Gretsch G2622T P90 Streamliner Bigsby - Guitar Review

[@thecaveofthedead]

Thanks. I'm seriously considering getting one of these so it's great to see a review from someone actually willing to point out flaws. A bit rare that on KZbin.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers dude that’s appreciated! As you can tell I ended up really liking this quirky guitar... sounds fantastic so you could do a lot worse for sure! 👍😎🎸

[@davidportnoy3237]

I bought one for 500 and it hat a twisted neck, it cost another 700 to fix. I should have just lit it on fire.

[@xneurianx]

Nice to see some Dead Kennedys showing up a guitar demo! Always enjoy your choice of riffs.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers James! Hadn’t played that for ages so forgotten most of it, but there’s some great techniques to learn from that track... some of those punks were outstanding guitarists! 👍🎸😎

[@jamescook6937]

Letting that note sustain for a minute forty is the best thing I have seen on YT 😂🤘 Great review, loved it!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers James.... and I just wish I could do that every week! 🤣

[@landyflorentinob.8093]

Hahahaha yeah.

[@soundninja99]

I tried this at the local shop the other day and absolutely fell in love

[@mrjfeb539]

Another great and honest review you tell it like it is that’s why I like your channel playing is always great song selection right on 👍

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers MrJ! 👍😎🎸

[@YdoIneedahandle869]

I had to subscribe. This was so through and detailed. You gave me no choice! I’m grateful for you taking your time to make this video

[@tomrosa4248]

Thanks for this review. I equally like your commentary and playing very cool soloing.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tom! 👍😎🎸

[@beeftheheat]

thank goodness you aren't almost completely glowing like most reviews. hard to choose when "Everything is Unbelievable All the Time!"

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks, glad you liking what we do... that's appreciated! 😎🎸👍

[@PNNYRFACE]

Those other reviews are too plasticy for our liking

[@davidsala9549]

Great video and playing. Cheers! Ordered a G2622 P-90 in Claret Burst. Excited to play it.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers David, hope you love it! 😎🎸👍

[@KRE808]

I'm back to sample some of your back catalog as it were, and honestly, it's criminal you don't have more subscribers or views (not that that is the end-all-be-all of things). Thoroughly enjoyed this, especially that long sustain/feedback section where I thought you might be taking a wee nap and the Gretsch was your security blanket. :-) At any rate, love love love listening to you ramble on and nitpick and most especially play the guitar!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man I really appreciate the kind words! It's great when you find that sweet spot of sustain and feedback... that was fun! Cheers and thanks again for supporting!

[@rickeybecker3495]

Your honesty and thoughts tipped my decision. I gave one of these a try at the local music shop when I went in with thoughts of getting a Thinline Tele. After coming back to the conclusion that I am not a Fender guitar guy, I looked at the semi-hollows they had. A mate of mind has an Epiphone Dot that I have ambivalent feeling toward. I do like the sound she can put out. The first Gretsch I tried was the Center Block Jr with the humbuckers. I played for a good while and wanted to sleep on it. And watch videos….Watched this and decided I should give an P90 Center Block a try. I went back and the shop had a new shipment and sure enough the had som P90 equipped Gretsch’s in. I tried the Humbucker Jr again and the P90 Jr. When I tried the 2622, I was hooked. The larger Gretsch has a lush, full sound to her and the P90 do a wonderful mix of timbre. I’m hooked and happily so. Thanks for your reviews. You go into detail like few if any others do here on the web.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Rickey!... glad to have helped mate thanks for watching! 😎👍

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Thanks in a very big part to this video, and your new series on the Epiphone 335 mod series, I purchased a Gretsch Electromatic 5410T Limited Edition Tri-Five yesterday. (the Anderton's video on the 5410T was the other influencing factor.) Once again, your playing was a joy to listen to.

