800-ZZOUNDS (800-996-8637)
When you call, mention priority code QR3-G66B
close [x]
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8AM - 10PM (EST)
  • Sat 9AM - 6PM (EST)
  • Sun 1PM - 7PM (EST)

Rating And Reviews: Gretsch G5120 Guitar

Features newly designed Gretsch dual-coil pickups!

User Ratings
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
What do you think? Rate and Review This Product
| | |

"Sound, Versatility, Quality, Value: this guitar has it all" submitted February 15, 2008

By a customer from verizon.net
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: hobbiest
Music Style: rock
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Sound: Top quality at an affordable price. I love this guitar. It's just so much fun to play. Great roots/surf twang off the bridge pickups. Nice fat crunch off the middle and neck pickups. Very versitile guitar. NOT just for country/roots. Even sounds decent when it's not plugged in. When was the last time you could use a "whammy" with your acoustic? You can't go wrong with this guitar and you can buy it without saving up for a year or so. Feature: While I absolutly love this guitar, the tuning pegs/machine screws are cheap. The guitar stays in tune, but they are just thin, cheap, and look out of place on such a finely made instrument. The Bigsby is terrific! I know a lot of people complain about the clear pick guard. It's a pick guard people. Remove it, replace it, or stop complaining. Personally, I don't have a problem with it. Should come with a case though. Ease of Use: No mysteries with this guitar. I'm a novice player and I had no problem with this guitar at all. It's terrifically easy to play. Very versitile and forgiving. Quality: This is a relatively lower cost guitar right? You would never know it from the quality. Just terrific from top to bottom, (with the exception of the tuning pegs). Yes, it's made in Korea. So is your car. Stop worrying about it. You can't go wrong here. Value: This guitar is a tremendous value. Sound, quality, looks, it's all there and for under a grand. I own other, higher priced, guitars. But this one is the one I play more of ten than not. Fun and inspiring. Manufacturer Support: No experience. The Wow Factor: I am biased as I own this guitar, but I gotta say the thing is beautiful. I own the hot "country orange" and it's a damn fine looking guitar. Sounds even better than it looks. Overall: Love it.
26 of 27 people (96.3%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"PUT YOUR HANDS ON THIS GUITAR AND SAY "MINE"!" submitted July 28, 2008

Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
The Wow Factor
Back to Product Information
Sound: I'm a bass player and I bought one...but really loved it when my friend came over and player it like it should be played! The sound is great very full and yet switching from strumming to picking does let the sound get buried. Feature: Super and I too agree the tuners had me stopping for a minute...they are thin...would like a bit heavier cast set of tuners. Ease of Use: The sound I get - is the sound I was looking for...and the ease of playing finished off the sale! Quality: Tuners...pickguard minor issue...clear?!? What's up with that!!?? Value: Not cheap... but a good instrument. Manufacturer Support: N/A The Wow Factor: Sex appeal...not to me! But eye appeal...100% Overall: I will keep it. I would only get another guitar that offers a different body and tone.
35 of 37 people (94.59%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Great Buying Experience at zZounds" submitted March 5, 2012

By Steve A in Smyrna, GA
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: Former guitar player in rock band, jam at home and with friends
Music Style: Rock and Blues
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Overall: I was recently in the market for a Gretsch 5120 Acoustic Electric guitar. I'd priced them at Guitar Center and a few on-line sites and there were basically out of my reach. I learned about zzounds.com and found that they would not only offer me a better price, but would allow me to pay for the guitar in installments, which was crucial in helping me actually make this purchase. They really went out of their way to help me purchase this guitar and got it shipped to me in just a few days even without me having to pay for priority shipping and handling. Since the guitar arrived zzounds has sent several emails to make sure I had no problems and was satisfied with my purchase, including giving me the exact dates the installment payments would be required so I would know exactly what to expect. That added to my peace of mind as well. I Would definitely recommend this company for your next major music purchase.Recommended: Yes
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Gretsch,The Rolls-Royce." submitted April 19, 2009

