Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet guitars - Broadchurch meets Tron!

[@kimonmatara6903]

"Not like the Silver Sky, which is just a Strat with a PRS headstock". Holy shit. An instrument retailer who actually puts credibility above sales. Andertons have just gone up in my esteem x1000.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

That’s the point of the silver sky

[@ryanslauderdale]

Ah, Lee taking shots in no uncertain terms at his John Mayer man-crush for sticking it to Fender and going to PRS.

[@paul_sebastian1154]

Some of the nicest sounding guitars I’ve heard in a long time

[@troycollins6069]

Just got a G5220, and I'm really impressed let alone the price, amazing, thanks for your advice Lee!

[@2wm]

I'm glad that in lieu of going to an actual Guitar Center during a global pandemic, I can get the full experience by watching this channel.

[@Ali-fl5mb]

It's so cool to watch Lee's progress over the years, those lessons with Pete and Ariel have definitely made some things click!

[@n1w4]

Was waiting for the Captain's first actual 'Strat with a PRS headstock' line

[@NikkenMagboy]

Througout the streamliner, electromatic, and all players line. Gretsches are just absolute works of art. I alway catch myself staring at my Jet FT.

[@gpvboats]

Just bought a double jet...... I have had a rather special guitar for 20 years and it has not inspired me to play much at all... heard the electromatic and just went and bought stuff. Born again and can't wait to learn again.

[@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy]

Who knew you could make so many different-sounding songs from a DCG chord progression, just by changing the tempo. Genius!

[@teerexness]

I have two Electromatics and I adore them. Extremely well built, lively tone machines. Love the beautiful binding and the flashy fret inlays, rarely found in guitars in this price range. Great guitars for the money, but good enough to be my #1 most played guitar. It's the golden age of great inexpensive guitars, my friends!

[@gvtshorts2024]

I live my life a Chappers and Captain video at a time

[@andrewpappas9311]

I've always wanted to own a Gretsch (Mostly because I'm a massive Beatles/George Harrison fan), these sound absolutely amazing and the red one just looks gorgeous

[@kekkex1518]

I'm a Les Paul (both Gibson and Epi) lover, but I must admit Gretsch guitars are really AWESOME.

[@mcdon1000]

Thanks Lee. I researched and researched, watched hours of reviews, went to The Rockshop and found a G5220 in Firestick Red. Played it with Boss Katana 50. And fell in love. Bought it. Thanks for all your reviews.

[@natejarrett8932]

Played a G5220 with a Boss Katana 50 at Guitar Center today, fell in love instantly! Such a great combo.

[@killerdude35]

Loved the Michael Jackson nod at the 4:45 mark! Thank you for that.

[@chrisf6216]

*June 9th is International Guitar Day* I cannot think of a more appropriate day in history. Recognize, celebrate, and give thanks for the reason we are all here. In light of this, *THANK YOU Andertons* for your relentless celebration of many things music - shared the world over - as well as bringing your commentary, talents, wit and humor, to the masses for which folks like me would not normally have access to. Cheers!

[@cedcjz]

Watching a June 9th 5 years in the future. May be a sign I should be getting this guitar, don't know

[@brandonanderson2066]

Gretsch always provides Rob with things that he's not normally into. Must be good.

[@TheReKinn]

Lee wtf... seriously in the last year your playing has just gone leaps and bounds. Huge props!

[@Craig_Fussell]

These are getting a lot of attention on YT! They look/sound great and the build quality is supposed to be as good (better?) than US built LPs. The Electromatic versions are really affordable too! ✌🏻😎

[@GitShiddy]

4:49 Captain plays the vocal melody to Michael Jackson's Human Nature. Good on you Cap'n!!!

[@adityapadode]

It's I'm pretty sure inspired by John Mayer playing the same at MJs memorial.

[@agastyeet8362]

That is some of the tastiest guitar playing I've seen in a long time!

[@TheBoyscout007]

Came across this video and literally bought one of these the next day. Fantastic guitars.

[@brandonanderson2066]

How do they look and feel in person?

[@TheBoyscout007]

@@brandonanderson2066 Really nice. The fit and finish is on par with my Les Paul classic and the neck is lovely to play on. I don't know if this makes sense but you can really get music out of these guitars.....I can only imagine what the jets with full filtertrons are like cos these broadtron jets are really great. At this price point it's an absolute steal.

[@brandonanderson2066]

@@TheBoyscout007 nice. I played the Japanese version, totally awesome, but I think I like the electromatic price point! Thanks for the reply.

[@stenmartens7179]

ive been silently checking these out for the last year and man how are they appealing! this is the kind of guitar that makes me want to get into jazzy stuff, and im a hard-rock/metal guy!

