Gretsch Hollowbodies

[KeithPoker]

Hey JMJ, have you played any Gretsch hollowbody basses? If so, can you compare their sound to the other hollowbodies you are known to play. Anyone else feel free to answer if you've played one!

Thanks guys.

 

[jmjbassplayer]

Never rocked! Curious myself, cuz they can sure look dope. My boy Branden from Neon Trees rocks them, so I'll have to ask him.

 

[bdeaux]

That would be me. I'm actually playing my Gretsch White Falcon bass in my hotel room tonight. The Falcon is full scale, and has an ebony board. Tone is not unlike a Thunderbird, but with a natural mid scoop. It really doesn't cop the classic hollow, Hofner sound in my opinion. I believe the other models are 30" or 32", and with flats will do more of the classic hollow thing. But the Falcon has the mojo for days. I'm talking with Gretsch about a custom Falcon too.

 

[KeithPoker]

Very cool guys, I appreciate it. I did a backpost searching on here and got a little info but not much on tone. As long as Gretsch has a different sonic vibe than Hofner and Guild I'll consider getting one.

I haven't decided which models interest me yet, 30-34'' hollow/solid with TV Jones. I need to find more of them to play around LA!

Branden, have you tried any other models? Can you divulge info on your custom Falcon specs?

 

[bdeaux]

Just looking at custom colors for now.

 

[KeithPoker]

I went to Trutone earlier today and tried an Electrotone they had. It sounded like a hotter, darker, open P.

Darryl Jones walked in the store too. You know he sells shirts on his website? JMJ you have catching up to do!