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FDP Forum / The Gretsch Forum / 6120 Setup Specs?
FDP Forum / The Gretsch Forum / 6120 Setup Specs?
SoK66
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We had the hit but Van got the moneyJul 27th, 2010 12:01 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Well, my new 6120-1959 may be a killer, but it comes with a setup guide that is essentially useless: Not one single spec! There's nothing on the Gretsch website either. I had to reset the bridge because the seller loosened the strings before shipping and it moved enroute. No biggie I just set it like a Gibson. BUT, what would really help is some basic pickup settings. When I got it the 24 pole pieces were all extended quite a bit and it sounded way too thin. All I can find is a TV Jones Classic setup spec, which I tried last night & found to be much closer to what I thought a vintage Gretsch should sound like. Anyone got a link to some basic setup specs for vintage Gretsch's?
fitz
Pocono Mountains USA
Wanderin eye and a smokin gun...Aug 8th, 2010 09:14 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I saw this and it provided some tips. Hope this helps.
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Butterscotch BluesAug 20th, 2010 08:42 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Thanks fitz. My question was about intonation. Covers that real good.
SoK66
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We had the hit but Van got the moneyAug 23rd, 2010 09:47 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I was more looking for relief, action setting and pickup adjustment recommendations. Never really found anything other than some pickup settings on the TV Jones site. I just set it up like a Gibson. Swithched it from 10s to 11s tonight, very good move.
Ryder
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Butterscotch BluesAug 24th, 2010 06:23 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Just got mine so the 10's are still on.
daveycorona
penny lane,liverpool
anifyerknowyerhistoryAug 24th, 2010 02:33 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Definite improvement on my 3 gretsches when I put 11's on. Also, I put Tru-Arc bridges on all 3 to improve playability and action. Bit expensive but well worth it.
SoK66
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We had the hit but Van got the moneyAug 26th, 2010 07:57 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Ditto, I just put 11s on mine and the improvement in tone is very significant. I plan to try 12s with a wound third next, but I'd be very happy with the 11s. My thought is that the 10s just don't tension the bridge or Bigsby enough to get the top to respond.
Ryder
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Butterscotch BluesAug 26th, 2010 09:30 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Where do you get the Tru-Arc bridges?
daveycorona
penny lane,liverpool
anifyerknowyerhistoryAug 26th, 2010 04:04 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I'm in uk and get them from the following link. If you mail Deke there he may be able to put you in touch with US suppliers. Also, if you look at the gretsch forum a guy on there called proteus makes them.
SoK66
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We had the hit but Van got the moneyNov 10th, 2011 05:11 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Overdue update: Put 12s on it and it started playing and sounding like a proper Gretsch. These kind of make the tone blossom like I remember from the 60s Gretschs I had.
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