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The Neck Scale Length is 24.6 vs. 25.5 on a Telecaster. This makes it extremely easy to play. It also comes with a GraphTech Tusq nut installed which I did not know when I bought it. I was planning on putting one on it, but, Lo & Behold it already had one! I find it stays in tune just fine. I am not sure why the other review said otherwise. The Guitar looks and feels great. It's a little more fragile than a solid body Fender. That's to be expected. Jazz chords are real Dreamy with the Bigsby. Stray Cat Strut sounds just like the record.

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So I admit I am Gretsch biased but I have avoided the Electromatic series for a long time. I have 5 Gretsch now that are all Japanese “pro” models. ( I am NOT a pro in any manner) and each gives its own sound, they are gorgeous and they have an significant CDI rating. Anyway as of late I've heard a lot of good things about the 5556TG. So I decided why not? I am a fan of Gretsch’s junior like the 6120, 6122 and various Falcons that seem to pop up occasionally. Size wise think Gibson 335 vs 339..for me they work quite nicely.This particular guitar arrived several days ago. I gave it some time to acclimate, in looking over the guitar I saw about ZERO issues with body. No overspray or signs of inattention by the guy/gal who put it together. The intonation was spot on, even string height seemed to be goojd to go. The pickups, what to say they are different than what I’m used to on the pro models. Not bad just different, still no doubt it’s got Gretsch flavors. I’m ran the guitar through a small head/combo Fender super Champ x2. Sounded a bit more uh…angry than the normal p/ups as tho it was pushing to get itself maxed out. I did and it sounded pretty darn good. I’ll hold of on a pickup swap for now…Final thought: it plays well, provides a new taste for Gretsch fans…and it’s just dang gorgeous in the blue. Worth your hard money? I’d say yes!

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Guitar sounds amazing. However, won’t stay in tune even without using tremolo. Strap button (screw) pulled out the second time playing it. Small crack formed in the top due to a screw for the neck pickup being installed crooked. Tuner for the D string allowed string to go out of tune. Strings were binding in the nut. Neck had very little relief and strings buzzed. I replaced the tuners, adjusted truss rod, filed nut to stop the binding and to set height at first fret. Also replaced faulty output jack. The only reason I kept this guitar is because it sounds amazing. It now plays pretty well and tuning stability is better as long as I don’t try to use the tremolo at all. I don’t expect perfection from a $800 guitar but my first impression of Gretsch was a little disappointing. I’ll make the 3 hour drive next time to my nearest dealer to try before I buy.

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