[@theguitaristas]

That’s really cool! Thanks again for the kind words and support 😎🎸👍

[@s0ckeyeus429]

I just bought this yesterday. I saw your video on the other one, but I think I missed this video until today. I played the humbucker version in the shop and liked it but wasn't totally connecting with it, so I ordered the P90 version. I really connected with the tones in your video, so fingers crossed I'll be super happy with my decision when the guitar arrives. Your videos are great.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man.... I think you will love it! 🔥

[@henryhunter5026]

Quite a surprising guitar from Gretsch ! As far as I’m concerned as when I think of single coil pickups on a Gretsch I think DeArmond, or Hi Lo Tron ,( okay Eddie Cochran had a P90 in the neck position of his but it wasn’t original). Having said that the guitar sounds excellent both clean and distorted and looks cool. I’m unable to judge if it’s good value for money as I’m old enough to remember when Top Gear would sell you a good used ES330 for £125 or a 335 for £135 but it doesn’t seem expensive by today’s standards. Once again a very good demo with some nice playing, good to see the subscriber numbers going up, you deserve it.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Henry! I’d say it’s definitely good value as it’s an original (not a copy of anything) by a leading historic brand... but it’s unlikely to be as good an investment as one of those old ES’s you have stashed 😜😂🎸

[@josephduchene5849]

Hey, it's an old comment, but I honestly think that you'd be hard-pressed to find anything better in the price range. Without Bigsby, it's $550. Sounds killer, and fit & finish is better than the Epiphones & Squiers I've tried. It's $90 more expensive, but it sounds & feels like a $300 difference. If you're comparing to a USA guitar, it's obviously going to be a step down, but it rips and plays great. For the price it completely surprised me. Buying it tomorrow.

[@gerryloughran1676]

Great review ...got a Gretsch 5622T only it has a single cut with that slim' hollow body and spruce centre block ...its full of surprises wonderful sounds ...everyone should have Gretsch !

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Gerry! 👍😎🎸

[@rickbrown2154]

I have always loved gretsch I finally got my first 6120 And after it was set up loved. It Last week found a stupid deal on a 2622….. very different in so many ways The guy I bought it from set it up well and close to my liking of a set up And have loved playing it and having it my collection of 18

[@rickbrown2154]

And every one SHOULD have a gretsch

[@MrJones-ge5sl]

Great review and tasty playing. Excellent value guitar.

[@rickf]

I actually kinda dig the weirdness of the knobs and bezels... It gives it a 60's Japanese pawn shop kind of vibe to me. I definitely like them better than the blank generic speed style knobs of other Streamliner models.

[@theguitaristas]

Yeah... got to admit they have grown on me too now 😁👍🎸

[@Fullofpies]

Yeah, I was dead set on switching them out when I ordered mine, but upon having it in hand, I like them. They work!!

[@childofzoso2790]

As soon as you played DK and then the Pistols I bought one! Looking forward to playing some high gains, clean tones, and that sustain also. Great Review Thanks!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@andrewjameswyng7919]

I'm falling in Love with this Guitar. Enjoyed the Review. Always fun to hear those Punk Riffs. Thanx Mate.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Andrew! 😎

[@garyp5522]

Actually a great sounding guitar. As usual great playing.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Gary that’s appreciated 👍😎🎸

[@jonathanpilcher3305]

Another great video! Love the nonsense style - “it’s all a bit plasticky” absolutely right it plays better than it looks - keep up the dead Kennedy riffs - nice touch, the eclectic mix of music - sets you guys apart from other channels. 👌🏼

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jonathan I appreciate the kind words! 😎👍🎸

[@renmad0078]

I bought the same but in brownstone and took of the pickguard i love his sound and it's much beautifull in his natural brownwood. Thanks for the revue 😉👍

[@graemeyetts3465]

Just bought one, a great 'Real World ' review, thanks.

[@johnrogers2826]

Oh my, that sounds ridiculously good! Chills, goosebumps, hairs raised. Just wow.

[@spookshilljoe7376]

Gretsch needs those P90's in their electromatic series guitars. It would be my choice. Bump it up a little gretsch!!!!

