GRETSCH G2210 STREAMLINER JUNIOR JET CLUB - Budget Friendly Workhorse

[@JediMasterRick2]

I’m so impressed how you were able to not bash the headstock against the cabinet.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Haha! In this old studio the cabinets were actually a lot further away than they look. There was probably 2ft between the headstock and the cabinet. The camera makes it look closer.

[@JediMasterRick2]

Does look close. Good review. I got a couple of Gretsch guitars. My favorites. Just looking for a reason to buy another.

[@artiehall7708]

You took the words out of my mouth. I was waiting for the moment when he snapped the headstock off by smashing it into that cabinet. (But he clarified . . . it's not as close as it looks.)

[@richbass503]

I pick one up and I’m in shock how well built this is… and I purchased on marketplace for 90.00 bucks

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

That’s a fantastic price for one! They’re great guitars! I really enjoyed playing it. I couldn’t believe how good it was for the price

[@joeladams2540]

Wow! Good buy

[@SWOGCO]

Just got one on marketplace inspired by your deal I talked him down to 150 😂 helluva guitar for a couple of bar tabs

[@johnnycondor]

The most pleasing clean tone (to my ears) is the middle position using both pickups together. Such a nice sound!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

That's always a great clean sound on a Gretsch. I love the combination of the two pickups because you get the warmth from the neck and the twang from the bridge.

[@darylcatpiss]

@@LeighFugeGuitar what's it like size wise? I've read it's considered a smaller guitar? I'm a bass player looking for an affordable 6 string to begin on.

[@artiehall7708]

You, (and JediMaster) said the two things I was going to say. The neck, NEVER sounded good by itself. But both pups on together, sounded amazing. P.S. If I had this guitar, (and I have the Juniour Jet preceding this model), I might be tempted to bypass the 3-way, and hard-wire it for both pups on, all the time. But that's just me.

[@andrewc9524]

Just got this guitar and it is a real beauty! Quality construction and you can’t beat the price.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Andrew, Isn't it fantastic for the price? I was honestly blown away when it arrived. I had a feeling it would be decent because it's Gretsch and they always put out good stuff, but the price point made me think it might not be as good as my other Gretsch, or others that I've played... boy was I wrong haha. For such a low price this thing is awesome.

[@jsmoker10]

I have one and the set-up/action was absolutely perfect right out of the box. Love it, great guitar for 300 bucks

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Thanks for the comment man. That's awesome, this one was the same, right out of the box it played great. I feel that for the price, it's hard to beat. I honestly think it's a good enough guitar for all occasions. I'd happily gig with one. I own another Gretsch worth double this range and it easily keeps up with it. It doesn't feel like a guitar that's as affordable as it is.

[@10n28]

I will get this as my first electric guitar! Been playing on the acoustic for 2 years. Thank you for the informative video!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Awesome! Hope you like it when you get it! Thanks for checking out the video. You can't go wrong with a Gretsch

[@johnnycondor]

Great choice! Enjoy! :)

[@BigBurly68]

Truly excellent review. Great playing! You put the guitar through its paces right, by playing the same licks/riffs with each setting. Really this is the gold standard blue print for how to do a guitar review! Subscribed!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Thank you for the comment and thank you for the kind words, that’s amazing to hear. I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. Whenever I approach a review I try to imagine what I’d want to hear if I was the viewer, or just what I’d personally do if I was trying out a guitar. Thank you for subscribing! Hope you find plenty more videos here you enjoy! I upload a few new videos each week! 😁

[@brooklynboy1000]

those remeind me of the Danelectros from the 90s when they were $200 or $300 - and now those are way more.. this is the sleeper series of the year.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

I haven’t tried those Danelectros but I’ve heard they’re really good players. I agree though, these Gretschs are a gem of 2020! They retail so cheap but playability wise the outperform their price point. The tuners aren’t amazing, but they are decent. Extra £50 for some premium tuners and you’re onto a winner!

[@Philip_Taylor]

Wanted a workhorse and got this for £265 in the stained option. Feels like it was made in the 1950s and then put in a time capsule for 65 years. Has all the legit sounds too.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

It's crazy how good they are for the money. £265 is not a lot of money for a guitar that plays and sounds as good as it does. They really did nail this range!

[@auchencrow]

Super review. Gotta get one. He sold me on the color too. It's perfect for the Headbanger-Country-Western-Jazz-Blues-Prog-Rock player in you.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey John, Thank you for checking it out! Glad you liked the video. Yeah, the colour is lovely. Admittedly, it's even nicer in person. It didn't show up as sparkly on camera. It's got a subtle glitter style finish to it. It looks amazing in person! And as you said... it can do everything!

[@johnnycondor]

It's good to see Gretsch starting to offer a broader range of choices for guitars in features, applications, colors, style, design, price-point, options, etc. Upping their game and getting serious about expanding their market. What benefits players benefits Gretsch.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Absolutely correct John! It's so good that Gretsch are not only offering newer players an affordable way to get into the Gretsch tone ballpark, but they do it so well! This guitars pricepoint is somewhat deceptive because it plays like my other Gretsch which is 3 times the price. They've done well with this range and it's so cool to see brands recognise that the lower price end of the market needs good guitars too!

[@johnnycondor]

@@LeighFugeGuitar I have always felt that way too, and Gretsch's current business model is proving that. It's been a long time coming! Thank you for your comment! 🙏

[@skandarc2810]

Absolutely wonderful review mate! Out of all the videos on yt reviewing this instrument, yours is the best one and most detailed. The flow and editing you utilized was excellent. Trying all the different genres was exactly what I needed to hear haha. I was looking into buying my first guitar and this one caught my eye as I was browsing through Guitar Center’s website. Will definitely be ordering this ASAP. Since our stores are closed, I can’t go in and try the guitar in person first :( but oh well. Thanks for helping me decide! Cheers ☺️

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Skandar! Great to hear from you. Thank you so much man, I really appreciate that. I had a lot of fun demoing this guitar and I'm really glad that you enjoyed it. I'm guessing by your comment that you will be playing a lot of genres too? This guitar is really versatile and it can do quite a lot. Not only does it sound good, but it looks great too! I own another Gretsch that's 3 times the price of this, and honestly, it keeps up. For a £250 (I guess thats $300ish for you) guitar, it plays amazing. It's so well put together. I've played guitars way more pricey that have had rough areas in the build quality. This model is fantastic. I still can't believe how cheap they sell them for. If I didn't know the price, I'd have estimated it was easily double that. What colour are you going to get?

