Adorama Comes Through Again! Gretsch G5220 Electromatic First Look.

[@josecardenas4013]

What a beauty!! Congratulations!!

[@FilmFlam]

That color is great.

[@PastorDanMoore]

I picked up the Bristol Fog when they were on sale for $279 about two months ago. It was a sweet deal. Love these guitars! You got a great deal on that one.

[@randrothify]

That’s a real beauty. I have a couple of Jets and their awesome! Gretsch Electromatic Jets have it all over Epiphones at similar or lower price points.

[@fletcher75er]

Wow dude what a deal. Nice axe too, love that color. I hear those are great but I've never had 1 myself. Good find. Happy for a fellow guitar guy on NGD!!! Merry xmas

[@AJgeartalk]

Merry Christmas brother!

[@nellayema2455]

Nice! I bought one just like it a month ago when Adorama had it for $259. With Adorama points applied, I got it for $250 tax included. Killer guitar. I also bought the G5222 from ProAudioStar for $299 in Vintage White. It's killer, too. It has the Blacktop Broad'Trons. It did not come double boxed and there was a hole right through the box, resulting in a tiny scratch on the body. It is so minute that I'm not going to worry about it. It will rub out with polishing compound. I do wish that all retailers would double box, but a bigger box costs them more in shipping. I've purchased several guitars as a result of your alerts, Joe, so keep 'em coming! Cheers!

[@robraleigh8614]

Awesome Deal on a hot axe, Makin' your season merry and bright. Thanks for sharing!

[@indieami]

I got my firestick red G5220 from Adorama about two weeks ago. Mine was packaged exactly like yours--no hang tag but seems to be brand new. It's a beautiful instrument but did have some bad fret sprout. The factory-set pickup heights on mine look similar to yours, I raised the neck pickup (easy to do) and the action was set low from the factory (but no buzz). Intonation was totally off and I wasn't able to get the D string intonated perfectly and will be swapping out the bridge to assuage my OCD. The tuners are just OK, I picked up a set of Hipshot open back tuners to drop in. For $250 I can't really complain. It is fine without any upgrades but with a few tweaks I think it can be a really great guitar.

[@jjcollins]

For $249, that is an amazing deal! Those are amazing guitars, and I love that color as well!

[@MartinBlasick]

Is it your first Gretsch?

[@AJgeartalk]

No Martin. I've had several. Love them! Be well, brother.

[@bellywitchproductions2183]

That's a bargain! Man that thing is beautiful!

[@GRBAquatics]

Very Cool, Thankyou Joe. I think my favorite of all your 'Deals'. WOW. Amazing Guitar. SO Jealous $688- in Australia Best Deal. Congrats. I have a similar Gretsch Electromatic G5248T Double Jet.... Outstanding Guitars. Enjoy. All the Best. Cheers

[@AJgeartalk]

Yes. I got lucky on this one , brother! Be well my friend.

[@rustyshackleford9557]

Happy Holidays Joe! That's a super pretty axe. A green guitar strap and battery powered amp and you will be 100% Christmas carol ready. Man! I always love your accent ( and up-beat disposition). You oughta consider keeping that one for yourself. It just looks like Joe's personal single cut. Really! Break out those Christmas carols. What fun! Blessings to you and your family.

[@AJgeartalk]

Thanks Rusty. Blessings to you and your family as well. Have a great Christmas!

[@JAL-cc8jd]

I got a firestick red G5220 from Adorama for $259 based on the tip from your previous video. It was absolutely brand new, factory sealed, and double boxed. Construction and fit and finish are perfect. Only thing is the neck pickup wasn’t working. Took it to my guitar tech and it was a simple repair. I did file the fret ends a bit and had a proper setup done. Also replaced the tuners with Grovers for about $65 because the stock ones are junk. Now it’s an incredible guitar!

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

"I'm getting too old for this shit" best quote of the day. I hear ya. I think you have a few years on me, but I'm fatter! LOL I feel like an uncoordinated doof when I unbox, but I give the people what they want! LOL.

[@AJgeartalk]

Too funny , brother! Keep up the good work Jayce. 😃

[@Frank-in-NY]

You really scored! Good luck enjoy your new Gretsch

[@guitarzan0515]

AWESOME! Great deal! Early Christmas 💥👍

[@hotcakesman]

Joe, was just on Amazon. They have an EVH Wolfgang on sale for 399. I tried to email you but I can't find your email address. Cheers!

[@AJgeartalk]

Sounds like a good deal! Thanks for the update.

[@WickedFesterBand]

Man, you sure do find the deals! I don't own a Gretsch. That said, not my style of guitar. Probably why. lol That is a nice looking guitar. I think that whole let it sit and warm up thing is mostly for nitro finishes. They can check and crack. If its not a Gibson (which I haven't bought in a few years) I just yank them out of the box. lol I've had no issues.I do let them warm up before I set them up though. Great video, thanks Joe!

[@TFShaw]

Nice! That's a great deal. I own that guitar in Dark Cherry and it's a really good instrument. I hope you like yours as much as I like mine.

[@edwardrichard5665]

Looks terrific Average Joe. Can’t go wrong got that price. If was still in the market I would have snagged one, but I’ve got too many to play now. I ‘ve promised myself to practice more before going for #17.Love your selection, the Firestick Red looks very slick, probably better than Bristol Fog.😊

[@bluwng]

Damn you are lucky. If you ever sell it let us know…..wait….let me know.

[@oneanother1]

Waiting for a lefty gretsche to go on sale. They are out there. I bought an ibanez from adorama ebay, came fast and well packaged. They got deals on other stuff too, awesome see.

[@Mr.PhatsVarietyVibesShow]

those white squire things being so big on the fret board how do they feel under the fingers?

[@AJgeartalk]

I don't feel them at all.

[@nellayema2455]

I don't notice them, but perhaps a really sensitive player might. Gretsch used those large block inlays in the '50s before they introduced the "Neo-Classical Thumbnail" inlays. I think they look good on this guitar.

[@BlueOceanBelow]

I have one too and don't notice them. The bare wood is so smooth I can't really feel a difference at all.

[@chasbee]

I've had guitars come with sharp fret ends that were easily remedied just by putting them in a case with a humidity pack. After a few days, the problem absolutely disappeared. Who knows, with a build date of 2021 maybe it could be just that easy.... maybe. LOL

[@cigdamagelungs]

Love mine

[@BlueOceanBelow]

Got mine new a couple years ago for $500 and it was worth every penny! The frets being sharp is odd, mine were perfect. Maybe the blowouts had qc issues? Sounds great though and I love the pickups. Crazy deal.

[@BoltRM]

Plastic nut⁉️ Send it back!! 😡 Lol Great deal 💪

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

So purdy.