GRETSCH G2420T Streamliner™ Hollow Body With BIGSBY Gunmetal. My experience pretty much mirrors Proteus's. £304 . It's almost not really a semi.). Millenium GS-2001 E. £5.80. And when Epiphone finds a winner, they milk it through endless variations to fully saturate the market. £379. Mar 31, 2012 Oklahoma. Which is great support for what I said too! I guess the design suggests "rockabilly guitar," but tonally it's nothing like. Thread starter UrbanHymns; Start date Oct 1, 2011; UrbanHymns. £13.98 previous price £13.98 + … More or less Jr-sized (but with its own body shape), chambered (not unlike a Jet, though a different degree of chambering), P90s, bridge on studs. Also, a smallish-bodied semi is NOT something Gretsch was making at the time the Wildkat emerged. Again, not very flashy Koa but it looks OK. £ 419.00. It's great there's so many shades of variety in that market. Nice size, a familiar Gretsch control layout, single coil pickups and a Bigsby. Price is probably not going to be too bad either. ACCESSORIES YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN. Anyway, can't afford one. They've been there for a while. I've become an Epiphone fan this year, and I think the hollowbodies and semi hollowbodies are especially cool. The Koa here doesn't appear to be very flamey but it is definitely an attractive wood. The Golden Era returns with the Original Collection. £329.99 previous price £329.99. £435.38. I know the guy who makes 'em. Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Centre-Block Double Cutaway with Bigsby, Riviera Blue. Unfortunately, we cannot specify a precise dispatch date at this time. Read more: Gretsch G2420 Streamliner Hollow Body 2019. Paying tribute to our iconic past, the Original Collection brings back the classic guitars that shaped sound across all generations and genres of music. Oct 1, 2011 #1 I've been a Tele player all my life, and owned a Epiphone Casino for a few months about 4 years ago. I don't see how you can consider the Wildcat to be a "copy" of a Gretsch. Gretsch G2622T GM Streamliner. But it sounds nothing like you might expect from noting its size, body construction, and pickup complement. Gretsch G2655-P90 Streamliner Center Block Jr Double-Cut V-Stoptail Claret Burst. Once I replaced most of the parts on them they were pretty good guitars. So Epiphone WILDKAT tends to get more favorable ⭐ reviews than Gretsch G2655T, as seen on the chart below. Strato67 said: ↑ Get a WildKat. Standard Delivery Times. Guitar Electric Solid Body Tanglewood Super Six Green Bigsby Style Tremolo Y-53. Charlie nailed my thinking but the Wildkat is definitely influenced by Gretsch. £51.57 + £17.70 P&P . High-rated Guitars in a similar price range. Gretsch G5422T Electromatic Hollow Body Double-Cut Bigsby Orange Stain. And the pickups on my Wildkat are rather dark, and very midrangey. In terms of copying Gretsch...I don't know. hi, im looking to buy a guitar and im kinda looking for an archtop guitar because i like there sound and can play them unplugged. I did get to play a used Wildkat a few months ago at the local gretsch dealer. Cool headstock applique. Strato67, May 29, 2016 #44. byronius Squier-holic. It's one of the guitars I bought when I was trying to avoid spending Gretsch money for a Gretschy guitar; it missed the mark in its own unique way. Hey guys this video is the last video for 2016 so hopefully this video is helpful remember to like and subscribe and thanks to my dad who was the camera man £5.50. We are an authorised Gretsch Guitar Dealer and all our Gretsch Guitars come with Full Warranty. Not sure on the timing vs the original Gretsch Jrs but I believe that Gretsch had them first. Build quality and playability are exceptional, fully pro-grade in every way. P-90s, semi hollow, not a bad combination. But I should try aluminum on it, after all. The type of wood depends on the sound that you are wanting to achieve, however, some guitars have more than one wood used. EPIPHONE WILDKAT Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Bigsby, EXCELLENT. I do like the ornate inlays on the 335. Tone Check is BACK and we've grabbed up the uber-popular Gretsch G2420T Streamliner and our guy Aram Feriants has put this sweet guitar through it's paces. This item is in stock and can be dispatched immediately. Lows and highs seem to be missing by comparison. 1 . The insinuation is that Epi is copying the KOA top on this model from the G6120T-KOA-LTD15. Free P&P. T he Streamliner moniker arrived in the Gretsch catalogue in 1955 with a range of affordable instruments descended from the earlier Electromatics. Same body, neck, and inlays, etc. It isn't even a true arch top and as afar as I know, Gretsch doesn't offer a model with dog-ear p-90s. In Stock. I put GraphTek saddles on the bridge (rather expensively), which made all the difference in smoothness and tuning stability. Epiphones are nice, I like the 335, but for some reason, the G6120DC seems such a better guitar on many levels. Branchée simplement sur un marshall le son est monstrueux surtout en distorsion. This website displays data from third party public sources. But here's the thing. Shipping is fast with UPS Courier - Fully Insured and Tracked. Messages 2,355. So we see Wildkats in ever iteration imaginable, even in a White Falconish version. Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Centre-Block Junior Double Cutaway with Bigsby, Fairl. Epiphone LP & SG Wiring Harness - Original Equipment for Perfect Fit! £ 770.00 . In Stock. Well, six strings and a few pieces of wood. Epiphone Les Paul Wiring Harness with Custom PIO Tone Caps! 3,465. £37.59 + £17.70 P&P. £1.45. Condition is "Used". I like Epiphones. They are also doing a Koa topped Les Paul Custom. The Vette's neck isn't super thin, very similar to the Wildkat. £ 419.00. That's copyin' there, is what that is. So now Epiphone is coming through with a Koa topped Wildkat. Epiphone WildKat Semi-Acoustic Electric Guitar, Antique Natural . It wasn't bad but I had my heart set on a Gretsch Corvette. It's an honorable occupant of its own space (in a very crowded room). £230.99. Even if chocolate chip is on your mind, our cookies make an important contribution to a great shopping experience. On top of that, it's fairly safe to say that Epiphone WILDKAT is a more popular guitar, based on its 100+ reviews. Free P&P. The data presented is for information purposes only. ReviewFinder is reader-supported - if you click on a link on ReviewFinder and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Gretsch did not invent the hollow body electric. If you remember, Gretsch came out with a Koa topped 6120 a year or two ago. And when Epiphone finds a winner, they milk it through endless variations to fully saturate the market. Free shipping and excluding VAT . [Gear] Wildkat vs Streamliner I've been looking at these two guitars for a while now and just looking for some players experiences with either (or both) of these guitars and what your buying decision would be … : Other Epi models since have more closely tracked Gretsch recipes. Thomann CTG-10 Clip Tuner . Gretsch G5120 vs. Epiphone Casino. I think the gold-ish hardware suits the Koa, tho I'm not a fan of either normally. £26.58. Available in several months. True, Gretsch has never had a P90 guitar and the Wildkat doesn't copy any specific Gretsch model but there is definitely an influence there. The Wildkat is an intriguing little guitar, basically a chambered version of the old Gretsch Jr models with a pair of P90 pickups. Silver Supporting Member. Gradually I start to hear all the complexity in the wide midrange band the 'kat provides, and then it gets fun. Despite the different styles, there are just two prices: the non-Bigsby versions cost £350; the Bigsby-equipped models and the lefty are £395, pretty much half the price of the existing Electromatics. They call this the Emperor swingster. My chief complaint about the Wildkat is the name. It's quick, easy, and much appreciated. Harley Benton Nylon Player Pick Set Mixed. And it's hard to deny that other models like their Swingmaster are a Gretschy like copy. I also like the sound. Other Epi models since have more closely tracked Gretsch recipes. * The Gretsch is bigger in every respect - thicker, wider, etc. The pots and switch on mine are below junk grade, but perhaps they've fixed that in the intervening 10 years. They help us to show you relevant offers, remember your settings to ease navigation on our website and alert us when the website is slow or unstable. Here's what the "not-really-a-semi" looks like on the inside. * The Wildkat isn't a true hollowbody in the sense that it's blocked in the middle, therefore it doesn't have as much of an acoustic sound as the Gretsch. $500 bucks used with a hard shell case. I've kept a number of those guitars for that very reason: they turned out to be their own thing, and I enjoy them. I really like the looks of the Royale versions in Black. Maybe the Wildkat is competing in something like the same market as Gretsch, but the 'kat is very different sonically than anything Gretsch had at the time it came out. 10773 . It's in the top 3 bestselling guitars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Gretsch G2622T or Gretsch G2622LH . that Joe Pass played and epi made for decades. Granted there may be a Gretsch connection and it looks like they do copy things, but as stated above, so do others such as the Les Paul before the Jet. Gretsch G2655T is $50 cheaper than the average guitar ($599.99). I have a Wildkat, I think a 2004. Proteus - try a Tru-Arc on the Epi. Here is a Sheraton I picked up back in January. 