I want one of these, a marshall combo amp, and a cd player, and I'll be happy to do nothing but play along to ACDC songs. That's a perfect day off work for me

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome.

God I can’t wait until I can afford one so I can play AC/DC with both this and my SG

@Olegstuff21986

2 жыл бұрын

And? Did you get it? It's not THAT expensive, not like a $ 60 000 car or something. It should be pretty affordable to the "average American". I guess times change though.

@KingK1.

Жыл бұрын

Ull notice a great difference its awsome

@spcwf98

Жыл бұрын

I think the guitar is already a mix between a classic filtertron and sg. Two tones in one.

I've been playing Gretsches since the 80s. They're still my fave.

@DJBuglip

5 ай бұрын

That one's after the pickup upgrade, those sound good. The problem with the earlier Electromatics (I've got a heavily modded 5120) was those pickups just weren't right, real weak and anemic.

What a great review! No nonsense, just clear detail and good sound samples. Thanks!

One the best reviews I've seen in a long time. Extremely thorough and detailed. You don't skip on the shortcomings either. Subbed.

I have owned two electromatics and I have to say they are excellent guitars. I also have to say this is probably the best review of any guitar I have ever seen.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Wow Dave! thank you for that compliment!

@mattaki

3 жыл бұрын

He's right. Immensely thorough, no BS review. Said everything you could ask for.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattaki Thank you Mattaki!

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave! I appreciate the compliment! Please subscribe!

@Mr-Safology

3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how to clean the pickups??? I got this guitar g5222 new and it has metal shavings (what it looks like ) on the pickup poles. Thanks!

Another fantastic review Brooks, thank you! You're quickly becoming my favorite review channel, I love the format!

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Muddyh2o! I appreciate it!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. I'm just glad someone is watching.

This is a fantastically detailed, thorough, honest (warts and all), and useful review. Kudos!

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the review. Please subscribe!

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Nevermind I see you already did! Thank you!

@DunderHead.5000

Жыл бұрын

I'd like to hear more negatives if they're are any, YT videos seem to minimize issues. Also looked at the build on Gretsch that showed the insides of the guitars after I saw the tiny images in the video. I couldn't make them out so I went to Gretsch. There's no-way, no possible way that their solid bodies can be considered solid body guitars. They aren't even chambered. The whole thing is empty inside except for two supports near the pickups which make the guitar a single chamber or cavity. It doesn't have chambers, it is the chamber. Crazy.

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the compliment. I appreciate it!

Amazing , the best description i have seen .

Excellent in depth review of all the pros and cons of this guitar and not just the sounds it can make, answered a lot of questions for me.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johnny! I appreciate the compliment. Please subscribe

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Johnny. Sorry for the slow reply.

Man this must be the most detailed review ever!!!!You can really hear the character of the guitar in your sound samples. If it only had gold hardware!!!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment. I appreciate it.

I've been waiting for someone to do an in depth assessment of the 5222. I got mine last March and I love the look, feel and sound. The look of the walnut was something I just couldn't walk by. It left the store with me. Learning to play is a long, slow process, but what a pleasure with this beauty! Thanks for the vid Brooks.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke! I'm glad you enjoyed the review and the guitar. We all struggles with trying to get our playing skills better but regardless of how well you play music, it's really all about having fun! Play on and Please subscribe!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree with you more Luke, it's a stunner! Thanks for the comment.

Thank you for the Fantastic review Brooks!! Can't wait to get my hands on a G5222!

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the compliment! Please subscribe there is more reviews on my channel and I'm just getting started!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thank you!

I am surprised or congratulations, have watched many reviews and your's would be among the top. Very well made, in that editing, shots, and the amount of commentary is sharp. Will check if you have other reviews but you should certainly make more. And most importantly, appreciate that you were being honest with giving reasons. Critical.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment! I'm new to KZread so Please subscribe. I have several videos uploaded and plan on doing more on a regular basis.

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm considering purchasing one of these and your review was very informative, informational and with great audio samples of how the instrument sounds. Consequently, shortly after watching your video I was able to play one in a local store. I agree with everything you said in the video, it was spot on. I think I'm gifting myself one for Christmas this year. Thanks for a great video.

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found the information useful. Sorry for the slow reply! Did you buy it?

