(SOLD) Gretsch G9221 Bobtail Steel Body Resonator Guitar 2021
Gretsch G9221 resonator, made in China 2021. Cool, right? There's nothing quite like the sound of a steel body resonator, and this is an easy entry into that glorious territory both in terms of playability and dollarydoos. It's a round neck example, so it's designed to manage normal playing as well as slide style. The neck is a V style shape, which feels pretty intuitive and wins a few blues points. The tone is snarky and loud, with a pleasing juicy body and a responsive, growly attack. Maybe it's the secret sauce you've been looking for? Nope, that's just the Texas smokey barbeque marinade.
Model: Gretsch G9221 Bobtail
Made: 2021, China (serial CAXR214744)
Finish: 'weathered pump house roof'; lightly brushed steel
Body: solid steel, Ampli-Sonic "Spider" cone diaphragm
Neck: mahogany, padauk fretboard, round neck type, pronounced V shape, 44.4mm nut, 25" scale
Weight: 3.945kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Fishman 'Nashville' passive pickup
Case: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: The headstock has no major marks. The neck has a couple of tiny dimples on the back, no major marks. The back has minor scuffs in the middle of the body and along the back edge. The sides have light scuffs on the top horn, dimples in the elbow area, scuffs near the jack and some light rub wear on the bottom horn. The front has some dimples on the bottom edge and some rub wear in the elbow area. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).
Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Very minor fret wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Action is set medium-high so you're able to play slide or fingerstyle.