9% bought Gretsch G2655T IS Streamliner: £359: 7% bought Gretsch G2622T RB Streamliner: £369: Our most popular Semiacoustic Guitars: Compare Products: Related Products. All Trademarks and Copyrights belong to their respective owners. There are P90s and P90s; in my experience, P90s vary in tone more from one version to another than any other class of pickup. Don't know if all Wildkats are like that, just describing mine. Seller … I have a swingster and it's as good as any 5120. We see this with the 3 P90 Riviera and we are seeing it with the Wildkat. Add to wish list. I own one Epi, an SG Maestro, and although it is heavy, like it and would buy another Epi. Both guitars weigh about the same, with slight variations. Epiphone WildKat Semi-Acoustic Electric Guitar, Antique Natural . Cette guitare est un vrai petit bijou. I like the color better than any of the variants I've seen since, but that's down to personal taste. The Wildkat is an intriguing little guitar, basically a chambered version of the old Gretsch Jr models with a pair of P90 pickups. My cousin gave me one, but the PU were way too dark for me, so I put on a pair of cheap GfS Pu's and it sounded much better but god are those things noisey. Gretsch G2655T is a popular option in the middle of the guitars price range. But spelled with a K, it might be OK. Well, Epi's not the only company to make "endless variations" of a successful model. Plays beautifully, recently had new strings. the sssnake IPP1030. I know the guy who makes 'em. * The Gretsch has humbuckers, the Wildkat has single coils. Gibson Gear Regular Style 2" Safety Strap (Jet Black) £9.00. That's the mascot of my Alma Mater's chief rival. I'll accept that Epiphone was inspired by Gretsch on the Wildkat - though it sure goes a different direction sonically. £3.66. Proteus - try a Tru-Arc on the Epi. 12304 . The humbuckers on the 335 just don't sound to my liking, the Filtertrons just seem to 'have it.'. £359. Don't get me wrong, I kind of like it. The Streamliner models share a majority of features. Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner Pedal. eBay item number: 143885299266 . No video reviews linked yet for Gretsch G2655T. Epiphone wildkat guitar unboxing and review. The Wildcat is just a basic guitar shape with a rounded cutaway. But the big thing is the control layout which is very Gretsch-inspired. We see this with the 3 P90 Riviera and we are seeing it with the Wildkat. 4Ply Pickguard Fits Epiphone Dot Style Guitar- Tortoise Red B47. I'll never leave my Tele, but I've been wanting to add a semi-hollowbody guitar to my arsenal for a while. Nice looking guitar and definitely unconventional for Gretsch ... or any manufacturer. pro snake TPI 6. Other than the gold hardware it's the first time I've ever been attracted a wildkat. A solid body electric guitar has a solid piece of wood for the body, and there are many types of woods used to make the body. It would not stop me from buying one if in the market. What's not to like (except its a bit heavy). 11815 . But yeah... orange, bigsby and the pups are very gretschy. Again, what's not to like. Epiphone Wildkat Royale Limited Edition Semi-Acoustic Guitar . And the more I think about it, the more I think the Wildkat carves out its own unique territory. Ahnlaashock Squier-holic. Last one. It has the most severe issue with Bigsby break angle vs stud-mount Tunamatic I've ever seen: bridge movement during vibrato use literally made the studs creak in the body. £11.88. Description. For sure, the Swingster is a clone attempt. In Stock . there both 700$, are they similar in tone? Reluctant sale to help pay for a wedding See how it changes the sonic alchemy. https://www.andertons.co.uk/.../epiphone-wildkat-royale-in-white-with-bigsby £2.49. I've had a couple: a Del Rey and a Sheraton II. Both names have, of course, since reappeared in the Gretsch product line, and now 2016 sees the new Streamliner Collection arrive in the form of a trio of guitars that are very competitively priced indeed. I have been looking at those for a while. Also, the graphite-ish saddles were so expensive I want to get my moneysworth out of them. Sez Chas: And it's hard to deny that other models like their Swingmaster are a Gretschy like copy. Epiphone Wildkat Royale An - half Resonance E-Guitar. 3832 . A pity that Gretsch don't make a single cut JR in the Electromatic range. Really a sweet-playing guitar. I guess you could also say the new centerblock Junior is Gretsch's "copy" of a Wildkat - but really both companies are providing a graduated range of alternatives in the not-a-LesPaul/not-a-Fender domain of the market: hollowbodies and semis with various bracing/blocking, in various sizes, with various non-humbucker pickup choices. I like the Wildkat better. Wildkats are okay guitars and the above finish is nice. 6688 . Great Tone! It's routed out rather than having a center block: Which kinda sorta reminds me of something else we've all seen: It's true, the Wildkat doesn't sound like anything Gretsch that I've come across, but it does clearly have some similar features.