i also prefer the older, kind of v shaped necks to the newer u shape. the custom shop ones were a little louder acoustically and a little more complex and open, like a vintage acoustic, while the prolines were a little more straightforward, like a new acoustic. if data posted on wildwood and sweetwater is anything to go on.Īs an interesting aside, i played a few proline and custom shop penguins and jets unplugged while shopping for an acoustic. but they are expensive and tend to be north of 8.5 lbs and often more than 9 lbs, where as a jet can often be found just under 8 pounds, but usually just around there. with dynasonics, partially for the aesthetics of the inlays and such (vs the filtertrons and thumbnail inlays) and partially because i already have filtertrons elsewhere. I've wanted a penguin for the longest time. Penguins aren't exactly just a fancy jet because they have maple necks with ebony boards, while duo jets have hog necks with rosewood boards. Probably better for my mental health to go with a G-tailpiece So I'm a little apprehensive of the Falcon - I'm sure the Bigsby is cool, but since it's there I'd use it all the time and I'm not sure how much tuning stability to expect. I have this weird OCD thing about tremolos: I don't really miss them on guitars that don't have them (my Tele being a case in point), but on guitars that do feature them I use them almost compulsively and get incredibly annoyed if they don't stay in tune. Would the Dynas add to this or would they be redundant? The combination of set-neck-construction, 24.6" scale and exotic, but classic pickups strikes me as pretty damn awesome, but maybe I'm wrong and the Penguin would just give me sounds I can already get from my guitars.ĮDIT: Also, a general note on Bigsbys/tremolos/vibratos: I'm intrigued by the G-tailpiece, because while I really like vibrato units, I can get by without them (my favorite guitar right now is my Suhr Tele and I'm not at all bothered by its old-school hardtail nature). I already have a P90-equipped guitar, as well as a rocking Tele and a nice Jaguar. Your post confirms one of my fears, though: that Gretsch are making cool new limited edition and "players edition" guitars with various little improvements and that the current White Penguin, while really cool, isn't really getting in on the action (no pinned bridge, no locking tuners, no PIO caps, no treble bleed / no-load tone). I'd love that caddy green Penguin or the jade green doublecut one, but as a lefty I have to be realistic. There's Penguin owners on Gretsch Talk - better to ask there or do a search. It will sound same as a Duo Jet with same TV Jones Filtertrons and they are easy to find & test out in stores Why - cos it's got a rocking bar pinned bridge (better than the space control one), TV Jones Classic Filtertrons and a bigsby. If you looking at the current Penguin range this one is the best of em imo Pups - I prefer Gretsch or TV Jones filtertrons myself for added versatility and low noise.ĭynasonics are more like P90s than Fender style single coils. Floating bridges work equally as well as a fixed bridge with no issues unless you smash it hard So that means they are super super versatile for any style and always sound, feel and look superlative.Īs with all Gretsch guitars Penguins have excellent tuning stability, feel fantastic and a floating bridge is not weird imo - just different. Love or hate the bling but they sound the same as a Jet and are a bit more exy Penguins are a fancy Jet with more bling is all. Last but not least, how's the fit & finish on these new MIJ Gretsches? Fretwork, binding quality, action and setup from the factory. My concern is that the PE Falcon got a great makeover (improved Bigsby, PIO caps, locking tuners, TUSQ nut, treble bleed, no-load tone pot), whereas the White Penguin seems to feature more modest specs offered at pretty much the same price. It's a markedly different guitar, though - so tell me about it, Penguin owners! What kind of feel does it have with that gorgeous G-tailpiece and the weird floating bridge? How's the tuning stability? Do you guys like the Dynasonic single coils? I'm more of a single coil guy myself, only have one humbucker-equipped guitar coming in, which would probably point towards the Falcon and its Filtertrons. I started out with White Falcon GAS (liking the new Players Edition), but since I'm of a rather small build, I'd probably do better with the Penguin, which even has a shorter scale (huge plus in my book) and offers the same. It just seems like the classiest guitar ever.
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