Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPS

A very well made guitar. Stunning looks and beautiful sounding. Covers all genres from jazz to metal. The guitar has a very distinct feeling, rewarding if you play with precision. The Gretsch control layout is very clever and allows quick changing of volume and tone during rehearsals or gigs.
Not optimal: the Bigsby works fairly OK without modifying but not great. I first installed a BiggsFix (necessary according to me) and then a Wilkinson roller bridge (optional). The pressure bar too close to the bridge makes the string angle on the bridge too steep. A higher bar solves that. The Wilkinson makes the bridge hold it's position on the posts and the string roll nicely. A rocking bridge makes me nervous, seems unreliable and prone to change with time. Another small fix: the trem spring is very stiff, I replaced it with a Bigsby original spring in the same height.
I still fully recommend this guitar with it's unique vibe and great Gretsch sound. A little fatter than Filtertrons but still much more interesting than ordinary humbuckers.