Bass Guitar Review - Gretch G2220 Electromatic Short-Scale!

In this review video, I will be taking a look at the Gretch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass II Short-Scale!
Part 1: Is this a case of another little bass that could? Watch on!
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[@gffg387]

Dude was just a normal luthier for 20 minutes and all of a sudden he's Les Claypool forgotten master? Talk about a plot twist. Impressed I am.

[@LeDank]

My man started absolutely shredding on that cheap bass, gotdang!

[@daviedirt]

I just hit the go button on a pink one for my wife for Christmas, thanx for the review!

[@tealip4419]

Hello Gary got my G2220 in Torino Green. Man what an absolutely beautiful bass. Incredibly low action! Gretsch did a fantastic job on build quality and how it was packed for shipping. Happy Thanksgiving my brother! Do you have any KZbin videos on your technique? Would be very interested. Thanks again!

[@SO-ym3zs]

Of all my basses, this is my favorite by far. A great combination of playability, tone, comfort, and looks. Relatively cheap, too.

[@computergeeq]

A review and a concert! Glorious video here

[@bobt5778]

Good job. I've had one for a few years, love it.

[@paulbusby7653]

Awesome and it sounds great looks good Tae 👍

[@lessermagic3991]

Bro, your skills are amazing.

[@Elwooddudes]

What a great video, I read are all the comments about your playing towards end, before seeing it. You’re a beast in the bass! I wasn’t taking too much notice of these Gretsch bass’s until today.. these look like a great deal for the price bracket… there’s a dark red for sale close to me, which I may try and grab! Cheers for the video! New sub here

[@ladokirana5414]

Amazing playing

[@neakapla]

You made me forget about the review with those tasty chops! Well done sir!

[@MrStrenco]

incredible bass work! awesome!!!

[@gdenyer]

Thank you!

[@davidjohnmcguigan7848]

bought one of these when they first came out, same finish, this is one of the best guitars I have ever owned, play it all of the time, I use Laney guitar tube amps, a 15 watt VC combo, also a 30 watt LC, for the price this is one of the best guitars I have ever owned, I no longer play my electric guitars, a Fender made in Japan blonde Tele and a 61 Gibson SG reissue I now just play my acoustics, a guild and a Paul Brett Statesboro 12 string.

[@justanothernoobe]

One of the things I love about life in general is when I learn something I didn't expect to learn... I broke my left wrist years back so I struggle with a lack of flexibility causing real pain when I try (atrociously) to play guitar and bass. Hence thinking about getting a short-scale bass just until I can develop either more flexibility or skill at getting around the fret-board. And then I noticed how high you have that thing strapped up under your armpit and instantly, with some air-bass sitting in my office chair in front of the screen, I can see how that will alleviate a HEAP of the pressure on the back of my wrist and carpals! So you may have saved me some buckaroos :) (Who am I kidding, I love retail therapy so I'll no-doubt end up getting a short-scale if only as a temporary step)! This is just one of many reasons I love KZbin and appreciate the content that people like yourself post. Thanks for your efforts, good sir!

[@gdenyer]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Invading-Specious]

😊😊 Tapadh leat! lèirmheas math agus fuaim snog. Slàinte!

[@carlmontney7916]

Awesome chops. This just shows not only how great that little basis for being basically an entry level instrument but also that the intimate really is just a tool it is the player that makes it average or spectacular. In this case The playing makes it spectacular.

[@flynbil]

$299.00 may be inexpensive but this particular bass ain't cheap!

[@philbris2379]

Hi.Gary...hot water 🎧 🎸👍🏾 good job (bass )

[@simonbirtles8981]

OMG what a player👏👏

[@matthewrogalsky683]

The constant AC noise would be easy to deal with using Izotope RX or a similar NR product that uses a noiseprint to remove offending sounds. The AC does compete with your voice a lot.

[@tealip4419]

I’ve been playing bass over 50 years and you are one of the best Players on the planet! If not the best. Blown away away! Thank you so much for the video! Just ordered a Torino Green! And I am subscribed!😉

[@gdenyer]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@merwinjm]

The pups look like mini humbuckers, but are single coil. Impressivly quiet for singles as well.

