Gretsch Review: '61 Tennessean

History:

Purchase: I got this guitar from a shop called Guitar Crazy in Coogee (Sydney) and I payed $4000 for it. I got this guitar and not the other Gretsch's because I just loved the feel of the guitar and I was surprised how good nick it was in! And obviously the sound of it!

What I Like About This Gretsch '61 Tennessean: The thing I like most about my Tennessean is that it is the most versitile guitar I've ever played! I'm in a Alt.Rockabilly band and so sometimes I play with really clean tone and other times with alot of power and distorsion and the guitar does the job. But also it's cos of my amp's too but if I played any other guitar though my amps they wouldnt be as good as my Tennessean.

What I Do NOT Like About The Gretsch '61 Tennessean: I dont like how everyone loves it! I'm sure everytime I play a gig someone out there is thinking about stealing it.

Gretsch '61 Tennessean Quality Rating: My guitar is pretty much all original apart from the new TV Jones pickups and the new 'Chet Atkins Tennessean' scratch plate.

Review Summary: If yo have alot of cash I would absolutly suggest you get yourself a Gretsch Tennessean. It dosnt have to be as old as mine though! they are all great. If you want a new Gretsch I would go for a Tennessean Rose (Basically my guitar but 40 yrs younger if you got it new).

Rating of this Gretsch product: 5

This Gretsch '61 Tennessean Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: Michael Fryar

Review Date: 2002-08-31