Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? High quality product, nicely set-up with no defects. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Owned for only 8 months, but the G5120 is still as new, with no finish or set-up issues. Overall Your general opinion of this product. Pleasantly surprised at the workmanship and quality of this relatively inexpensive guitar. It's a keeper! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Well set-up right out of the box. No adjustments needed for action or playability. The neck was perfect and has stayed true over the 8 months I've owned it. No major tuning issues with the Bigsby. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Nice surprise here. Pickups are great with a good range of tone from clean to crunch. I was originally going to change them out for American Filter Tron's, but I'm in no hurry now. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The finish blew me away. Very well done, with even paint/stain and nicely fitted binding. No issues here. Action How was the action out of the box? For me, action was pretty much perfect out of the box. No adjustments were needed.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? excellent out of the box , alittle work an your playing Reliability How has it stood up over time? too new Overall Your general opinion of this product. nice finish cool look, alittle getting use too being a fender guy, great sound Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? alittle chucky , neck is fairly fast , but frets are poorly filed around the 12th down controls are easy to get to Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? snappy an smooth mellow on pickups Finish How did the stain or paint job look? this guitar has an beutiful finish , rich looking all around Action How was the action out of the box? needed alittle set up but go online to gretch they walk you through it

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Guitar as far as wood is great wiring junk Reliability How has it stood up over time? Well i bought this Guitar 2 months ago and it was fine at first and then i didn't play it for a month. And when i plated it it started cutting out on me.I read all the forums and a lot of people told me the pots and wiring were junk so i have ordered up a new TV Jones set up . and a new bridge never had this problems with my Epiphones at the same price or my Fenders or Gibsons. i think i should have bought a pro built model. after all the mods i will have 1300.00 into it. Overall Your general opinion of this product. I thimk fender should look into this problem there are a lot of this going on on the G5120 Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Feels great Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Not so good Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The best Action How was the action out of the box? it played great right out of the box

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? I've owned it a couple of months but I think it will stand the test of time very well. Reliability How has it stood up over time? N/A Overall Your general opinion of this product. This guitar is absolutely one of the best I've played. Easy action, great tones and very very comfortable in your hands. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Feels light and fast and neck is straight as an arrow. No adjustment needed. Easy to play and quick. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Pickups can range between bright and snappy to soft and jazzy. I play it through an old Fender Super Reverb and it sounds great. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Finish is absolutely flawless and beautiful. Action How was the action out of the box? Action out of the box was great. Easy to play and adjusted better than any guitar I've ever bought. Once you pick it up it's hard to put down.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Quality is top notch, absolutely nothing loose or unattractive. It is a jewel among diamonds. Is was packed with considersation for anything that could happen during transport and to the unknowing it is a floating bridge which means when you get it loosen the strings and tak out that foam under the bridge. Replace the bridge and tune it then set the intonation. Look it up on youtube if you don;t know how. Basically the distance from the nut to the 12 fret will be the same from the 12th fret to the bridge. Basically. Reliability How has it stood up over time? It has been a short time but it is more solid feeling than my solid bodies. If there is a problem I will revisit this podt. Overall Your general opinion of this product. I was considering the Ibanez Artcore at the time but I decided to go for the tried and true Gretsch. I'm no too much of a twanger but I love my Tamamine 12-string and have fun with my Schecter shredder. I play where I needed something in-between these and this hollowbody was where I needed to go. The Gretsch just seemed more solid feeling and more rich in tone for me than the Ibanes AF75TDG I was considering. Plain and simple I made the right choice. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The only adjustments I had to make was where I placed it on my body. I have been playing a dreadnaught size accoustic-electric 12 string with a wide nbeck so it was a change for the narrower body and it is the first angled pick guard guitar I have played so it was also an adjustment. The neck is really solid feeling and it has to be for the tremolo to be consistant throughout its range. Which I might add that it would be nice to change the spring on it for a little more playabilty. Something in the near future for me. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? I am in the process of changing the bridge and pickups to suit the tone I want but you will love the stock tone and some will never change them. I really notice a change when I flick the switch and change pikups, which is not always the case with the guitars I have owned. Of course the amp you run throu gh makes a lot of difference to the sound your getting. I have a Blackstar HT Club 40 which delivers in its all tube richness and tone. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Finish is wow. I proudly put it on a stand in the front room. You have to wipe down the dust more but it looks that sharp and mirror like. Trust me, I'm among the first to complain about regrets but I have none because I knew what changes I was going to make before I bought it and I bugdeted those in. Action How was the action out of the box? Action is a little high but hey, look at the bridge a little closer, yep, you can raise and lower it to suit you. Retune and re-intonate it and boing, your rockin with action you like.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Zero issues so far. The jack has no reinforcement and I'll be putting a jack plate on right away. Other than that, it looks to be great Reliability How has it stood up over time? Too new to tell. Overall Your general opinion of this product. This Made in Korea guitar costs about what you would pay for an American made base mode Tele or Strat, high end MIM Fender or the higher end Epi's or Ibanez hollow and semi hollow bodies. For the money, it is a bit pricey. That said, it is an amazing looking and sounding guitar. It's amazing for blues, classic rock, country, punk, alt rock and all of the little niches in between. People are afraid of feedback. Unless you are playing high gain, drop tuned sudge or trying shred through speed metal, the 5120 is perfect. I play with a fair amount of gain or OD and have had no issues. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The guitar feels great. Very playable. It's not a shredder, but for blues, rock, punk, chord work - it's perfect. I played several at various shops and was worried about the ordering online, but my fears were quickly put to rest. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The guitar was a little subdued, but a pick up replacement was part of the purchase plan. There is some twang and the neck pick up was surprisingly warm and full. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Terrific. It's a hot looking guitar, no getting around it. The wood grain was more visible that I was expecting and it came with the silver pickguard, not the clear one (which was fine by me). Action How was the action out of the box? A little high for my taste. Not sure if it has a set up at the factory. The strings were okay, but I changed them to the strings I prefer and lowered the action. I probably won't do a set up until my TV Jones pups arrive and I have them installed.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? This guitar seems like it is made well. Mine is made in Korea. I'm glad it wasn't made in China. That would be a turn off for me. I like the Korean Guitars I have played. I bought an Epiphone Masterbilt (made in China) and almost cut my fingers on the frets up high on the neck. The frets on the Gretsch are finished well with no rough or sharp edges. The pickups and the Bigsby are installed well and work with ease. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I've only owned it for a month now but it looks just like it did when I opened the box. I have played it just about every day. Overall Your general opinion of this product. I feel the guitar is well made. Setup was good out of the box. I play fingerstyle and the Gretsch is very comfortable. It fits my style better than an Epiphone Sheraton I sold. The neck on the Gretsch seems shorter & easier to manuever for me. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The guitar feels balanced. I have had some that felt awkward or heavy but I can hold this one easily. It is more comfortable than my Epiphone Dot or Sheraton. Check out the Gretsch site and download the pdf to show you which knobs are what. The controls are easy to get to. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The tone is what you will find on youtube. I like it. I may upgrade with some TV Jones pickups later. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The paint is perfect on mine. The sunburst is very eye catching. It is a beautiful guitar. Action How was the action out of the box? Action was good out of the box. I like my strings close and these were almost perfect. I haven't adjusted anything. I will get a luthier to look at it in the future to give it a once over.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Again, to look at it and play it, you'd never guess it was assembled in Korea. Very good Quality Reliability How has it stood up over time? after owning other Gretsch guitars I know it will be very reliable for quite a while. Overall Your general opinion of this product. This is a fine looking guitar. It's comfortasble to hold, sounds great either plugged or unplugged. This is my third Gretsch. My favorite was a 1967 Gretsch Nashville. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Feels great, plays great. What can I say it's a Gretsch Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Tone quality is to my satisfaction. Clear tones both high and low. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The finish is stunning, a very nice looking guitar Action How was the action out of the box? The neck is very nice feeling, comfortable to play.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Great quality guitar that I'm sure will last a long time. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Overall Your general opinion of this product. Love this guitar. First hollow body to add to my collection. Great quality and Sound. This guitar is very versatile. I play a variety of styles including rock, jazz, worship (Hillsong United Style). Have played for 35 years. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The feel of the guitar is great. Pretty light for size. this is a pretty large guitar but feels great on. The neck profile is superb in both feel and quality. Control pots seem average quality but work well. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Tone is definitely mid range punchy with very smooth response. High ornamentals are beautiful, bellish and warm. Good low to mid range growl when you puch it. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I got the black and it is simply an amazing finish. Not a flaw and the finish is like glass. I posted a close picture on FB and the comment from someone was "Looks like a piece of art". Action How was the action out of the box? The action out of the box was pretty good but (as with any new guitar) needed a good set-up. Gretsch has a good video on their site for the "how to". Intonation of individual strings needs to be set up for the player. Not a negative, just normal. Sounds fantastic after setup.