By a customer from yahoo.com
Overall
Sound
Musical Background: Fifty years of pro-music,recorded on Segway label. The Chevelles/The Echoes
Music Style: 1950's and early 60's Rock"n"Roll
Back to Product Information
Sound: First,I've been playing a long time,over fifty years,this is a Gretsch gentlemen,I own forty four guitars,ranging from Fender,Martin,Gibson, and of course,the Rolls-Royce,Gretsch.It was and still remains the ultimate sound of the fifties early Rock"n"Roll,after all I should know,I am the guy that started The Chevelles and The Echoes,and still perform. Feature: The guitar was styled after the 6120,which has been referred to as the Eddie Cochran,Chet Atkins,Duane Eddy,and lets not forget my good friend,Brian Setzer,guitar,need I say more. Ease of Use: It's a Gretsch man,if you know how to play this is the one for you. Quality: The luthiers that made these guitars are the best in the business,the woods are selected for durability,the work that goes into each one is way beyond the comprehension of a wood worker,these people are artist, they are built to last,and yes,I own twelve,from the 6120,5120,5122. Value: This is a yes,it is worth the money,and they will never loose value. Manufacturer Support: The company is now a part of the Fender Guitar company,in California,they are very helpful. The Wow Factor: Chicks dig guitarist,especially when they have a unique looking guitar, Gretsch offers that and more. Overall: My first Gretsch,bought in 1959 is still in primo condition,does that answer your question?
5 of 6 people (83.33%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"One Bad Mooosheen" submitted November 20, 2012

By Pablo Cabrera
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: I play guitar and bass, some recording , I've been playing about 8 years
Music Style: Rock, Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Blues, Punk, country
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Overall: I picked it up and played it and woowwwwww.... I played it all day long.. It plays easy noo problem, The neck is the best neck I've ever played on. This is my main guitar now.
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Gretsch 5120 and hard case" submitted October 3, 2012

By Rick S in Vacaville, CA
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: 20 plus years of playing guitar.
Music Style: Rock, Blues, Rockabilly
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Overall: Very Classy guitar. Way better than I expected. I could not find any flaws the fit and finish are great, and it plays very well.
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"gretsch 5120" submitted September 10, 2012

By robert laws in beaver dam, KY
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: two years play at home guitar
Music Style: rock blues
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Overall: great guitar, very little set up looks great sounds great changed the bridge for a little more twang bigsby stays in tune better than i thought for the money a great buy great sound out of the box easy neck is great finish is great looked for flaws but couldn't find any. I plan on buying a gretsch rancher
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

Gretsch G5120 Guitar Customer Review submitted September 8, 2011

By a customer from gmail.com
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: working musician
Music Style: I play EVERYTHING
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Sound: exactly what you would expect from a Gretsch Feature: I would have liked a roller bridge , other than that its great Ease of Use: sweet setup straight from the box Quality: well made , clean frets and finish Value: Good bang for the buck Manufacturer Support: never had to deal with it. The Wow Factor: what says sexy more than a safety orange finish ? Overall: I actually bought this as a gift for my fathers 60th Bday ...picked it up and played it, then promptly bought another one because there was no way this one was leaving my grasp !
1 of 2 people (50%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"An excellent guitar for acoustic and electric play. Big full hollow body sound. Maybe not as flexible as it could be. Drive m" submitted January 14, 2010