[@skandarc2810]

Leigh Fuge haha thank you the tips nice comments! I’m a total beginner but I wanted a guitar that was kinda versatile so I can dabble as I love all kinds of music haha. I ordered the imperial stain finish because it looks so stunning. Almost got the gold one though lol. Can’t wait! I subbed, you have great content.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@skandarc2810 That's amazing. Glad you ordered one! That colour is amazing. I love all the colours in the range. When it arrives, let me know what you think!! Thanks for subbing man, really appreciate that! Looking forward to seeing you crop up in the comments on some other videos :D

[@senseiruss]

Spot on review! I have this beauty, too. I have several Gibsons and Fenders and play them often, but every time I pick it up to play it, it reminds me how versatile and solid this model is! And at the price it's sold - it's a steal!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thanks so much! Yeah for the price it's insane value for money. I even think the Gretsch models that sit in the price range above this one are insane too. They make some fantastic guitars for very little money!

[@ko1n0yok4n]

This video had a lot of influence in making my choice regarding my 1st electric guitar. Got to say I'm very happy with my junior jet streamliner. Same color as the one in this video too.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

That's awesome! Really glad to hear that you bought one! How are you finding it?!

[@ko1n0yok4n]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Frets are sticking out a tiny from the bottom but other than that it sounds great and feels great.

[@steviemac8075]

I took delivery of a Goldflake one yesterday and it’s amazing also much cheapness. Well done Gretsch I say 👍🏻😎

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

They are such amazing value for the money! One of the best guitars in that price range I think!

[@sasunmontu]

Tried one out at the guitar shop, loved the sound, bought it, love it more after two years

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

They’re insane value for money. I couldn’t believe how good it played for the price!

[@Mandobird1]

Top demo, these Gretsch Streamliner Junior Jet Clubs are super good. Bought a G2215 the other day, it's totally awesome.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you! Yeah they're fantastic guitars, it's hard to believe how good they are when you consider how low they price them! Absolute bargain of the century!

[@andrewleebunting]

Excellent review, and playing. It really does seem like an excellent inexpensive option for my next guitar. Great job!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Andrew, Thanks for checking it out! Yeah it really is, it's such a great guitar. For the money it's insane. It's a wonder what these companies can do these days for such a small fee. I'm really impressed by this guitar and I think anyone else who tries one would be too.

[@joeladams2540]

Get one before they decide to raise the price. Well worth it

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

I really like this guitar. Getting back into playing after 10 years. One good thing about covid!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, welcome to the channel. Thanks for your comment. It's a great guitar! Are you going to buy one? I think you'll enjoy it! Wow, a 10 year break is pretty big! I'm sure you'll pick it up fast. You probably have a lot of your old guitar knowledge stored away in your brain!

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Leigh Fuge thx for replying. I got so far and then plateaued (?) . I found i didnt feel comfortable performing. Eventually gave up pretty much. Now my son has started and its rekindled my enthusiasm. As i delve into it, i can see things, well some things, have really moved on. The quality of entry level guitars for one. Hes bought himself a squier strat and we are both really impressed with it. I had one 30 years ago and his is way better. It should be i suppose. Look at cars! Talking about the low end of course. So, im not going to be as good as you but my son might be, since hes only 16. Im hoping with all the stuff available now, he wont give up! Im quite tempted by that gretsch. Something about them i like. But moneys tight now so we will have to see. Cheers!

[@JP-vb4ky]

Tell me about it, during to covid I've bought 5 new guitars, it's crazy 🤪

[@carlbaumeister3439]

@@JP-vb4ky So . . . what’d you get?

[@JP-vb4ky]

@@carlbaumeister3439 When 2020 started I had a Gibson SG... During 2020 I bought a Martin 000-15m streetmaster, a Taylor GS mini and a Fender Stratocaster. Now in 2021 I bought a Schecter Corsair Custom, an epiphone firebird, and I'm waiting for the kramer baretta special that I pre-order from Sweetwater.

[@markg9254]

Best guitar demos on KZbin. I am buying this at the end of the month. Workhorse powerfull rock guitar.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Mark, thanks for the comment and thanks for checking out the video! That's cool, let me know what you think of it when you get it! I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. It really is a great workhorse.

[@DestroyingAmpsGearDemos]

Lots of guitar for the money! You make it sound great man! Well done you and Gretsch

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you man! Glad you enjoyed. It's a hell of a lot of guitar for the money. I knew it would be good... Gretsch are always decent. But wow! It's really good!

[@MLBa636]

Been eyeing those since they came out. I haven't held / played one yet, but this video pushed me closer to purchasing one. Well done, man.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Welcome to the channel, thanks for the comment. They are fantastic guitars. I loved having it here for a while and I'd like to get my hands on one more permanently in the future. For the money, I don't think I've played many guitars better. In the UK it retails at £250ish which isn't a huge deal above an entry level guitar. The quality and feel of it easily keeps up with my more expensive Gretsch that I own. They've done such a great job on this run. If you do buy one let me know! I'd love to hear your experience of it!

[@jsmoker10]

Buy one, I did and it’s amazing guitar for price. It’s easiest guitar I’ve played, idk if the neck radius or low action but it just a dream to play

[@zimmee]

Great review and playing too. Only one thing is I'm not sure nato is related to mahogany. It's just similar. I might buy this guitar anyway, and your review has influenced me greatly. Thank you Leigh.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thanks for checking the video out and leaving a comment! Glad you enjoyed it! Did I say that it was related? I think I meant to say it was of similar properties! This was one of my first ever demos (Almost 2 years ago!) so I guess I probably jumbled up my words! haha Hope you dig the guitar! It was such a cool guitar to play! They play and sound great.

[@jerryterrestrial]

Mannnn! what a review 🔥🔥🔥

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Oh wow thank you man! Really appreciate you taking the time to check it out! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@shayh.3556]

I have this exact guitar and it’s awesome! Great tones for almost any style of playing

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Shay, absolutely! It's such a great guitar. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@diegodz7510]

great job my friend ! you explained all ! ... with both picls on that is *warm* suono caldo ! fantastic value for money

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you man!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. This is a great guitar, they are so versatile and they sound incredible for the money!

