Open Box Gretsch Guitars G9241 Alligator Biscuit Round-Neck Resonator Guitar Level 1 2-Color Sunburst

The jack nut inside the guitar was loose and rolled around with the wire running through it. Very annoying and impossible to ignore. I played it some before returning it. The fit, finish & playability was decent for an inexpensive reso. I did not take the time to dial in the plugged-in tone with any of my amps and pedals. The pickup did work, despite the incomplete installation. I considered taking it apart and fixing it myself but I had concerns about other quality control issues that might pop up and I might void the return and refund if I damaged it. Returning it promptly was the answer. I realize that new guitars often need a bit of tweaking and setup, but this was clearly a production screw-up. It's puzzling how a guitar could filter through numerous hands here and there and not be flagged for such a rattle. If this guitar was not defective, it would have remained in my stable. That said, I'm reluctant to buy another. Might just have to spring for a more expensive reso.

The resonator itself is great. It has very good tone and action. It holds tuning well. Very playable both in fingerstyle and with slide

I played a resonator guitar on my way to Memphis in May last year and ever since I wanted to get one. I am very glad I purchased this one. The sound is great, the feel is great, and the quality of wood is good. Please pick one up