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Gretsch G9241 Alligator Mahogany Round Neck Acoustic Electric Resonator - 2-color Sunburst, Padauk Fingerboard

Acoustic Roundneck Resonator Guitar with Mahogany Top, Sides, and Neck; Padauk Fingerboard; and Eastern European Hand-spun Biscuit 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 G9241 Alligator Biscuit Roundneck Resonator stays true to the design and features of these early resonators with an all-mahogany body and Gretsch Ampli-Sonic diaphragm resonator 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 G9241 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 G9241 Alligator Biscuit Roundneck Resonator for its playability and tone.

Beautifully appointed

Gretsch's G9241 Alligator Biscuit Roundneck Resonator features tasteful vintage appointments that would look right at home in the company's catalogs of yesteryear. With the G9241, you get a lovely mahogany top graced with a vintage semi-gloss natural finish that not only looks great but also enhances the instrument's tone. There is also the simple yet mesmerizing design of the biscuit resonator itself, which just oozes old-timey vibe and makes you happy they do still make a classic instrument like the G9241.

Gretsch's legacy in American music

The Gretsch G9241 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 G9241 Alligator Biscuit Roundneck Resonator Guitar Features:

  • Mahogany top, back, sides and neck emit great resonator tone
  • Padauk fingerboard with 20 frets responds beautifully to chording or a slide
  • Gretsch Ampli-Sonic Eastern European hand-spun biscuit cone and bridge
  • Grover Sta-Tite tuning machines keep you in tune

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Tech Specs

  • Resonator Type: Biscuit
  • 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
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Round
  • Fingerboard Material: Padauk
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20 (12 to body)
  • Scale Length: 25"
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Die-cast
  • Bridge Material: Hard Maple
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone nut, Ebony/Maple saddle
  • Nut Width: 1.75"
  • Strings: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, .012-.053
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2718015503

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Great sound resonator

Love playing slide on this Alligator! Sounds good plugged in and acoustically. I wanna get the Honey Dipper next...
by Old Man Dave from New Mexico on

Gretsch resonator guitar G9241

A great guitar..quality design and build..used only for slide..so far..
but set-up for for easy use w/o slide
with V neck..big,deep sound and hot
Fishman electronics..no on-board EQ..
I added the Gretsch resonator gig bag
which provides adequate protection..but I'd get the hardshell case if you're planning on hopping freights or banging it around in the back of a van..
very pleased with Sweetwater's service..
by Al Thayer from Michigan on
Music background: 'been playing mostly blues for a long time..

Steve

Gretsch Guitars are really great guitars! Every guitar player should at the least try one, whether an acoustic resonator or a solid body electric they are worth it!
by Sweetwater Customer on

Just what I expected from Sweetwater and Gretsch

The instrument was set up just the way it should be for this type of guitar. It plays great and the pickup is accurate. The price was right; it was shipped and delivered promptly. In fact, it was here sooner than I expected. What's not to like? Well, maybe too many cinnamon jawbreakers in the candy package..................................;)
by Adam Nelch from Rochester, WA on

Superb budget-priced resonator!

Rating takes into consideration price / value.

I gravitate toward spiders and tricones (for their sustain and versatility), but there's nothing like the old-timey punch of a biscuit cone! I used to have a similar National M-2, which didn't get played enough to justify its cost--but I missed it after selling it. I thought the Gretsch might fill its tonal space (and cheapy!). Boy, does it!

Visually, it has a cool vintage/retro vibe.
The finish and binding work are imperfect, but passable (expected at this price range). But the guitar feels solid.
The laminate woods look nice, and the neck on mine shockingly appears to be 1-piece.

It plays very nicely...a bit less stiff and quicker than my National (the Gretsch isn't quite as wide up the neck / at the saddle). The fretjob is good overall, except when bending strings, you can "feel" a roughness on top of the frets. I'll give them a good polish with steel wool.

Gretsch didn't skimp where it really counts--hardware!
The tuners are solid Grover Sta-Tites (which actually tune much more smoothly than the stock tuners on my National).
The coverplate and tailpiece are clearly quality...they're finished in a metallic satin that's actually quite attractive (and lends to the vintage look/feel).
The tailpiece isn't your typical reso tailpiece, but it also seems more substantial than the standard stamped tailpiece--it's also designed with a lip that keeps the strings down low for increased break-angle at the saddle. It also doesn't rattle.
The cone is apparently hand-spun from quality aluminum, and I can't argue with the tone.

It actually has a slight tonal edge over my National biscuit reso, and the body feels more alive. I attribute that mostly to the slightly deeper body and tailpiece that increases break angle. It's also slightly lighter-weight, despite being deeper. (Of course, the National is handcrafted with a care that exceeds the finish quality of the Gretsch, and has a much higher price tag fitting a US luthier with such historical significance.) However, for a budget resonator Gretsch is doing something special--look no further!
by Tom on
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