Gretsch G5420T and Gibson ES-335 feb 17 2020

[@jameslaird1213]

"Both" is always a good choice.

[@edwardgarcia3718]

Both great guitars. In my opinion, the Gretsch has a beautiful sound. Love the orange, but I like mine in black.

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello Edward. Keep playing and stay safe and healthy!

[@adajay9257]

Great presentation Sir. Thank you

[@LarWolkan]

Love both companies......Each has their own special sound for sure for fine tweaking a tune.....

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello LarWolkan, yes, you are right about the variety of great instruments out there. I wish that I could afford to get TWO of everything. hahaha. i think it's great that there are so many good companies out there building so many really good instruments. When I was a kid there were not so many really good guitar companies out there. Especially none from overseas that anyone really wanted. Now, it's a smorgasbord of variety and it's mostly very good. Play often and make your music fly! peace.

[@LurkenBoogieBand]

Last train to clarksville

[@jakesmith4506]

Thank you for the shout out. Both guitars are a lot of fun. Keep on rocking my friend!

[@cvalkmal1]

Gretsch rules! Better sound, plus the Bigsby, plus the looks!

[@jakesmith4506]

Rock solid my friend. Never stop pickin' !

[@cduemig1]

Love the playing at the end. I’ve been an acoustic player for years, mostly chord player, some finger picking. Bought a Les Paul copy. Great guitar but not entirely my speed after having it awhile. I think the 335 would be right up my alley though the look hasn’t inspired me, the tone surely does.

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello my friend, thank you for viewing my humble channel. There are so many guitar choices in the world. I think that it is fun and a challenge to find the right one for what you want to do. Besides, playing music is one of the best things anyone can do. Bringing a cool MOJO into the world is always a good thing. Keep on pickin'. never give up! be safe. peace.

[@TheSpiffyBiscuits]

Great video. Really interesting comparison of two classic styles.

[@jakesmith4506]

Thank you for checking out my channel. Both guitars are fun to play. There's no doubt that hollow bodies are super cool. Be safe and keep on playing my friend! peace.

[@gzackerman]

Jake, I’m late to the game with my comment, but thank you for your great video! I love the 335, but it’s not in my price range now as a recent retiree. I have had the privilege of seeing BB live twice, and seeing him perform The Thrill Is Gone still ranks among my most memorable concert moments ever. I am planning to check out the 5420. Gretsch is the most widely played guitar today in worship music, which is where I’m getting a chance to play in the coming months. Videos like yours are very helpful!

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello Gene. Thank you for visiting my channel. Yeah, those 335's are pricey. I've recently retired too. So, I'm paying attention to what I spend money on. I received this 335 as a replacement under warranty for a Gibson Midtown Classic that had a neck issue. Gibson guitars have a lifetime warranty for the original buyers. That's why it's important to fill out the warranty info and register any instrument with the manufacturer. I originally paid $1500 for my new Gibson Midtown guitar back in 2015. I had registered the guitar with Gibson. They asked me if I had the original receipt, I had it, and the rest is history. I was shocked when they told me that they were sending a ES-335 as a replacement. They could have sent the less expensive 339 and I still would have been floored. Gibson is a great company, although, not perfect. No one is perfect. I get so tired of clueless people that do not know how to string a guitar when they claim that Gibson guitars won't stay in tune. These people need to learn how to put on strings. Geez, I've never heard Angus Young play out of tune. he's like a pinball on stage. hahaha. All of his jumping around never put him out of tune on his Gibson. Well, the Gretsch hollow body is great too. I do enjoy playing it. the Bigsby trem system stays in tune too. It's not a dive bomb ready system but it's great for the cool kind of shake and bake you need. hahhaa Gretsch has some kind of connection with Fender so they have a good distribution system for the product. I am certain that you will end up with the right instrument for your personal 'MOJO'. I have only one request of you. >>>> PLAY WITH PASSION !! Put your heart and soul into your music and enjoy the wonderful sounds of your fingers on the strings!!! stay healthy and rock on. your pal, jake. my Gretsch >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6Oop5eKm9-Ur68

[@ERICPJ54]

Mighty fine playing!

[@jakesmith4506]

Thank you my brother! Please play proud and play often!!

[@Little960]

Hi Jake. I have the exact same Gretsch also in Gretsch orange. I love that guitar. It's a great Rockabilly guitar but it can also play almost everything from Chet Atkins to AC/DC. It's also pretty affordable and the quality is very good. I also have a Gretsch Jet 5220 which is even cheaper but it's as good as guitars 3 times more expensive. As usual great playing in this video. Keep on rocking my friend.

[@jakesmith4506]

Luc, it's always about the music and what you create. Instruments are cool and prices vary but i've seen photos of Hendrix with a dime store Danelectro from 1962. How did that turn out???? hahaha pretty good for the entire planet. ha. Keep it hot my friend. melt some notes!!!