[@nealo814]

I agree. They are different sound

[@andrewreilly1793]

Been considering one of these for some time now and after the plasticky comments I wasn't sure. However once you started playing I was converted. Superb. PS.I'd hate to try and sell you a guitar .I'm sure you could find fault with a Stradivarious.I know it's not a guitar but you get my drift.Still the best honest site on KZbin for impartial advice and awesome playing 👏

[@MrMfalzone]

I agree with you too much I think. It’s scary! I am keeping my 2024 SG modern. It took days to get used to but when I started feeling it, it felt good. Day one, I thought “this is going back 100%”. The pickups sound fantastic in it. I was going to buy this just because….. well, because we share the same addiction! Haha. Save me please! First couple of minutes so far so good! Whew!

[@GRBAquatics]

Very Cool, Thankyou. I have a G5215 and G5248T. The Gretsch Numbering system is not as confusing as everyone says. G2* is Streamliner series, G5* is Electromatic series, G6* The Players series etc The other numbers indicate Body type, Model and also Finish, etc. Clear as mud to some, but very explanatory really. Cheers

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers, so hang on G2 was... 🤣👍

[@amandaburton7747]

I think this is the best unbiased review I’ve seen on this guitar. I’ve got one of the 2622 hardtails - same walnut stain colour as the one you previously reviewed, but mine has the first generation ‘Broad’Tron’ pups rather than the BT2s. I gather Gretsch revoiced the Broad’Trons for 2019 and renamed them BT2. I really like my guitars Broad’Trons with some gain, and they’re great for a bit of Alice in Chans, Black Sabbath or ‘Pistols:) , but played clean they lack the clarity of the humbuckers in my other guitars. I recently tried one of these 2622 P90’s in a shop and thought its pups maybe covered cleans and gain better than the first gen Broad’Trons. However, I know what you mean about the cheapo control knobs - and I wasn’t too taken by the Bigsby on the guitar I tried either, as it’s not a string through design. I’m now wondering about swapping out my Broad’Trons for either some of the Fidelisonic 90’s or some Iron Gear P90’s…Hmmm. If anyone else has upgraded the pups in their 2622, I’d be interested to know what pups you chose and how you find them.

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Amanda, I was definitely planning to change the BT2's in the other 2622 so will be looking into what fits. I have some Seymour Duncan Phat Cats which I thought would work but I'm not so sure now, but we will look into it before too long! I do agree though these guitars love gain.... hey do we even need clean when they sound this good?? 😎👍

[@vinnieirvine1365]

BT broadtrons are pretty nice. More hot filtertron than PAF - lots of bite and twang but great driven tones too

[@DIGITAL7Media]

I got this model in imperial stain 3 years ago. Its just a beautiful thing. I love the neck. Adding P90s was a great move.

[@Boosty_Boost]

"These plasticky bits are a bit too plasticky for my initial liking" x,D hahaha.. I know this is gonna be a good video already.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers dude... hope it didn’t disappoint! 😁🎸

[@Boosty_Boost]

@@theguitaristas noooo, youre videos are great! it was funny haha

[@agc3fcn]

Man, that guitar sounds GREAT!!! good playing , of course...

[@Skelterz]

I like the cut of your jib mate proper down to earth southerner like myself cheers for the review, Subscribed.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers dude that's appreciated! 😎👍

[@Anjohl]

That sounds fantastic. Gretsch really seem like a "hidden secret" brand in many ways, but their fans tend to be very dedicated ones!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers, they are great guitars!

[@timclaus8313]

The build quality, fit and finish at their respective price points is pretty darn good.

[@Anjohl]

@@timclaus8313 I agree! I actually ended up buying the version of this guitar without the Bigsby, and really like it!

[@Bikedueder]

I've had 4-6 different Gretsch guitars in the last couple of years, and had two recently that I sold to buy this one. This one does it for me more than others have. Now I want to buy one of the smaller body models with these pickups. They're incredible!