@hubbydad1322

Жыл бұрын

@@airtimedesign I did pick one up at Christmas. So far it's been a great instrument. Sounds and plays great. Was almost perfect out of the box. It's a bit different dimensionally so a hard shell case has been a hard to find unless I want to spend a couple hundred. Other than that I'm liking it! Thanks for getting back with me.

Just outstanding! Very professionally recorded and presented review of the Gretch G5222! I am considering getting one of these and I ran across your superb review. Now I just have to play one. Actually the video is the best guitar review I've ever seen! All the info and tones plus the HD eye candy. Subbed! Keep up the great work and don't change a thing- it's perfect!

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you DA and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the compliment, you made my day!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Wow! thank you!

Great, thorough review. Thanks!

I have three Gretsch Electromatics. The G5232T is my newest. It is one of my two go to instruments. Thanks for a great and honest review!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Dawn Patrol! Thank you for the compliment.

What an incredible demo. Thanks for this.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Please subscribe.

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. I enjoy putting these together. It actually helps me decide if I like a guitar.

Great detailed review, thank you! When my 5420 needed to be repaired I had to get a spare guitar to be able to rehearse (as I only owned one electic guitar - the one which just had gone to the luthier.) So I was looking for an affordable replacement. I played the 5222 at the shop and I just loved it and still do! What an excellent guitar, everything was great out of the box. I was a little worried about the nose diving but it isn‘t an issue at all to me. Just brilliant in sound and playability.

I have a left handed g5222 in midnight and love the sound, the fit and finish, and the Gretsch quality.

That is a phenomenally well presented doco on the gretsch. Superbly done. Thank you.

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Hi David. I know a Dave Harding in Florida. Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed the review. I appreciate you taking the time to comment! Please subscribe to see my other reviews!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave! How are you? I appreciate you taking the time to comment and I appreciate the kind words! All the best my friend.

Amazing review! Thanks a ton.

Thanks for the video and the in-depth description of the Gretsch. I've been looking at them for a while trying to decide whether or not to purchase one. Like you, I've found some very redeemable qualities in this guitar. The chambered body will help alleviate the back pain that I get from my solid body guitar, and as I am aging that becomes a more pressing concern. I also love the look, the feel, and the sound, and as you described is different that what I have. I am going with the Bigsby version because I like the added textures it provides. Again, thanks for the video and Happy Gretsching!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

There's a lot to like about Gretsch and the price and quality is hard to beat. Glad you found the video.

Excellent review!

Just an excellent review man! Thank you for it.

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed the review. Please subscribe and check out my other reviews.

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome David!

Nice job. I am really enjoying your video series.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George! Hope Santa brings you a new guitar!

Great review...I've been lookig for a long time for a n affordable guitar sounding between Fender and Gibson...Thanks! just found it.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patrick and I'm glad you enjoyed the review! Hope you enjoy the Gretsch as much as I do! Please subscribe! Thanks

This is a really well done demo. I have five Gretsches, nothing vintage, four Electromatics and a Streamliner. Two of the Electromatics are double cutaway Jets, one w/trem, one w/o. All are excellent. Out of the box, just tune and play. This video makes me hunger for the one reviewed. Anyhoo, carry on, Brooks! Great work!

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you JD King! I appreciate the compliment! And glad you like the Electromatics as much as I do.

@JDKingStratslinger

3 жыл бұрын

@@airtimedesign You bet, buddy!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the late reply. I use to get all the comments in my email but not I can't see them unless I go to my channel. Thank you for the compliment, I appreciate it.

You lowkey just helped me decide what guitar I want to save up to. Thanks for the great review!

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Katt, I'm glad you enjoyed the review. Please subscribe to see more of my reviews!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Fantastic summary.

Thank you for the informative review.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome! Please subscribe and check out my other reviews.

Great review. Thanks for talking about the weight balance.

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jack, you're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the review. Please subscribe!

I have a 5222 & a 2655p-90 Outstanding guitars for the money & so much fun to play 👍👍

What a beauty!!!

I'm buying this same guitar tomorrow at Guitar Center in Boston,mass 👌

Great review.

I am saving money for one of these, and I haven't been so excited for a new guitar in many years!

