Here for sale we have a Gretsch G9201 Honey Dipper Resonator Acoustic Guitar in Weathered "Pump House Roof" finish. Made in China in 2016, this metal-bodied guitar consists of a Bell Brass body with a Gretsch Ampli-Sonic Biscuit Resonator Cone, a Mahogany neck, and a 19-fret Rosewood fingerboard. Other appointments include a Biscuit bridge, Chrome hardware, Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast tuners, and a Weathered Trapeze Tailpiece.

The Mahogany neck plays well, with an unmistakable Medium "V" neck profile. This profile is well suited to a wide range of playing styles and techniques. The Rosewood fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with its traditional 15.75" radius is practical for both chordal and melodic playing styles. The smooth lines of the body are comfortable in the arms, with a reassuring weight to the body which provides a sense of dependability and substance to the playing experience. 

The tone of the G9201 Honey Dipper is unmistakably 'resonator', delivering those early blues sounds that we know and love. There is plenty of dynamic range on offer, rewarding gentle picking with a soft and intimate tone, whilst strumming more firmly delivers plenty of power to help you be heard over the rest of the band. The instrument's voice really shines through when playing delta blues styles with a slide, offering an authentic playing experience and tone, with powerful low end and singing mids. The voice is full-bodied, offering a wide and dynamic tonal range which is just as at home as a solo instrument as it is as part of an ensemble.

Brand- Gretsch

Model- G9201 Honey Dipper Resonator

Finish- Weathered "Pump House Roof"

Year- 2016

Made In- China

Body- Bell Brass

Neck- Mahogany

Neck Profile- Medium "V"

Fingerboard- Padauk

Fingerboard Radius- 15.75"

Frets- 19

Scale Length- 25"

Nut Width- 1.75"

Pickups- N/A

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1220526210521

Weight: 8.7lbs  

Serial: CAXR161591

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. Mild indentations are present to the top edge of the headstock, these have not broken through the finish.

Neck: Overall very good condition. Light scratching is present to the fingerboard across the register, the most apparent of these can be seen to the 18th fret. The Satin finish to the rear of the neck has been polished to a Gloss texture through regular past use.

Body: Overall very good condition. Light indentations are present to both the bass side and treble side lower bout edges. Light tarnishing is present to all aspects of the body, this is common with resonator metal body guitars and past use.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability.  There is moderate material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included.

Hardware: Overall excellent condition. All aspects of the hardware display light signs of past use.

Structural: The neck has warped slightly in the higher register, this is common with many resonators and only impacts playability in the higher register.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.75mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 11-52

Electrics: N/A

Case & Accessories

No case is provided with this guitar. 

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.