NGD: Gretsch G5420T Snowcrest (with question)

[mbell75]

My new obsession! Loving this guitar, my first Gretsch! Question is, with pick guard or without? I'm liking it better without. Seems like too much gold with it and I like to see both F holes haha.

 

[elephantrider]

those open window pups look fantastic . beautiful guitar.

 

[larryguitar]

Definitely....either way.

Seriously, that's gorgeous in both configurations; I'd probably switch it every couple days.


Larry

 

[WhiteEpiLP]

Without...
I have a trans red 5422 double cut, no guard as well.
Absolutely love mine.

 

[RevivedTomorrow]

If it was a DC then without. For a single cut the PG balances the look.

 

[teame1]

on, naked without.

 

[Iceman0124]

I would hit Paul Setzer from The Gretsch Pages up for a custom guard, he could make you a falcon guard or pretty much anything you like.

Here are 2 he did for me,









He did those for me ages ago, great guy to deal with and does great work, sign maker by trade and makes great decals including the G brand on my 5129. Here is a link to many of his custom guards

http://s99.photobucket.com/user/setzersigns/library/?sort=3&page=1

Highly recommend him.

 

[ajaxajax2000]

If it was a DC then without. For a single cut the PG balances the look.

+1 (I think. Hard to tell actually...). And if it's the gold you don't like, you could allways paint it. White. Or black...

Sweet guitar either way. Congrat's!!!

 

[mmd]

On. Having the pickguard is part of the classic Gretsch "look." Gibson guitars work without the pickguard, Gretsch guitars don't....in my opinion, anyway.

 

[gruffydd3]

Keep it on.

 

[mbell75]

I would hit Paul Setzer from The Gretsch Pages up for a custom guard, he could make you a falcon guard or pretty much anything you like.

Here are 2 he did for me,


Highly recommend him.

Thanks! What model is your red one?

 

[Iceman0124]

G5129

 

[WholeLottaIzzy]

I had one a few years ago. I was flawed by the quality of the guitar. I couldn't imagine how the quality of a White Falcon could possibly be any higher. I sold mine in the end as I just played my Les Paul more. Couldn't fault the guitar, though. I occasionally get gas for another.

 

[Pop1655]

That's a thing of beauty!

 

[S. Rock]

I would hit Paul Setzer from The Gretsch Pages up for a custom guard, he could make you a falcon guard or pretty much anything you like.

Here are 2 he did for me,









He did those for me ages ago, great guy to deal with and does great work, sign maker by trade and makes great decals including the G brand on my 5129. Here is a link to many of his custom guards

Paul Setzer's Library | Photobucket

Highly recommend him.

yep, Paul is a very nice guy. I've known him for years. he does real good work.

 

[S. Rock]

My new obsession! Loving this guitar, my first Gretsch! Question is, with pick guard or without? I'm liking it better without. Seems like too much gold with it and I like to see both F holes haha.

congrats ! that is a very pretty guitar - with or without the pickguard.

 

[Iceman0124]

What did you wind up doing?

 

[Aymara]

Congrats ... I see, the Gretsch fan club is growing

Regarding the pickguard ... what always annoys me are the open screw holes after removing a pickguard. That's why I didn't remove it on my Les Paul.

 

[mbell75]

What did you wind up doing?

Returning it and getting a Strat

 

[Aymara]

Returning it and getting a Strat

What a boring guitar swap