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

I just had a friend over to the house and he played my Gretsch. He immediately fell in love with the guitar and now he's shopping for one. When you get yours please let me know how you like it.

Best guitar video I have ever seen!

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you Alejandro. Please subscribe.

Cool video, thanks!

Absolutely amazing video. Have to agree that this was one of the highest quality guitar reviews ive seen. Thanks for taking the time. Would love to see a review on the manson mbm 1 or an opinion on a manson guitar if you've ever played one.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you grrockestar! I appreciate the compliment. I'll check out the Manson (never heard of it before) Please check out my other videos and please subscribe! All the best.

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Thank you grrockstar 420. I'll have to check out the Manson. I'm not familiar with it.

Great demo! Super thumbs up! from mtw in LA Epi and Squire player.

That was a great review!

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. If you haven't already, Please subscribe!

I’m late to this video, but this is one of the best guitar reviews I’ve ever seen. I have three Gretsch guitars, all hollow body. I think this might be my next guitar. The walnut stain is gorgeous

@shiftyhenry5133

7 ай бұрын

Get it dude I got me one second hand and with a couple upgrades it stands up to my high dollar guitars. I wish they had this guitar when I was starting out.

Great review. Subscribed and notified!

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gregory Z! I appreciate it.

Thank you for the vid and your opinion of the guitar. I was between this and natural finish…I got the natural but after seeing a walnut one in person I realized that’s the one I wish I bought! The walnut stain on the front and back is beautiful.

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

The walnut got me but I'd but the natural is classic so either way it's a nice guitar and for the money hard to beat. Thanks for the comment!

@paulchoate1

Жыл бұрын

@@airtimedesign I ended up with both lol

You have to see them in person to really appreciate the finishes. I was going to get the natural but, then I saw the jade grey up close. BUT, THEN, I heard about the new Fidelisonic p-90s, now I'm in a total quandary!!

Great job.

Great review channel mate. I have a Streamliner Junior Jet Club with a P-90 in the neck. A really well built, quality guitar, that sounds good even when unplugged. Right up there with my 2012 Mexican Strat. Yep, Gretsch for the win.

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mandobird, thank you for the compliment and I'm glad you enjoyed the review! Please subscribe to see more reviews.

Well, this is the guitar that I got 3 days ago, (in Natural). This vid was a pat on my back for not going wrong.

Really good sounding guitars

Great review, I’m nearly sold on it, but I thought they were made in Indonesia? Love the samples and the simple way you have presented the full review, including a short unboxing. Keep up the great work.

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vince and I'm glad you enjoyed the review. Please subscribe!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vince!

Great job. This looks like a fantastic guitar.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good review!

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Samnic! Glad you enjoyed the review. Please subscribe!

Really thorough!

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, I appreciate the comment. All the best!

This has gotta be Rick beato. And it’s the best review of a guitar I’ve ever seen.

Just bought this guitar to play mostly Ac/dc riffs and other blues/rock based on your review. I was going to buy a Epiphone SG but I just like the look of this guitar better.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I hope you enjoy the guitar as much as I do!

Great video.... It helps for beginners and intermediate players to understand Gretsch. Much blessings 🙌 Ty 🎸🎸🎸

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul!

@ppg19782

3 жыл бұрын

@@airtimedesign 😎😎👍👍🎵🎸🎸🎸

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

@@ppg19782 Thanks Paul!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ppg19782

Жыл бұрын

@@airtimedesign 🎸😎👍

The v tail piece is cool looking

Excellent video. Thank you.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

Great review sir 👌

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shannon, glad you enjoyed the review. Please subscribe to see more!

@shannoneberhard9349

2 жыл бұрын

Done and done

Kudos for a great review! You must have put a lot of effort into it. It's very rarely seen these days. Bought 5232T recently. Treble bleed circuit on mine is only on the master volume and it really does a lot. Other volume pots don't have treble bleed (nor they should I think). Speaking of pot taper, I actually like it this way.

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!

I recently bought one of these G5222 and the author of this video has done an honest review of this guitar. I agree with all his comments and observations; the G5222 has its quirks, its downsides (pots - which could be upgraded - and neck dive due to body design) but overall this guitar is stunning for the price. My example is a 9.5 out of 10 for fit & finish. Good job Gretsch and great job to Brooks on his honest view of this marvellous instrument.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Istvanski! I appreciate the compliment!