[@gdenyer]

I know... crazy! I put extra shielding in there, although they were not noisy in the first place!

[@erstwhilerambler]

Very thorough review! I’ve got this little guy (in the lovely Torino Green finish) and am thinking about how best to invest my time and money vis-à-vis upgrades. I guess step one is to shield it… As a luthier, what would you recommend beyond that? Is it worth replacing the tuners with something nicer? What about actual humbuckers (TV Jones makes a nice set, but for the pair it’s another $300). Would love to hear your (and others’) opinion.

[@12cmf]

I like mine a lot. The tuners were junk, but Licensed Ultralites dropped right in. Some don't like the pickups, and some have been disappointed to learn that they're single-coils (they were advertised as mini-hums until a few months ago). I like them, but need to shield things at some point. Beyond the tuners and perhaps shielding, I'm happy to just let this cool little bass be itself.

[@fraliubass]

I like my Jet Bass,Torino Green. Shielding should be a good improvement. I'm also thinking about rewiring the control setup. Installing a tone knob where the toggle switch is and having two separate volume controls for the neck and bridge pickups.

[@michaelahorseman5686]

Great video Gazz. Would you be able to help me with string choices for this bass? I'm trying to understand what string length and gauge I should consider. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@gdenyer]

Hi Michaela! For me, I play a light gauge string, so I tend to go with either DRStrings or Fender Strings. For the Gretch short scale, I usually go with the following (they are very reasonably priced): Fender Electric Bass Guitar Nickelplated Steel Short Scale .040 - .095, 5250XL www.juststrings.com/fnd-5250xl.html?cmp=nextopia&kw=fnd-5250xl Hope this helps!

[@eltrovarock60]

A partir del 17:26 este video es una Joya. Soprendente forma de tocar un bajo eléctrico.

[@Tarbashh]

I've been looking into Short Scale basses lately for that lower tension, and this Gretsch seems like just the ticket to try them. I have an... interesting left index finger. The first third was split with a hatchet when I was a kid, it's a little tender at times, arthritic as hell, and is just a general inconvenience with bass. And as I get older, it gets worse. I struggle fretting on 34" sometimes, especially the lower frets. So I gotta wonder if this would help me.

[@musicmaestrodj]

Great insight into this bass and he could give Davie504 a run for his money! 😏

[@yamansitar]

,hi ,thanks for this just bought one today . my first bass guy in the shop says I should get round wound strings for it , what do you think ,thanks ,where in Scotland are you from , I'm from Glasgow

[@gdenyer]

I would go with round wounds. Get DR Strings, or failing that, stick with the rotosounds. Play a slightly lighter gauge on a short scale, and remember to get short scale strings.. I am in South Florida now for the past 29 years. I was born in Dundee.

[@yamansitar]

thank you,,he was telling to get thicker strings as I thought that the E string was a wee bit flappy which I kind of like the flappyness 50 -- 105. size , Florida sounds great good for you,, I'm Brighton , love the look of your workshop ,looks like a good place to hangout @@gdenyer

[@gdenyer]

@@yamansitar Thanks! Yes, the workshop is a bit of a man-cave for me! 😁

[@yamansitar]

what do you think of the 500--105 size gauge for short scale @@gdenyer

[@kevin-jg5nq]

You were born in Dundee? My grandfather was born in Monifeith. I have this bass and I enjoy playing it.

[@DOUGPAT1000]

How wide is the string spacing at the bridge

[@gdenyer]

Hi! The string spacing is 19mm at the bridge, between each string.

[@gazfunk]

Level 42 👍

[@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan]

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[@MrLawrence1950]

Pippity pop, pippity pop, pippity pippity pop!!!! But where's the bass!!

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Sounds like you've been listening to Kev Hopper

[@nick-dm3if]

People say its "pretty good" for what it is, i only play the finest ibanez has to offer and thats the btb series i have 7 of them, but this bass plays insanely good its going in the arsenal as a go to. Thats how good it is after a setup and flatwounds. And how quiet it is!! Wow. Gretsch is all i play for guitars except 1 godin for some western swing. This bass does amazing for country.

[@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan]

#44_@00:00-00:44_What?

[@RackwitzG]

So the bass is good for Funk, but don't look funky.

[@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan]

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