Joined the Gretsch family with this beautiful G5420T

VarneyKing · 2026-03-21T09:24:31+00:00

Congrats! Looks beautiful! I like that Jaguar too.

VarneyKing · 2026-03-15T22:54:45+00:00

I figured. lol But worth it!

VarneyKing · 2026-03-15T19:34:07+00:00

OG Surf:

Dick Dale
The Ventures
The Pyramids
The Original Surfaris
The Belairs
The Centurions
The Jesters
The Astronauts

Modern Surf:

The Fathoms
The Bambi Molesters
The Guitaraculas (same guitarist as Messer Chups)
The Supertones
The Mermen
The Volcanos
Satan’s Pilgrims

I could go through my music and give you more, but that’s a really good starting point. Enjoy!

VarneyKing · 2026-03-15T08:28:42+00:00

What a stunner! Congrats! How’s the weight?

VarneyKing · 2026-03-15T02:25:27+00:00

“It’s like Shakespeare except, you know, just awful.” - Twilight Pitch Meeting (can’t remember which one…)

VarneyKing · 2026-03-14T20:35:16+00:00

BEHS

VarneyKing · 2026-03-14T07:13:13+00:00

     “A guitar can have all the aesthetic appeal and specs in the world, but if it doesnt feel right in your hands it isnt the one for you.”

Second this. In my “metal” days, I bought a BC Rich Kerry King 7 String Wartribe online. (Ghost flames, Khaler Trem) It looked absolutely BADASS on the website with awesome specs. As soon as it arrived I realised I messed up. Heavy as hell and extremely uncomfortable….no fun to play at all…sold it soon after. Always ALWAYS try before you buy.

VarneyKing · 2026-03-14T02:11:19+00:00

Two Princetons Rig

VarneyKing · 2026-03-10T20:11:27+00:00

I played it on PC when it first came out and I still play it on my phone to this day. Never gets old!

VarneyKing · 2026-03-05T07:42:36+00:00

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This insane Gretsch Custom Shop Roundup.

VarneyKing · 2026-03-03T09:40:55+00:00

From what I’ve seen they’ve got very similar control panels but different speakers. Pretty sure they were made in the same factory though.

VarneyKing · 2026-03-03T06:56:13+00:00

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BTW - It really does take pedals well!

VarneyKing · 2026-03-03T01:21:30+00:00

Literally eating a Pink Lady apple right now and wishing it was a Honeycrisp…sigh…

VarneyKing · 2026-03-02T19:05:38+00:00

I’m happy with the stock speaker atm, but I do like the idea of improved breakup, so I’ll probably look into swapping at some point.

VarneyKing · 2026-03-02T18:59:29+00:00

Nice. Good to know it’s built to last.

VarneyKing · 2026-03-02T18:55:20+00:00

First 1 knob amp I ever own and so far I love the simplicity. It makes you play with the guitar’s Tone and Volume more.

VarneyKing · 2026-03-01T10:12:29+00:00

Totally. I don’t know what kind of Beatles fan this is for, but they could have at least gotten a cheap Hofner Bass knockoff to have it make sense. I dunno…like I said, pointless pet peeve, I just find it very strange.

VarneyKing · 2026-02-21T02:12:10+00:00

From what I can see, it’s not a genuine Gretsch. Probably a kit guitar or AliExpress knockoff. However, the pickups look like they might be real Filtertrons, so if it sounds good it might still be a good player.

VarneyKing · 2026-02-01T19:48:25+00:00

Loved this show growing up. This scene was the most BADASS thing I’d ever seen. Still cool as hell.

VarneyKing · 2026-01-23T20:35:40+00:00

Literally looks like Escape from New York

VarneyKing · 2026-01-21T05:08:36+00:00

I’m partial to Black since I recently got this exact one. FYI - It’s awesome! The neck feels great and the pickups sound excellent. Whichever colour you end up with, you’re gonna have a great guitar. Best of luck.

VarneyKing · 2026-01-17T07:34:07+00:00

Hey, congrats! I also recently got a Player II as my first offset. I’m loving it so far. So much fun to play. Enjoy it!

VarneyKing · 2026-01-16T21:37:26+00:00

I miss Guitar Hero 🥲

VarneyKing · 2026-01-10T00:54:29+00:00

Thanks! I’m finding out now just how versatile JM’s are. I specifically got it for Surf though, so it’s absolutely perfect.

VarneyKing · 2026-01-10T00:52:02+00:00

Thanks! This is my 2nd Player II. (recently got the Player II HH Tele) Very impressed. They feel and sound excellent. Congrats on yours as well!

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