@h20s56

2 жыл бұрын

Are the fret edges rounded? Thank you

@SpiritOfOrange

2 жыл бұрын

@@h20s56 Yes, there were no sharp fret ends on my example.

@sergio-ok8xy

4 ай бұрын

​@@SpiritOfOrangeen mi caso pedí una electromatic g5222 , color walnut, los trastes estaban muy mal rematados , tuve que pasarle la lima a todos ....para dejarla correctamente. Sustituí también el potenciometro máster de volumen, ya que actuaba,como si fuera un interruptor, ( 0 o 1). Tras sustituir el potenciómetro, ahora regula correctamente el volumen......por lo demas una guitarra que suena y se toca muy bien

Great high quality overview man! You should have more subs for sure. I expected to see 100k or so. Anyway subbed 👍🏻

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Darth Durkel The Wise! You are wise after all! Please pass the link along and thanks for subscribing!

store near me had a used one in Natural. I'm learning to play at 63! Thanks for the review, I've been getting some great sounds out of it and lessons are on the way!

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

63! You're just a youngster! It's a great guitar and I'm sure you'll have a blast learning and playing. Never too old to Rock and Roll!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

You're still a youngster! You've still got plenty of time to be a ROCK STAR!

Excellent video!!! Just subscribed to your channel.

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray, I appreciate it and I'm glad you enjoyed the review!

Another great guitar review. I'm glad you're doing more. I'm relatively new to the Gretsch party. I got a G5441T Duo Jet a year and a half ago that was perfect except for some fret sprout that can happen to any guitar and I just added a G5220G Single Jet that is perfect. I agree that quality pots with a good treble bleed should be an upgrade. Pickups are adequate for the price but if the guitar came with top quality Filtertron or TV Jones pickups it would have added hundreds of dollars to the cost.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate the compliment! I like the pickups. I don't have a guitar with Filtertrons or TV Jones but I do have a bunch of other guitars to compare them to and I'm good with the pickups. I'll be posting a review of some Fender Custom Shop Texas Special Tele pickups I just installed in a Classic Vibe Tele. The results were surprising.

Nice review, Congrats

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it. Please subscribe more reviews on the way!

@Particle67

3 жыл бұрын

@@airtimedesign Subscribed :)

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

@@Particle67 Thank you!

Thank you for this review. Looking to buy a "beginner" for a younger person and it's so confusing as the quality is just everywhere and nowhere (if that makes sense) and a lot needs to be done to get these cheaper guitars to play. Love your playing. Gonna look at your Texas pickups in the Squier CV review as well.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Theda and I'm glad you enjoyed the review. You can't go wrong with the Gretsch Electromatic. Please subscribe!

Great review! I have the black one with a bigsby and even with that wight it still neck dives like crazy. I will put the strap pin at the neck heel to see if it improves that. Thanks man!!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

you're welcome Adolfo!

@sergio-ok8xy

4 ай бұрын

Con una correa ancha de cuero, que no deslice, la guitarra deja de cabecear......la mia también cabeceaba, pero con la correa ancha de cuero se acabó el problema

Just received a G5237 Electromatic Double Jet in surf green (sea foam) -- a Christmas gift from my bride. It is stunning. The fit and finish is stellar. The neck was chunkier than expected but comfortable and easy to play. Very resonant body -- the strings ring out for days. The pickups are twangy and sparkly. That's "Gretsch" sound. Feels like a guitar that should cost much, much more. The only negative I could find: The frets on high E side of the neck from the 12th fret on up are a tad sharp. Otherwise, the guitar is a WOW!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

Just find a good luthier in your area and have him touch up the frets. I just did this with a Gibson Tribute that had rough fret ends from the factory. It makes a big difference in the feel and playing of the guitar.

That guitar is full of tones. I likey. It's like Malcolm's and Angus guitars combined tonality.

Surprisingly I don’t like the crunch & clean sound but the clean sound. Thanks for the fantastic video

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben and I'm glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for commenting. It is funny but I never use Gretsch guitars for gain sounds. I typically like to use the clean sound. I know they are more than capable of getting great gain tones but it's just my preference to have my clean tones played on the Gretsch. Thanks for watching and please subscribe, I appreciate it!