[@EnigmaticBoss]

Just got one for myself! (Got it in white) Thank you for the review! Really helped me make a decision!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey John, Thanks for the comment, that's awesome to hear. I'm glad you liked the video and glad it helped you choose. Hope you love the guitar!

[@okothobbo]

Great review @Leigh. Am thinking of this guitar and have been looking at the reviews. Yours - scope and presentation - sits at the very top, thank you very much 👍👌.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, Thank you so much! I really apprecaite you taking the time to check out the video and comment. It's a fantastic guitar for the price. If you do get one, I'm sure you'll love it!

[@georgedavis6692]

I'm looking forward to purchasing one. Sounds like a winner.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

It's a killer guitar for the money! One of my favourite lower priced guitars I've ever played. It is a great guitar.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Wow! I think I prefer the one with Hum/P-90, but this one is fantastic, too. That color is great!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

The hum/p90 one is stunning too! I really want one of them. This series of guitars are absolutely fantastic for the money.

[@kristine2969]

Just ordered this beauty thanks to your video now I'm sitting and waiting for her to come to me ❤ thanks for great demo. All the love -K

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Kristine, Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for checking out the video and thank you for the kind words. That's so cool. I think you'll really love it! What colour did you order? It's such a great guitar. It really blew me away. I couldn't believe it was priced as low as it was considering how good it played and sounded. Gretsch really did well on this one. I own another Gretsch worth three times the price and it easily holds its own against it which is testament to the quality of guitar they produce. I thought initially it might have been marketed at new players and beginners, but it was so good I'd honestly take it out to gig if I owned it! When is yours due to arrive?

[@kristine2969]

I order the same one you have, the gun metal one :) And this is gonna be my first electric guitar! So I'm really excited! I really wanted Gretsch guitar because my grandpa always mentioned them, and I thought I wouldn't be able to afford one... then I found this one! And it really is priced very well, especially in my country! And I even got discount 15% from the shop here! It should arrive on Monday or Tuesday! Then I'm gonna play the hell out of it until my fingers won't let me play anymore! 😂 -K

[@RythmicIntentions]

Over the years I have collected many U.S. Gretsch guitars and I can't get enough of them. Then they decided to not be made in the U.S. and that ended my Gretsch collecting ( prices for U.S. versions have gone thru the roof).... until...I decided to take a chance on one of the foreign versions. I found an electromatic that pretty much is the same thing as the one you just reviewed ( the scaled down version that is). It was one of the lower run ones with the dimarzio's from the factory. Payed $100 on ebay for it years ago. When it arrived I took it out of the box and was like...whoa!... this don't feel like a cheap gitfiddle. Then I plugged it into my fender half stack and it just absolutely blew my F'n mind. Needless to say, I now collect Gretsch guitars again, and from the looks and sound of it, this one will be my next one to add to the collection. Nice playing by the way and thanks for an up front honest review.

[@thomasd9237]

Love all these new series gretsch 👍👍

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Gretsch nailed it and at such a good price!

[@AdamBurseMusic]

That is a great budget friendly guitar Leigh. Sounds great as well, well done to Gretsch on that one 😀🤘🎸🎵

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

It really is man! Super affordable but the quality is insane. I'd easily put it in the same league as guitars three times the price for sure! I have another Gretsch that I paid nearly triple for and it easily keeps up!

[@vinnieomahoney6359]

Thinking about learning guitar and being a mad American fifties music fan one of these will do nicely. And Darrel Higham swears by these

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Oh yes! It will definitely do the 50s thing well. Gretsch make killer guitars but for not a lot of money! This is one of the best affordable guitars I've ever tried.

[@altuniversal3445]

Bought one in this same color . Killer looks and killer price! My one gripe : when you roll off the volume knob it doesn’t really “clean up” the sound. In fact, I would argue that the volume pot on this guitar is almost just an on / off switch . Zero sensitivity. Of course , I suppose the pot could always be upgraded?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Nice! Great choice. The colour is amazing. On the review model the volume pot seemed ok, but I have heard from a few people who picked them up that the issue you describe was present in their too. I wonder if it was perhaps a bad batch of pots... but as you said, that's a very cheap mod and upgrading the pots on a lower priced guitar is an upgrade that really opens up the tone.

[@bobt5778]

Fantastic job young man! I'm not a fan of slab bodies - did you find this comfortable to play?

[@mickwells9431]

Awesome guitar and especially for the cost. Enjoyed your pickin too, man. That gunmetal axe has definitely gotten locked onto my radar. Thanks for the review and demo.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Mick, Thank you for the comment! I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out. Yeah I agree, the Gunmetal caught my eye. I loved this colour. I also thought it looks killer in gold too! For the money, it's such an amazing guitar. I own a Gretsch that is in the £600 price range, and honestly, this new Streamline Junior Jet range keeps up with it in every single way. It's a lot more stripped back than a typical Gretsch, but it's a rock and roll workhorse! It was also set up really well out of the box.

[@mickwells9431]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Hey Leigh! Thanks for hollering back man. The gold one is killer too, no doubt. Personally, I'd take one of them and be perfectly contented. My online dealer of choice is presently outta stock with all but one color. So I'm going wait and nab either the gunmetal or white one. I do like how a white or vintage white guitars look on stage. I can't go wrong with any of them. What amp were you playing through? It too, did it's job in making you and the Gretsch sound excellent! Hope you and yours have an excellent Christmas celebration and a safe and healthy 2021. Later!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Mick, No worries man, I always try to write back to everyone that takes the time to comment! I kinda want a gold one... I might have to try to get one hahaha. In the video I was using an amp by a small English builder called Rajani Amps. He hand builds super high end solid state amps. I had it in my studio for a demo and thought it was the right amp for the job!

[@kennybluet5527]

Good review. Nice playing too. Well done sir. Just might have to get one. Thanks!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Kenny, thank you! Thanks for checking it out. It's a fantastic guitar and for the price, it's really hard to fault.

