AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
Gretsch G9221 Bobtail Steel Resonator Guitar
The Gretsch G9221 Bobtail Steel Resonator Guitar is a modern tribute to the resonator guitars of the 1930s, offering a blend of vintage aesthetics and contemporary playability. Its all-steel body delivers a bright, metallic tone with excellent projection, making it ideal for genres like blues, bluegrass, and folk. The hand-spun Gretsch Ampli-Sonic™ resonator cone, crafted from 99% pure aluminum, ensures rich tonal clarity and volume. Whether performing acoustically or plugged in via the Fishman® Nashville pickup, the G9221 Bobtail Steel stands out with its distinctive sound and classic design.
Features
Authentic Resonator Tone: All-steel body combined with a hand-spun Gretsch Ampli-Sonic™ resonator cone for a bright, metallic sound with excellent projection.
Modern Electronics: Equipped with a Fishman® Nashville Series Resophonic Pickup for clear amplified tone.
Vintage Aesthetic: Weathered "Pump House Roof" finish and nickel-plated hardware with a 1930s-style Gretsch headstock.
Comfortable Playability: Mahogany neck with a medium "V" profile and padauk fingerboard for smooth playability.
Traditional Appointments: Features a spider bridge, weathered trapeze tailpiece, and Grover® Sta-Tite™ die-cast tuning machines.
Body: Steel with Weathered "Pump House Roof" Finish
Neck: Mahogany, Medium "V" Shape
Fingerboard: Padauk, 15.75" Radius
Scale Length: 25" (635 mm)
Frets: 19 (12 to body), Medium Jumbo
Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Pickups: Fishman® Nashville Series Resophonic Pickup
Bridge: Spider – Fishman® Nashville
Tailpiece: Weathered Trapeze
Tuning Machines: Grover® Sta-Tite™ Die-Cast
Finish: Weathered "Pump House Roof"
Inlays: White Dot
Pickguard: None
Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: Optional G6296 Gretsch® Round Neck Resonator Hardshell Case or G2180 Gig Bag (sold separately)
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