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The neck joins the body at the 12th fret

Michael Messer Blues review

By Dave Burrluck published 12 February 09

  • £475

Resonator
We reckon the quality of tone, playability, construction - and, yes, serious eye candy - make the Bobtail the best resonator in its class

Gretsch Roots Collection G9220 Bobtail Round-Neck AE review

By Ed Mitchell published 20 May 13

  • £526
  • $839

Great resonator tone - and looks to match

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