Gretsch G100CE Synchromatic Hollowbody - Natural Review

Amazing acoustic archtop

This is an incredible guitar considering the price. Some people are turned off by the plywood construction but I only play this amplified and the tone is adjusted through a multi effects unit and the PA. I play in a duo and this became my main gigging guitar for the last seven years. I also have a G-5420 Electromatic and a G-2420 Streamliner and those are great, but more electric… read more than acoustic types. Now, this is not a high end instrument - it needs adjusting, I had to file down some of the higher frets for get the action I wanted, and I keep thinking about changing the pickup. But $850? You get a guitar that looks like a million, an archtop that looks like a vintage acoustic and plays great. My set up: flat wound 11s, black rock thumb pick for finger style, which is how I usually play. Also changed the tuning machines to locking style so it stays in tune better (highly recommend for all your guitars!).

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Guitar addict

I have many electrics and wanted a different kind of Acoustic. I didn't want something that was an overgrown ukulele with a big hole in the middle, etc. So many are. I had a black Ovation Legend for 25 years but it was a lousy lap guitar for fun and practice. Sold it and acquired the Gretcsh G100 by the advice of the great guys at Sweetwater. ~~~These guys are good!This guitar is… read more sensual like a large beautiful woman and is just as loud even without my Boss Katana 50.The action makes you work a little harder but this 1940's style remembers the cool jazz clubs. So cool.The value, quality and finish is incredible!! The matte finish shows no fried chicken finger prints. It'spumpkin color sensuality looks so cool in it's guitar stand. Though the web photos look more of a sand color. It isn't. It's pumpkin! ~~And it's way cooler! Almost a hot rod Gretsch orange feel. Almost.It also comes in flat black but too grim looking for my tastes. Too Darth Vader...Outstanding value!!! Why would you easily pay 4 times more? No brainer people.....

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Astonished!

When I first played it, I was worried, Acoustically, it sounded like a toy guitar from my perspective. Then I finally got my nerve up and played it for my wife, who is also my performance partner and percussionist. That's when I discovered the magic of the archtop guitar -- it projects ALL THE SOUND TOWARD THE AUDIENCE! Her comments: "I'm hearing lovely tones I've never heard… read more out of your other guitars. It's beautiful, like something out of heaven. On the other hand, you're going to have to become a better guitarist because I can hear every d**n mistake you make. This is obviously an instrument for a master. I'm getting you six hours of recording studio time so you can learn how to use this instrument." OK. Like my wife, this guitar is beautiful, has a compelling voice, and I love it. Besides, It's a GRETSCH! Oh, and let's NOT forget SWEETWATER's amazing customer service. Thank you very, very much, Geoff!

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Gretsch G100

Slammin, worth every cent. I have it in Black and whether you plug in or not, you have trouble putting it down, Love it!!!!!

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Great guitar

I am not a professional musician, just a hobbyist. I first saw one of these in a music store a few years ago and since have wanted one. Actually I wanted a Gretsch that cost a LOT more than this, but when I saw this, realized I could have a pretty nice one for a more reasonable price. I finally got one and I am very happy with it. It plays very nicely and has a great sound plugged… read more in or not. I have found nothing to complain about with this guitar. I absolutely enjoy it and, as usual, the guys at Sweetwater are a great group to work with.

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