Gretsch's Fidelisonic P-90 Pickups are Incredible! [But can we just call the guitar "Fred"?]

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Gretsch has been knocking it out of the park with quality, budget-friendly guitars, and this G2655T-P90 Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double Cut P-90 with Bigsby is another home run! But could you put the same sort of effort in coming up with a name? It's not hard. Think of "SG" or "V". Simple name that brings immediate recognition. I'm calling it Fred.
But the headline here is that these Fidelisonic 90 pickups are currently my favorite flavor of P-90. Clear, balanced, defined, and although they can channel your aggression into a searing tone, the highs never become weaponized, and the lows never get muddy! They are truly unique in P-90 style pickups. You need to try them out!
Learn more about the Gretsch G2655T-P90 here: bit.ly/MG_G2655TP90
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Video content:
0:00 Sound demo G2655T-P90
0:48 Great values in the Gretsch lineup
1:17 Gretsch G2655T-P90
1:45 G2655T-P90 specs
3:27 G2655T-P90 control layout
3:52 G2655T-P90 master volume function
4:31 Tuners/Headstock
4:48 Gretsch Fidelisonic 90 pickups
5:22 What makes the Fidelisonic 90s great?
6:30 Unique tones at a great price!
6:57 Check out the bridge pickup!
7:49 G2655T-P90 clean tone demo
9:57 G2655T-P90 high gain tone demo
13:27 G2655T-P90 - The price is incredible!
14:00 Wrap up
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  • @mattdevol3339
    @mattdevol33392 жыл бұрын

    I agree. I purchased a Gretsch P-90 Streamliner, which was the least expensive of my 6 electric guitars, but is the most played these days. Something about that P-90 sound, with the semi-hollow body, gives me thrills like no other guitar. Lightweight, gorgeous finish, and super comfortable to play & hold.

  • @timholtguitar6999

    @timholtguitar6999

    2 жыл бұрын

    How noisy are the pickups?

  • @mattdevol963

    @mattdevol963

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@timholtguitar6999 I own 2 Gretsch semi-hollow body guitars, including the P-90 Streamliner, and neither one makes any noise. The P-90 is a bit brighter sound, but it is still my preferred practice guitar. Great value for the money and very high quality finish.

  • @josephduchene5849

    @josephduchene5849

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@timholtguitar6999 Some slight noise from bridge pickup with everything at 10, some gain on amp. Taking master volume down to 9 got rid of it completely, and they're a lot quieter than other P90 guitars I've owned. Would be confident recording & gigging with it, whereas a limited edition Epiphone I had with P90s was a real problem on stage. I tried it on a whim, fell in love, and am buying tomorrow. Just an absolutely sick guitar, let alone for the money.

  • @davidportnoy3237

    @davidportnoy3237

    2 жыл бұрын

    Funny! I noticed I'm Playing mine the most also, not even sure why? Maybe I just like the look of it?

  • @Yakovvandordt

    @Yakovvandordt

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Same. Gretsch knocked it out of the park with the Streamliner series.

  • @daveormand4977
    @daveormand4977 Жыл бұрын

    Great demo! I love the sound and it’s cool that you truly dig this guitar. Makes it a true pleasure to watch!

  • @fieldfullofthistles
    @fieldfullofthistles2 жыл бұрын

    That guitar looks and sounds gorgeous. im gonna get one. I have a gretsch pro jet which I totally love but i have been rerunning this video for the last hour and it is amazing. great vid. brill demo. love your enthusiasm for it. i can tell you really like it. all the best.

  • @giulioluzzardi7632
    @giulioluzzardi76322 жыл бұрын

    I am also digging that "unique" guitar. Gretsch deserve praise for moving forward and offering these beauties...you can tell they are confident in taking risks with designs. That guitar is gonna be a classic .

  • @joelzerns4525
    @joelzerns45252 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! Great demo. I have watched many on this make and model and this is far by the best hands down. This just keeps it simple ,guitar,cable, amp and player. Not overdone with pedals, effects, backing tracks, production and etc, I have been debating about getting this guitar and I think I might be sold after this video. This guitar pairs well with the amp. Not really totally familiar with Mesa , but this model works well with the Gretsch. Thanks for showcasing.

  • @jaggerhayes862
    @jaggerhayes862 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen a few of your videos and why am I just now realizing you’re in Evansville??? I live in a small town an hour away and it’s so cool to hear of someone local doing this. Love the video and love your other content as well, thank you so much

  • @MooreMusicGuitars

    @MooreMusicGuitars

    Жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate the good words, Jagger! Please stop by and see us. It'll be worth the trip!

