Probably partly adjusting to the new climate its in. But also the tuning machines they put in the Japanese made Gretsch guitars are pieces of shit. I haven't changed mine, but like once a week, I tell myself I'm going to. But I did purchase that black Strat :D My wife was pretty pissed when it showed up, but I said that I told her about it with enough sincerity that even I started to believe it.
Oh man, I got in trouble for the Gretsch purchase too. But, what ya gonna do? Post a pic of the Strat. Congrats!!! Also, join in on the #hubskioriginalmusic posts, even if it's just you jamming over Dark Star.
That black pick guard really is a game changer aesthetically. It looks so much more badass. Also, props on the Abby Road t-shirt.
How's that guitar? I'm not a super big fan of the Gretsch. I'll keep her, but she's not my favorite. The Fender Jazzmaster I have is just perfect. I feel like there is nothing it can't do. I'm going to to get some heavier gauge strings for the Gretsch. See if I can't get her to have a thicker sound. When this whole pandemic thing blows over, I'd love to come over and play that Strat. Honest to god, I've never really played one.
That's a shame. Sucks to be excited about something and then be disappointed. I pay d'addario 10's on my Gretsch. I like the tone a lot, but it plays sort of cheap (but it's a $500 guitar, so...). As for the Strat, I don't want to be over dramatic, but it's changed my life. I'm more excited about music right now than I have been in probably 15 years. Even learning to record, but I'm, uh, not even close to being a novice yet. If you've never played a Strat before, this one will spoil you. It's beautiful, perfectly set up, and the satin finish on the neck makes it as playable as any guitar I've ever used. I don't have a hint of buyer's remorse. I've never played a Jazzmaster, but I have played a Jag, which I'm still not entirely sure of the difference. Definitely looking forward to the day we can get together.