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Topic: Experiences with Gretsch G5700 ? |
Larry Lenhart
From:
Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Posted 9 Feb 2020 9:54 am |
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Thinking about getting a 6 string lap steel just to mess with and was wondering what you guys thought of this Gretsch model. Mostly interested in intonation, electronics, etc. I have had many higher dollar steels over the years, Fender, Gibson, Ricky, Clinesmith, etc. Never have owned any 6 stringers, always 8. I dont expect it to compare to any of those, but just for "sitting around the campfire" so to speak...with an amp of course...haha Any experience and thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Peter Funk
From:
Germany
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Posted 10 Feb 2020 3:08 am
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I bought one nearly 20 years ago and used it frequently with my band. Since it was my first lapsteel, I had nothing to compare ...
After acquiring a Fender and a Rickenbacher I found, that the Gretsch could be MUCH better by increasing the string space at the nut. Did this and installed a multibender and now I'm happy with it  |
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Jim Graham
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 10 Feb 2020 3:08 am
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| I got a black sparkle one last year and have no issues. It's my avatar pic. |
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Steve Atwood
From:
Massachusetts, USA
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Jim Graham
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 11 Feb 2020 3:04 am
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Very cool! What tuning are you using and did you transcribe that? I'm a very experienced classical player that just picked up lapsteel in the last couple of years. |
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Steve Atwood
From:
Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 11 Feb 2020 6:43 am
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| Thanks Jim! I have a partial tab of that and will PM it to you. |
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Joe Burke
From:
Toronto, Canada
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Posted 28 Jul 2020 1:27 pm
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| Peter Funk wrote: |
I bought one nearly 20 years ago and used it frequently with my band. Since it was my first lapsteel, I had nothing to compare ...
After acquiring a Fender and a Rickenbacher I found, that the Gretsch could be MUCH better by increasing the string space at the nut. Did this and installed a multibender and now I'm happy with it |
Hi Peter - I’m thinking of doing the same thing! Where did you get your replacement nut?
I think these are nice sounding lap steels. |
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Francisco Castillo
From:
Easter Island, Chile
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Posted 28 Jul 2020 4:00 pm
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My experience...
Weak electronics and small nut.
Changed all of the above for a real nice sound.
Melbert guitars are way better for more less the same money. |
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