[@stevieplaysguitar8184]

New subscriber here! Thanks for the 5420 sound clip, looking at this exact one.

[@jakesmith4506]

Hey Steve, thanks for the kind words. Yeah, get the axe of your choice. in my opinion they are all good and can provide a lifetime of enjoyment. It's been a little tough for everyone over the last few months but playing a guitar can help break the dullness out of every ones life. jam on!! be safe.

[@josephcorcoran8714]

I just got myself a new ES-335 and I have to say it’s an absolutely amazing guitar. I am also a big fan of Gretsch but I really cannot say enough about the new 335. Thanks for doing the comparison.

[@jakesmith4506]

Joseph, congratulations to entering the world of guitar bliss. YES! The ES 335 is the shizzle. I had always wanted one for a long time too. Of course, the price is a bit steep but.....you get what you pay for. It's worth every dime. The Gibson people are working so hard to get the Gibson MOJO back and I think they are doing an excellent job. My 335 is the best playing/sounding instrument I've ever owned. There's a reason why people go nuts for them. Well, stay safe and keep that guitar in your hands as much as possible. This could be an excellent musical creative point in your life. Geez, there's plenty to write about for sure. PLAY WITH PASSION my friend. peace.

[@anthonycashero7605]

I got the Epiphone es335 pro a while back, just to get a flavor of one. Not the same as the Gibson but I got to save for one of those nice one's. Play my Gibson Les Paul Standard most. Gibson is doing nice work these days. Keep playing Joseph. Peace.

[@johnfair62]

I have both of these guitars, and about 20 more...

[@loumoreno2921]

Hot damn! What a player

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello Lou, thanks for taking time to look at my channel. These hollow bodies are fun to play, it's a fact! I hope that you are enjoying your music and keeping the MOJO working. be safe and rock steady my friend. peace.

[@billiehockett4350]

What’s that song called that you played at the end with the 335? It was amazing I think I love that as much as punk music, I loved the review straight to the point and amazing, perfect as usual!!

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello Billie, thanks for dropping by my noisy channel. The tune you're asking about is a version of James Brown's 'cold sweat'. This version was previously performed by a band called the Bone Shakers. see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKGul2t6gNmei7s The guitar player is a friend of mine. Randy Jacobs. he's a great guy and fabulous musician. The Gibson ES 335 is a fabulous guitar. My Gretsch is also fun to play. But, in the grand scheme of music, it doesn't matter what you play. You just need to PLAY WITH PASSION! rock on and stay musical!

[@marc8vino]

A closer comparison might be Gretsch Broadkaster. I have a Brodkaster it was 3K but I still upgraded it with a bone nut and put in TV Jones classic+ / TV Jones Supertron in the neck with a great set up. Now it would give a 335 a run. I still could not resist and I am waiting delivery of a Custom Shop 64 ES-335 in black with the custombuckers. It's still twice the price of the Broadkaster. Both should be close to top of the line for each model. I hope to keep both. 😄

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello marc8vino, HAPPY NEW year to you my friend. You are bringing in the big axes. Bravo for that. I love guitars and I do believe they are therapy for the players in their own way! Keep on playing and making the music happen. Sometimes people want to criticize players for having a lot of guitars or spending a lot on guitars but I say BUYING GUITARS IS MUCH BETTER THAN BUYING HOOKERS, DOPE OR BOOZE. That's just my viewpoint. ha. Keep on getting the stuff that you like. Life is short and if you can go through life with those guitars it makes things just a little bit better. Rock on and be safe. Your pal, Jake.

[@marc8vino]

@@jakesmith4506 Words of guidance. Thank You

[@danielpritchard9188]

Cut my teeth on a cheap 335 imitation, own various Fenders, Gibson, custom builds and Ibanez - still searching for comparable sustain and tone in high end solid body guitars. If you are looking for a superb, fast neck with natural tone and howling feedback - go for a 335 style hollow-body. So much more versatile - Clapton, Zakk Wylde, Benson...they all used hollow body styles at some point. Harmonics are amazing and amped feedback can be wild yet easy to control. Looking forward to testing a basic Gretsch this weekend...It is easy to use A DECENT HOLLOW BODY AND UPGRADE THE POTS AND PICKUPS.

[@tedwrink]

Released on my birthday,how did I miss this one?,mighty fine again thanks bud

[@jakesmith4506]

Hi Colin, Happy late birthday pal. Well, It's good to hear from you. Hope that you and your kinfolk are healthy and safe. Got to be smart about health these days. The world needs guitar players. So, I am trying to hang in there and practice a little more. But, overall, I want everyone to enjoy their music. Play with PASSION! Have fun with it and do your own style. So Colin, keep your MOJO rocking and keep on pickin'! peace.

