Thanks again for the info. I've heard that the gretsches are a little hard to keep in tune. Do you know if this is just the vintage ones or does it apply to the reissues as well? Over here in the land down under the prices for guitars is generally super inflated, the Gretsch retails for $4500 and the Les Pauls about the same. I have managed to track down a new duo jet for $2795 and a used Les Paul for $2400, so the gretsch for me is the dearer option. I'll be honest, I tried the 57 reissue duojet unplugged next to a lespaul studio plus, and the paul felt like a piece of mud next to it. I guess it's mainly the tuning and whether the guitar will hold up well under heavy distortion (not metal though, and I already know that the gretsch sounds beautiful for jazz).
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