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FDP Forum / The Gretsch Forum / Gretsch Elliot Eastion Signature
(This message was last edited by Elliot Easton at 11:02 PM, Nov 30th, 2007)
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FDP Forum / The Gretsch Forum / Gretsch Elliot Eastion Signature
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fast_frets
usa / idahoNov 25th, 2007 02:03 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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hey everyone.. I recently aquired a beautiful Gretsch Elliot Easton signature model but am having trouble finding out much information on them. how is this model different from a regular jet? what years were they made? what is the approximate value? thanks for any info....
Elliot Easton
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USA
Elliot EastonNov 28th, 2007 12:35 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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well......the scale length is 25" instead of 24.5, the bridge sits on studs rather than on a wooden base, the mud switch has different value caps that are sweeter and more usable, the master volume has a cap/resistor circuit so you don't lose high end when you turn down, but the individual volumes do not, so you can still get the vintage effect of rolling off some highs when you turn those down, there's no zero fret, it's got a bigsby b7 with the roller bar for increased angle and downward pressure on the bridge to enhance sustain, the toggle switches are reversed in function so that the pickup selector is closer to your hand, the neck is a slim, soft v shape like the setzer and it's locking sperzel tuners. other than that it's exactly like the regular jet! hahahahahahahahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peegoo
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W.W.J.D.?
(Who Wants Jack Daniel's?)Nov 28th, 2007 05:43 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Well THERE you have it.
I wonder if Malcolm Young will answer a question about HIS signature Gretsch?
=o)
Elliot Easton
Contributing Member
USA
Elliot EastonNov 28th, 2007 06:59 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I wonder if he could! 8>))
MR Twin Reverb
USA NY
Lou DNov 28th, 2007 07:33 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Fast-Frets exclent guitar I'v had mine since
03. Mine is pre Fender and it was made in 01
and its the best guitar that I ever had!
When I bring it to GC all the guitar sales
people want to play it. This guitar can do it
all and I'll tell you (Keep It). If you look
on the Gretsch page I have a picture of
myself and my EE. I saw your picture and I
like the Red color mine is Black. I play thru
a reissue 59 Fender Bassman LTD reissue and I
also have a backup guitar that I just bought
its a G&L Asat Classic. You have a great guitar
it should last you a life time. If you would
like to send me an email.
Lou D
fast_frets
usa / idahoNov 28th, 2007 09:53 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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wow.... an actual comment from the man himself!!! thanks for taking the time, Elliot. there are actually a lot more features and upgrades to this guitar than i thought. I've enjoyed it very much so far. I wonder how many they made?? you NEVER see them for sale. guess the people who own the ones that are out there are hanging on to them!
Elliot Easton
Contributing Member
USA
Elliot EastonNov 29th, 2007 11:51 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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guess the people who own the ones that are out there are hanging on to them!
........always a good sign!
MR Twin Reverb
USA NY
Lou DNov 30th, 2007 03:50 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Elliot, I have a question how is the neck
on the EE different from the other Gretsch
models? Did you keep the pickups stock or
did you have TV's put in because next year
I'm thinking of haveing TV's put in mine.
Lou D
Elliot Easton
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USA
Elliot EastonNov 30th, 2007 04:33 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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neck is same shape as a setzer-slim, slight v
i put tv's in all of them.
Peegoo
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W.W.J.D.?
(Who Wants Jack Daniel's?)Nov 30th, 2007 07:30 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I stuck TVJ classics in this machine and it sounds like a Jet.
MR Twin Reverb
USA NY
Lou DDec 1st, 2007 03:40 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Elliot, I email TV Jones and Ill be getting
new pickups for my EE. That's my christmas
present from my wife.
Lou D
DPH
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MassachusettsDec 7th, 2007 08:11 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Are the EE sigs all made in Japan, or is there also a Korean or Chinese version available?
I'm suddenly in the market for a used one and am trying figure out what the going rate for a used one is.
MR Twin Reverb
USA NY
Lou DDec 7th, 2007 04:24 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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DHP I don't think there's a Chinese version
but there was a Korean version a couple of
years ago. Check ebay and also check gbase.com
there two good starting points. Good luck in
your search.
Lou D
tomcatluc
BelgiumDec 11th, 2007 03:34 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I have an EE Electromatic, and it's manufactured in China, as are all electromatics. I love this guitar, although I changed the original PU's and put TV Jones Powertrons in it. Body, neck and Bigsby are perfect. Electronics need some upgrading. But in the end you get a wonderful guitar for half the price of a pro one.
It's a heavy instrument that needs a case.
MR Twin Reverb
USA NY
Lou DDec 11th, 2007 07:37 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Tomcatluc I didn't the EE Electromatic
were made in China. I thought they were
made in Korea.
Lou D
tomcatluc
BelgiumDec 12th, 2007 02:53 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Well, there is some confusion. The first ones were made in Korea. After some time they changed to China (probably because the 'work' is cheaper). I got the impression that the quality only got better. If you read the reviews at Harmony Central I can only agree: the EE is the top of the electromatic line. From time to time you see them on e-bay, and they go between 500 and 700$. I think it doesn't make a lot of difference. I have three China made guitars (the EE, Ibanez Artcore 85 VLS, Höfner Verythin CT) and they are all perfect. I had some forum-discussions about USA-made and China-made guitars, and I think there isn't a big difference in quality, sertainly not enough to explain the price-difference between f.e.new Gibsons. Remember what they said about Japan. Now all new Gretsches are made in Japan.
(I still love my Strat68 en Godin LGX, all US-made)
MR Twin Reverb
USA NY
Lou DDec 13th, 2007 04:49 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Just wondering how many on this board
play the Elloit Easton Signature? Also
how many are pre Fender. Mine was made
in 2001 and bought in 2003 so I'm pre
Fender.
Lou D
dubs
AustraliaJan 9th, 2008 10:57 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I have a lefty green caddy green 6128EE.
Pre fender made, but left Qc factory during fender owned.
I love it, will never sell it.
I upgraded to tv jones classic plus in bridge and classic in neck, changed to lefty cts pots and
Note - to put in tv jones pickups, you need to slightly rout out the cavities slightly. This is due to the low bridge profile /angle of EE model.
Tv jones mentioned to me he has done that to all of elliot's gretsches with tv jones pickups.
gitman51
U.S.
FrankFJan 11th, 2008 07:38 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I have a lefty EE signature that is a helluva nice guitar. It is pre-Fender.
I call it the "ultimate signature guitar" because I purchased it used - from Elliot.
FrankF
atomicwash
usaJan 12th, 2008 10:00 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I owned one a few years back. I was in an original rock band and the guitar really rocked. When I went more twangy, I switched to Teles and Gretsch guitars with Dynas. I really like the EE, and wish I would have kept it. I currently am playing a Spectra Sonic with a Dyna in the bridge.
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