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Gretsch Thunder Jet (Black) Reviews

5 4.5/5.0 based on 1 customer review

Sweetwater Advice

Nate Edwards
This is one of those "sleeper" basses that too few people know about. The short scale length and chambered body make it more comfortable than any other bass I've played, and lend it an incredible vintage thump. What a cool bass, and what a signature tone. You will not go unnoticed with this!
Carson McClain
If you are truly ready to notch things up and add that rockabilly, psychobilly, surf rock, rat rod, acid country sound to the band, get the Thunder Jet. If you've been dying to get out from behind your upright bass and show your guitar player who is the baddest bassist around, get the Thunder Jet! This has to be my favorite bass in our entire selection. It's sexy, dark, and mean. The perfect compliment to this is an Ampeg SVT Classic. Gretsch dominates this world of music I listed above. It always has and always will. Do your band and yourself a favor and pick up this bass!
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Customer Reviews

David A Hollis
from Cleveland OH
July 22, 2011 Music Background:
Part time musician, producer, songwriter

Amazing Gretsch

Great sound, perfect weight, fast neck, good knob ergonomics, what's not to like? Oh, yeah, incredibly fast delivery. The only negative, a bit pricey.

Gretsch Thunder Jet (Black)

4-string Electric Bass Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Two Humbucking Pickups - Black

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