I’ve got my eye on three different Gretsch guitars at the moment and I can’t decide which to get first. The G5622T comes in Cadillac Green now, I think I hear it calling my name. Thanks for the clear and concise review

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Ай бұрын

And thank you for watching. Glad you found it useful.

I owned that same model for over ten years now. Still play it almost everyday😊

@leonardgriffieblues5845

5 ай бұрын

That’s great. Always nice to find something that speaks to you. Thanks so much for watching.

Hi Leonard - glad that I discovered your channel! The G5622T is a killer. I discovered the Gretsch magic on a visit to Nashville last year. The Country Music Hall of Fame has Chet Atkins' 1954 Prototype G6120 on display. As we roamed the museum, we ended up in the Museum store. In addition to a few Electromatics and Acoustics, they had a custom G6120 in that beautiful Gretsch clear orange on the wall that is a complete recreation of that 1954 that was presented to Chet. I spoke with the clerk (who actually knew something about the items in the store) and she shared that it was a 36 unit limited build. My wife saw it and commented on how it was different then any of my existing guitars. Needless to say, I now own a G6120-CMHOF that is sheer joy to play. That was the dam-buster, and now I also own a G5123T Electromatic Jet FT in Cadillac Green and I'm working towards a G2022 Jr. Jet short scale bass. I've gone through more Fenders and Gibsons over my 53 years of playing to open a super store, but these Gretsch guitars are so different and special. Looking forward to more playing and info #BluesForever

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you my friend. That’s very cool and I’m really happy you found my young channel. As you saw, I was pretty impressed by the relatively affordable Electromatic. My previous experience was with my Dad’s 60s model and a recent, made in Japan Duojet and honestly I wasn’t expecting much of the Electromatic, but it’s really quite nice. Stay tuned.

Great video and playing Leonard, you've just convinced me to buy a 2015 5622t that I've had my eye on. Thanks.

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. I hope you love the guitar.

Hi Leonard .Thanks for this great video ,you playing is fantastic .

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you enjoyed it. 😊

I've got one of those, love it! Especially the neck. Well really all of it. They are awesome.

@leonardgriffieblues5845

11 ай бұрын

Nice. So glad you’re happy with it and thanks for watching.

Man that Guitar is sweet! And you really make it Swing! Great Playing!!💥💥👍🤙

@leonardgriffieblues5845

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. But the real question is, are you staying for the bloopers at the very end? 😆

I have the same guitar and find it very versatile and a great playing axe. My style is more Country and Jazz with a hint of blues. Nice job and demo.

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I hope to do another Gretsch model in the not too distant future.

Very Cool, Thankyou. Nice Guitar and great playing. I have a couple of Gretsch Electromatics a G5215 single cut single pickup rock machine, and a G5248T Chambered body Double Jet with Bigsby. Each guitar has its own personality and Both are an absolute pleasure to play. Cheers

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, they do a great job with the Electromatic line. Enjoy yours!

It would be interesting if you could locate a first generation G5622T (3 Super HiLoTron pickups and Cat's eyes). It is easily the most versatile Gretsch that I've ever owned. And that's going back to the 60's.

@leonardgriffieblues5845

9 ай бұрын

Nice. Not sure if I’ll ever get the chance. There are used ones available but my channel is small and not funded so I need views, and normally have to focus on current models or interesting vintage. But you never know. Thanks for watching.

@bobbyparks801

Ай бұрын

You deserve 100, 000 subscribers! Love your playing, honest no BS reviews. Play on friend!

Good job Leonard, it's raining hea in Maine but my new G5633T is due to arrive at any moment now!

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Nice. I hope you enjoy it very much. Thanks so much for watching.

Found one of these for sale with a case, very likely I’ll pick one up.

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Ай бұрын

Nice. I hope you love it.

I have a G5420t that (if I’m not mistaken) is basically the same guitar but with a slightly deeper body and a single cutaway. I love my Gretsch, although it took a while for me to warm to the pickups. I was going to change them for TV Jones pups, but have grown to like the stock ones now.

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Actually yours is a full hollowbody, whereas this one is a centerblock semi, like a 335. I like the full hollowbodies a lot. Glad you’re enjoying yours. Thanks for watching.

Leonard, great demo of the Gretsch 5622T, am looking to purchase a used on off of sweetwater and appreciate your video

@leonardgriffieblues5845

6 ай бұрын

That’s great. I hope it’s everything you’re looking for and thanks for watching.

Great guitar, and you made it sing!

@leonardgriffieblues5845

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Always appreciated.

Nice Guitar, where did you get the shorter spring from?

