New forum member-New Gretsch owner- G 5655TG JR Center Block

[dst5655]

Hello, I'm new to the Gretsch forum. And, recently purchased a new G-5655TG Electro Ctr.Blk. Jr. w/B-70 Bigsby. Is anyone here familiar with this guitar?
Anyone have any tips to share as I get used to it?

 

[Pemberton]

Welcome to GT! I’m not familiar with that model, so I don’t have any tips. But let’s see of photo of that new guitar.

Edit: photo added, nice!

 

[Pops]

Nice axe! Lube the nut slots and the saddles if you have tuning stability issues when using the Bibsgy.

 

[dst5655]

Welcome to GT! I’m not familiar with that model, so I don’t have any tips. But let’s see of photo of that new guitar.

 

[dst5655]

Nice axe! Lube the nut slots and the saddles if you have tuning stability issues when using the Bibsgy.

 

[dst5655]

Pops, I changed the strings, lubed the nut and saddles right out of the box. I also added a butchie bar to the Bigsby.
Everything is fine and stays in tune well.

 

[dst5655]

Pemberton, I added a pic. Not great tho'.

 

[drmilktruck]

Very fine guitar. Congrats and welcome.

 

[juks]

I have one and it's a great axe.

 

[dak55]

It's a nice, very comfortable guitar for me. If the break angle is as severe on yours and looks like the "before" picture of mine below, you are going to struggle with the Bigsby and tuning, regardless whether you lube and cut the nut slots as mentioned above. A BiggsFix takes care of the problem.

Welcome to the group!!

https://bricksbiggsfix.com/

 

[Pops]

Pops, I changed the strings, lubed the nut and saddles right out of the box. I also added a butchie bar to the Bigsby.
Everything is fine and stays in tune well.

Sounds like you’re off to a great start.

 

[thunder58]

Hello, I'm new to the Gretsch forum. And, recently purchased a new G-5655TG Electro Ctr.Blk. Jr. w/B-70 Bigsby. Is anyone here familiar with this guitar?
Anyone have any tips to share as I get used to it?

Welcome to the forum @dst5655 . Beautiful guitar

 

[Back in Black]

Hello, I'm new to the Gretsch forum. And, recently purchased a new G-5655TG Electro Ctr.Blk. Jr. w/B-70 Bigsby. Is anyone here familiar with this guitar?
Anyone have any tips to share as I get used to it?

dst,

Welcome!

You're going to like it here.

That's a beauty!!

Answers to your questions will be coming soon.

Best,

BIB.

 

[new6659]

Welcome and nice guitar!

 

[GlenP]

Usually you see more 5420s as the NGD first gateway Gretsch, but seems like the Centerblock jrs are catching on a bit. Just enjoy getting used to it, welcome to the club! The Centerblock abides!

I have this older LTD version (BTFT pickups in this one),
great demo of that one here:

 

[All Thumbs]

Beautiful guitar! Enjoy.

 

[audept]

Welcome to the forum, @dst5655 !

 

[juks]

It's a nice, very comfortable guitar for me. If the break angle is as severe on yours and looks like the "before" picture of mine below, you are going to struggle with the Bigsby and tuning, regardless whether you lube and cut the nut slots as mentioned above. A BiggsFix takes care of the problem.

Welcome to the group!!

https://bricksbiggsfix.com/

View attachment 200140

I installed the same. Works great!

 

[LivingMyDream]

Welcome to Gretsch-Talk, dst5655!

Since it's a center block guitar, my advice would be to turn up the amp and enjoy playing!

 

[THS3171]

Hello and welcome. Very fine guitar, i love those juniors and the color is great. Congratulations!