GET YOUR GRETSCH IN GEAR

1 IMMOBILISE YOUR BRIDGE

Although many new models come with this problem solved at the factory, when there isn’t enough downward pressure on a traditional Gretsch bridge, it’s all too easy for it to be knocked out of position. This is a well-known issue with archtop guitars in general–although heavier gauge strings might help, you would be compromising playability to fix a mechanical issue.

Fortunately, there are various solutions of varying degrees of invasiveness. Start by ensuring the guitar is set-up exactly the way you like it and the intonation is as