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G9200 Boxcar Round-Neck Resonator Guitar

SKU: # 365746   |   Model: # 271-5010-521   |    Product Reviews6 Reviews  Write a Review

G9200 Boxcar Round-Neck Resonator Guitar
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The miracle of volume! With its mahogany "long-body" design and comfortable soft-"V" neck, this faithful reissue of the 1930s classic sounds and plays like a million bucks. The vital feature of all Gretsch resonator guitars is the all-new Gretsch "Ampli-Sonic" diaphragm (resonator cone), which is hand-spun in Eastern Europe from nearly 99 percent pure aluminium and yields an impressive quality and volume of tone.

BODY
Body Material: Laminated Mahogany
Body Shape: Resonator
Body Back: Laminated Mahogany
Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany
Body Top: Laminated Mahogany
Body Finish: Semi-Gloss Honey Mahogany Stain
Bracing: Internal Sound-Well
F Holes Sound Holes: "F" Hole
Body Depth: 3.5" (89 mm)
Body Length: 18.87" (479 mm)
Body Width Upper Bout: 9.875" (251 mm)
Body Width Lower Bout: 14.125" (359 mm)

NECK
Neck Shape: Soft "V"
Number of Frets: 19 (12 to Body)
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (400 mm)
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss Honey Mahogany Stain
Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Scale Length: 25" (63.5 cm)
Headstock: 1930's Gretsch 3x3
Truss Rods: Dual-Action Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Hex

HARDWARE
Hardware Finish: Nickel-Plated
Bridge: Spider - Ebony-Tipped Maple
Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast
String Nut: Bone

MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
Additional Comments: Gretsch "Ampli-Sonic" Eastern European, 99% Pure Aluminum Resonator Cone; Trapeze Tailpiece
Unique Features: Gretsch Ampli-Sonic Spider Resonator Cone and Bridge; Nickel-Plated Poinsettia Design Cover-Plate; 1930s Gretsch Headstock with Aged Pearloid Face.
Included Accessories: Truss-Rod Hex Wrench

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Excellent value. Recommended. 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   North Vancouver, British Columbia
Bought this resonator for many of the reasons listed by other reviewers. Sure it's not a top line National but for the price it sounds and plays beautifully right off the mark. I played a few higher priced resonators in the store (including a very muddy sounding $800 dollar Epiphone) but kept coming back to this fine sounding little Gretch. The tone is warm and surprisingly bright. The action off the shelf, easy and comfortable. I own a couple of high end Martins that I love but I have to say this resonator probably ends up being played the most. The only upgrade I made (and recommend) was to change out the rather cheap feeling tuners for some better quality ones. Gretch have added a couple of upgraded variations of this base model recently which have some nice additions (colour bursts, electronics, bindings). However all the basic builds (including the all important resonator cone) appear to be almost identical in materials and quality. Great value for the money. Hope this helps.
Posted by John. on Sep 2, 2017
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Simply Amazing 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
I have owned this guitar for 3 years now. It has traveled all over Saskatchewan with me, and it has never been an issue. The neck has been perfect, the action has been perfect. The first thing anyone says to me is how loud it is, but it has beautiful full tones from high to low. You absolutely can not go wrong with this guitar.
Posted by Dean Linton on Feb 4, 2017
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Gretsch Box Car Willie Resonator 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
I did alot of research on resonators because I wanted one to strum. I bought the raised nut as well in case I wanted to try the slide. But I use it to strum and absolutely love it. I am a singer and it has a beautiful rich tone and is always a conversation piece!??????
Posted by Bev on Jan 7, 2017
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Cool acoustic blues box 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Abbotsford, British Columbia
I bought this resonator not knowing anything about them until one day i played an Alligator model and it just stayed on my mind,so i went back and purchased this model as i love the simplicity on it and it s the perfect size also.Great guitar for the price!...cant be beat!
Posted by sergio on Sep 30, 2016
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Great Resonator 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Victoria, British Columbia
I recently purchased this guitar because i was interest in learning/playing slide on one. Definitely impressed by the quality for the price. After hearing this was part of Gretsch's budget line i was skeptical, but after playing it i would recommend this guitar to anyone wanting a great bluesy sound at an inexpensive price.
Posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2015
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Best Quality for Value 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton South, Alberta
This is a great entry level resonator. It's a great deal for the price. I highly recommend it.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 20, 2014
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