Best review ever

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ben! I appreciate that.

@Mr-Safology

3 жыл бұрын

@@airtimedesign yes, you persuaded me and I bought this model base on your review. That says a lot as I am that guy that thinks twice for every purchase, or anything else in life. Good one 👍🏼

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mr-Safology I should be working for Gretsch! I hope you like as much as I do! Thank you for commenting Mr Safology, I appreciate it. As far as cleaning the pickups...can't you just wipe it off? I would not try any solvents but you should be able to use a soft brush or a cloth. If that doesn't work try plugging it into a Marshall stack and dime it. That should knock it off!!

@Mr-Safology

3 жыл бұрын

@@airtimedesign That is great Brooks, and yes you should ask for a sponsor. I have a small brush, will try it to remove the shavings. Thanks and stay safe 🙂

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mr-Safology I'm new to KZread so I'm trying to build up subscribers still. Maybe someday!

Just bought one

*I’d love to buy this so I can finally make a video of capturing the guitar tone of Malcom Young 🎶🎵 ……then tune it hyper low to make doom metal tracks to upload to KZread. Cool demo man! Just subscribed!!!!!*

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

John you made me laugh! Thank you for subscribing and I'm glad you enjoyed the review.

Much better quality than Epiphone imo. Amazing guitars!

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing that we have really good high quality guitars available for around $500!

@dragan4658

3 жыл бұрын

@@airtimedesign absolutely! Competition is getting tight yet Gretsch quality still underrated imo, I'm sure many will agree!

I bought and sold this guitar 3 times and bought it again. Idk but i keep coming back to it. First had a blue one than a goldtop and now i have dark cherry metallic. Absolutely love these double jets, so handsome and classy looking. Fret work is just amazing, you can acheive ultra low string action without buzz and neck profile is just immaculate and the pickups are nothing like anything. It is just different.

4:58 I have heard guys gluing weights used for tire balancing inside the electronics cavity for balance.

Just ordered a strap button thanks to this video. The neck dropping on this guitar was an issue for me. Not for long. Thanks

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Mark!

@WilliamJackson-by1bb

3 жыл бұрын

its an issue for me as well - did moving it help resolve it, and where did you move it to?

Good video.

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! Please subscribe for more reviews.

Jade Grey, London Grey and Walnut all have the same color stain on the back of neck and body. The only one that does not is the Aged Natural which has a dark stain on back of neck and body. I am not sure what you mean @00:38 The sides and backs are solid colors yes, but they're matching the front except the Aged Natural. Other than my minor confusion on that, thanks for the awesome review!!!

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Local M, what I was saying is that the color on the neck is solid and not a stain where you see the grain in the wood on some of the colors.

String this buddy with 11, 11.5, or even 12s. EQ it to accentuate the breathiness of the chambered body. And it's pure gretsch. Little bit of plate reverb or something. And clean clean clean. No boost needed. Great scale length for Johnny marr. EQ with a slope that rolls off lows, chorus, reverb, whatever

Thanks the the review. The neck shape on the Gretsch website says it’s a Thin U? Is this correct?

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

I don't feel the U Shape so much. I like the G5222 neck a lot. It feels flat and wide to me. The U shape would indicate more shoulder. It may have that but I don't notice it.

Still playing this? I just got one the limited edition with the Filtertrons and in Shell Pink. Love it but there is a slight rattle from the saddles. Also there was some fret buzz because the action was set insanely low.

Bought the same guitar earlier this year for my first electric

how do these pickups compare to the blacktop filtertrons?

what overdrive are you using for the drives? sounds great

Another trick for balance: stick on wheel weights in the switch cavity.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

I'm certainly not a virtuoso, but I have been playing for over 40 years. I have over a dozen all US-made Fenders, Gibsons, and Rics that I purchased over the decades. I also have a Japanese-made Gretsch 6120. I'm older now and can buy just about any "players" guitar I really want (within reason of course), but I'm happy to save $ if I can. I've tried several Chinese-made guitars in the past with the hopes that they were just as good, but I sold every one almost instantly. They were all, "I'll never pick this up given the other instruments I have" guitars. But the 5222 was surprisingly quite solid quality-wise. And I get a sound from it that is just unique enough that I want to play it. (Admittedly, I saw the Back in Black tour in 1980 in Knoxville, TN and loved Malcolm ever since, so take it with a grain of salt) This review is pretty spot-on from my experience. And if this was my first guitar, it would definitely be far more than enough to inspire me.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! I appreciate the compliment. Check out my other reviews.