[@Mike28625]

It is unfortunate that so many people seem to get hung up on the gretsch volume knobs. It's easy though. They are exactly like the channels, faders, and master volume on a mixing board! With that kind of versatile setup, a person can blend their pickups together in whatever way their heart desires.

[@williambuol3423]

every guitar should have the gretsch master volume setup…it’s a game change. i had a les paul rewired…with the same config.

[@Mike28625]

@@williambuol3423 I'm still experimenting and learning. I've got a triple broad'tron 2627 that seems to be able to sound like anything largely due to the built in pre-volume design. Cool gain tricks too. Magic crunch from out of thin air.

[@miguellott9038]

What I hate is that if you have the master volume at anything less than full blast, the tone control then becomes the master volume. Try it and you will see what I mean.

[@Mike28625]

@@miguellott9038 i know what you mean. I think that's an issue with the treble pass through. I found that it works like an eq. The master lowers the bass without touching the treble and the tone does the opposite. I also have my pickups set fairly high to prevent gain drop out that happens when there's not enough signal at low volumes.

[@johncrafton8319]

I had a Pro Jet (5435) in "Surf Green" and absolutely loved it. Got the TV Jones Classics pickups for it as well. Ended up selling it to my ex-sister-in-law as her first electric guitar. Already miss it.

[@pistolgoo]

These are the best guitars our there. Would easily give a 2 grand Les Paul a run for its money.

[@dannyrivers3922]

Check out Pete thorn. He's bad ass and does great videos of guitar equipment

[@SMac89]

@@dannyrivers3922 Does he have a video with this guitar?> cause I cant find it

[@ellesbells9336]

i'm getting one of these for my birthday and i'm super stoked!

[@kevinsmoon3257]

yeet boi nice!! Let me know how it plays I’ve been eyeing these. Cheers!

[@brandonanderson2066]

Cheers!

[@revistinha1]

Sounds way better than 432 quid

[@nicennice]

I ordered mine from Andersons when they first came in after seeing them at Namm. In Metallic Dark Cherry like Rob's. Friggin fantastic guitar for this money.

[@stanlee5465]

And it doesn't hurt to hear them through a $2k pound 20w Amp ;)

[@revistinha1]

true dat

[@stephendavies6432]

On your phone's speaker after YT compression...:) They sound and play great - I've got a slightly older one. 😎

[@wenisinvietnam]

No doubt. Makes it easier to say it's the guitar that sounds good.

[@Filaqosik]

but does it jet?

[@stephenowen3383]

Watch the end of the video

[@zarasamo]

*voice crack*

[@martijnkooiman3282]

Best comment ever

[@stellar_cartographer]

16:10 it does indeed jet

[@edduge1983]

It is!!!

[@wesmatron]

8:41 It's moments like this which add the magic

[@johndvorak5375]

I bought a new les paul on the 6th of May and that's pretty close to the middle so thank you Rob

[@alecmunro1732]

I'm buying my guitar in the Czech republic but if I was home I woud order it from you guys. This video has been so helpful to me. I will have mine very soon! Cheers guys!

[@bueller8278]

Thanks for this. Saw them at my local store the other and they literally stopped me in my tracks

[@wowdogeful]

Those are some beautiful guitars, especially the dark cherry one. I really love the chevron tailpiece!

[@OldManJeremy]

Thanks for this, guys, I've been waiting to see reviews of these, they look awesome!

[@TheChinovnik]

Hey, I didn’t know it was international guitar day but I just bought myself a squier j mascis sig jazzmaster. So I did celebrate!

[@critstixdarkspear5375]

I love Gretsch so much. When it comes to the the whole thing of a guitar being inspiring so you want to hold it, Gretsch have it covered in spades no matter what the model. I love all guitars but nothing makes me smile more than a Gretsch.

[@danielbresland9457]

Critstix Darkspear you put what I've been thinking into words - love gretsch

[@BaronsDuju]

I love them too man. They feel great and are the most fun to play... alongside a good les paul. If I had to choose I’d take my gretsch.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Cracking variety of tones. Thanks lads.

[@helmet212]

I saw David Gilmour soloing live in gdansk on a Gretsch on the song Where We Start, and I fell in love with the sound of the guitar.

[@Astrolavista]

I played this model in my local guitar shop just a few days a go and kind of fell in love with it.....the volume controls confused the hell out of me though.

[@Mike28625]

They're exactly like the channels on a mixing board. You use the individual volumes to shape a custom tone you like in the blend position. Little more bridge here, a little less neck there. Once you get good on a tone, you now have the master volume as the main overall volume controller without messing up your settings.

[@Spiderman-tg9ke]

Excellent sound demonstration 😊❤

[@danielpolanco6708]

Thanks for the review! Tried it out and it was awesome and the price is persuasive.