[@timclaus8313]

@@Bikedueder I have a 5422-12, a fantastic 12 string electric. Gretsch is packing a lot of value into their guitars at all price points.

[@abeellis4470]

Thanks for the great review. I bought one like that recently that is supposedly a limited edition; gold color bigsby, better knobs, and block inlays.

[@jkf9167]

I was just watching this because I'm considering getting a P-90 Gretsch. I think that this is a really fantastic-sounding guitar. I'm seriously considering getting one of the hardtail ones of these.

[@alexandrobaptiste3062]

i just bought one of these babies! mine doesn’t have p90s. can’t wait to play it!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one!! 😎👍

[@dean3323]

Colin, I've just bought a second hand one from GAK for 329. I'm scared to say the least but excited too!!!! Arrives next week!!! Its got the Bigsby too 😊

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Dean it's gonna be great!! 🔥

[@joeking433]

Real nice song you were playing to. Nice chord sequence.

[@timpye6162]

Thats it, goining to buy it. Nice mood to your review. The aspect of matching amps is something to explore for sure.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tim, matching amps definitely needs looking at! 😎👍

[@chrisnelson3691]

I loved this review, I like this guy in general, great video.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Chris, thanks for the kind words thats appreciated! :)

[@calebjackson2631]

I just bought a Streamliner as my first guitar and definitely agree on the switch and knobs feeling very cheap. The knobs I can get over but the switch is absolutely terrible. It sounds good and looks good to my eye. Im enjoying learning on it so overall I’m happy with my purchase.

[@matttondr9282]

This guitar sounds so lovely for my taste but if the switches, knobs and tuners are all garbage, I couldn’t enjoy playing it much for that price.. Thanks for the review, it was really helpful! I’m glad you point out all the pros and cons without nonsense. 👍

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Matt thanks for supporting! 😎👍

[@aitken1965]

I bought one of the early G2622Ts in Walnut Stain and was never very happy with it. The pickups sounded dark and muddy, and the bridge had an irritating rattle in it. I traded that guitar for a Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster. Lately, I have acquired the new G2622 P90, and it's a completely different entity. The fit, finish, and fretwork are excellent. It stays in tune for ages, and the P90s are unique, not sounding like anything else I've ever played. I agree that this model "feels cheap" but when you get down to it, the finish, the binding, the tuning stability are all exceptional. It is very light, however, which is partly why it feels less substantial. The control knobs do feel "plastic" and look a bit cheap. Gotoh locking tuners are a direct refit (no drilling required) if you want to replace the stock tuners. So far, I've not had any issues with the stock tuners, though. I'll not bother replacing any of the hardware unless it fails.

[@josephduchene5849]

The stock tuners are actually Gotoh tuners produced for Gretsch, 16:1. I think they should have advertised that, since it's definitely a plus, rather than Gretsch branding them. I played this guitar today on a whim when testing a Strat and was blown away. Taking a guitar in trade and buying tomorrow. Just a great sound and feel. So expressive.

[@aitken1965]

@@josephduchene5849 Ah! That would explain why the Gotoh locking tuners are a direct replacement if you wanted them! It’s a fantastic guitar for the money, and it plays like a more expensive instrument.

[@carolinehaf21]

Appreciate the review, didn't realise you did this one! The smaller version in mint metallic has mahogany back and sides which I'm hoping has that less plastic all over paint feel... I do like the look of the cream knobs with the mint though but might change to aluminium arrow knobs depends on the feel. If you ever have a recommendation for a roller bridge replacement for this one, would be interested as had many suggestions but either cheap and wobbly with wrong dimensions to very expensive! P.S - you playing this is heavenly with and/or without gain. I can't sleep and I'm listening and it's making me smile 🥰

[@theguitaristas]

Ah so this is the junior you're getting?... fab guitar this one, ignore my early comments about it being plasticky it very quickly grew on me, it's very unique! and sounds bloody great. Sorry no intel on Gretsch hardware upgrades yet but I suspect we will get there eventually. Hey Caroline, thank you soooo much for your kind words about my playing... way too kind! - If I could work out how to add an emoji on this part of KZbin studio it would be blushing. :)

[@johncollins5552]

Just buy the hardtail,bigsbys add cost, weight and go out of tune quicker.

