Gretsch G9221 Bobtail Round-neck Resonator - Steel Body, Padauk Fingerboard

Description

Classic Roundneck Resonator from Gretsch
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Gretsch G9221 Bobtail Roundneck Resonator - Steel Body, Padauk Fingerboard
Acoustic Roundneck Resonator Guitar with All-steel Body, Mahogany Neck, Padauk Fingerboard, and Hand-spun Spider Cone Fishman Electronics - Weathered Pump House Roof
Classic Roundneck Resonator from Gretsch
First developed in the pre-amplified 1920s to accompany the much-louder horn instruments in popular ensembles of the time, resonator guitars are truly a uniquely American innovation. The Gretsch G9221 Bobtail Roundneck Resonator stays true to the design and features of these early resonators with an all-steel body and Gretsch Ampli-Sonic diaphragm resonator spider cone. This aluminum cone is hand-spun in Eastern Europe and kicks out an impressive level of volume and mesmerizing resonant midrange. A gorgeous padauk fingerboard with abalone dot inlays responds beautifully whether you are playing chords or using a slide. The G9221 lets you explore the styles of old country, blues, and early folk as well as whatever sonic innovations you envision. A Fishman Nashville pickup is also onboard for when you want to plug in and really bring the volume and style. Resonator players at Sweetwater love the G9221 Bobtail Roundneck Resonator for its playability and tone.
Beautifully appointed
Gretsch's G9221 Bobtail Roundneck Resonator features tasteful vintage appointments that would look right at home in the company's catalogs of yesteryear. With the G9221, you get an all-steel body that emits great resonating tone and looks straight from the 1930s. There is also the intricate, mesmerizing design of the spider cone resonator itself which just oozes old-timey vibe and makes you happy they do still make a classic instrument like the G9221.
Gretsch's legacy in American music
The Gretsch G9221 standard resonator guitar transports you back to Gretsch's roots in American music. Everyone knows Gretsch electric guitars and drums, but many don't know they got their start in 1883 as a banjo company. It wasn't long before Gretsch was making mandolins, ukuleles, and eventually flat-top guitars, contributing to the very roots of American music. So when you pick up a Gretsch resonator, you're holding more than a great resonator, you're holding a piece of American music history.
Gretsch G9221 Bobtail Roundneck Resonator Guitar Features:
All-steel body emits great resonator tone
Mahogany neck with padauk fingerboard and 19 frets responds beautifully to chording or a slide
Gretsch Ampli-Sonic Eastern European hand-spun spider cone and bridge
Grover Sta-Tite tuning machines keep you in tune
Specification
Detail
Resonator Type
Spider
Number of Strings
6
Left-/Right-handed
Right-handed
Body Style
No Cutaway
Color
Weathered "Pump House Roof"
Top Material
Steel
Back & Sides Material
Steel
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Neck Shape
Round
Fingerboard Material
Padauk
Fingerboard Inlay
Dots
Number of Frets
19
Scale Length
25"
Tuning Machines
Grover Sta-Tite, Vintage-style Open-back
Bridge Material
Ampli-Sonic Aluminum Spider cone
Nut/Saddle Material
Bone nut
Nut Width
1.75"
Electronics
Fishman Nashville pickup
Strings
D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light, .012-.053
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