics to share, see below.

    The supertron neck is round and warm, but DEFINITELY not a PAF type of sound. It style has more bite and spank than any regular PAF. It's also even different from a firebird pickup.

    I'm about to go to the music room and play so I'll give you all the REAL rundown on the bridge pup soon.
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  2. 08-08-2012, 09:14 PM #2
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    No RE-grets with THAT E-gret!
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    Default Re: The White Egret

    thats awesome! (i love the name too :P)
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    Default Re: The White Egret

    Glad you're enjoying it. Those are great guitars.
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    Default Re: The White Egret

    Love it man!!!

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    That is one sharp guitar.
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    Pics are too small! Need bigger pics!


    Nice score bro! My (actual) brother is a Gretsch fanatic, owns several, attends all the gretsch events, etc.. I wonder if he knows about this model with that color scheme.
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  8. 08-09-2012, 06:47 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by JeffB View Post
    Pics are too small! Need bigger pics!


    Nice score bro! My (actual) brother is a Gretsch fanatic, owns several, attends all the gretsch events, etc.. I wonder if he knows about this model with that color scheme.
    Ya know, I just noticed that they didn't come out as large as I thought. I'll try to redo the pics.

    There aren't many floating around...he better act now while supplies last!

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    Very cool!

    I've got a Duo Jet myself (a Professional series, not Electromatic) and it is super nice. There is nothing like a Gretsch. They are very distinctive and extremely well put together. The stock FilterTron's are really nice, but I'm thinking of putting a SuperTron in the neck like you did, and maybe a TV Classic Plus in the bridge.

    For some raisin your pics are really tiny in my browser. I want to see it more betterer!
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    Sweet guitar, those things have a tone like no other.
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    Thanks fellas. I'm going to try for some new pics when the wife and daughter go to bed.
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    That guitar is a beauty.
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    Let's try NON-iphone pictures....







    If you'll notice I had a the F-holes striped with silver pin-stripes. Doin it up old school!
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    Very nice!

    It's taking shape quite well I think.
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    I love the effect of the f hole striping. Alot!!

    Super awesome guitar. I actually like it better than the Falcon (esp. the headstock).

    Great choice. I'm glad you and your bandmates are enjoying the new sound.
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    Fantastic!!! Love it
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    A little off topic, but I've always felt trons were much sexier looking than regular buckers or minis.
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    Yes. Filtertrons just exude that raw hotrod look.

    Also, I feel the pinstriping really finishes it off.
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    I am ready for a tone report on that lovely lady!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jalguitarman View Post
    I am ready for a tone report on that lovely lady!!!
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