[@rhykko77]

Personally I love the look, and glad to hear it sounding great . Knobs fine with me. too bad the inset fell off , nothing that cant be fixed easy .......might have been nice to talk about the SIZE of the body ......same as a 335 ? (ie 16 inches wide at the 'hips")

[@mikeaitken5253]

I think the Streamliners are made in Indonesia. Does the serial number start with "I"?

[@mathewfoley1531]

I wonder what would be the best knobs and tuners to put on

[@nellayema2455]

I wonder if the hardtail version of this is being discontinued, because I just ordered one brand new for $299. I'm OK with the plastic bits, especially for the price I'm paying for it. I've watched this vid, of course, and watched a lot of other demos, and I think it sounds really good. Cheers, all!

[@pauldumble5693]

Enjoying your reviews. Very tempted by this guitar or the junior, but also by the Epi Casino. Would be interested to see a comparison or hear what you think of the Gretsch vs Casino, Colin. Cheers.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Paul, yes I definitely need to do something along those lines soon.

[@jcameronferguson]

They need to make one of these in the 2627T format with three Fidelisonics and the Bigsby. I have an Epiphone Riviera Custom P93 and that model would be the ultimate Riviera P93 killer at its price point. Gretsch are owned (though not operated) by Fender - which is why Fender doesn't produce hollow body models anymore - and that would be a strong challenge to Gibson. Not to mention it would sound incredible and look like a heavenly combination of a classic Gretsch Rally and a Rickenbacker!

[@lurklingX]

really interesting to hear the stuff about the construction and how well fitted things are and whatnot. i have a JR streamliner with humbuckers and was interested in this model with the p90s.

[@steven_uk]

One of those jams reminded me of Taxman by the Beatles. Great video. Keep it up.

[@theguitaristas]

You nailed it Stevo!... that’s my own ‘inspired by’ version. Thanks for kind words 😎🎸👍

[@capnstank278]

Dude, keep criticizing and keeping it real. NO guitar is perfect. When other people online do nothing but praise, I begin to think they're shills. THANK YOU.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Capn! 😎👍👍

[@maximodirrheimer4619]

Wow !!! This guy is a genius!!

[@theguitaristas]

Steady! 😆👍👍

[@steeveaddkins3755]

Just got one, really enjoy playing it and its sound

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍

[@jerrykuchera5467]

I'd really like to get a Gretsch Streamliner JR. Double Cut with P90 in part thanks to your wonderful review! Your guitar work is also wonderful and something I one day could aspire to! You were complaining about the plastic mountings the pickups were on. Two thoughts: Maybe if they were black or chromed they would look better? Secondly, my vintage,1975 hand-made custom made electric guitar (Murphy/Shaw) with custom wound super Humbuckers, there's black plastic pickup mountings about the neck and bridge chromed metal pickup covers. Maybe if the pickup guard was cut away to fully reveal the pickup surrounds it would also look better?

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jerry, thanks for the support and kind words! 😎👍

[@MascisMan1]

Can the pickup surrounds be removed? It appears the P90s are not mounted to them

[@vladasky77]

Very enjoyable review. Many thanks for the time and effort + fantastic playing. Gary Moore is now 2nd by quite a hefty margin...

[@theguitaristas]

That’s appreciated and unlikely! 🤣👍

[@f1sk8mm]

Great review. I really appreciate the overall thoughts on quality, I've been debating one of these. I could be wrong but I believe the streamliner series is split, some models made in Indonesia some in Korea

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that's appreciated! I think this one from he cheaper range was Indonesia and maybe the higher priced ones Korea? But they are all good so I'm not sure you'd easily notice! :)

[@jchristensenbiology]

My 2420 Streamliner was made in China, as was my 5260 baritone. My 2015 three pickup 5622 was made in Korea.