  • @GRBAquatics
    @GRBAquatics Жыл бұрын

    Very Cool Demo/Review, Thankyou. Found this very interesting, informative and entertaining. Have a couple of Gretsch Electromatics a G5215 and a G5248T. Am wanting a Gretsch Hollowbody, this has influenced me to check out The Streamliner series. With this P90 version interesting me as a point of difference to my other Gretsches. Thankyou. Cheers

  • @kevinwolf6623
    @kevinwolf66232 жыл бұрын

    P90s have always, always been my favorite and most used. Variation is a fantastic thing! Niwdays there are many P90s to chose from. These sound sweet and smooth. I'll definitely try them.

  • @justiceforall6412
    @justiceforall64122 жыл бұрын

    Gretsch are great guitars! I'm buying my third one now. The Electromatic range is an incredible value for dollar. Very, very gigable guitars right out of the box. And they're beautiful to look at!

  • @MrAxel1892
    @MrAxel18922 жыл бұрын

    great presentation. Thx and Greetz from Germany.

  • @JohnTaylor-np9my
    @JohnTaylor-np9my2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree..I dont know of another guitar manufacturer that has such a comprehensive selection at every price point..especially with the build quality! I'm selling one of my guitars in order to get me one of these. That sound is delicious..at any price! Johnboy, Bristol UK 👍

  • @aboy_sue
    @aboy_sue2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, definitely gonna pick one up!

  • @SpecialReserve
    @SpecialReserve2 жыл бұрын

    First one I've watched with the subtitles accidently on. Some funny associations with the guitar sounds. On dirty you get Foreign :) BTW this was on my shortlist last purchase. Love those PU's.

  • @Jeymez
    @Jeymez2 жыл бұрын

    Gretsch has been killing it the last 5 years, but only within the last year the Streamliner series got a revamp, and it shows with every model. that obviously bumped up the price of the Electromatic series, but i think it was worth it to inclease the Streamliner series. it reminds me of Squier.

  • @tomasgarcia2218
    @tomasgarcia22182 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review, thank you

  • @melodyinfinger1150
    @melodyinfinger11502 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic review

  • @RocktCityTim
    @RocktCityTim Жыл бұрын

    ... and, it's Cadillac Green!! That makes it sound even better.

  • @MascarasMil
    @MascarasMil2 ай бұрын

    Damn, those first few notes at 10:52 blew me backwards and I went flying .

  • @ranchmanager9126
    @ranchmanager91262 жыл бұрын

    I own the full size G2622 Streamliner p90 and I love the pickups on this guitar. Plays great and sounds amazing. Now thinking about getting this smaller version too. Gretsch is making a great product across all their lines.

  • @pinkiewerewolf

    @pinkiewerewolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought one of Gretsch's Tri Five guitars in Fiesta Red. The quality of the guitar is spot on.

  • @timclaus8313

    @timclaus8313

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Streamliners and Electromatics are some of the best values in their respective price ranges.

  • @josephduchene5849

    @josephduchene5849

    2 жыл бұрын

    Played this compared to other guitars around the same price and it is seriously spectacular value. Played Squiers, Epiphone 335, and it feels like a $300-400 price gap in sound/fit & finish. As far as pure specs, the G&L Tributes have the same electronics & hardware as their USA versions, but I like this a lot more than the Tributes I've tried.

  • @fexcontracting1
    @fexcontracting12 жыл бұрын

    That does have a great sound!

  • @bryanbaer8284
    @bryanbaer8284 Жыл бұрын

    Just picked up this gretsch, and I love it!! I feel bad for my American made strat, as it’s becoming very envious of all the time I’m spending with my g2655t p90….Fred

  • @davidportnoy3237
    @davidportnoy32372 жыл бұрын

    I love the look of that guitar.

  • @CraigKelley1
    @CraigKelley12 жыл бұрын

    You are THE DUUUUUUUDE! Nice review and totally agree on the long names. lol

  • @RobertHerndon
    @RobertHerndon2 жыл бұрын

    That guitar has so much "vibe" and "meat." Love the clean tones in every position. I can see playing jazz riffs on the neck setting. Blues tones are awesome.

  • @Megzamani
    @Megzamani6 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I got tge no t version

  • @GILLISH
    @GILLISH Жыл бұрын

    my Gretsch's 2622t Biggby still trying to understand the tone knobs lol nice video

  • @BobEstremera
    @BobEstremera2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great video. I would like to know how noisy the pickups are clean, and, is the middle position hum-canceling? Thanks

  • @Crow-jg4sj
    @Crow-jg4sj4 ай бұрын

    Love the pickups.

  • @ivansotoasmr
    @ivansotoasmr Жыл бұрын

    recently i bougth one and is so cool!

  • @cantfindamerica877
    @cantfindamerica8776 ай бұрын

    That guitar is cool. Those pickups are very cool.