"You're buying a guitar because it sounds good and it plays good" - shouldn't that be the only reason to buy a guitar in the first place? Who cares about "reselling" them, why would one worry about reselling something they love? (they sholdn't do it) Thanks for the informative and honest review!

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

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Gain 4

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Fantastic review Brooks Reid. One question: Is it a bad idea to put .009 strings on it because I saw online that it's not advisable to put them on a gretsch semi-solid guitar like the electromatic G5422TG I have? Thank you.

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Padraig, I've only used 10's on mine. I've never heard that using 9's would be a problem.

@padraiglyons3709

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir.

@chrisdee5032

3 жыл бұрын

That advice is in relation to the Bigsby equipped guitars staying in tune. The heavier string gauges help with tuning stability. I have 11's on my G5422TG.

@padraiglyons3709

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisdee5032 Thank you.

Hi, Mr. Brooks! I am going to want one of these guitars, most likely the natural finish to get closer to my idol Malcolm. Great review indeed, thanks so much! One question to you sir: when you played CRUNCH, what exactly do you mean? Is it a particular set up in the amp or has to do with the instrument controls? Thanks for your feedback! Alessandro

@airtimedesign

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Alessandro and thank you for the comment. "Crunch" is just driving the amp slightly harder. Since I recorded the audio samples direct I used an amp sim to get the amp sound. The model was a VOX AC 30 with the gain pushed a bit. The guitar was wide open on all samples. The difference in the 3 setting of "Clean" "Crunch" and "Gain" is just how hard you push the amp. ie how loud you set the preamp. Hope that helps! Please subscribe I would appreciate it!

@alessandrolascialfari4130

2 жыл бұрын

@@airtimedesign thanks a lot man!

@airtimedesign

Жыл бұрын

When I record the sound samples I record the guitar direct to an Apogee Audio interface and into Logic Pro software. I use 3 different amp sims and preset ups in Logic. The first is a clean sound, the crunch is a little dirty and the third I kick it up a few more notches.

Bo knows

Fender player/vintera or Gretsch electromatic series, which has better value for money ? Btw great review!

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam, for me the Gretch 5220 at $499 is the best value and the best sounding guitar out of the 3 you mentioned. The Squire CV is the only thing for less and it is a contender but I still like the 5220. It has a big bright sound to it and they are finished and play really well.

@OliNorf

3 жыл бұрын

@@airtimedesign Thank you very much for reply, it seems that in this price range electromatics are great choice

Would you compare to a standard tele tone wise?

@airtimedesign

3 жыл бұрын

The Tele is known for a bright crisp twang. The Gretsch is more rounded and fuller. Still has a twang but not as bright as a Tele. The Gretsch has more body and rich full sound but not as dark as a Gibson Humbucking guitar. It hits a nice happy medium between Fender and Gibson. Does that help?

The scale length is pretty short, right ? Shorter than a Gibson, if I'm not mistaken.

I recently bought one of these G5222s, in Ocean Turqoise. Great looking guitar, great playing guitar (if a bit top-heavy) with great sustain, and superb tones....UNPLUGGED! The Broadtrons on this thing are horrendous. If you are coming (like me) from a vintage PAF equipped Les Paul, you will be seriously disappointed in the clarity of the pickups, even though they do sound "Gretschy", they are very muddy to my ears. You can sort of get around that by upping the gain on your AMP and then they sort of come into their own, but this guitar is not meant to be played at high gain. Or at least I don't need high gain sounds out of it. I want to get the clean\crunch breakup on my tube amp simply using the attack of my right hand to control the breakup of the sound, but with the Broadtrones in this guitar, I get a muddy definition-less tone. I am now looking to invest into a TV Jones bridge pickup (but really any filtertron will probably do) to get some better sounds out of this guitar, so buyer beware. 500 Euros will only get you so far. Still for that price, and the price of some new pickups, it's not a bad investment.