[@Patriot1777]

A gretch without the gretch sound, ??? Agree sounds good but not a gretch to me. I want gretch pickups period. Good review, cheers.

[@chaskiandcie]

I'm hesitating between this one and the epiphone uptown kat in gold. I seriously dunno which one I should pick up

[@frank-mm7oo]

It cries out great. Sweet Guitar.

[@nealo814]

Sounds lovely. You can get a variety of tones.

[@Eawahwah]

Much more like it ad-wise, cheers. Only ever owned a Gretsch bass (Electromatic, which always sounds like it should be a washing machine to me), but was very tempted once with one of their Power Jet's, which seemed to have it all. I suppose if you like the Gretsch vibe you may get on with the control knobs, but many will probably change them at some point.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man, glad you’re still with us! 😁👍🎸

[@BobEstremera]

Correction, you ARE a great player, Question, how to these Fidelisonic P90s compare to the tones of say, a Casino P90? Thanks

[@theguitaristas]

Ah thanks for the kind words!

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Sounds great but you’d definitely want to replace the knobs pronto. Switch too. After that it’d be very pretty. Seems a bit like a mean Casino with a Bigsby. For this price you could buy a Yamaha Revstar Element and a gig bag, though. 🤔

[@TheLadsBandLive]

I like the look (different strokes, eh?) and love the sound. If I didn’t already have similar Gretsch, I’d try to sneak this one past the missus. 😉

[@lurklingX]

you should try anyway :D your other Gretsch needs a brother! (man, i have an earlier model streamliner jr with humBs and really like this p90 one in that mint color. i can see a G collection trying to form.... haha)

[@cantfindamerica877]

This video slipped past me. I’m a huge staple p90 fan If you happen to see this comment, can you say anything about the pickups that would give me any insight which I’d be more than grateful. Thanks in advance Cole Ps. Never Mind the Bullocks, your video after watching it, was quite self explanatory mate.

[@alejandroangeles8587]

This one is great. These staple p90s sound awesome. You just have to replace the knobs (I don't like them). And the tuners. But these semihollow gretsch streamliners with these staple p90s are a TREASURE.

[@Libra1059]

Excellent review. I really never cared much for Gretsch guitars but this sounded fantastic to me! Looks great too. How did the Bigsby perform? Would like to hear your opinion.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for comment 👍 I didn’t touch the bigsby as I never really use trems myself. I’d guess it would work ok with gentle use but perhaps a roller bridge needed for any serious warbling? But without touching it the tuning stability was excellent and it didn’t need retuning throughout the playing for demo. Tempted? 😂🎸

[@Libra1059]

@@theguitaristas I am always tempted for another guitar. It is a hopeless addiction!

[@andyglamrock]

Nice punk/goth riffs you got there! Sounds good with gain this one! Not that the Duo Jet didn't because it did too but this one's got less chime, more jazzy f-hole oomph

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Andy!

[@Bikedueder]

Ha!! Mine is also missing one of the discs on the knobs! Mine was there at the store. By the time I got home, INSIDE a gigbag, it had vanished. I am currently awaiting a return email from consumer relations. If I don't hear anything by next week, I am going to pop all of them out, and glue dimes in the recesses of the knobs. Dimes fit the depression PERFECTLY! I would like to find some gold colored coins to put in though. Maybe old Pesos, etc. The guitar itself? It's a forever keeper. Plays nicely, and sounds like something worth three times as much.

[@Bikedueder]

Found some from my travels, Diez Peseta coins from Spain. Not gold, but more interesting than dimes, and will remind me of Madrid, Seville, Tarifa, and Morocco. A long ago trip.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! That’s really cool enjoy that guitar man! 😎👍👍

[@Bikedueder]

@@theguitaristas I just put some conversion posts, and a Kluson ABR-1 on it. The one with the unplated brass saddles. It got a tiny bit snappier and crisper on the low end and high end as well. A worthy upgrade.