[@michaelhinchliffe3245]

Great review Leigh! I’d been eyeing the g2215 with a p90 at the bridge but this guitar looks like a good fit for me especially for the price. Keep the great reviews coming please 👍

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you Michael! I really apprecaite the kind words. Thanks for checking it out. These are great guitars, I saw the one with the P90 too... I love the look of it. If I was buying one I'd be stuck between the two myself. They're such great playing guitars. Looking forward to seeing your name pop up in more comments! 😀

[@terryjohinke8065]

Just bought on at an incredible price $440 as to the RRP $620 AUD. I love all about it but worry aout the tuners it keeps going slightly out of tune. Am taking the factory strings of tomorrow. They were wound all under the string hole and too many wraps. So I'll re-wind 'em with decent D' Addarios (10-46). Intonation took one screw with the stop tailpiece as the bottom four all registered flat. Now the intonation is perfect. New tuners , in the future could happen,

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

That’s a really good price! The tuners seemed ok to me when I had it for a few days, but it does sound like the factory strings weren’t put on very well. It’ll be interesting to see how it behaves once you put some new strings on it. Once they’re stretched in and settled it should work well!

[@Cmusic989]

I own the P90 version. I would have to say it is by far and wide the BEST sounding guitar in its price range if you are shopping...get it.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

I love the look of the P90 version too. They're such good guitars for the money! I loved it!

[@aallen7339]

Thanks for your review! Watched it and ordered one in imperial stain! Love! It did have an issue with the input jack but I have a buddy that has a music shop and was able to adjust the issue quick.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Thanks for the comment and thanks for checking out the video. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Oh wow, that's awesome. Great guitar choice isn't it. They play great and they sound great. What did the issue turn out to be? Was the jack just loose? Or was is a connection problem? Glad to hear it's sorted now!

[@aallen7339]

Leigh Fuge thanks for your response! It was cutting in and out so he just adjusted how it was inserted-no soldering or anything needed.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@aallen7339 Ahh thats great, sounds like a nice simple fix. It was probably slightly loose. I've had that before, sometimes the part of the socket that touches the end of the cable just needs to be bent slightly to make it contact the cable firmer! Glad to hear it's back working and making noise! :D

[@michaelhoffmann1180]

I am a beginner, I allways thougt to buy even a better one... but this is solid...amazing for the price... gretsch is awesome...

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Yeah it's a great guitar. Gretsch make fantastic guitars at every price point!

[@ericcrawford9827]

Got one. Changed the pick-ups for P 90'S, new wiring and machine heads. It was 'out of the box' playable, the mods were my choice. 'Out of the box'-fuck's sake. Great demo mate, it's as good as the Les Paul, but more pretty. Out of my box. x

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thanks for checking out the video man. They are really great guitars for very little money! How does it sound with P90s? They launched a model with a P90 in the neck which is the same spec as this

[@trashcat1031]

I love P90's. Did you have to enlarge the pickup route?

[@isaiahsdead]

I just recently got a newer model that came stock with a p90 in the neck and a filter trim in the bridge best of both worlds for me

[@ericcrawford9827]

@@trashcat1031 Nope. I'm getting another one, they really are that good.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey Leigh, this guitar sounds really great. No mods? Is the guitar stock? I love the overdrive I need a kind of humbucking guitar....

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Angel! Thanks for the comment. The guitar is totally stock. Gretsch sent it to me a few days ago to demo it and in the video I'm taking it out of the box and plugging it right in. It's exactly as they sent it to me, even with the same strings that came from the factory. The only thing I had to do was tune it up (It was pretty close to being in tune straight from the box!). I didn't even remove the see through plastic film that is over the pickups or the pick guard. It's as new as it comes haha! The overdrive is coming from the Analogman King of Tone pedal that I was running into a clean amp. This is a great guitar. The Gretsch pickups aren't traditional humbuckers. They're more like the Gretsch Filtertron pickups but they are pretty fat sounding. You can easily get humbucker tones, but they have a little more top end to them, which I like. It's also really affordable! It's worth checking one out! Thanks for checking the video out!

[@timleem3609]

Hi from blazing hot Phoenix, Arizona where we had 117 F a few days ago......ok, loved your review of this Gretsch. The color looks terrific - I wish they had put Gretsch on the pickguard like they have on the more expensive ones. I think your video might have been the tipping point for me......gonna get me one....not sure if the gunmetal or the gold satin one.....want to play some blues on it which I think it will handle fine. Much appreciate your review!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Tim, Great to hear from you! That sounds very, very warm! It’s been warm in the uk.. but not THAT warm! Haha! Thank you for your kind words I really appreciate that. Gretsch being on the pickguard would look amazing! I’d love to see that too. I wonder if you could maybe buy an aftermarket Gretsch guard and fit it. Gunmetal is nice and the gold is nice too. I’d be stuck between the two myself! Flip a coin!

[@timleem3609]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Hi Leigh. I just subscribed and will check out your channel some more. If you do lessons for advanced beginner that would be good. If not will enjoy yr channel anyway. Yep, hottest summer on record here in the desert. Last night at 10.30pm it only went down from 115F to 107F.....Been to the U.K. and you guys have it easy in the summer. All the best!

[@glennwomack8805]

Love this guitar! It's everything he said and more...love it so much I sold my other guitars and this is now my main go to...buy one you won't regret it

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you Glenn, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. It's such an awesome guitar isn't it?! Gretsch really did something special with this line!

[@glennwomack8805]

Just the feel is unreal. So natural you can play all day once you start and not want to put it down. This guitar is all you will ever need

[@khoiplaysguitar]

You might have just sold me on this! I've been looking for a sick workhorse singlecut guitar

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey man! Do it! You won't regret it! It's a great guitar for the money. I'm blown away with it. It plays great, sounds great... and the colours are awesome too!

[@trashcat1031]

Leigh, this was a great informative video. I wanted to ask, what overdrive were you using? I really liked the tones you were getting from it.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey!! Thanks so much for checking out the video and leaving a comment. That's a good question and I don't believe I mentioned it in the video... I actually shot this video almost 2 years ago so I don't remember exactly what I was using... BUT.. I had just gotten my Analogman King of Tone so I strongly suspect that's the pedal I was using for this. It doesn't sound like a mid-humped pedal like a Tubescreamer to me so I'm thinking I more than likely used my King of Tone for that! The amp it was going into was a Rajani VOD50 which is actually a fully solid state amp, built by a UK builder. He does boutique solid state amps which are so good!

