A Gretsch jet with DeArmonds set up properly is a great guitar, truly.
@9999platoАй бұрын
I have had a Pine CV tele and suspected that the neck was under size. I bought a Warmoth thinline tele with a thick 1"v neck. Sweet. The Squire is definitely undersized in their necks and I find the thick V neck to be very comfortable in my hands.Squires are OK but I'd recommend buying a used Fender tele to start. Don't invest in China. Warmoth's (American made Fender licensed custom necks and bodies ) can be had at good prices sometimes too.
@chrisbeall57022 ай бұрын
Update: the guitar has really aged well! It stays in great tune now. It just seems to have “settled-in”, I guess. I’ve also since replaced the TV Jones Dynasonics with some original Gretsch/Rowe Dynasonics that I had and changed some wiring to match a real 53. Though the TV Jones pickups are great pickups, my whole goal with this guitar was to have an “affordable” period-sounding Gretsch that plays great. It is now ABSOLUTELY that. What was a really good guitar before is an absolute inspiration now. It’s one of my favorite guitars, and I’m thankful to have it.
@antoniosantorini93552 ай бұрын
If you don't like playing it, stop complaining don't play it, let other people
@chrisbeall57022 ай бұрын
Complaining? If anything, I’m critical--not complaining.
@antoniosantorini93552 ай бұрын
Did you say Joan Jett ?
@JimmyFields-rm2zo2 ай бұрын
Mr. Beall, I thought I should let you know that I used this cover of Newman's song a couple of places in my latest video about the Haymarket Massacre of 1886. I hope you don't mind. I enjoyed your performance very much, and it doesn't come with a copyright strike. if you'd like to see/hear what I've done, you can follow this link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ3IfaeKaMylapo I hope you like it. If so, please leave a comment. Best, Jimmy Fields
@pz17922 ай бұрын
Do anyone know how those T-Armonds pickups - how they are related to filtertron pickups? Is it like p90 pickup to humbucker pickup (so something between single and humbucker)?
@chrisbeall57022 ай бұрын
The pickups are actually a version of a Rowe “Dynasonic” pickup and are not related to Filtertrons at all--except that both appeared in Gretsch guitars. Filtertrons are hum-cancelling dual-coils, Dyna’s are not hum cancelling and are single coils. I’d say if Gibson P90’s and humbuckers were at a certain segment on the midrange spectrum, the Dyna’s and Filtertrons would be a few notches back--more clarity, less mid-hump.
@Musicology19753 ай бұрын
Crack some balls man.
@rapidotlussoguitar4 ай бұрын
Really nice review and comparison man, slick playing too 🪄😎👍
@johnredd64174 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! What was the make and model for the new bridge that was used to replace the old aluminum one?
@chrisbeall57024 ай бұрын
It’s a TonePro’s AVR2P-N, (an ABR1 tun-o-matic). It’s the best one I have found. Others have saddles that move around (and make slight noises) or just the wrong radius. There isn’t a bridge made that will match the original rosewood base (too narrow width) so you’ll have to get a good quality rosewood or ebony base and fit it to the top in order to use the tune-o-matic bridge.
@user-up4vf4iy4n4 ай бұрын
That 63 Fender sounds amazing and the heavily mod Squire ( to my ear) sounds just about as good. Great playing by you too! I'm not a stickler for brand name or top of the line to me it only matters if the guitar works for you and helps you accomplish what your saying musically. The Squire line of guitar's has improved on the quality alot in the last 5-10 yrs and still affordable for average person.
@robphillips83515 ай бұрын
Nice playing..
@user-gm7hd2vm5x6 ай бұрын
グレッチがあまりに美しすぎる! 世界最高のギターです
@pbassplayer15726 ай бұрын
Much rounder tone on the 53.... you can't deny old wood...
@urwholefamilydied6 ай бұрын
I have a late 90's duo jet (looks like the harrison one) that is absolutely an heirloom piece to me. Ya, not that old, but it was made while the Gretsch family brought back these old classics. It sounds so unique. My other two guitars are strat and tele. The Gretsch fills that blank where nothing else sounds like it. And it's such a pretty guitar. Definitely a sleeper in the vintage world... you can find late 50's one's for 7 or 8 grand... that's really crazy.
@mmypainting7 ай бұрын
I bought a secondhand Classic Vibe, just put on a 6 saddle set up, love the guitar.
@muinarc07 ай бұрын
The Vintage Select (VS) are a nitro finish but the prevailing thought on the Gretsch forums is that its over a polyester (not urethane) base coat to prevent checking.
@chrisbeall57027 ай бұрын
I know the body sure sounds good. Thanks for the info!