[@jackaboi9267]

I’m getting one and watching these guys play them make super excited to finally own one it’s fun to play and looks great

[@dave90mckeague]

Gretsch drums are now owned by Drum Workshop

[@flux1968]

I just bought one, the same model Rob is playing in fact, and I love it. It came out of the box perfectly set up. I think it sits between a Tele and a Les Paul sound. My only "complaint" is that the pickups aren't as punchy as I'd like but I knew that about the Broad'tron pickups already. Still, it does sound great and it's so affordable.

[@jeffmabe4158]

I have the same one Rob is playing. Love it!

[@kmw5100]

I'm sold. I was in the market for a budget single cut and was looking to an Epiphone les paul, but these sound so nice and that red is neat.

[@MegaPoepzak]

I might have to get one of these, great vid again Captain and Chappers!

[@mike29983]

Lee‘s guitar skills getting better every video. Great motivation to practice more myself

[@bilbojohnson9191]

6:25 84 days apart, so right in between is May 03... National Guitar day!

[@HenriksenDolf]

is it official? i need to convince my wife...

[@Amg2k]

4:43 That was some fantastic playing on both sides :)

[@sometimesdimneverthin]

Due to the different date format in the UK we celebrate Pi day on 31st April.

[@HELLHAMMERHANDHIX]

I love my gretsch guitars, and international guitar day is "septober" 32nd !!!

[@joeanderson4497]

got to love the gretsch. sound great for the price

[@WibblyWobblyBob]

Broadtrons are the pickups on the cheaper streamliner and jet club series. Much more like a regular humbucker in tone. The pickups on the Electromatic and pro jet ranges are the wonderful blacktop Filtertons. The Pro series use true filtertrons. But I have done several back to back comparisons and the difference between a £430 pro jet and a £3000 duo jet is about 10%.

[@alfloxxddy]

Mine is out of commission right now needs a lot of work but I love the sound of this guitar This is my “expensive” guitar but I’m glad it’s getting good reviews

[@stereovox5]

If you haven't tried one of these... do. Amazing amount of guitar for the price. They bury every Epi in the store. And I am an avid Epiphone Casino enthusiast. Gretsch has a nice range of guitars, and these have an astonishingly high build quality, fit and finish, and feel for under $500! ($550 with a bigsby B50)

[@yobanyhernandez125]

tried one in the shop today, OMG!!! its so good

[@Tee-mq2zn]

Was only in Andertons yesterday and was pleasantly surprised the large number of Gretschs they’ve got. I’ve got a 2000 Elliot Easton Duo Jet with TV Jones pups and it’s easy as good as any high-end LP. The new Electromatics are seriously good and comparable to the PRS SE’s. Don’t forget that Malcolm Young drove AC/DC with a Gretsch!

[@bhs8732]

Thanks, my first el. Guitar will probably be a Gretsch G5220 🤠

[@АтанасДимитров-ь2т]

How is it? I will order one today..

[@joeyselder5693]

@@АтанасДимитров-ь2т Never order a guitar. Play it first. It's like buying a new car online. You may love the way it looks and know everyone who has the same says they are great, but until you are in it you won't know if it is for you.

[@АтанасДимитров-ь2т]

@@joeyselder5693 thanks mate. I really like the guitar, but .. yeah now i want Strat .. and i need to play it first.. i know this already. Anyway. This gretsch was unavailable in my country.. :) CHeers!

[@joeyselder5693]

@@АтанасДимитров-ь2т what's funny is that I played a Gretsch last week and I loved it. So I bought it. After playing it at home for a couple hours I knew i made a mistake. That is a first for me. So who knows, I might end up buying online one day.

[@MrKareem33]

4:40 Human Nature by MJ... just lovely gents 👌🏻

[@jakestone2003]

Man I'm so glad ol' Rob Chapman isn't still overplaying the hell out of these demos these days.

[@danstringer7610]

Love this guitar! G5220! I want one.

[@mikec6733]

April 36th is now Guitar Day

[@mikefetterman6782]

So cool. It is amazing that everytime I want to research a guitar on youtube, you guys have monopolized the market. Great production and sound. If I get across the pond, I will check you out.

[@mikefetterman6782]

To me, Gretsch just sounds how a guitar is supposed to sound. Gibson and Fender are great, but that is so smooth and unique and classic, Chet has ingrained that DNA into us.

[@robertfalconer5054]

Doesn't sound bad, pretty good, B OR C grade TV Jones. Man i love those pups.

[@matthewroach4729]

Rob"s explanation of why it's called the Pro Jet was fantastic!

[@mattheweastel129]

Beautiful tones, looks a very nice guitar for the money

[@TauRiOneill]

National Guitar Day already exists and it’s Jimi’s birthday.

