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08-04-2011, 11:31 PM
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NGBBGD! (Gretsch Content)
That's New Gretsch Billy Bo Guitar Day!
I scored an '09 Gretsch Billy Bo on Ebay for a song. Well, maybe not a song, but it was certainly cheaper than any other I'd seen online! I've wanted one for a while, but figured it would be one of those things that I liked the look of, but hated the way it played, so I figured I could flip it if I didn't like it. Holy crap, this thing is amazing! It's resonant, light, plays great, sounds great, feels great. It desperately needs a Compton bridge because the rattle-trap that's on there needs to GO! It also needs a Bigsby. A Gretsch without a Bigsby is like... well, I don't know what it's like, but I know that I don't like it! To that end, I think some locking tuners to balance it out will make this thing a Hot Rod Billy Bo Mofo! As much as I love the contrast of the goofy pick guard, I think it needs to go. It's too high and get's in the way. So naturally, here are some pics:  
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#2
08-15-2011, 08:36 AM
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Bravo, man! I've been fighting the Billy Bo urge for a few years myself. Would love to find one of the black ones, but the red is so timeless!
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08-15-2011, 08:38 AM
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As much as you try to escape, it keeps pulling you back in! Congrats!
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#4
08-15-2011, 11:21 AM
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Congrats on the uber cool axe!
I'd like one of those too...
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08-15-2011, 01:54 PM
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That looks like it would make a really cool slide guitar.
 CONGRATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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08-15-2011, 04:30 PM
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love it - congrats
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08-15-2011, 04:42 PM
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Yup. I think the Rev has some arthritis problems (who doesn't) and that's a real easy axe to play a set with and bet it twangs baby, congrats! Way cool!
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08-15-2011, 05:31 PM
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It's honestly one of the most uncomfortable looking BUT comfortable playing guitars there are. They are off the charts cool!
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