Members markpaterson Posted December 18, 2005 Members Share Posted December 18, 2005 Apart from the obvious difference in price, what else differs between normal Gretsch & Electromatic models? I assume the Electromatic are made in Korea or somewhere like that. Is it comparable to how Gibson have cheaper Epiphone Les Pauls that just use cheaper materials and parts? I'm considering a Gretsch in the future and would like to find out more. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mattburnside Posted December 18, 2005 Members Share Posted December 18, 2005 The Electromatics are made in Korea (some perhaps in China?) while the top-of-the-line Gretsches are made in Japan. There is almost certainly some variance in part quality as well. You'll see some Electromatics described as having "hardwood" bodies. Never a good sign if they're not gonna specify WHAT hardwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted December 18, 2005 Members Share Posted December 18, 2005 Electromatics are mostly chinese now are they not? Are some still Korean? Theres a few good ones in the bunch, nothing compared to the Japanese Gretsch, or the American (but the american ones are like 5000$ ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mattburnside Posted December 18, 2005 Members Share Posted December 18, 2005 I was under the impression that there WERE no MIA Gretsches currently; even the most expensive ones are MIJ. If this is wrong, somebody please let me know. What models are MIA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted December 18, 2005 Members Share Posted December 18, 2005 There are 2 or 3 models now MIA but they are over $5000 each. The regular Gretsch's are made in Japan of high quality components and precisions craftsmanship. The Electromatics for the most part are Chinese. I believe some are Korean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bgmacaw Posted December 18, 2005 Members Share Posted December 18, 2005 From what I understand, current Electromatics are made in China while older models made in the Pre-Fender-association era were made in Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators The Eristic Posted December 18, 2005 Moderators Share Posted December 18, 2005 Originally posted by batotman There are 2 or 3 models now MIA but they are over $5000 each. The cheap one lists for $9k, the other for $11k. 8^| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted December 18, 2005 Members Share Posted December 18, 2005 Originally posted by The Eristic The cheap one lists for $9k, the other for $11k. 8^| Do they raise chet atkins from the grave and make him come play it for you? they better for that much cash:freak: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackbelt1 Posted December 18, 2005 Members Share Posted December 18, 2005 Originally posted by batotman The Electromatics for the most part are Chinese. I believe some are Korean. The Electromatic Hollow Body models are made in Korea. Although I've heard Internet speculation that some are made in China, I've never seen one. I don't know if this is just Internet lore or fact. Mine is a post-FMIC guitar, made in Korea. ~Blackbelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members markpaterson Posted December 19, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 19, 2005 The one I am interested in is the Electromatic Hollow Body, Fireburst red. What's the general opinion on this model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members radioclash Posted December 19, 2005 Members Share Posted December 19, 2005 The MIA Gretsches are made in the Fender Custom Shop from what I understand.. I played a couple a few weeks ago.. White Falcon Custom ($12K)1955 6120 reissue w/ fixed arm Bigsby ($9K) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted December 19, 2005 Members Share Posted December 19, 2005 Originally posted by markpaterson The one I am interested in is the Electromatic Hollow Body, Fireburst red. What's the general opinion on this model? Blackbelt has that model in blue - gorgeous guitar he's the one to pay attention to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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