[@Bikedueder]

@@theguitaristas The extra weight from the coins glued on the knobs also changed the chintzy feeling of them. They feel heavier and even feel different while adjusting them.

[@theguitaristas]

@@Bikedueder A bit less plasticky?? 😆👍

[@xXMegaJerryXx]

You should compare this model and the previous p90 model 2020

[@nellayema2455]

I can see where they were going with the plastics, and it is kind of cool, but the bottom line bit it them the rear. Better built knobs might have made all the difference in your initial opinion of the guitar's quality. Having a messed up knob straight out of the box would definitely have soured my impression of it.

[@theblytonian3906]

Plastic knobs on the 2xxxx series are currently in line with Gretsch's Streamliner, Electromatic, Professional segmentation policy. That said, those Cream retro knobs are aesthetically more attractive than the tacky black plastic ones Gretsch have taken to putting on Streamliners which really do look cheap and do nothing to compliment the look of the guitar IMV. On some models they (Cream retro) are actually as tasteful in theme as Electromatic chrome ones. e.g. G2622-P90 Havana or Claret Burst. The other thing which irks me my sense of justice & logic. People will pay out on Gretsch for having plastic knobs on their cheapest segment, yet have absolute brand blindness when Fender and Gibson do it on $3k guitars!

[@BackToTheBlues]

Are you sure that's a Gretsch G Something-or-other? I'm only asking because I've got a Gretsch G Something-or-other, and it doesn't look like that. 😊 Actually, I've got five Gretsches now, running from a Rat Rod up to a Billy-Bo, and one is a white Jet with P90's, which I got thanks to your review! You know that thing when you see a guitar, and you think 'oooh'...

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@joeldavis1040]

I'm not a fan of the tuners or the knobs... Other than that, it sounds good! I've got a Torino Green 2622T streamliner from a few years back, and besides the bigsby creaking and groaning (I need to fix that) I really like it.

[@mathewfoley1531]

I got one the other day and love it but the knobs need upgrading and the tuners

[@danfurr1907]

I have one of these, love it. Great sound, great action. Hey, are you Clapton's long lost brother? HaHa

[@theguitaristas]

Guessing you mean my speaking voice is like Eric and not my playing? 😆

[@danfurr1907]

@@theguitaristas You look like him, you talk like him, you play guitar like him. It's uncanny!

[@theguitaristas]

@@danfurr1907 Yeah right! :)

[@landyflorentinob.8093]

Love it❤

[@lurklingX]

*awesome* video, you gained a sub.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that’s appreciated! 😎👍

[@mathewfoley1531]

First thing i noticed when tuning out of the box was the unresponsive tuners and the terrible plastic knobs

[@WillieD7]

So which one wins the “affordable p-90 challenge”? This or the Coronet?

[@theguitaristas]

They are very different... but for me the coronet for vintage correct vibe and authenticity. But this one... well it’s pretty unique! 😎🎸👍

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

I enjoy your reviews for lots of reasons, not least that increasing age has made me more and more aware of a guitar's weight.

[@theguitaristas]

It’s true for me too... if I am going to go anywhere near a Les Paul these days I ask the store to weigh it first and if it’s the wrong side of 9lb forget it! 😂 oh dear what happened to us? Cheers mate and thanks for comment 👍🎸😎

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

@@theguitaristas Can't answer that I'm afraid. My memory went about the same time as my back :-)

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

Sounds really good, looks good too, reminds me of a Harmony meteor(hollow) . You could take it out gigging as its light weight will make it fun to play. Good machine. Thanks.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Giulio, it's a cool looking and sounding guitar for sure!

