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Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. Bigsby Electric Guitar

$259
$549.99
+ Free S/H
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Adorama has Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut Bigsby Electric Guitar (Walnut Stain, 2806400517) on sale for $259. Shipping is free.

Additionally, Adorama also has Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut Bigsby Electric Guitar (Brownstone, 2806400588) on sale for $259. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • All-new Broad'Tron BT-2S pickups
  • Slightly smaller 14" double-cutaway arched maple body with chambered spruce center block
  • Enlarged F-holes for increased acoustic projection
  • Nato neck
  • 12"-radius laurel fingerboard with pearloid Big Block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Vintage-style control knobs
  • Bigsby B50 vibrato tailpiece
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
  • Handedness: Right-Handed
  • Neck Construction: Set
  • Strings: 6 String
  • Body Material: Maple
  • Pickup Configuration: HH

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    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
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Model: Gretsch Guitars G2655t Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut With Bigsby Electric Guitar Brownstone Maple

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They're closing out models from several years ago. The quality on these is really really good. I own two streamliners from this era and they're fantastic guitars. I'm tempted by this one too, since it has a smaller body than my other Streamliners.

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djfrank
04-12-2024 at 04:47 PM.
04-12-2024 at 04:47 PM.
How can they sell these so cheap? Cheaper than a Squier Affinity even. Not really my style, but looks cool and I'm tempted.
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MellowBoundary6621
04-12-2024 at 08:29 PM.
04-12-2024 at 08:29 PM.
Quote from djfrank :
How can they sell these so cheap? Cheaper than a Squier Affinity even. Not really my style, but looks cool and I'm tempted.

They're closing out models from several years ago. The quality on these is really really good. I own two streamliners from this era and they're fantastic guitars. I'm tempted by this one too, since it has a smaller body than my other Streamliners.
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wiseghost
04-13-2024 at 07:19 AM.
04-13-2024 at 07:19 AM.
I wish they had a semihollow model without bigsby on sale. I can barely play (started learning at nearly 40) and I'm a bit worried that bigsby adds unnecessary complexity to keep it tuned. I would not be able to use bigsby in the foreseeable future.
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getjustin
04-13-2024 at 08:30 AM.
04-13-2024 at 08:30 AM.
Quote from wiseghost :
I wish they had a semihollow model without bigsby on sale. I can barely play (started learning at nearly 40) and I'm a bit worried that bigsby adds unnecessary complexity to keep it tuned. I would not be able to use bigsby in the foreseeable future.
I think this fits the bill

https://www.adorama.com/gr2817600561.html
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wiseghost
04-13-2024 at 08:32 AM.
04-13-2024 at 08:32 AM.
Quote from getjustin :
I think this fits the bill

https://www.adorama.com/gr2817600561.html

Yes, this is a good one. But I like the Jr more for a smaller size.
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nicedog
04-13-2024 at 08:36 AM.
04-13-2024 at 08:36 AM.
the coral one looks beautiful, too bad it's not on sale.
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mora5oh3
04-13-2024 at 10:13 AM.
04-13-2024 at 10:13 AM.
less than a year the jack broke off the one I bought in Oct. Looks nice and plays good but you get what you pay for
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clockvstrain
04-13-2024 at 12:00 PM.
04-13-2024 at 12:00 PM.
Quote from wiseghost :
I wish they had a semihollow model without bigsby on sale. I can barely play (started learning at nearly 40) and I'm a bit worried that bigsby adds unnecessary complexity to keep it tuned. I would not be able to use bigsby in the foreseeable future.
I haven't tried it yet but there are 100+ comments confirming this stringing method works for keeping Gretsch's (and any guitar) in tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fg5dB0ftqw
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muni2773
04-14-2024 at 07:02 AM.
04-14-2024 at 07:02 AM.
Well heck this is now becoming more like stocks and ETFs. Since no one can predict the market Dollar cost average.

The Bloody Bigsby Ïnstalled and part is about 150. So the rest of the guitar is being sold for 1 Benji. If you are a slick dealer heck who doesn't even play.

I have ranted and raved against/for Gretsch and looky looky I just bought one

Thanks OP. Please rep him/her
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Lseamg
04-14-2024 at 08:30 AM.
04-14-2024 at 08:30 AM.
I picked up the sterling green version a while back at $279

It's a truly beautiful guitar and sounds great. I read a lot about a bigsby throwing the guitar out of tune but we haven't had that issue at all.

At this price these are awesome buys just to hang on the wall for decor. Not sure what other art you could get for this price with the same impact.
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General_Klinger
04-15-2024 at 05:11 AM.
04-15-2024 at 05:11 AM.
For those with tuning issues:

1 - replace the Bigsby spring
2 - put on $60 locking tuners
3 - oil/lube the nut

I've had mine for a few months now, and it'll stay in tune even if I dive bomb with the Bigsby
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KeithK2933
04-15-2024 at 08:21 AM.
04-15-2024 at 08:21 AM.
How hard is it to tune if you know nothing about guitars.
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tfox
04-15-2024 at 09:02 AM.
04-15-2024 at 09:02 AM.
Quote from KeithK2933 :
How hard is it to tune if you know nothing about guitars.
It's no more complicated to adjust the tuning on this guitar than any other, but you may be adjusting it pretty often especially while you break it in.

If you're brand new you may want to pass on this in favor of a hardtail model, they do come up for sale pretty often. The Bigsby is great for eye candy but unless you really want to actually use it, I don't think it's worth the added cost, weight and complication.

Spend the money you save on a nice clip-on tuner and a few sets of strings.
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