Played one of these babies today. Went in to the local shop to try out a compressor pedal & this looked like it'd be close to my Starfire.
Tag was marked "Shop Damage" $1599, list $3275. Shop damage being a jagged hole about the size of a ping pong ball along the edge of the lower bout, you could stick you finger into the body, & about 3 inches of binding gouged out. Other'n that, pretty good shape. Crafted in Japan the man says.
My skill level doesn't qualify me to post a definitive review, seems to me the Gretsch has subtle differences but in terms of tones & playability let's just say $900 for my SF III in pristine shape was a smokin deal... 8) Yessir, smokin.
Boss's compressor pedal isn't turning my crank. Starfire on the other hand??
Tag was marked "Shop Damage" $1599, list $3275. Shop damage being a jagged hole about the size of a ping pong ball along the edge of the lower bout, you could stick you finger into the body, & about 3 inches of binding gouged out. Other'n that, pretty good shape. Crafted in Japan the man says.
My skill level doesn't qualify me to post a definitive review, seems to me the Gretsch has subtle differences but in terms of tones & playability let's just say $900 for my SF III in pristine shape was a smokin deal... 8) Yessir, smokin.
Boss's compressor pedal isn't turning my crank. Starfire on the other hand??