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Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. Bigsby Electric Guitar

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$259

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Adorama has Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut Bigsby Electric Guitar (Brownstone, 2806400588) on sale for $259. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • All-new Broad'Tron BT-2S pickups
  • Slightly smaller 14" double-cutaway arched maple body with chambered spruce center block
  • Enlarged F-holes for increased acoustic projection
  • Nato neck
  • 12"-radius laurel fingerboard with pearloid Big Block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Vintage-style control knobs
  • Bigsby B50 vibrato tailpiece
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
  • Handedness: Right-Handed
  • Neck Construction: Set
  • Strings: 6 String
  • Body Material: Maple
  • Pickup Configuration: HH
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  • Adorama has Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut Bigsby Electric Guitar (Walnut Stain, 2806400517) on sale for $259Shipping is free.

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  • About this Deal:
    • This price matches a previous Frontpage Deal (+21).
    • Price will be reflected on the product page/in cart
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Adorama has Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut Bigsby Electric Guitar (Brownstone, 2806400588) on sale for $259. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • All-new Broad'Tron BT-2S pickups
  • Slightly smaller 14" double-cutaway arched maple body with chambered spruce center block
  • Enlarged F-holes for increased acoustic projection
  • Nato neck
  • 12"-radius laurel fingerboard with pearloid Big Block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Vintage-style control knobs
  • Bigsby B50 vibrato tailpiece
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
  • Handedness: Right-Handed
  • Neck Construction: Set
  • Strings: 6 String
  • Body Material: Maple
  • Pickup Configuration: HH
Expired
  • Adorama has Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut Bigsby Electric Guitar (Walnut Stain, 2806400517) on sale for $259Shipping is free.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This price matches a previous Frontpage Deal (+21).
    • Price will be reflected on the product page/in cart
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Model: Gretsch Guitars G2655t Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut With Bigsby Electric Guitar Brownstone Maple

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They're closing out models from several years ago. The quality on these is really really good. I own two streamliners from this era and they're fantastic guitars. I'm tempted by this one too, since it has a smaller body than my other Streamliners.

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Apr 12, 2024
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djfrank
Apr 12, 2024
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How can they sell these so cheap? Cheaper than a Squier Affinity even. Not really my style, but looks cool and I'm tempted.
Apr 13, 2024
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Apr 13, 2024
MellowBoundary6621
Apr 13, 2024
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Quote from djfrank :
How can they sell these so cheap? Cheaper than a Squier Affinity even. Not really my style, but looks cool and I'm tempted.
They're closing out models from several years ago. The quality on these is really really good. I own two streamliners from this era and they're fantastic guitars. I'm tempted by this one too, since it has a smaller body than my other Streamliners.
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Apr 13, 2024
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wiseghost
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Apr 13, 2024
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I wish they had a semihollow model without bigsby on sale. I can barely play (started learning at nearly 40) and I'm a bit worried that bigsby adds unnecessary complexity to keep it tuned. I would not be able to use bigsby in the foreseeable future.
Apr 13, 2024
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getjustin
Apr 13, 2024
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Quote from wiseghost :
I wish they had a semihollow model without bigsby on sale. I can barely play (started learning at nearly 40) and I'm a bit worried that bigsby adds unnecessary complexity to keep it tuned. I would not be able to use bigsby in the foreseeable future.
I think this fits the bill

https://www.adorama.com/gr2817600561.html
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Apr 13, 2024
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wiseghost
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Apr 13, 2024
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Quote from getjustin :
I think this fits the bill

https://www.adorama.com/gr2817600561.html
Yes, this is a good one. But I like the Jr more for a smaller size.
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Apr 13, 2024
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nicedog
Apr 13, 2024
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the coral one looks beautiful, too bad it's not on sale.
Apr 13, 2024
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mora5oh3
Apr 13, 2024
154 Posts
less than a year the jack broke off the one I bought in Oct. Looks nice and plays good but you get what you pay for
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Apr 13, 2024
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clockvstrain
Apr 13, 2024
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Quote from wiseghost :
I wish they had a semihollow model without bigsby on sale. I can barely play (started learning at nearly 40) and I'm a bit worried that bigsby adds unnecessary complexity to keep it tuned. I would not be able to use bigsby in the foreseeable future.
I haven't tried it yet but there are 100+ comments confirming this stringing method works for keeping Gretsch's (and any guitar) in tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fg5dB0ftqw
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Apr 14, 2024
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munzaabajaa
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Apr 14, 2024
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Well heck this is now becoming more like stocks and ETFs. Since no one can predict the market Dollar cost average.

The Bloody Bigsby Ïnstalled and part is about 150. So the rest of the guitar is being sold for 1 Benji. If you are a slick dealer heck who doesn't even play.

I have ranted and raved against/for Gretsch and looky looky I just bought one

Thanks OP. Please rep him/her
Apr 14, 2024
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Lseamg
Apr 14, 2024
27 Posts
I picked up the sterling green version a while back at $279

It's a truly beautiful guitar and sounds great. I read a lot about a bigsby throwing the guitar out of tune but we haven't had that issue at all.

At this price these are awesome buys just to hang on the wall for decor. Not sure what other art you could get for this price with the same impact.
Apr 15, 2024
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General_Klinger
Apr 15, 2024
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For those with tuning issues:

1 - replace the Bigsby spring
2 - put on $60 locking tuners
3 - oil/lube the nut

I've had mine for a few months now, and it'll stay in tune even if I dive bomb with the Bigsby
Apr 15, 2024
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KeithK2933
Apr 15, 2024
100 Posts
How hard is it to tune if you know nothing about guitars.
Apr 15, 2024
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tfox
Apr 15, 2024
473 Posts
Quote from KeithK2933 :
How hard is it to tune if you know nothing about guitars.
It's no more complicated to adjust the tuning on this guitar than any other, but you may be adjusting it pretty often especially while you break it in.

If you're brand new you may want to pass on this in favor of a hardtail model, they do come up for sale pretty often. The Bigsby is great for eye candy but unless you really want to actually use it, I don't think it's worth the added cost, weight and complication.

Spend the money you save on a nice clip-on tuner and a few sets of strings.
Apr 15, 2024
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TenseMitten8647
Apr 15, 2024
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Quote from tfox :
It's no more complicated to adjust the tuning on this guitar than any other, but you may be adjusting it pretty often especially while you break it in.

If you're brand new you may want to pass on this in favor of a hardtail model, they do come up for sale pretty often. The Bigsby is great for eye candy but unless you really want to actually use it, I don't think it's worth the added cost, weight and complication.

Spend the money you save on a nice clip-on tuner and a few sets of strings.
I think with the price being this low, the Bigsby is essentially free. As in, $229 is the lowest you're gonna see the hard tails go and that's a stretch.

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Apr 15, 2024
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tfox
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Quote from TenseMitten8647 :
I think with the price being this low, the Bigsby is essentially free. As in, $229 is the lowest you're gonna see the hard tails go and that's a stretch.
By comparison then, the Bigsby is not essentially free - it's a $30 premium over the hardtail.

I'm not recommending against it because I think it's a bad value, but rather because I think it's an unnecessary complication for a brand new player.
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