Gretsch G9210 Boxcar Square-Neck Resonator Natural

The Gretsch G9210 Boxcar gives square-neck slide parts a powerful resonator voice

Place the Gretsch G9210 Boxcar on your lap and you will immediately play from a completely different approach than on a regular acoustic guitar. This square-neck resonator is intended for lap-style playing with a neck, where you play the strings from above. The square neck is therefore not a traditional guitar neck to wrap your fingers around. That makes the Boxcar particularly interesting for those who want to discover bluegrass, country, and acoustic slide. The Natural finish and classic resonator shape fit nicely with its inspiration from the 1930s.

The heart of the sound is the Gretsch Ampli-Sonic resonator cone with spider bridge. Instead of only letting a wooden top vibrate, the strings transfer their energy to this aluminum cone. That delivers a direct, pronounced attack, with a metallic edge and clear projection. Melodies can sing, while short phrases get a percussive accent. By sliding with the neck and alternating your attack, smooth transitions and lively nuances are created. The mahogany construction gives the presentation a warm foundation without hiding the character of the resonator.

The body is made of laminated mahogany and the neck is also made of mahogany. The flat padauk fretboard has white dot inlays and 19 medium jumbo frets, twelve of which run up to the body. The scale length is 25 inches and the top nut is tuned to 50.8 millimeters for square-neck use. The spider bridge has a maple nut with an ebony top, while Grover Sta-Tite tuners provide the tuning. This version is built in China. A case or gig bag is not included, so you can choose a suitable protection yourself.

If you want to explore the world of lap-style resonator guitar, this Boxcar offers exactly the characterful foundation to get started.