By a customer from yahoo.com
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: Hobbyist
Music Style: Rock Alternative Jazz Blues Rockabilly
Back to Product Information
SPOTLIGHT REVIEW
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Sound: This really is a sweet sounding guitar. I'm not sure what strings are stock on this guitar, but it would seem that nice fat strings are a good idea. They turn this thing into an excellent acoustic/electric. This plays as well acousticly (with larger gague strings) as any of the acoustic/electric hybrids I have tried out. There is a little bit of a flaw with the electric sound (to my ear). I had read that the newer version of the Electromatic had a Bigsby, an opaque pick guard, and hotter pickups. I am not sure that I got said pickups on mine, even though the pick guard and the Bigsby were present. It is a great great, mostly acoustic sound from these pickups. I was hoping for a rockabilly guitar from the electric side of this thing. I wanted high end bite that could cut diamond. What I got was a warm acoustic/electric sound, which is beautiful. Still, think twice about this one for a treble end bite, rockabilly sound. It could probably be improved with some high end strings that were thin gague and bright tone, so I wouldn't rule it out for rockabilly entirely. Those in the know might be able to settle the dispute here, but for me, it was a small disappointment. If I use it for some Reverend or Zippers, I am going to have to turn up treble and volume on my amp, probably replace the strings with a heavy low, twangy high variety. Separate Compression and Reverb pedals might be help tone and sustain as well. Feature: 11 - for the Bigsby. This is hands down the best tremelo I have ever even heard of. You cannot knock your guitar out of tune with this thing. Well, maybe you could, but you'd have to be doing on purpose. You can even trem a riff of bar chords with this thing, and it will not go a cent out of tune. Rest - Two volume knobs, one for each pickup. Master tone knob. 4th knob is global/master volume. All function well. Guitar stays in tune excellent. Laquer top and hollow body make for a nice bright acoustic sound. Neck is interesting. I don't think it qualifies as neck-through, but it does not have an obvious joint either. Plays great, action is easily adjustable, frets will buzz with low action, no surprise there. Ease of Use: Yep, if you can play a guitar, you can probably play this. Only note is that the neck nut width is slightly wider than your more 'playable' electrics. It's just a bit more like an acoustic nut width. I have stubby fingers though, and I have no problem playing this thing. Quality: Yep, excellent stuff. Really pretty. Really functional. Really well put together. Excellent quality materials. Value: This guitar is fabulous for what it is. It is not however overly versitile. I you know you want this sound, it is a great value. If you are thinking of the sounds of other hollow bodies you have heard, you may not get it here. This instrument, to me, doesn't have the drive and tone and sustain of a 'Lucille' blues guitar. You will not get the punch and bite of whatever The Reverend plays or The Stray Cats. And of course, this will not do for a metal, hard rock guitar at all. Could be suitable for country or surf sounds, if you can get the treble up. All in all, a good value, but there are a lot of things that a hollow body guitar can do that this guitar just does not do to perfection. It can probably be tweaked to suit most music (save hard rock/metal), but it would be a little one dimensional. If you tweak it for jazz, it isn't going to be good for blues. If you make it sound rockabilly, it will lose some of its best acoustic properties. etc. Manufacturer Support: Benefit of the doubt - didn't use. The Wow Factor: Okay, there are not many people who are going to be impressed by a hollow body Gretsch. Still, if you are playing The Stray Cats or something, you are going to look hot to those in the know. The sunburst on this one is my personal choice for appeal. Orange and Maroon shades are not bad either. Personally, the clear pick guard really takes this things sexiness down a peg. I would get the newer one if possible for looks. The Bigsby actually looks cool as well, like it's from another era. Overall though, I don't think people are going to get this guitar. A nice hot Les Paul being an everyman rock-n-roll standard woul probably get my 10 in sexiness. Overall: You want it, and you have a good idea what you are getting into, you buy it, you be happy. This is an outstanding guitar. It doesn't do absolutely everything you would hope for right out of the box, but I think it can be made to be a lot of great things. It's pricey for something that sounds like an acoustic electric when you first plug it in, but it still sounds great. I am sure I can get more twang or cut or bite or drive out of the thing. It's just going to be a matter of what I want to do with it, how flexible I want the sound to be, and finding out the true limitations of the guitar. Only iffy iffy point will be finding out if those pickups just really aren't hot enough to get the high end sound I want. It will be a great guitar regardless, but the question remains as to whether I have to buy another guitar for high end twang and bite that won't quit. I may have to look at single coil solid body like a Tele or split coil hollow body, if they make one.
3 of 6 people (50%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"If your style or your love for twangy 50/60s music is played on anything other than this,you need this guitar." submitted May 22, 2009

Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Back to Product Information
Sound: The sound I heard when I played the G5120 was by far the best music that my ears had heard in a long long time. Feature: I think it is adequate. I love knobs and switches, the more the better. Ease of Use: I fell in love with it when I saw it, I fell in lust with it when I played it. Quality: I checked this guitar thoroughly, have not found any at all. Value: I always thought that Gretsch guitars were out of my price range from previous experiences. When I saw the price of my G5120SB I immediately bought it and I'll never regret it. I will purchase another Gretsch soon. Manufacturer Support: I have no issues as of yet, So I can't rate them. The Wow Factor: I don't care about sex appeal, what I love is guitars and making music. Overall: I'll keep it forever. I've always wanted one, now that i've got this Gretsch guitar I'll never part with it.
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

Gretsch G5120 Guitar Customer Review submitted January 4, 2008

Overall
Sound
Quality
The Wow Factor
Back to Product Information
Sound: sounds like it's upposed to. no complaints there. Quality: not great on the quality. raw wood very apparent, especially at the base of the neck near the sound hole. looks cheaply made. clear pick guard adds to the cheap look.
4 of 29 people (13.79%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"good guitar for the price( finding a case for it,a different story)" submitted June 29, 2008

By a customer from hotmail.com
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: 30 years guitar @bass, a few years recording
Music Style: 50s rock,classic rock ,blues.country
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Sound: Its got the Twang Factor,sounds great,sounds even better in recording.Its not for every type of music but when it comes to (product/value)its a good deal ! Feature: I consider the tremlo-bar a plus? I don't use it,but others might? Ease of Use: Its like all guitars,trial and error on what sound your shooting for? Quality: I wouldn't say its the best made guitar? are the worst? Its a very good (guitar/value) guitar! Value: yes this product is worth its price. Manufacturer Support: no i haven't. The Wow Factor: I bought the orange,and its looks damn good ! Overall: The reason i gave the guitar a 9 instead of a 10 is because you can't find a hardshell case for this guitar anywhere? the ones you do find,that will fit? cost almost as much as the guitar? Its crazy!!
11 of 13 people (84.62%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

