Gretsch Guitars Roots PDK Weathered "pump House Roof" Resonator

A Gretsch resonator with a strong character, blending tradition and modernity

The G9221 Bobtail Steel Round-Neck AE belongs to the Gretsch resonator family, with a focus on projection and sonic personality. Its all-steel construction combined with the Ampli-Sonic "Spider" system aims for a direct and expressive tonal signature, equally comfortable in acoustic playing or amplified thanks to the Fishman Nashville. A guitar with character, designed for musicians who want bite, responsiveness, and a true identity.

Who is it for and what for? A guitar tailored for slide, blues, and percussive rhythms

With its round-neck neck (standard neck) and resonator format, this model is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive instrument for blues, bluegrass, folk roots, country, and any rhythmic playing that demands presence. The round-neck allows chord and picking playing like a classical guitar while remaining very suitable for bottleneck playing (slide) for singing and incisive phrases.

Sound

The steel body provides a quick response, pronounced brightness, and a very "live" feel, with a present high end and sharp mids. The core of the sound comes from the Ampli-Sonic "Spider" aluminum cone, which promotes significant projection, a clear attack, and a typically resonator grain, ideal for highlighting right-hand nuances. When plugged in, the guitar relies on the Fishman Nashville placed at the bridge, designed to respect the metallic character and dynamics of the resonator, without requiring onboard controls when you want a simple, effective, and faithful signal.

Recommended compatible accessories

For transport and protection, you can opt for a case/bag designed for round-neck resonators: G6296 Gretsch Round Neck Resonator Hardshell (optional, ref. 099-6495-000) or G2180 gig bag (optional, ref. 099-6481-000). As replacements, the D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053) strings are recommended by the specifications and are a safe choice to maintain the instrument's tension/sound balance.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	No	Electroacoustic	Yes
Strings	Steel	Color	Grey
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Top	Mahogany	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	19

Type	resonator	Nut material	bone
Material	steel	Scale length	25" / 635 mm
Body shape	resonator	Bridge/tailpiece cover	aged trapeze tailpiece
Body finish	aged "Pump House Roof"	Tuners	Vintage Style Open Back (Grover Sta-Tite type)
Pickguard	none	Pickup	Fishman Nashville
Neck material	mahogany	Bridge	Spider - Fishman Nashville
Neck finish	semi-gloss urethane with open pores	Controls	N/A
Fingerboard	padauk (sometimes referenced as rosewood in some sheets)	Orientation	right-handed
Inlays	white dot	Case/bag	G6296 Gretsch Round Neck Resonator Hardshell optional (ref. 099-6495-000); G2180 gig bag optional (ref. 099-6481-000)
Number of frets	19	Recommended case	optional: 099-6481-000 gig bag; 099-6494-000 hard case
Nut width	1.75" / 44.45 mm