Could the new Rally be a start of a trend?

[Feral Housecats]

Wouldn't it be wonderful to see Gretsch make a Streamliner or Electromatic version of an old obscure guitar each year...similar to the Streamliner Rally this year.

2024 Astro-Jet
2025 Viking
2026 Rambler
2027 Super Axe

 

[Ando]

Would be cool to see at least half of those eventually coming to fruition.

But given how solidbody and chambered Electromatic factory templates have been so well-employed on actual production pieces for over a decade now, it still baffles me that the fairest of Corvettique delights hasn't yet seen the light of day as a reissue, even with the likes of a cheapo mini-hum and stoptail.

 

[Viper]

I could be induced to buy a Rambler reissue.

 

[stiv]

I could be induced to buy a Rambler reissue.
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Me too.

 

[afire]

But given how solidbody and chambered Electromatic factory templates have been so well-employed on actual production pieces for over a decade now, it still baffles me that the fairest of Corvettique delights hasn't yet seen the light of day as a reissue, even with the likes of a cheapo mini-hum and stoptail.

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That's the first thing that popped into my head too. Apparently half of new guitar players are women and girls. Why not have an entry level option with a feminine, but not patronizingly feminine vibe.

 

[afire]

I could be induced to buy a Rambler reissue.
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A dual pickup Rambler with a 24.5" scale would be impossible to resist. Unless they put a B7 and stud mounted Tune-o-matic on it. Which they probably would. Then it would be easy to resist.

 

[Marv666]

They already Ruined the Rally, i think they should leave it be

 

[stiv]

A dual pickup Rambler with a 24.5" scale would be impossible to resist. Unless they put a B7 and stud mounted Tune-o-matic on it. Which they probably would. Then it would be easy to resist.

I think that’s the problem. It doesn’t matter what model they will decide to reissue, it would have to be reasonably cheap (market wise).
We keep dreaming Electromatic guitars (priced accordingly) with Pro Line features.
That’s not going to happen, unless they decide (like the other G brand did) to rebrand the Electromatic line “Pro Line” and the Pro Line “Custom Shop”

 

[Teledriver]

Could the new Rally be a start of a trend?


Gimme the dang Electromatic Billy-Bo!!!

 

[Shock]

A black semi with cat's eyes. Like a 60's Annie or G3141 Historic.

 

[Ando]

That's the first thing that popped into my head too. Apparently half of new guitar players are women and girls. Why not have an entry level option with a feminine, but not patronizingly feminine vibe.

Absolutely... Classic Fender pastels etc. like Sonic Blue, Vintage White, Shell Pink that we all love.

Price them around that of a G2215 or something, and I have a feeling some of us doods might be tempted to buy at least one of each.

 

[BohemianLikeMe]

My dream Gretsch offerings remain the same: Electromatic Billy Bo or a thinner-bodied single cut fully hollow like some of the vintage Annies and Clippers.

I like the Rat Rods but it's hard to find any in stock here and I'm not entirely sold on the finishes.

 

[ZackyDog]

They already Ruined the Rally, i think they should leave it be

Why do you say that, Marv?

Well, I would prefer it to be hollow, in lieu of semi-hollow, and have a B6 Bigsby in lieu of a B7. But the Super HiloTrons sound nice and the finish looks as pretty as a vintage one.

 

[afire]

Price them around that of a G2215 or something, and I have a feeling some of us doods might be tempted to buy at least one of each.

I would rock a Princess without hesitation. Then again, I'm currently wearing a watch most people would probable consider fit for a princess.

 

[gentlemanbass]

7615

 

[Irish-Jay]

Wouldn't it be wonderful to see Gretsch make a Streamliner or Electromatic version of an old obscure guitar each year...similar to the Streamliner Rally this year.

2024 Astro-Jet
2025 Viking
2026 Rambler
2027 Super Axe

Great idea. I would love to see a Committee re-issue as well!

 

[MeVote]

I would love to get my hands on one of those Vettes with the 4x2 headstock.