@leonardgriffieblues5845

8 ай бұрын

I have a lot of miscellaneous parts. I’d had that spring for who knows how long. Just search “Bigsby spring” on Reverb. Bigsby even sells an assortment pack of different lengths. Thanks for watching.

Excellent. You've helped me decide on one! Where did you get the shorter spring?

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Sorry, I’m not much help with finding a shorter spring. I’d had that in my parts bin for years. All I know is it came off an old USA Bigsby. Try the usual sources, Allparts, Stewmac, etc.

@scottbrower9052

Жыл бұрын

@Leonard Griffie Blues 10-4. Thanks for the response 🎸✌️

Beautiful guitar, great playing and my wife says you sound just like Obama, and you do!

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

😂That is so funny because you’re now the second person to tell me I sound like Obama recently. I never heard that before doing these videos. I certainly don’t mind, his is a great speaking voice, just surprising. Thanks for watching and I’m very happy you enjoyed it.

I have Just bought a G5622T 2018 made in Korea with super HiLo'Tron pickups. I don't know the difference between Filtertron (China) and super HiLo'Tron (Korea)...

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

I wish I could tell you more but the Gretsch world is one I’ve neglected, despite once owning a 60s Silverjet. I’ll feature some more Gretsch models in the future and look more closely at the differences.

Such a beautiful guitar and a very great tone!!! Hey Leonard, please help me to solve a doubt: I have a G5622, I love it, but I'm not sure at all the volumes circuit does working properly, I mean: when the selector is in the middle position with the two pickups, if I decrease one volume till 0 the another one pickup continues working. I have other models as casino and the circuit behave different. Hopefuly you can provide me some light how works in your g5622. Thanks in advance!

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I suspect Gretsch simply doesn’t use the same wiring scheme as Gibson. They probably never did but I’ll look into it.

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Update: yes, that’s totally normal for Gretsch. Volumes on a Gretsch are wired “independently” rather than Gibson’s “dependent” wiring scheme.

@alijimenez7512

Жыл бұрын

@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Leonard, thank you so much! Now I’m fine with it. Cheers!!!

@michaelfeliciano5731

Жыл бұрын

Pups are both independent at the volume pot, but you have the MASTER volume that drives or cuts both in the middle position..

Gimmy Gimmy, I want it, but wait I studied they are now made in China post 2019 when Gretsch moved them from Korea?

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

That is correct, but the quality doesn’t seem to have suffered.

@campion05

Жыл бұрын

@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Ok thank you . I've yet to get my hands on a Georgia Green Korean or China. Hope to soon to wander through them. Thanks for the video.

Brian seltzer better watch out your a real player

@leonardgriffieblues5845

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend. Appreciated.

Cool but hard to judge the actual tone of the pups cause clean tone isn't all that clean.

@leonardgriffieblues5845

2 жыл бұрын

True, I usually have the amp on 6 or 7 so if the guitar is wide open it won't be squeaky clean. I'll keep that in mind, especially when using humbuckers which tend to push the front end a lot harder. Thanks for the feedback.

@tailnotale

2 жыл бұрын

@@leonardgriffieblues5845 👍🏼

I have one of these in my collection and I love the hell out of it. I use it for more than country, or Rickabilly. It's a great rock monster

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I found it could easily cover most styles. Thanks for watching.

@justiceforall6412

Жыл бұрын

@@leonardgriffieblues5845 You got a really good sound out of yours. I really don't know any style that a Gretsch can't cover.

@justiceforall6412

Жыл бұрын

@@leonardgriffieblues5845 BTW since we last communicated I loaded mine with a TV Jones Classic in the neck and a TV Jones Classic Plus in the bridge and it really took the sound to a higher level, for me anyway. That said, as is, off the store wall, it's still a fine, fine guitar.

I also have a Gretsch G5622T but noticed that I have different pickups and tuners. The pickups are Super G pickups. Not sure what the difference is with the pickups in your guitar?

@leonardgriffieblues5845

Жыл бұрын

Not sure either. Is yours an older version? I imagine the parts sourcing has changed since production moved from Korea to China. Still good quality though. Thanks for watching.

@NiekkieNick

Жыл бұрын

@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Mine is made in Korea. Have tuning instabilities when I use the Bigsby tremolo. It has a pinned bridge but maybe I will have to replace the bridge??

@ironmikezero

8 ай бұрын

@@NiekkieNick A roller bridge is an option, but the standard T.O.M. should work satisfactorily if you're not overly enthusiastic with the Bigsby. Sparingly lube the T.O.M. bridge saddles (the V notches); check the nut for any binding, correct if necessary and lube as warranted. If you still have tuning instability issues, consider some quality locking tuners.