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This is just a review of the particular model guitar. Gretsch Brian Setzer G6120SHP “Hot Rod” Model. I love it so much that I thought I’d share with you all what I thought of it.

GUITAR: Gretsch Brian Setzer “Hot Rod” Model – Electric Purple

Price Paid: US $1600.00

Purchased at: Cream City Music – Milwaukee

Features: 8
Pickup selector switch & volume control. Great for those who uses volume for their gain or distortion!

Sound: 10
I own many high end guitars, especially Gibson Les Pauls and Strats. I was looking for a different sounding instruments that is unique to my playing style. I have always been a skeptic about “hollow bodies” since they tend to produce annoying and uncontrollable feedback. I was also never a big fan of Gretsch guitars. Everything changed once I pluged my Brian Setzer Hot Rod Gretsch into my JCM800 Master volume Marshall!!! I got tone for days. The guitar sounded awesome! I was able to get tones ranging from a la Malclom Young AC DC to BB King style tone. I was very impressed by the workmanship of this instrument as well. It is a PLAYERS instrument. I have taken it on tour with my band and the guitar never let me down. The “filtertron/TV Jones” pick ups work great. Please NOTE that it is NOT a humbucker, but nonetheless it does deliver the crunchy tone that one would expect from a filtertron pick up.

Action, Fit, & Finish: 10
The guitar can be set up for many playing styles. I play rhythm as well as lead in my band, so my action is pretty low. I use 11 gauge strings and tune my guitar down ½ step. The vibrato on the Gretsch works great when you need a little bit of texture in your chords – keep in mind that it is not a LOCKING trem…it’s a vibrato bar. The neck feels great if you are used to a c style radius neck or if you are used to playing a Les Paul. I LOVE the finish on mine – the electric purple color finish is beautiful. Very unique looking. The folks at Cream City Music have quite a selection of models and colors available to choose from! I was torn between the Gretsch metallic orange or electric purple.

Reliability/Durability: 10
As stated earlier…I was very impressed by the workmanship of this instrument. This is a PLAYERS instrument. I have taken it on tour with my band and the guitar never let me down. I have an aggressive playing style and this baby stays in tune!!!

Customer Support: 10
Cream City Music - Milwaukee(www.creamcitymusic.com) They were very helpful in assisting me with any questions and concerns that I have. Any problems, I just bring it back to them and they’ll take of it for you – No worries. They also have a very experienced Luthier that is VERY familiar with Gretsch guitars. I believe that they are one of the largest Gretsch dealers in Midwest…just give em’ a call! Ask 1 800 800 0087 and ask for John, Brian or Joe.

Overall Rating: 10
I LOVE THIS GUITAR!!! Keep in mind that IT IS NOT A LES PAUL OR A STRAT. If you are looking for a different voicing and tone to complete your armory…this is it! This guitar is able to kick butt! AND it cool looking! I’m already looking to get another one soon. Looking at the “Country Gentleman”