Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Electro Acoustic, Smokestack Black

Full Description

An acoustic cannon, oozing vintage charm

Twangy, defined, punchy. The G9520E Gin Rickey prides on its affordable, authentic tone. So expect heaps of flavour bursting with vintage flair. This sublime tone is created by a basswood body, designed to take you back to the porch-picking twang of days gone by. An unmistakable, addictive sound that boasts fantastic balance, definition, and old-school charm. Delicious. Plus, the Gretsch G9520E prides on its resonant, responsive nature. Making it perfect for a multitude of techniques too. Play old-school blues, roots music, slide techniques, folk-inspired picking, and much more with ease. And with such a classic tone, and an instrument that oozes vintage charisma, you'll certainly find this G9520E Gin Rickey hard to put down.

A feel from days gone by

Let your creativity, and this G9520E Gin Rickey take you down new musical avenues. Beginner or pro, this compact, comfortable parlour sized guitar provides the player-friendly platform anyone can appreciate. It was designed to be faithful to the Gretsch ''Rex'' parlour guitars of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. And it's infused with everything you adored about that iconic ''first guitar''.

Responsive to your individuality. And perfect for honing your skill. The Jim Dandy is perfect for playing a wide-variety of techniques. And like all traditional parlour guitars, this Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey excels throughout slide, roots music, and bluesy rhythms too. And, if you're a smaller framed player looking for pure playing comfort, the Jim Dandy gives you just that. All courtesy of its compact, authentic parlour size. Plus, with a player-friendly design and a ''C''-shaped neck, the Gretsch G9520E makes playability ergonomically effortless for players of all skill. True expression awaits...

Born for the spotlight

Sumptuous to gaze upon. This Gin Rickey Electro Acoustic is one head-turning little parlour. Boasting an aged white pickguard with an instantly recognisable ''G'' logo, aesthetic-enhancing purfling and details, as well as a vintage style headstock and tuners. It's a whole load of beauty to take in. But once you've glanced over its every detail. You'll noticed a vintage-looking soundhole pickup gracefully placed under the strings. This cool-looking design gives you live capabilities. Allowing you to take to the stage or studio without restriction.

Specifications

• Product: Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Electro Acoustic, Smokestack Black
• Code: 2705000506
• Series: Roots Collection

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Basswood
• Body Material: Basswood
• Body Type: Jim Dandy - Parlour
• Bridge Material: Walnut Top-Load with Compensated Saddle
• Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Colour: Smokestack Black

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Nato
• Neck Shape: ''C''
• Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss Colour Matched
• Fingerboard Material: Walnut
• Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm
• Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
• Number of Frets: 18 - Vintage Style
• Scale Length: 610 mm
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 42.86 mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Aged White with Black ''G''
• Strings: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
• Electronics: Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup