Massive props to playing Cliffs of Dover on that Gretsch! Cheers!

Great demo, definitely need more Gretsch demos! Every tone was full of beautiful character, but oh that middle position clean sound, pure heaven!

My daughter is a huge George Harrison fan, and had to have a Gretch... ... Now I'm a huge Gretch fan and I have to have one, too. I've got eyes on a walnut 5222. If you've never played one - DON'T MISS OUT.

Unbelievable playing Cameron Cooper!! Truly astonishing!!

I haven't played my Charvel DK24 in months because I picked up a Gretsch Junior P90 and I like the bridge humbucker so much that I haven't felt the need to break out the Charvel in a while. So cool to see you review one. The low end Gretsch guitars I think are the best quality, best sounding sub $700 guitars on the planet.

I wanted to see this this color "live" to compare to catalog photos. I thoroughly enjoyed your playing. And yes, the guitar is beautiful.

I believe you can sir 😁 Nice to hear you again Cam, been a while 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

Such incredible playing! Well done sir

Although I’m a drummer by trade, I’ve been playing guitar just as long. I’ve probably played guitar before you were born and I’m nowhere close to your talent level. Kudos Cameron! Really nice playing man!

Got one of these coming in a couple of days. Looks awesome for the price paid. Thanks for the video

Love to see more Gretsch guitars on your channel

You sold me on that intro. I want one now.

Black Sabbath ❤ I am sold on this guitar. Will be purchasing soon. Thanks for the video, dude.

As always Cam killer chops and review! I was waiting to see if you were gonna pull out some Brian Setzer on that bad boy! 😎🤘🏻

Since I didn’t see anyone comment on it - nice job on the another brick in the wall solo!!

This is a different review. I loved it!

The David Gilmour riff at 4:53 was great! I have this same guitar and its play ability and clarity and lack of feedback truly make it a modern Gretsch with the same classic charm. It can do all of the classic scratch things but can also handle any style of music. I play it in a 7 piece funk band and it's extreme sonic clarity combined with its obvious visual presence absolutely command attention.

That intro to Children of the Sea from Black Sabbath/ Heaven and Hell album at the end was kool Cameron. ROCK ON.🎸

great playing and great video as always and yes you rocked out that Gretsch!!!!

"Drop in the bucket"... I'm amazed somebody knows this song besides "old folks" like myself, LOL. Great job, as usual, amazing playing. Keep rockin'!

I think it wouldn't matter what guitar you play, you'll rock it bro. Well done my friend.

@cottontop692

3 жыл бұрын

If your good enough a Walmart guitar will sound good .

Thanks for the video. The guitar definitely sounds amazing and can rock. I want one.

You Rock Cameron! Keep it up man!

Cada vez la rompes más la guitarra felicidades 🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏👏

I just made this model my third Gretsch. No regrets at all. You can't go wrong with one

You nailed EJ dude brilliant

In early 1969, Joe Walsh was hanging out with Keith Moon. He was taking lessons on how to destroy hotel rooms and to see just how many party favors they could run down their neck without ending up in the Morgue. Walsh gave Pete Townshend a 1958 Gretsch 6120 as a gift. Pete used that guitar to complete "Tommy" and used that same guitar on every studio album from "Who's Next" to "Endless Wire" Including "Quadrophenia" and "Who Are You". Pete never lets that guitar leave the studio. It got smashed one time as it was stepped on and knocked off the back of the stage once. He had the guy that repaired all his smashed guitars restore it, and it has not left the studio since. He said that Gretsch guitars are the most versatile guitars ever made and he can get all the sounds and tones he needs out of that one guitar. And he said, (his exact words) it's the loudest fu@king guitar he has ever played ! His Gretsch can be seen on a guitar stand in this promotional video for the "Who Are You" single and album from May 1978. Pete is not playing the Les Paul seen in the video. He said in an interview that the Les Paul was easier to do his silly dance with rather than the much larger 6120. I myself have been using Gretsch guitars and Magnatone amp's since I was a kid and started playing guitar in 1958. I started with an old Synchromatic Jazz Box and bought my first 6120, a 1958 model as well in 1963 for $250.00 . Here is the video that has Pete's Gretsch on the stand. kzread.info/dash/bejne/goKWpKark8ipqZs.html

I love Gretsch guitars! I just bought a G5427TG that I'll be picking up next week. I'm a new guitarist, but huge music enthusiast. I've always loved the sound of a hollow body, especially Gretsch. Keep playing it!

@CameronCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! This guitar isn't a hollowbody, it's semi hollow

@eddriantaez7027

Жыл бұрын

@@CameronCooper pedals.....? amplifier...?? distortion?? please....!!

Malcolm Young has played several Gretsch models!

@CameronCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed he did. One of few people who really rocked out on a Gretsch

@arthurmurfitt7698

3 жыл бұрын

Billy Duffy too

@PeterOevergaard1

3 жыл бұрын

Richard Fortus!!

V nice playing - Kudos. And an extra bit of kudos for the Children of The Sea bit ;)

It sounds amazing!

I think I saw this band from Australia that rocked a Gretsch once.

@simonhillier

3 жыл бұрын

Probably Chris Cheney of The Living End. He rocks out better than just about anyone on a Gretsch

@AllenGoodman

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonhillier I was being a little sarcastic, was actually talking about Malcolm Young, lol. 😎👍

@simonhillier

3 жыл бұрын

@@AllenGoodman 😆 that one went through to the keeper. Saying that, Malcolm is the 'just about' that Chris would happily agree rocked out beyond any show he's ever played. 🤘

gotta say that guitar kicks arse .....thank you for the vid ....thinking of buying one

That intro was sick! Watched it like 5 times haha.

Gretsch are phenomenal! I saw guys play punkrock and classic metal on a Jet, since the pickups are the same of that semi hollow...yes, you can definitely rock on a Gretsch. And, Pete Townsend recorded every Who records on his beloved Gretsch but never took her on the stage because it's the only guitar he wouldn't have destroyed ;-)

@brada1997

2 жыл бұрын

I never knew this! Cool!

Playing a hardtail, Nice! Gretch feedback was REAL, like playing a whistle at higher volumes! Now if Fender'll give you one in Neon, a bigsby, EVH low friction , uh, Master Volume! A bit of Cathedral and Eruption/Satchel bumblebee solos- you'll bring it to a whole new generation !! he he - Hey, it's got the double cutaway, so maybe !!

Dude i got chills when you started playing Children of the Sea! LOL! I love DIO era Sabbath so much!

@CameronCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I actually prefer the Dio era for Sabbath. Brought the best out of the band.

@killerdude35

2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronCooper I 100% agree! Lonely Is The Word! 🤘

To answered your question, YES! THEY ROCK! I've got a few(solid and hallow) Gretsch guitars, I personally don't play guitar... I play Gretsch guitars.

Great work Cam - Fender/Gretsch will surely be stoked with your very convincing sonic argument. Could you flick up some of the tonal settings you were using on the guitar (or the amp but I suspect that was primarily the variation between volume and pickup selection with the various pieces played) I have a G5420T in Aspen Green and love it but now I need to play it more - I never thought to try playing it like that tbh

You rock my friend

I would love to see more gretsch. Every time I hear someone talk about how the tele is the most versatile guitar in the world, I just have to bite my tongue to keep from saying “not compared to a gretsch…”

@jimmythefish

2 жыл бұрын

I have one of these with the Bigsby, and a Tele too, and I would have to agree. If I wanted one to do pretty much everything I’d pick the Gretsch.

I just bought the G5622 in Black Gold. (No Bigsby) Stellar guitar, with more tonal options than my Gibson Les Paul, and a completely unique feel & vibe. These should be more expensive. (Also, mad props for playing Children of the Sea!)

@brodyjohnson5051

2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to buy the exact same model, how is treble on it? Does it it get muddy if you dial it back on the amp since the guitar itself is so bright?

Such a good guitarist !

@CameronCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Honestly usually I never like to buy anything from China but the gretsch are awesome I dig the pickups and everyone looks great. Idc where it's made they are just awesome guitars that are so versatile and underrated.

@rickroldan2728

2 жыл бұрын

China successfully landed a rover on Mars. I think they are now capable of producing good guitars.

@KD-nb3mp

Жыл бұрын

@@rickroldan2728 Its not about that. Its about China literally taking over everything. Thats why people usually dont wanna support that. The more expensive gretsch models arent made in China so theres something for everyone.

@alexanderp.5019

10 ай бұрын

what's wrong with China? Almost everything nowadays made in China

Billy Duffy rocks on a White Falcon, has done since the 80s.

@CameronCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Very true. One of the few people who play like that on a Gretsch.

@dirtstyles

3 жыл бұрын

@@CameronCooper you should demo his signature Falcon man :)

I have a 5122 that’s quite similar to the 5622 but with a Bigsby. The only thing I didn’t love was the sticky/gloss neck so I sanded away the gloss and it was perfect.

Bonjour, je dois recevoir la mienne en avril. Merci pour ta démonstration qui prouve bien que Gretsch ce n'est pas que du Rockabilly. Ton phrasé est impressionnant, beaucoup d'heures de travail je suppose. Je joue Blues et je pense trouver chez cette guitare un bon compromis entre une LesPaul et une 335. Et, surement, un son nouveau à sculpter. Hello, I am due to receive mine in April. Thank you for your demonstration which proves that Gretsch is not only Rockabilly. Your phrasing is impressive, many hours of work I suppose. I play Blues and I think I find in this guitar a good compromise between a LesPaul and a 335. And, surely, a new sound to sculpt.

I like the thumbnail inlays

I noticed that cheeky bend of the g string and picking up the b on the way back

The colours of that guitar look very awesome, Cameron.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Sounds Rock 'n' Roll too.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

You could rock out and make a washtub with strings sound good...great playing..

Sick!

Malcolm Young - Nuff said.

Sure seems to! Well done son

Love it 🇦🇺

I've been thinking about getting one of these - very good value

You forgot to mention the Treble bleed circuit on the volume control. So when you turn down the volume the treble does not go flat like it does on most guitars.

Amazing jamming my friend. I've only been playing for a year and I'm using a metronome but if I get half as fast as you are, I'll be a happy man.

@CameronCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, keep going!

@lamontprospect9974

2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronCooper Thank you. I taught myself all five Pentatonic shapes and all seven Diatonic shapes. I alternate shapes between Pentatonic and Diatonic for variation. I've got to start on chords soon but I'm having so much fun soloing to all the different KZread Jam tracks I haven't started them yet. 🙏👍🙏

@CameronCooper

2 жыл бұрын

@@lamontprospect9974 Aweoame! However I would recommend not taking on too much of an academic approach to guitar, I.e. splitting different aspects of the guitar into levels because it can suck the fun out of it. Mostly learn what you like and enjoy it, transferable skills that come from learning what you love help you progress faster than anything else

@lamontprospect9974

2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronCooper Great advice. I very much appreciate that. I love switching scale patterns in midstream. I jammed so many different KZread guitar tracks. I spend a good hour and a half to two hours a day because it is my new drug of choice. Thank you

Yeah definitely do more gretsch reviews I'm sure u will sell a bunch for them.

Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains plays a Gretsch occasionally....he played one on a few songs on their latest album, Rainer Fog.

Errrr you can Cam🤘

Richard Fortus plays Gretsch's a lot with Guns n Roses and it sounds fucking great! I think they are great rock instruments specially rhythmic

Sounds like it can rock to me 🙂

I'm really getting interesting in hollow-body guitars, but of all I've checked this is the one that doesn't sounds too dark or mushy when going into distortions.

Fantastic chops, my man- excellent demo of a very cool Gretsch. What pedal/ amp were you using? That tone!

@CameronCooper

Жыл бұрын

Yamaha THR30II

You can ultimately do nearly anything on any guitar if you’re a solid player and you know your amps (and perhaps pedals).

The perfect guitar for Marty McFly solo :)

Tim Armstrong from Rancid and Adam Warrington, Yungblud’s guitarist, have both proven you can rock out on a Gretsch! Tim Armstrong even has his own model that looks gorgeous

Do you know if all Gretsch center blocks are chambered? or just the Streamliner series? Thank you

Hi! Have you tried the more affordable G2622? I'm looking for a semi-hollow guitar and I was hoping to get one in the under $500 price range, new or used. So I was looking at the G2622, Ibanez As73, Epiphone 335, etc. Any suggestions? Or would you rather wait if you were me and save up for a G5622? Thanks!

The guitars from China are definitley getting better! Its just like how the low end junk guitars used to come out of Japan back in the day, and then they upped their game.