[@laetitiabecker6483]

I already own a Gretsch (G5435). Although I find this guitar awesome, I didn't want to buy a Gretsch again. And then I watched this video and ordered one ... I love the sound, I love the color. Great review!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, Oh wow that’s awesome! Did you order it in this same colour? I also have a G5345 and it easily keeps up.

[@laetitiabecker6483]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Yes, I took the same color. I hesitated with the G2215 in Mint Metallic with a P90. The sound is different but I like both. I was "reasonable" and chose the cheapest. I'll change the pickups later if I feel like it.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

I really like the look of the P90 version in gold too!! I might have to get one... haha!!

[@laetitiabecker6483]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Difficult choice to make I know. At this price, we would be tempted to take both but it would not be reasonable. If you take the version with a P90, let us know ;-)

[@jrchanning]

Bit the bullet and bought one of these in Vintage White, absolutely superb for the money, only been playing this guitar since I got it, my other guitar's are jealous !! :p

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

That's amazing! The vintage white model looks fantastic. It's a lot of guitar for not a lot of money. I don't blame your other guitars for being jealous. While I had this review model in my studio my other guitars were jealous too! haha

[@maasaigeordie]

Flat broke skint right now. Down on my luck as all my equipment got robbed by some crackheads. I had 3 fender guitars, an Ibanez and a Fender Jazz bass. Also had some amps that I loved. Namely a Marshall valvestate amp, a Foxman loudbox and a huge peavey bass amp that had been gigged loads of times - happy memories. However, I will not sit down and feel sorry for myself. I am so fortunate to have just enough cash coming in to save up and buy this guitar. I can't wait. You don't need lots of guitars to be happy people. You just need one that plays well. I hope to buy one of these the month after next, and I know it will be my favourite guitar for the rest of my life because it was the one that dragged me out of a hole. Peace.

[@paolunna]

Thanks for the review!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Paolo, Thanks for checking it out! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bs8713]

Bought it and love it!

[@Michael49ize]

Hi Leigh...with the 12" radius you mentioned, would that mean that the neck is suitable for someone with smaller hands and shorter fingers? I don't have access around here to actually try one out and was curious if it (the neck) is comparable to something like a Epiphone Les Paul Special II or a Harley Benton CST24? Thanks!! Good review BTW!! Peace

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Michael, Great to hear from you. Sorry for the slow reply. Good question. Typically the radius doesn't make too much difference for hand size. The radius refers to how flat the fretboard is. What would be more important for someone with smaller hands would be the overall neck thickness. I personally like thick necked guitars. I didn't feel this particular model had a very fat neck. It felt pretty slim and pretty comfortable to me. Maybe a little too thin for my personal tastes. I haven't played the Special II but I have played a CST24. I'd personally say this Gretsch is lightyears ahead. It's a similar price point but the quality surpasses the others in my opinion. If I had to pick one, I'd pick the Gretsch. It comes in 4 cool colours too (There are some links in my video description of the available colours if you wanted to get one). I loved playing it.

[@Michael49ize]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Thanks, Leigh! I really appreciate your input, especially regarding the HB option in relation to the Gretsch. It's certainly something to consider...now if I can just get my wife onboard with Buying it!!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@Michael49ize No problem at all, glad to hrlp. The HB is a killer guitar, but for me the Gretsch would win. As for your wife, tell her I said it's ok! It's an essential purchase and I'm sure once she sees how nice it looks in person she will understand.

[@Michael49ize]

@@LeighFugeGuitar I'll give it a try and see how it goes--thanks for the moral support....LOL!! My son and I are planning a trip to the Sweetwater store in Indiana this Fall so I'll get to try the Gretsch out...thanks again...peace.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@Michael49ize You could tell her its for a good cause. If you have a good guitar collection then she gets a lot of peace and quiet as you practise. I think that's a win win! Worth a try!! Sounds awesome! Let me know what you think of it when you try it out. I'd love to hear!

[@jamesseverin]

I love the color!

[@sarasegador8998]

Thanks for this review...I decided to get this guitar in the colour vintage White. I have one question, do you think I can play Jazz in this guitar?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Sara, Thanks for the comment! Great to hear from you. Thanks for checking out the video too! The guitar looks amazing in Vintage White! Have you already ordered it? I think you could play jazz on it, the pickups are very low output and very warm which means they're great for cleaner sounds. They work perfectly for blues and you can push them as far as classic rock. I don't see any reason you couldn't play jazz with this guitar!

[@sarasegador8998]

@@LeighFugeGuitar yeah I had it a home for a about 11 days now. I love it, I been practicing everyday! Thanks so much for the info. Great great review.

[@paulheavenly]

Hi, great review. What amp do you use?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, thanks for the comment. I use different amps for different videos. In this video I am using a Rajani VOD 50 which is a boutique amp from a small company in London.

[@diego_cabanillas]

Very nice review man, what's the deal with the volume knob on this guitar (i saw a demo of this guitar and the volume knob only worked as a kinda of on off switch, it didnt increased or lowered the volume correctly) does this happen on your guitar too? Thanks for the review anyway

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Diego, Thanks for the comment and the kind words. I really appreciate that. On this particular one the volume seems to work as it should. The only thing I did notice was that it covers a lot of volume change when you turn it from 10 to 5, but from 5 to 1 isn't that different. It still works as it should though. I guess worst case scenario, if you didn't like the feel of that you could easily swap that pot out for a different one and that would cost very little. I don't mind that personally, the pot has enough movement in it to satisfy me when rolling the volume back a little. It works as it should. They're great guitars though. If you get the chance to try one, it's worth it! For the money, it's unbeatable. Its one of the best sub£300 guitars I think I've ever played. Its so well put together and plays so good! Thanks for checking it out man!

[@diego_cabanillas]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Thanks for the response, i've searching for a guitar in this price range and i'm trying to decide between this one and the epiphone les paul lp-100. This one looks like a good choice and i haven't found any reviews on the lp100, so i'm probably going to buy this one by the end of this month. Do u know something about that epiphone though?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@diego_cabanillas The LP100 is a good guitar too. I haven't played one of the newer models, but it's meant to be good. I played one many years ago. Personally, I'd pick the Gretsch though. For the price, it's going to be hard to beat. I own a Gretsch that cost me nearly 3 times as much as this one and honestly, it really keeps up! It plays like a guitar that costs way more!

