Whenever I see a Gretsch in a picture (or most guitars,) they seem big to me. Then when I seen some Gretch's at Same Ash, I was suprised how "normal" they looked. I've never played one, but I always reccommend to just go to the sore and try it. Personally, I would only buy a guitar in a store anyway because you most likely will get it that day, and you don't have to worry about fedex/ups miss-handleing it.