@zebdoz3337 ай бұрын
Great upload! I own a 5435 T and I love it! In 38 years of my third rate guitar playing and it is the best guitar iv ever owned!
@Danny-mn8nm7 ай бұрын
Have you seen or heard of the custom build name " Collings " version of the Duo Jet? Rhett Shull plays one in one of his videos. He seemed to love it, and it appeared to be some what of a sublime experience.They custom build their duo jet, as well as some other guitars, ( les Paul junior, and others) But they are quite expensive. ($8,000.00) I guess it's a case of you get what you pay for.
@chrisbeall57027 ай бұрын
Yes, I visited the factory back when they were developing their “duo Jet” but I was sworn to secrecy! Beautiful guitar. Theirs is a little more of a hybrid and a fantastic guitar. But I want more of a vintage Gretsch “period” sound. Mine now has a pair of original Dynasonics which make ALL of the difference in the world.
@TeleCaster667 ай бұрын
F those Classic Vibes didn't have tiny necks I would have like them but the neck is too small.
@robertfair17708 ай бұрын
Yeah I have the same guitar, TV Jones T-Armonds. I also had an original 55 had it for about 5 years and sold it made $1500 bucks. Then bought the 53 reissue and lol,😉 like it more..
@ronwhitfield83569 ай бұрын
maybe it was mentioned, but a Bigsby's mass changes the equation too much, so not a direct comparison.
@ronwhitfield83569 ай бұрын
@@chrisbeall5702 thank you for even considering a near impossible feat! I gave up discerning the myriad Gretsch foibles cos each Gretsch was different from the next even at the factory, if it was before lunch or after lunch could drastically change the equation lol if you get the drift. consistency was a major QC issue. I doubt my '68 SuperTron'd Duo-Jet could be replicated in it's unique glory after being mongrel'd a bit in it's life, but what a feather-light marvel. their odd construction and the aged wood / glue definitely mixes things up. they're each very individual, most are 'good', many 'great', with a few dogs slipping thru I'd assume. once they did the Super Chet I think they maxed out for the old era. outside of oddballs like Micro-Frets I find Gretsch history and their classic sound to be the most fun and varied rabbit holes. all the best!
@chrisbeall57029 ай бұрын
@@ronwhitfield8356 so true
@deanlockamy20879 ай бұрын
All my Fenders are made in the USA except one, its a Squier Stratocaster made in Korea I've had for about 20 years, sound and quality wise its far away from the others, but still sounds good, its comfortable and plays well. Really enjoyable video you created here.
@tcjensen110 ай бұрын
Great video. I could do without a Bigsby, but inability to palm mute is a deal breaker. Never thought about that with the old bridge. Dream duo would be brass bridge, TVJC+ lead pickup (when lots of noise-free distortion is wanted) & Dynasonic neck (beautiful cleans). I love teles but honestly I have not found a better sounding guitar than a duo jet, with or without distortion, from the lowest fret to the highest, either pickup, any music style. They just always sound great.
@johnhudak382911 ай бұрын
I know I keep commenting on this video, but it's a great video. Regarding the wiring, you nailed it. I actually sourced some dual gang pots and the appropriate caps to reproduce that circuit in my two Dyna Gretsches. There are a couple of other things you'll find in the old ones, namely they used 1meg Reverse Audio Taper pots (had to buy NOS on those) AND they wired the pickups directly to the switch, rather than the pots. The differences are subtle, but I measured the frequencies on mine before and after, and there was a noticeable "mid-hump" on the vintage style circuit. Some of them even had 22k resistors wired at the output of each pickup volume pot which made them sound even "twangier" to my ears anyway. I ended up taking those out and opting for a treble bleed cap on the master volume. Overall, once you get used to the setup, I've found that there's just about nothing you can't do. Hit me up offline if you want a wiring diagram. Thanks again for taking the time, brother.
@chrisbeall570211 ай бұрын
That’s great info! And hard to find, for sure.
@johnhudak382911 ай бұрын
@@chrisbeall5702 Indeed. I spent months pouring over pictures of control cavities, and I even found an x-ray of a 50's Duo Jet and studied the wiring, LOL! I finally had to call Gruhn Guitars in Nashville and talk to their repair guy for the final piece of information. They are very gracious there and when I told them I was on a quest to find "that" sound, they obliged. Nice folks. What I was able to prove with all that effort is that it's all physics. If you can get the right value components wired up in the right way, you'll get the sound of the old days. Is it better? I guess that's up to the player. It was a cool journey and I learned a lot. 😃
@craigstraubinger824011 ай бұрын
Great video. Having great chops and a Princeton doesn't hurt either. Really well recorded. While they were a little different, I didn't think they were miles apart. May I ask if the old one was lighter? Possibly more hollow, or chambered?