[@Unfezant1]

Introduced myself to the perfect review channel, informative, detailed and varied (especially the genres of music played) How would you describe the ability to stay in tune with that wrap around as tuning is my main priority for my next guitar. Thank you

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Wow, thank you! That's so kind of you. I really apprecaite that. Welcome to the channel, glad to have you here! I'm glad you're enjoying the reviews. I try to be as detailed as I can so that whoever watches gets the best experience of the product. Great question. Personally, I find it stayed in tune well. I had that guitar in my studio for around a month before sending it back and I didn't notice any tuning issues. Wraparound bridges have some tuning compromises. Because of their design, you'll never get perfect intonation, but it's close enough that it isn't noticeable. If you play the same sort of things I play like rock and blues, then it's perfectly fine. The intonation is as close as you can get it on the wrap around and it does what you expect it to. The tuners felt good too, they weren't the best tuners, but it's a guitar for less than £300. You could easily spend an additional £50 on great tuners if you wanted to make that upgrade. The ones that are on there are fine though. They hold tune very well. Hope that helps!

[@jrchanning]

Hi Leigh, great in depth review, I have an Epiphone and the neck pickup is quite dark sounding, how are the pickups on this ??, bright, dark ?? - cheers John :)

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey John, Thanks for your comment! Welcome to the channel. I found the pickups pretty good. I definitely thought the neck pickup was warm, but I wouldn't have considered it overly dark. I'd say they are right in the middle. They aren't the brightest humbuckers I've ever heard, but they certainly aren't the darkest. I think they're a great platform for tweaking. Plus. the guitar is so cheap and so good that if you didn't dig the pickups, it's so easy to throw a set of something you love in there too. I quite liked them. They've very low output and very vintage voiced. Do you have a newer Epiphone? I recently got a 2020 Epi LP and I found that quite muddy and dark in the neck position.

[@jrchanning]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Thanks for the reply, It's an Epiphone Limited Edition Genesis Deluxe PRO Electric Guitar in Black Cherry, bought in November 2014 and now discontinued, great guitar. See this link on Reverb for how one looks - reverb.com/ca/item/5374871-epiphone-genesis-deluxe-pro-w-hardshell-case-black-cherry-red-flame-top-dlx-grover-electric-guitar

[@nobeats]

Hey Leigh, I'm in the market for an electric guitar and my friend suggested I take a look at these guitars. Seems like an amazing instrument for the price. Is there anything else you have reviewed that you recommend I take a look at?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Daniel, Thanks for the comment, great to hear from you. These are great guitars and they're very affordable. Are you looking for something around the same price point? These retail in the UK for about £250. I'm happy to recommend a few things. What sorts of music will you be playing?

[@dAYveY1]

Great review. Thank you. Torn between this and the squire paranormal offset Tele, can't decide at all. What would you suggest?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Thanks for checking the video out and thanks for the comment. Oh man... tough choice. Personally for me, it would be Gretsch, but the Paranormal stuff is meant to also be awesome!

[@dAYveY1]

@@LeighFugeGuitar thank you,. Actually Ended up buying a reverend six gun hpp.. it's beautiful!! Best to you Leigh 👍🎶

[@adamcarranzadiaz1882]

Hi! Great video! What guitar recommend me between the Gretsch G2210 Streamliner and the Gretsch G5421 Electromatic?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Adam, Thanks for checking it out! That's a great question. The G2210 is an amazing guitar for the money. I own a higher end Streamliner (The G5439T) which is essentially the G5421 but with a Bigsby and slightly different pickups. The biggest difference between the two is the body construction and neck join. The 2210 is bolt on and the body is a slab body with a flat top... think Les Paul Junior, Telecaster. The 5421 is a set neck and a carved top, more like a conventional Les Paul style. Pickups and electronics wise, they're pretty much the same thing. So really, you can't go wrong either way. It's just deciding which one suits your vibe best!

[@adamcarranzadiaz1882]

Thanks @@LeighFugeGuitar! Yeah, they both seemed to me very versatile and amazing guitars, also the price is similar, that's why I'm a little leaning towards for the G5421, but I'll keep thinking about it for some days. Thanks for your advice and congrats for your KZbin channel. Good vibes from Peru!

[@rodneykitchen3869]

did you have it set up,thanks for the vid.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, I only had it for a few days on loan from Gretsch, not sure if they set it up at all, but the box was sealed so I assume it's just however it came from the factory.

[@timas3175]

That's a nice one. What would you recommend for blues and funk? Stratocaster, right?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey man, thanks for the comment. I responded to this with more detail over on the Engl video with the info you wanted about a pedal! Happy to make some recommendations to help you find what you want!

[@br1t00]

Great video and review dude. Awesome guitar and excellent guitar player. Here in my country it's cost about USD$400. Now I'm looking for a second guitar to play mainly rock, classic rock and blues. The first one (LTD EC1000) is so metal, progressive and shred and I don't like use it to rock or blues. I think this Gretsch is perfect for that. It's non expensive, sounds great, good pickups, body shape and looks like a Les Paul (I don't like Strat body). I think this is the perfect second guitar to play other music styles. Regards!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Alan, Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to leave a comment, great to hear from you. Yeah. these guitars are so good! It's actually hard to believe how low they're priced compared to how they play/sound/perform. I didn't know what to expect when Gretsch said they were sending me one to demo, but it really blew me away. I've always loved Gretsch anyway and I know they make such great guitars, but this really surprised me for the price. The pickups are definitely suited more to classic rock/blues style music, it could probably do metal at a push, but more classic metal rather than super modern down tuned stuff.

[@billpetkanas3172]

I just bought one and it's judst as amazing as everyone says. For 300 bucks!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Bill, Thanks for checking out the video. I agree! For 300 bucks its such an awesome guitar!

[@jatindhyani1996]

Hey, just wanted to know whether this guitar would be good for people with smaller hands? I was eyeing a Fender Mustang. How does this one compare to the Mustang?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Jatin, Great question. This is a full sized guitar, the Mustang is definitely smaller. The Gretsch isn't a HUGE guitar, not compared to some of the big bodied Gretches. I'd compare this to a Les Paul or a Les Paul Junior for a good size reference. It's basically that size.

[@scottroot9052]

Buying one soon

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Great choice man! It's a really good guitar. It's so surprising for the price. Less than £300 in the UK and it plays just as good as guitar three times its value! I love it! What colour are you going for?