[@hkguitar1984]

Very cool guitar and thanks for the review. I don't believe those are actually P90 pickup though. Wouldn't the P90s have adjustable pole pieces (screws). Those pickups on that Gretsch almost look like the old Gibson AlNiCo 5 Staple Pickups. EDIT The Gretsch FideliSonic™pickups do seem to be constructed like the Gibson Staple pickups. P90s pickups use the dual bar magnets under the bobbin with the pole screws up through the center. The Staple pickups do not use bar magnets under the bobbin but instead use the rectangular pole piece magnets. The Gretsch FideliSonic™/Staple pickups are constructed more like a traditional Fender single coil pickup with a massive bobbin/winding. Either way, myself being a big fan of the Staple Pickup I'm gonna check one of these guitars out.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one thanks for the info dude! 😎👍🎸

[@aminahmed2220]

Fantastic

[@JammyGit]

Oh man I just love Gretsch guitars. I bought a now discontinued Electromatic G5426T (I think that's the name) with the DeArmond Dynasonic type of pickups and I love playing it. I've commented on loads of videos that my dream guitar is a Gretsch Penguin in Cadillac green and gold hardware. I'll never have 3 grand spare though, plus they don't make them in that colour anymore so it'll have to remain in my dreams 😒 Unless anyone reading this has this guitar stashed under the bed and wants to sell it? I would also quite like a guitar with P90s so I might keep an eye out for one of those Streamliner P90 guitars, I thought this sounded pretty good for a cheaper Gretsch model 👍

[@touchthesun2448]

I have a very nice Tele Squire Affinity from Indonesia...has Fender Pickups in it. It was a limited run, so I got lucky on that CHEAP GUITAR. P-90s RULE! That's the real point here. I have a cheap laptop from China with a P-90 in it and I LOVE IT!!!! 60's Gibson 125T with a P-90 LOVE IT!!! I also got the Epiphone Gold Glory with a P-90...talk about a FAT NECK MONSTER!!! I also want to put a P-90 in my Epiphone SG Junior

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one!... it’s true the P90 is king 🙌... now I need to get me one of those Chinese laptops! 💻🤣✌️

[@alanjackman2296]

Would a cheaper Harley Benton be as good ?

[@theguitaristas]

We will compare one day soon and find out.

[@brandonmason388]

Any of you folks have horribly microphonic pickups? I picked up a demo unit and it was terrible it squealed with moderate gain at moderate levels. It took the pickups out and wax potted them and it took care of it 100% but is this how they all are out of the box?

[@theguitaristas]

Mine was certainly lively! :)

[@davidportnoy3237]

I love them when they work properly, but mine was a nightmare, and cost me another 700dollars to fix properly.

[@theguitaristas]

Ouch.

[@Mountainrock70]

The cheesy plastic was used not because they needed to for you to get this price. They did it in due respect to the guy who paid more for the next level up!

[@bradleyclosson5042]

Nice playing! Makes me want to get a Gretsch or how ever you spell those ugly guitars with Bigsbys.

[@patricothedude]

I got this exact unit last week. LOVE IT. Spend 20 bucks and change the hardware out if your not into it.

[@theguitaristas]

Yeah love it too Patrick! 👍😎🎸

[@patrickleo25]

@@theguitaristas great review, you hit it on the head. Some cheap hardware but damn if you don’t forget about it after you strum it.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for supporting! 😎🎸👍

[@philcal2000]

I now own 3 gretsches because of your videos, love them all but a couple need to go , or my house will known as the guitar house.... yes I'm blaming for my addiction 🙃 and some other mongrel guitar channels....

[@theguitaristas]

I think the guitar house is where you want to live though! 😁👍

[@chuchuchip]

Sounds good but no sale with it's "make it fit" looks. The plastic looks cheap, especially the cream or aged color. Why not just use metal parts or flat black plastic parts. I would want a roller bridge & locking tuners with the Bigsby.

[@rubbadubdub6543]

Your lead playing starting at 11:45 is superb - despite the niggly issues with the guitar you clearly clicked with it in some way - did you keep it?

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers that's appreciated! 😁🙏 no I didn't, but wish I could have... just don't get chance to play them all so no good them sitting around doing nothing. I would get another if one comes along though!! 😆👍

[@michaelbugler9452]

They were made in Indonesia in 2018 unless thats changed.

[@650thunderbird]

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