Can't answer regarding Gretsch but the fender mini is nice to practice scales on while my mind is preoccupied with other things. I do like the Martin backpacker series better than the fender, though both will not give you a great tone. The backpacker series is about in the same price range as well.
Do you have one of the new Fender mini Sonorans?
The brick and mortar store I purchased from only had the fender Redondo. Similar but I'm sure there are differences I'm unaware of.
The Redondo Mini has a half-sized body comprising a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a short scale length of 22.75". The Sonoran Mini meanwhile has a slightly larger 3/4 sized body and a 24.1" scale length, and offers the choice between a spruce top and mahogany back and sides, or an all-mahogany build.
Scale length and tops, same price. I prefer the 24.1" scale length.
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