[@metalmorningthoughts6607]

Great vid and really tasty axe to say the least

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you man! Glad you liked it. It's a really fun guitar to play. It's a bit different from the beasts on your channel! haha

[@metalmorningthoughts6607]

@@LeighFugeGuitar indeed good sir , we true guitar addicts have to appreciate a nice axe when we see one bro 😉🤘

[@repoman5581]

Hi.. do you see any adjustable bridges from thomanns site that would fit right on there. Thanks

[@sickenedemotion]

Is this good for metal too?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

The pickups are more vintage voiced, you could play metal on it, but I'd probably recommend changing the pickups for something higher output.

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Sick! I'm curious about how would it sound through a more metal set

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Thanks for your comment! Great to hear from you man. I think you could definitely use it for classic metal. These pickups are very vintage voiced, so classic metal would work pretty well I think. Does it djent? Probably not... I don't think I've ever seen anyone get super heavy on a Gretsch. But who knows... The Gretsch website has a diagram at the bottom of this page: www.gretschguitars.com/support/specs-explained/pickups This shows the pickups on a scale. The Broadtron (The pickups for this guitar) are around the same power as a classic PAF pickup but with a bit more definition. To me, they sound like PAF's crossed with Telecaster pickups. It's got that vintage power, but with a lot of top end bite and clarity. It's worth a try for sure!

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Hey! Thanks for the link! I actually play a G5135 corvette reissue and sounds awesome for things like deftones or Quicksand and so but I'm going nuts looking for a fixed bridge instead of the Bigsby, and I already love the sound of the MegaTrons (discontinued I guess, but they are just hotter FilterTrons I read) for an alt metal sound. Now I found this beautiful guitar and is totally my thing. Unbeatable for that price, that color is sick!!! I like the G5220 electromatic jet-bt in that same color too. Great review! I love the classic sound base of these guitars to do less usual things with it. Great legit playing by you, keep it up!! Subscribed

[@dreamscuba]

Great review. I have been eying these up in my local store. I have been thinking about a cheap singlecut guitar. I have another, more expensive Gretsch and I love it. How does this compare to an Epiphone LP? Thanks.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Welcome to the channel. Thank you for your comment and thanks so much for the kind words! This is a great single cut option. Especially on a budget, but this thing will easily hold up to heavy use. If I owned one, I would gladly gig it! Like you, I also own a more expensive Gretsch and this easily holds its own. If you compare it to a modern Epi LP, the Gretsch wins hands down. I did a video on a 2020 Epi LP on the channel a few months ago and there was quite a few issues with it out of the box. The Gretsch was set up perfectly, so for me, Grestch wins. I own a bunch of older Epi LPs (Late 90s and Early 2000s) which are very good guitars, but for the newer models, they aren't a scratch on the older ones, or the Grestch. Hope that helps!

[@dreamscuba]

Leigh Fuge thank you so much for the feedback and clarification. Much appreciated.

[@StarseekerAtlas]

Hello, was wondering if you've tried out the P90 version? Having a hard time deciding between the two.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Alex, Welcome to the channel, thanks for your comment! I haven't personally tried the P90 version, but it's exactly the same build and specs other than the pickups and some colour choices. So playability wise, it'll be great. From what I can see it's literally this guitar with a P90 in the neck. It should play and feel great, I guess it's just deciding if you want a P90 of two humbuckers. Personally, I'd lean to the P90. I love P90 guitars!

[@StarseekerAtlas]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Noted. Thanks!

[@mickeyjohnson1137]

What is the intonation like on the wrap around tailpiece? I'm a stickler for on-spot intonation. I mostly play clean, and perfect intonation is a must, playing clean. Thanks.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Mickey, I checked the intonation when I tuned it up and it seemed good to me. You'll never get PERFECT intonation on a wraparound, but it didn't sound like there was any issues to me. I play mostly rock and blues as you can see so spot on intonation is never a deal breaker for me, but I didn't think this guitar had any intonation issues. It all came up good and in tune on my end so I was pleased. You can adjust the intonation a little by moving the whole bridge back and forward, it has an allen key bolt on either end of the tailpiece. Hope that helps man!

[@mickeyjohnson1137]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Thanks so much for the feedback. Mickey

[@adamwhitley]

@@mickeyjohnson1137 I picked one of these guitars up to mod as its a great platform to start from... intonation was actually OK but put an adjustable wrap around on it anyway... this one from musiclily is great, real weighty and not cheap feeling despite low price... www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07SZSYP72?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Adam Whitley that’s a great and cheap upgrade you can do if you didn’t like the fixed intonation. I love the fixed intonation, it’s never been too much of an issue for me. When close enough is good enough... haha

[@paulcockerill4260]

Is this guitar suitable for playing the sort of beginner learner songs that Justin guitar teaches.

[@Daniele-ez7eh]

I would like to buy it. Can I use it even in metal music?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

The pickups are quite vintage voiced. You could definitely play classic metal with it, but it might not hold up to modern high gain metal Nothing a new set of pickups couldn’t fix

[@RileySullivan]

I have a Fender Blues Jr. II. Do you think this guitar would pair well with a Fender amp?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

I would certainly imagine so! It's a very versatile guitar and would probably sit pretty well with a Blues Jr.

[@mougabo]

i think im gonna get this one for rock. Leigh if you wanted to tune down to C to play some Queens of the Stone Age in that guitar, would it hold tuning ok?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Oh yes! That's a great choice. Yeah it would be awesome for that kind of thing. If you're going to tune it down to C, you would need to put some heavier strings on there. From the factory it comes loaded with a set of 10s which is fine for Standard tuning, but you definitely want to take them up a gauge or two to play in C, but once it's tuned up it holds tune well.

[@vangoghsseveredear]

Bought this guitar to have as a cheapo on the road guitar. Super surprised with how well made it is

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Thanks for the comment. That’s awesome. What colour did you get? It’s a great guitar isn’t it. I felt the same. I knew that even though it was priced low that it would be a good guitar. Gretsch make great guitars so I knew it was going to be good, but I was surprised how good it actually was. It’s awesome!

