How do they stack up? The Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Acoustic/Electric Smokestack vs the Fender FA-115
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Let's get started by taking a close look at the Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Acoustic/Electric Smokestack.
The challenger is the Fender FA-115.
Reasons to buy the Fender FA-115
This is another excellent Fender guitar that's an upgrade version of the one that we previously looked at. Just like that model, this one comes as part of a bundle, which includes everything that a newbie guitarist might want.
HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON | |
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Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Acoustic/Electric Smokestack |
Fender FA-115 |
| KEY FEATURES | |
+ It seems more expensive than it is |
+ Low price |
| WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT | |
We really love the design. For a cheap guitar, it certainly doesn’t look like it. A lot of work and care has clearly gone into the design of this guitar. |
It's another superb Fender product that delivers exceptional value for money. We were particularly impressed by its looks, as we think the sunburst design is quite something. The sound is great too, but that's what we'd expect from Fender. The fact that it comes with lots of handy extras, such as a stand and case, also adds to the great value that it offers. |
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