BizRate Customer Certified (GOLD) Site
Questions? Our gear experts can help!
800-zZounds (800-996-8637)
When you call, mention priority code QR3-G66B. Llame Gratis en Español: 800-460-7976
Lunes-Viernes de 1AM a 1AM EST
Customize Search Results for Your Location
Shop with those who respect your privacy — we do. Copyright © 1996-2013, zZounds Music, LLC. Terms of use apply.
close [x]What is this?
A temporary customer reference number is assigned to each customer only while they are shopping on zZounds.com. If you call our customer service department for assistance, this number makes it easier for us to answer any questions you have about products, services or purchases.
 
close [x]What is this?
A temporary customer reference number is assigned to each customer only while they are shopping on zZounds.com. If you call our customer service department for assistance, this number makes it easier for us to answer any questions you have about products, services or purchases.
close [x]

1. We offer the most flexible payment plans in the biz

zZounds offers a number of different installment payment plans that make it affordable and convenient for you to get the gear you really want today, without racking up risky credit card debt.

Other stores offer house credit cards that require you to fill out an application and pass a credit check--and, if you qualify, leave you vulnerable to exorbitant interest charges once the initial promotional period ends. zZounds payment plans are easy to get and simple to use; plus we'll never charge you interest!

zZounds payment plans details »

2. We guarantee the lowest price

If we don't already have the lowest price, just send us a link to any legitimate competitor's offer, and we'll beat their price as long as we're not losing money on the deal.

To submit a request for a lower price, click "Seen it for less?" on any product page. We answer most lowest price requests within two hours. For extra peace of mind, you also have 30 days after your purchase to find a lower price; if you do, we'll refund the difference.

zZounds.com price match details »

3. You'll get your gear fast

Because we have two well-situated warehouses--one on each coast--nearly three- quarters of the US population is located within our two-day shipping zones. Plus, we keep both warehouses well stocked with all the most popular products, so you'll usually get your gear fast without having to pay more for expedited shipping.

In fact, zZounds offers free two-day delivery on many of our best-selling products!

zZounds.com shipping details »

4. We make returns super easy

You have 30 days to try your gear at home, in your practice space or studio. If you're not absolutely in love with the sound you're getting, just let us know. We'll promptly arrange for an exchange or a refund without the hassles or hidden charges you face with some of our competitors. If there's something wrong with the gear you bought from us, we'll email you an electronic return label so you can return it easily and free of charge.

zZounds.com return details »

5. Our customer service is consistently rated the best

zZounds customer service is consistently rated at or near the top on every major comparison shopping website--probably because we only hire experienced musicians with outstanding customer service skills to work in our call center, and they don't work on commission. To us, this is our most meaningful measure of success. zZounds has served over a million customers since 1996, and they're the only critics whose reviews really matter to us.

zZounds.com customer service »
close [x]
Available on
orders $249+
learn more

Need it now but short of cash? All we need is the first payment up front and the rest in easy monthly payments!

Fast approval.
We approve everyone, with very few exceptions, as long as we can verify your identity.
No interest. Ever.
It's just as if you paid the whole amount up front!
No paperwork. Nothing to track.
No application to mail or fax, no bills to pay. We automatically charge the payments to your credit card.

We'll wait on your money so you don't have to wait for your gear!

When you checkout, just click the Play as you Pay checkbox to indicate which installment plan you wish to use.

close [x]
on most orders $49+

Just $2.99 on
smaller orders

Really heavy stuff might cost you a
little more

learn more

Why fight traffic and pushy salesmen when we'll bring your gear straight to your home, free of charge?

zZounds free shipping is really free!
No hidden charges or hassles on returns.
Fast, reliable delivery
We have warehouses on both coasts, so most shipments arrive in 3 days or less.
We don't collect sales tax. Bonus!
Only NJ residents pay tax during checkout.
close [x]

A guarantee so solid, you never have to worry about price when shopping at zZounds

We'll beat any price
Simply click the Seen it for less? link next to the gear you want or call us at 800-zZounds (800-996-8637)
Got a coupon from another site?
Use it with us - we'll beat those prices, too!
Find a better price after buying from us?
No problem. We'll refund you the difference for 30 days, so you'll never regret buying from zZounds.

You'll still get the trustworthy service you've come to expect from zZounds, without paying more for your gear!