Great videos Cameron, Which type of picks do you prefer? Dunlop Tortex Yellow Sharp? or Standard? Thanks!

@CameronCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Hi use Hawk TB6 in lemondrop with grip holes

O rocking out cliffs of Dover

I’d love to see you play a Gretsch with the Bigsby trem on it.

@CameronCooper

3 жыл бұрын

That could very well happen

Hi Cameron. Or anyone in this matter. I’ve got the exact same model, I want to put a Vibramate on this particular model, which Vibramate kit do I get? I notice the stoptail on this model is a little past the knobs, but on a G5622T, the stoptail of the bigsby is a little back before the knobs. So which Vibramate kit should I get? If you can point to me a particular Vibramate kit number or model would be appreciated. Thanks!!

Very good video, Cameron! Thanks a lot!!! After seeing this one, I'm not sure which guitar to buy to play rhythm guitar in a rock'n'roll band: an Epiphone Casino or a Gretsch. What would you do, please? Thanks in advance!!!

@CameronCooper

2 жыл бұрын

I'd take the Gretsch. Great quality at a good price and they'll always look good!

@ggp...

2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronCooper Many, many thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

Hermosa guitarra,como la que uso George con los Beatles 🙂👍

Love these amp sounds, what are you using?

@CameronCooper

Жыл бұрын

Yamaha THR30II

I got one in Speyside/which is an amber color. I call it the 335 KILLER, for the money it is a do anything Guitar. If ya can only own 1, and be good on 1 guitar this might be it.

Cameron, would you mind sharing your amp settings as well?

The truth is that ANY guitar can rock out! If its got six strings and you can plug it in, then it you can rock out on it! The only real issue between guitars is how they compare in sound and playability. Is a Gretsch going to sound like a Strat? No, it will not, but it will still rock nicely. Will it handle as nicely as a Strat? No, it won't satisfy in that department either! I know because I have both a Gretsch and a Fender Strat and I can tell you that the Gretsch feels nothing like my Fender in the hand. My fender feels like it was custom made for my hands, as where the Gretsch just feels like a a decent guitar in hand! I can still play my Gretsch nicely, but it doesn't sound or feel like my Fender.

Cliffs of Dover!!!

Larry Coryell. dude perfectly quotes Page then Clapton as a mini suite

Brilliant sound. what strings are playing with.

@CameronCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Elixir Optiweb 09-42

Yeah gretsch rock I don't own one yet but everyone should have one in their collection imo I'm just a poor slacker lol

I have 3 American guitars and I was suprised when I realized this was made in China once o brought it back home. Don’t sleep on this guys especially in todays climate with guitar price jumping. I remember when fender player guitars were at least 750 in 2020. Now they are 850. This is 800 in America btw mine has a bigsby btw so get y’all before they raise price

um not wondering anymore, this bloake can play!!!!!

Hey man, Im interested in learning guitar, would this be a good beginner guitar??

@CameronCooper

2 жыл бұрын

This would be more than suitable for a beginner.

😎👍

Every guitarist needs to own a Hollowbody or semi hollowbody

Can u also try es 335 gibson if it can rock? Hehe

You can play on anything if you play like THAT. What are you plugged into for this video?

@CameronCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Yamaha THR30II

How were you achieving the overdrive? Amp? Pedals?

@CameronCooper

Жыл бұрын

Yamaha THR30II

Cameron Cooper Do after market pickups sound better than stock?

@CameronCooper

3 жыл бұрын

It depends on what you want and what you think sounds good. On this Gretsch I wouldn't change a thing. But on my Charvels, I install Pariah Blackheart and Leone pickups

@sweetguy19762

3 жыл бұрын

@@CameronCooper I have a Jackson guitar, I want it to sound better, I play a lot of 80s music?

Which Amp You're using ?

6:05 that sound resonance makes me want to work myself to death for this guitar

Can you play an sss strat next?

@CameronCooper

3 жыл бұрын

I have already done the DK22 SSS from Charvel :)

Hai my ldol,from Vietnamese

is the highest note still good reachable ??

@CameronCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Yes its reachable

@lenruygrok

2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronCooper tnx ! Then im buying soon :)

Cameroon always the best i prefer he of other guitarrist famous..