  • @tabitharasaproject
    @tabitharasaproject2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, man! And I agree so much about the names!!! Come on, Gretsch! You got Vox Bobcat, Eastwood Romeo, etc., those are great names! Come up with a cool name that is as cool as the guitars themselves! Not Fred, though ;)

  • @jeanlucbergeron3106
    @jeanlucbergeron31067 ай бұрын

    The bridge PU is further away from the bridge compared to a junior hence the smoother top end. I like it !

  • @Punk1984Rock
    @Punk1984Rock Жыл бұрын

    Can't seem to find that model with those same control knobs in the uk.

  • @timelwell7002
    @timelwell70029 ай бұрын

    I agree with the guy giving the review - this is a great guitar, at any price - but especially at this price. That's why I've just bought one.

  • @brianmorecombe2726
    @brianmorecombe2726 Жыл бұрын

    They should just call it Streamline.Fantastic guitar for a little over £400 ive seen on some online websites,i am tempted very much

  • @im58woody
    @im58woody2 жыл бұрын

    I love your down to earth approach on your reviews. Not a bunch of BS. Sounds like you are talking to a bunch of friends in the room. 👍 I like those pickups but I prefer a stop tail bridge. Do they make one like that?

  • @smoggo1981
    @smoggo1981 Жыл бұрын

    I have one of these Streamliners, but have real issues with pickup hum, especially in overdrive/high gain situations, which makes it almost unplayable in gig situations. Been like that right out the box. Wondering whether others have suffered the same, and what can be done?

  • @scook1113
    @scook1113 Жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to strum the pluck out of mine. On it's way. Village amber!

  • @pinkiewerewolf
    @pinkiewerewolf2 жыл бұрын

    I'm jonesing for the Gunmetal center block with the Fidelisonic P90's on it. But I'd really love one in the London Gray, so I'm kinda holding out for next year's models to see if they make that happen.

  • @giulioluzzardi7632

    @giulioluzzardi7632

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cor, do they really have a finish called "London grey"? ...might get one to wear with my top hat and tails...in black .

  • @pinkiewerewolf

    @pinkiewerewolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@giulioluzzardi7632 They really do and you’d be quite debonair.

  • @Le_Rosa
    @Le_Rosa2 жыл бұрын

    Haha love the rename Fred! Way better 🤘

  • @henriquelange7384
    @henriquelange7384 Жыл бұрын

    between this and the G5622T which is the best? i already have a electromatic pro jet and really like the design of the G5622T, but the p90s are calling me...

  • @c.alejo8846
    @c.alejo88462 жыл бұрын

    Good sir, excellent review and playing. How would you compare "Fred" with a Sheraton? Which one do you think sounds better? I know they are very different guitars but I am thinking about buying a semi hollow so any advice should help. Thanks!

  • @MooreMusicGuitars

    @MooreMusicGuitars

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it depends on the music style you're playing. For ultra-clean, I would probably lean to the Sheraton, but if it's more gritty, the Fidelisonic pickups are really nice.

  • @superelectic45
    @superelectic45 Жыл бұрын

    Fender's done a good job :-)

  • @whimpypatrol5503
    @whimpypatrol55032 жыл бұрын

    The guitar unlike traditional gretsches having a centerblock is a take on an es335 (not a gretsch) with p90s played thru a 60's fender pro reverb. The only reason it still sounds like it has gretsch genes (despite it has a centerblock) is because 1. The amp was a boutique clone of an amp originally voiced for es335s and 2) the physical shape of the p90s in it preserves that great gretsch tone when played thru the Filmore amp. (Or does so after the recording of it was edited).

  • @joegoliver3

    @joegoliver3

    8 ай бұрын

    Thats hog wash. Pretty silly logic.

  • @fdcentrella0069
    @fdcentrella006910 ай бұрын

    YES!!! Call it Fred!!!!

  • @GeorgeHeil-gg6wv
    @GeorgeHeil-gg6wv Жыл бұрын

    V-Stop tail "Fred" kicks ass . . . js

  • @ronj9448
    @ronj944810 ай бұрын

    What amp are you using? Seems to compliment the Gretsch very well.

  • @martindonnelly1556
    @martindonnelly15562 жыл бұрын

    Hi Fred, thanks for the Demo. Do you find it neck heavy?

  • @kingstumble

    @kingstumble

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had one of the earlier models without a Bigsby and that wasn't neck heavy at all.

  • @jda4879
    @jda4879 Жыл бұрын

    Just got rid of this pickup in the bridge way to thin sounding on the one I had

  • @howardcauley4383
    @howardcauley43832 жыл бұрын

    Yes I have a g26 27 TG Grinch with three pickups two Taco switches and five knobs I've been trying to figure out what the knobs or any extra Taco switch I know one knob is a master volume but if you could either come up with a diagram or a video on it so I can more understand what I've got and how to play it I would appreciate it have a good day your friend Howard

  • @larrypadden6145

    @larrypadden6145

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the same guitar in white. 3 volume knobs, 1 master tone, 1 master volume. The forward switch (towards the headstock) controls to neck and bridge pickups like a normal two pickup design. The rearward switch is for the middle pickup only and in the up position isolates it from the neck and bridge PU’s. In the middle position it adds it to the mix, giving you all thee at same time. In the down position it shuts the middle PU off. A bit confusing but fun to play with all of the different sounds for sure.

