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Gretsch G9220 Bobtail Round-neck Mahogany Body Resonator - 2-color Sunburst, Padauk Fingerboard

Acoustic Roundneck Resonator Guitar with Mahogany Top, Sides, and Neck; Padauk Fingerboard; and Hand-spun Cone Fishman Electronics - 2-color Sunburst
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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 G9220 Bobtail Roundneck Mahogany Resonator stays true to the design and features of these early resonators with an all-mahogany 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 G9220 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 G9220 Bobtail Roundneck Mahogany Resonator for its playability and tone.

Beautifully appointed

Gretsch's G9220 Bobtail Roundneck Mahogany Resonator features tasteful vintage appointments that would look right at home in the company's catalogs of yesteryear. With the G9220, you get a lovely mahogany top graced with a finish that not only looks great but also enhances the instrument's tone. There is also the simple yet mesmerizing design of the spider resonator itself which just oozes old-timey vibe and makes you happy they do still make a classic instrument like the G9220.

Gretsch's legacy in American music

The Gretsch G9220 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 G9220 Bobtail Roundneck Mahogany Guitar Features:

  • Mahogany top, back, sides, and neck emit great resonator tone
  • Padauk fingerboard with 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

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Tech Specs

  • Resonator Type: Spider
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Style: No Cutaway
  • Color: 2-color Sunburst
  • Finish: Vintage Semi-gloss
  • Top Material: Laminated Mahogany
  • Back & Sides Material: Laminated Mahogany
  • Body Bracing: Internal Sound-well
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Medium V
  • Fingerboard Material: Padauk
  • Fingerboard Inlay: White Dots
  • Binding: Aged White
  • Number of Frets: 19 (12 to body)
  • Scale Length: 25"
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Die-cast
  • Bridge Material: Ampli-Sonic Hand-spun Spider cone and bridge
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone nut
  • Nut Width: 1.75"
  • Electronics: Fishman Nashville Resophonic pickup
  • Strings: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, .012-.053
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2716013503

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Didn't know I needed one

While watching a 50-year Grand Ole Opry tribute to a female country singer on DVD, a band who recently changed their name to be more PC came on and a member played a slide guitar. Like 'Marvin Berry' said in the movie 'Back to the Future', "that's the sound you're looking for!" I simply had to have a resonator guitar in my collection. I spent much research time trying to decide 'spider vs cone', 'round vs square neck' and compared all the competing brands in this price range.

I listened to sound samples on a variety of internet platforms with both high quality speakers and headphones. Yes, sound and tone are subjective, but my ears kept telling me that the Gretsch G9220 is a superior instrument. I then found multiple reviews from professional teachers and musicians that agreed with my 'ear-nalysis'. This thing sounds way above its price class.

My sales engineer Rob Kramer (X1653) fixed me up with the Gretsch G9220 and Gator Resonator tweed Guitar case. After waiting 24 hours to tear into the box, I was rewarded by an amazingly built instrument (and candy). Pictures don't do it justice. After replacing the strings with a fresh set of EJ-16s and adding a few drops of F1 oil to a rather thirsty fretboard, it was good to go. After a few weeks of playing, it really came into its own and, man is it LOUD! I since discovered drop-D tuning and a glass slide and never looked back.

With the hot and humid weather we have been having in northern VA, it doesn't take much convincing to make me believe it's 1925 and I'm sitting on a New Orleans porch playing the blues. Yeah, it holds its tune under some pretty adverse conditions, too.
Music background: Hobbyist
Rated 5/5

GRETSCH G9220 RESONATOR GUITAR

Absolutely beautiful musical instrument. I love everything about it. Excellent sound quality. Pretty much a newbie when it comes to 6-string guitars. As a 77 year old basement wannabe musician. This guitar has been on my musical bucket list. So far it has exceeded my expectations. I want to thank Eric Bothwell my Sweetwater sound engineer in helping me out with my questions and decision making. Also for his follow-up on my purchase. Despite my initial concerns with shipping, my order was delivered in a timely manner and extremely well double boxed to prevent any shipping damage. I am very happy that I purchased from Sweetwater for all the aforementioned reasons. Highly recommend.
Music background: Minimal at best. A 77 year old bucket list music wannabe
Rated 5/5

This is a great guitar

I really love this guitar, it's easy to play and sounds great. All I had to do was tune it and start playing. This is my resonator guitar however I have been playing guitars for over 60 years. I recommend this guitar to anyone wanting a good resonator guitar without spending a lot more money.
Music background: 63 years playing & AS degree in music
Rated 5/5

great sounding resonator!!

I'm currently in Australia and I have not found a Gretsch resonator that sounds this good.
Rated 5/5

Awesome guitar!

The tone is amazing! Enjoying playing this guitar and getting the feel of it. Glad I made this purchase!
Music background: Playing for 47 years
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