@bobbyarthur-yf3yf4 ай бұрын
@@chrisbeall5702was It tv jokes t armonds in there ?
@chrisbeall57024 ай бұрын
@@bobbyarthur-yf3yf the reissue originally had TV Jones Dyna’s (that you’re hearing in the video). It now has a pair of original Dynasonics.
@toddnash132211 ай бұрын
Great video and comparison! Definitely did a Moore player friendly video the most I’ve watched lately. I just picked up Squier Classic Vibe 60s Thinline and love it. Compliments my Fender Nashville Deluxe. Thanks for the video!
@ronwhitfield8356 Жыл бұрын
the Bigsby's mass is what gives that one the extra sustain. good demo. the dried '63 sounded semi-hollow and anemic compared to the others to my tastes.
@jonathanpaul001 Жыл бұрын
Amazing guitars. Great playing! I have the VS53 for just over three years and I love it. I haven’t had tuning issues with it gratefully. I’d buy it again in a heartbeat.
@unclespunky8849 Жыл бұрын
With all due respect, 3 Tele’s what? Sound? Finish? Feel?
@chrisbeall5702 Жыл бұрын
I love it when someone starts a conversation with, “with all due respect”.
@VS-wg3ld Жыл бұрын
You can replace the screws on top of the bridge with flat machine screws. That's what I did for mine, no issues palm muting at all now.
@LucasHaneman Жыл бұрын
Great great playing!
@chrisbeall5702 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lucas!
@mrkentleong Жыл бұрын
Very nice explanation 👍🏻
@AdrianWhyte Жыл бұрын
This is excellent! Thanks you Chris!!!
@GoodmanRecordingsTokyo Жыл бұрын
I've never had a G string go out of tune on a Gretsch since I started using Big Bends Nuts Sauce in 2021.
@lexist77 ай бұрын
I re-lube every string change. Nut sauce has always taken care of my guitars
@lescar2582 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful song
@johnhudak3829 Жыл бұрын
Almost sounds like you have flatwounds on that original 53. . .
@johnhudak3829 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! We need more videos like that.
@mortonwilson795 Жыл бұрын
Fun comparison, thanks for that! The original sounds absolutely wonderful! The 53VS is no slouch either! New to the Gretsch world - been a Les Paul guy since the 70s - but really enjoying my 2018 Japanese made cherry Duo Jet. It's whole new palette which is pushing me to a lot of arpeggiated chord work in the middle position (grew up with our George during the 60s so there ya go). Thanks for a nice insight into the Gretsch solid body world!
@walterrizotto8668 Жыл бұрын
Chambered body.
@titi64230 Жыл бұрын
Nice vidéo, i really miss this vintage fat neck on my 6128 duojet ...how is the reissu ? pickups are too light too , seymour duncan are more powerfull like vintaye ones , and ellisonic too . 10k
@JBGWAlain Жыл бұрын
Nice comparison. Thank-you. I have a 1955 Silver Jet and I can confirm that those old dynasonic pickups are powerful. You have to be careful and keep the pole pieces low or they’ll pull the strings out of tune. They sound really good. Nothing like a Les Paul.
@smarfmart Жыл бұрын
Do you have videos of your duo jet with filtertrons?
@chrisbeall5702 Жыл бұрын
Not yet. But I’ll be doing more videos with some other guitars soon! (I’ll include my other Duo Jet too)
@Lloyd-mo Жыл бұрын
Like the way you made a different style
@MikeBinnsAgent Жыл бұрын
I've never known you to not remember how to play anything! Thank you!
@craigstraubinger8240 Жыл бұрын
Best one of these videos I've seen yet. Great break down and contrast, and great playing. I have a Chinese 50s Vibe Squire Tele modded with Lollar pick-ups and pots, and I'm quite fond of it.
@dustinscott5628 Жыл бұрын
I love the squiers but that original is something special obviously. It just sings and snaps and does all the things a tele should. The squiers are solid too, I love my CV 50s tele
@SKrabacher Жыл бұрын
Lived in Abilene in the early 80’s (Dyess AFB). I enjoyed living there. Nice song about a nice place.
@ThiagoBragaMusic Жыл бұрын
Amazing guitar player! Great sound guitar!
@DanJanTube Жыл бұрын
original has an articulation the squiers just can't match
@Kushalien51_nv Жыл бұрын
He said that 1963 wasn't clear so I'm thinking some vintage were made great and others not so much they sounded cheapy again some of them not all of them not surprised because I actually compare my Japanese tele 1990 and oh boy she's a keeper never selling never Tradimg doesn't matter what guitar or drums sets