[@13beedle]

I love the Guitar Day idea. Nice playing Cap. Stunning ending 😉

[@JimijaymesProductions]

Pro Jets were what they called Jets when they changed the humbucker pickups to the black filtertron style, I think name has reverted back to Jet for standard models and now the pickups are Broadtrons which are more like PAFs (except the cub with the older style Gretsch bucker looking ones). I prefer filtertrons so its a bit of a dissapointment, maybe the older Pro Jets will be cheaper now.

[@JG-ux7of]

JimijaymesGuitarist These are Jets. They are the chambered Mahogany body versions. The "Pro" Jets are the cheaper basswood versions. The Pro is just a way to compensate for the cheaper basswood body. Like calling your friend Big John when hes 5'4" and 90Lbs

[@FistPie]

I just picked up a barely used Pro Jet (w/ filtertrons) for $250. Great deal and guitar.

[@davidkaiser810]

I like the tones you are getting from this guitar and amp. I own the G5220 and wish I could get my combo to sound like yours

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

that with EMG 57 66 set....the perfect heavy metal sleeper guitar

[@billd3692]

Great value, sounds amazing

[@danielschumacher1721]

Dear Captain, Alles Gute zu Deinem Geburtstag 🎁 (yours Daniel, from Vienna 🎸✊🏼)

[@Stratplayer05]

The Telecaster and the Les Paul both came out in '52, Guitar day should be May second (US) or February 5th (UK/Elsewhere)

[@fuzzface8252]

No the Esquire and Broadcaster were available in late 1950. The only difference between Broadcaster and telecaster is the name.

[@temorinkaari]

Man, i would love to do those feedbacks on my guitar..sounds amazing

[@lance134679]

The Player's Edition Pro editions - both stoptail and Bigsby - are awesome if you gots the cash. They have slightly thinner bodies, better access to upper frets, locking tuners, TUSQ nuts, String-thru Bigsby, no-load tone pot and treble bleed master volume. Basically, every mod one would want to do and some that would be very difficult to do.

[@davidkoniuszek5457]

April the 36th shall be known as international guitarday from now on!

[@jonathantamez2277]

Lol I bought this guitar for my son today for his first guitar 🎸 can’t wait for him to jam

[@mrhingland6206]

Just got mine. Lovely guitar.

[@oliviataylor-dawe6098]

Happy Birthday in advance, Lee :)

[@bluerabbit7245]

Gorgeous instruments! Only came here to look the model up as found one in local pawn shop for a decent price. Ended up looking at Rob's Chapman range at Andertons, absolutely strikingly beautiful, all of them. Way out of my price range sadly but wow they're so beautiful. Just as well I can't afford one because I'd never be able to decide which colourway to go with!

[@cjgsicknote]

My first order from andertons is on its way to me according to my email!, a lovepedal super six stevie mod, cant freaking wait!! Thx guys!

[@ahampel22]

Bring your guitar to work day!

[@DavidMorisset]

ahampel22 keep one in the office. Call it Art.

[@ZayasRaymond1]

My coworkers would hate me 😂

[@brandonanderson2066]

I like the way you think.

[@tdkdgh]

Really amazing sound for the price. Amazing sound anyways.

[@viperBSG]

the fingerboard is Walnut I believe.

[@henkwesterik]

Great sounds!

[@dadbod6039]

They sounds fabulous. Fantastic value for money. Quickly becoming a big fan of Gretsch

[@MoHogany1]

really enjoyed the opening jam. Well done

[@tricko2286]

These sound awesome - very chewy tone 👍

[@mts982]

wow those sound great!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lordporcupine8767]

I expect we'll soon see a Guitar made by a certain American gentlemen with a master volume called the Reed falcon, and have two Paultron pickup. It'll have a special feature that will only allow the owner to play when someone else is talking.

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

12:31 Mustard-tone? From a Burgundy guitar? Mint? Pink? Is Lee doing a fashion course?

[@Mikishots]

You wish came true, Rob (but not the date): World Guitar Day is 18-Oct every year, since 2021.

[@1972Georges]

Guys. Pls. mention when a Model is available Left Handed. This one is in Black. Thanks.

[@JCRocker102181]

Nice sound!!

[@billybuckmusic]

Please do a video comparing the Gretsch Electromatics to the Gretsch Pro/Players series hollow/semihollow bodies!!! I don't know if I should save for a pro series or just go with the electromatic! help!

[@zeta2325]

I have a Grestch G5445T, its amazing for £450. You can get a similar model without the bigsby if you dont use tremolo, and that brings the price down a lot lower. Theyre great value, the Electromatic series. Better than epiphone or anything else at this price point.

[@lordsong7]

Guitar day. Yes! Great idea. Do it!

[@pip2934]

would these guitars be suitable for like punk/rock/drop D sort of songs?