[@vangoghsseveredear]

@@LeighFugeGuitar I imagine a few minor upgrades - tuning pegs, nut, and pickups - and this thing would be absolutely incredible. I got the yellow/gold one? I'm not sure its exact name. The quality is really superb; no sharp frets, no fret buzz, the pickups are passable, the finish is even. Its surprising. Maybe I got lucky, but if they're all like this its seriously a great guitar for a crazy low price

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@vangoghsseveredear The tuning pegs for me were probably the main thing I would've upgraded if I was keeping the guitar (I had to send it back to Gretsch unfortuantely haha). I love the gold one, I think they call it Golddust? Or something like that. Yeah I agree fully, it's surprising how good it is considering the price. I think it might be one of the best guitars on the market for that sort of price. Pickups as a small price to pay. I personally didn't mind the pickups that were in it, but its an easy mod for anyone who doesn't dig them.

[@diegooo.9567]

Hey i'm about to buy this guitar but I have a doubt, how well it works with other tunings such as drop d or f# I read somewhere that it was not recommended to use it in another tuning that was not standard

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! It will work in whatever tuning you want. If you want to tune it really low you’ll need to give it up proper set up and put some heavier gauge strings on, but it can easily handle whatever tuning you want it to be in.

[@jackgraffiti9815]

excellent review. looking for a spare guitar in case a string of my epiphone casino breaks during a gig. I play mainly soul/rnb, Might be a choice...

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Jack, This would be a great choice. It's a fantastic playing guitar. They also do the same model but with a P90 in the neck too, which for you might be even cooler because you'd have that single coil tone too.

[@switchyard2456]

I think I'm in ❤

[@garyreid1766]

Good stuff mate, looking at this or the G2215.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Gary, Welcome to the channel! Thanks for checking it out! Oh, that's a tough one. I love the P90 in the neck. I'd love to try one of the 2215 models. I'm sure it plays identical to the 2210, as far as I can see it's the same guitar with some different colour options and the P90. Either way, I think you're onto a winner!

[@onemanband3579]

Nice review.... subbed

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you! I really apprecaite you checking it out and subbing to the channel! Hope you enjoy the content!

[@onemanband3579]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Thank you.

[@kilv0]

Would you say this has similar jangly tones to the semi hollow gretschs

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, It's not as jangly as a typical semi hollow style Gretsch, it sits more in the Les Paul Junior ball park I think. It can do the jangly thing, because Gretsch voice their pickups in that way, but it doesn't sound like a typical, semi hollow Gretsch. Think of it as a Gretsch/Les Paul Jr cross!

[@wheresrogers8288]

what’s a *tuner* on an electric guitar? sorry to sound dumb lol is that what you use to tune the strings ?help

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

It depends which type you mean. There are two types. A guitar tuner is something you use to tune your guitar, it can be a pedal or a standalone/clip on tuner, which picks up the sound of a string and tells you what pitch it is. On the headstock of the guitar, there are tuning pegs (Also called tuners) which are gears you use to tighten or loosen the string. Hope that helps!

[@gio8641]

i have this guitar and i plugged it to some genius speakers and it sounds almost exactly like an acoustic guitar and its very quiet. is it because i dont have an amp or because the guitar is supposed to sound like that

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey. yeah the guitar won't sound quite right unless it's through a proper guitar amp circuit. I'm guessing Genius speakers are designed for listening to music rather than playing instruments though. A guitar amp is designed to really show off the guitar sound, home use speakers aren't designed for that so it'll be tricky to get a great sound from them.

[@gio8641]

@@LeighFugeGuitar thanks for the reply. i was really concerned because i thought my new guitar sounded lame and all. i am soon going to buy a proper amp and as i understand i will get the proper sound of the guitar through the amp.

[@slarbiter]

If it had a better bridge I'd probably buy this guitar in every color lol

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Do you mean better as in quality? The bridge that was on this guitar was pretty good considering the price point. Upgrades for these sorts of bridges are super affordable. Even if you didn't like the stock wrap around option, you could easily pickup a wrap around bridge with adjustable intonation for next to nothing.

[@slarbiter]

@@LeighFugeGuitar I'd like something adjustable. Definitely easy/inexpensive to replace as long as I don't get the guitar in all 4 finishes haha

[@joeyates181]

nice one dude.sound top.euxton uk

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you man! Glad to hear you enjoyed!

[@kyledurand8528]

I tried one, I want it

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Me too... I didn't want to give this back haha!

[@eduardomasonfuentes3274]

Super axe...

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

They're great guitars! And super affordable too!

[@mmark2120]

Can I play high end guitars as a beginners guitar?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Absolutely! You can play anything you want at any level. If you want it, buy it and enjoy it!

[@mmark2120]

I got this guitar yesterday and it’s really good.

[@maryimeedaradar7582]

I think its so difficult to set up the intonation of this because of wrap around bridge?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Not that difficult. The whole bridge moves back and forth to allow intonation adjustments. The bridge also has some slots on the top which get the intonation close.

[@2000SkyView]

how is the intonation with that wrap around bridge?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, Thanks for the comment. I've found it fine. On this guitar the intonation was spot on out of the box. I didn't need to do anything to this, literally tune it up and play. It came really well set up. Every Gretsch I've played has been rock solid. I personally find that wrap around bridges never give me intonation problems. I own a few guitars with that style and it's never been an issue for me. They aren't "perfect" because obviously there are limitations to how much you can adjust it, but it's not noticeable to my ears.

[@rubbadubdub6543]

I have this exact same guitar. I changed the tuners for some open backed Grovers I happened to have knocking about - there was nothing wrong with the originals, I just didn’t like the look of them. I love this guitar. I love it’s feel, sound and simplicity. The volume and tone work really well - there’s a treble bleed on the volume and the wiring is metal shielded. There is nothing I don’t like about it and it’s a real Gretsch for Squier money but better built and not even CV money. Get one.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

It’s insane how well they made this play for the low price! I think the tuners that it comes stock with are good, but your upgrade to Grover’s makes sense, especially if you wanted to turn it into a gigging guitar!

[@rubbadubdub6543]

@@LeighFugeGuitar I agree, they’ve really paid attention to the geometry - the neck angle is perfect and it plays better than some guitars that cost more than twice as much, plus, it has character!

[@hectordep1536]

Can I play in drop D and drop C configuration with this guitar?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Yeah you can. You will need to put heavier strings on to get it hold tune in Drop C and you may also need to give it a setup to accommodate the lower tuning, but the guitar can certainly do it.