Gretsch G5442BDC - Transparent Red

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Grant
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Gretsch G5442BDC - Transparent Red

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Hey guys do any of you know if you can get these in a lefty?
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... parent-red

If not what would be the closest gretsch to it in a lefty and do you know is anyone has one for sale?
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Have you been on Arni's lately? There's a story about a Gretsch conversion on the homepage:

http://www.leftybass.com/e_start.htm
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May not be close enough but very nice: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/337946 ... drop-£370/
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oooohhh :o Paulo looks nice ...does anyone have any experience with the Hagstroms sound and quality?
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Thanks Tim I am thinking about a conversion as those basses are around $700 US new so the option is there.
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