  • @walterhambrick8705
    @walterhambrick8705 Жыл бұрын

    I just bought a Gretsch 5422tg to get Filtertrons instead of P90s from a Epiphone Casino.

  • @Jmans247massathon
    @Jmans247massathon Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE FRED!

  • @PNNYRFACE
    @PNNYRFACE5 күн бұрын

    Fred! 💜🫡

  • @boxerfencer
    @boxerfencer Жыл бұрын

    Why are those single coils so quiet?

  • @HeartDrumMachine
    @HeartDrumMachine2 жыл бұрын

    Are you use a noise gate pedal on this demo?

  • @MooreMusicGuitars

    @MooreMusicGuitars

    2 жыл бұрын

    No noise gate pedal.

  • @Joe-mz6dc
    @Joe-mz6dc9 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the Golden Age of the guitar.

  • @jetteroheller
    @jetteroheller9 ай бұрын

    Their names are almost Ibanez insane. There are certain Gretsch guitars I eyeball here and there with an eye to possibly pulling the trigger if there's a sale or whatever. But I can never be certain of the name. Then starts the Google search hell, which I then usually opt out of altogether, because Google is painful nowadays. I wonder how many chances they missed with me and others with their robotic names.

  • @firstnamelastname9370
    @firstnamelastname93702 жыл бұрын

    bar magnet with alnico poles?

  • @pharmerdavid1432

    @pharmerdavid1432

    2 жыл бұрын

    They look like "staple" pickups, which were Gibson's answer to Gretsch/DeArmond "dynasonics" - they use magnets for each string (like strats and telecasters), rather than slugs magnetized by bar magnets underneath them, like P-90 and humbucker pickups. The "staple" and "dynasonic" pickups have more clarity than P-90 pickups. I'm new to this just now today, and was trying to figure-out which kind of pickup this is, still not sure - they sound great in any case!~

  • @thefilmandmusic
    @thefilmandmusic Жыл бұрын

    Is it top heavy

  • @oldtimer1467
    @oldtimer14672 жыл бұрын

    Sounds just a bit out of tune , but otherwise very nice . I just sold my 5122 electromatic . I do miss it and may have to try one of these .

  • @Comakino

    @Comakino

    2 жыл бұрын

    That'll be the Bigsby. There is a hard-tail version though

  • @thefilmandmusic
    @thefilmandmusic Жыл бұрын

    Is the guitar top heavy ?

  • @cjm12646
    @cjm126462 жыл бұрын

    what gauge strings are you using on it? Sounds wonderful

  • @MooreMusicGuitars

    @MooreMusicGuitars

    2 жыл бұрын

    .010 - .046 factory strings.

  • @cmet8280

    @cmet8280

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine came with 11's

  • @Jeymez

    @Jeymez

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cmet8280 somebody probably put 11 on yours before you got it, all Gretsch guitars from 2019 onward come with 10-46 from the factory.

  • @stephen_cs

    @stephen_cs

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Jeymez sweetwater has 11-49 listed

  • @Sherman1862
    @Sherman18622 жыл бұрын

    "FREEBIRD"!!!! lol : )

  • @Sherman1862

    @Sherman1862

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go Fred! : )

  • @okamahadiputra229
    @okamahadiputra2292 жыл бұрын

    Hi this guitar made in indonesia?

  • @qbmedia_videos

    @qbmedia_videos

    Жыл бұрын

    China

  • @SGWinstar8844
    @SGWinstar88442 жыл бұрын

    😀🤟🏾 🎶

  • @guitarswhiskeyandgolf
    @guitarswhiskeyandgolf10 ай бұрын

    I love Gretsch but is it me or do the horns on this double cutaway just look weird?

  • @MarceloDurham
    @MarceloDurham2 жыл бұрын

    Did not know The Big Lebowski played guitar ..

  • @theblytonian3906
    @theblytonian39068 ай бұрын

    Why do Americans have such problems with a logical naming nomenclature. For left brainers it's very easy to remember. Very easy to know exactly what each model is. Love Gretsch's numerical model assignment exactly as it is.

  • @boxerfencer
    @boxerfencer Жыл бұрын

    Those look like Gibson staple pickups. They're prior to p90s.

  • @Sokko13
    @Sokko132 жыл бұрын

    Clearly you're not a golfer....

  • @fatbastard1229
    @fatbastard1229 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I got one last week used mint for $349. It’s my new favorite go to guitar and I have nearly forty. My only question is can you adjust the height of the pickups or the individual poles? 😊

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