Gretsch has always been known for an above quality product and this is no exception. You could spend a lot more on a wood body resonator, but why? You’re getting everything you’d expect plus more for the price in this one.
Also question is, what is a biscuit resonator?
The biscuit bridge gets its name from the little wood disc (generally made with some solid hardwood) in the center of the cone. The saddle is also generally made of wood and sits in a slot in the biscuit. The cone rests on a small ridge on the bottom of a well built into the body.
Besides, what is a resonator guitar used for? Resonator guitars are popularly used in bluegrass music and in blues. Traditionally, bluegrass players used square necked Dobro-style instruments played as a steel guitar while blues players favored round-necked National-style guitars, often played with a bottleneck.
Additionally, where are Gretsch guitars made?
Gretsch guitars made in Japan are the most expensive and of higher quality. Electromatic hollow bodies are made in Korea, while Jets are manufactured in China, these mid-range instruments have Gretsch’s original tone. Streamliners are made in Indonesia, look like Gretsch, but have more market-friendly specs.