[@tedwrink]

Thanks for that,I sure will try my best,all the best buddy

[@Jockeylotforfun]

Nice review and great picking! I've got a beautiful gretsch g5120 and now that my kids are grown...its my baby! Stay safe and well and keep in tune!🎵🌹

[@jakesmith4506]

Thank you for viewing my channel. i hope that you and your family are safe and healthy. Keep playing your music. It makes the world a better place to live when we have a cool MOJO in the air! peace.

[@Jockeylotforfun]

@@jakesmith4506 Thank you sir! Re:mojo...At my daughter's graduation pool party, we set up our garage band instruments for live entertainment..lots of the kids and parents were also musicians..I played Santana, Steve Miller, and some ZZ top..."what's that one called!..omg! Show me!...kids were like..."Holy Crap..you didn't tell us your mom rocks"...🎵😁💥

[@jakesmith4506]

@@Jockeylotforfun It is so funny that the loud people are the parents. hahaha. My family used to nagg all the time about noise when i was a kid. Now my kids nagg at me about noise. but overall, we all love music. It's the best family activity around in my book. Keep on playing !!!!!

[@Jockeylotforfun]

@@jakesmith4506 Thanks Jake! Great story too! The funniest part of it all is that I worked my whole career as a critical care nurse, and present as a quiet, serious, studious person...so the face melting riffs from a middle aged mom surprised the snap out of em.....💥🎵🎵🎵🎵😁 stay safe and well new friend..I subscribed 💕

[@geraldharper364]

Well done...enjoyed

[@gianlee621]

Thanks Jake, I can tell you like the 335 more by how it plays for you. I also think the Gretch needs two steps heavier strings.

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello Gian, thank you for tuning into my channel. Yeah, those semi hollow bodies are great. Yeah, the Gretsch might need a heavier string to bring out more girth. In the meantime, please be safe and I hope that you are enjoying your music this season. rock on!

[@JimmyRadloff]

That trans black Gibson is sick! I have the Gretsch and it's a sweet playing guitar. I don't own any Gibsons yet, but I have a real nice Eastman T184MX that fills that niche

[@jakesmith4506]

Hi Country Voice. It don't matter what you play as long as you keep on pickin'. Yeah , the Trans Black 335 is very cool. It's my best guitar ever. The guys at Gibson are doing a great job on product quality. Yeah, people like different stuff and that's what makes life fun. having a variety of choices and styles makes the world go 'round. So, play often and never give up. peace.

[@JimmyRadloff]

Rock on Jake!🤘

[@claytonmunsey9740]

Great comparison, terrific skills. Thanks Jake.

[@jakesmith4506]

Thank you Brother. Be safe. rock steady.

[@anthonycashero7605]

Sweet Jake. Sounds great for sure. Both guitars. Time to get playing.

[@jakesmith4506]

Hey Anthony, any time is good when it comes to playing guitar. Yeah, no excuses, grab that axe and make it happen. It's the best thing to do and there are no negatives when it comes to making good music. Let 'er rip !!! peace.

[@JsnHgl]

Great vid

[@jakesmith4506]

thank you Jason. rock steady my friend.

[@howardwiener7626]

Thanks for the video - looking at acquiring an ES-335. this was superhelpful. BTW - what is the opening riff you play the first time you pick up the ES-335 - its in my head, i know that i know the song, but can't put my finger on it.

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello Howard. much success with your 335. My poorly played stolen chops on the 335 was a Ten Years After tune. 'I'd love to teach the world'. Alvin Lee was the first guy that I saw that scorched a 335. His Woodstock performance was stellar. They played 'I'm goin' home' at a lighting speed. I was knocked out. haha. Well, I am certain that you will get the 335 that matches you. Stay safe and healthy. The world needs guitar players! peace.

[@wyattsdad8561]

Great vid man 👍

[@jimrussellsguitarcovers7436]

They’re both beautiful

[@jakesmith4506]

Hi Jim, yes, these guitars are special. lots of fun to play. I am still quite geeked about getting the 335 as a replacement guitar from Gibson. wow! Gibson does rule. I might look at getting a ES-275 if I can pinch up enough cash. We'll see. rock on.

[@TS-so2xi]

Awesome sounds and nice playing 👍

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello TS. Sorry about the long time to respond. I hope that you're knocking out the notes with your music and having a safe and healthy season. Every time you get a chance to play music it turns into a magical moment in time. There is absolutely no down side to makes beautiful notes fill the air. By all means, play often and explore more sonic vibes with your music! rock steady my friend.

[@Doug5524]

Hi Jake' I must admit that I have never tried a Gretsch, at some point I will, I do have a D'Angelico SS with kent Armstrong pickups and it's Black flame sounds awesome I'm really happy with it , I'm loving your new ES 335 love hearing you play

[@jakesmith4506]

Hey Doug, This ES 335 is easily the best guitar I have had in a very long time. The weight, sound, balance, and MOJO are wonderful. I can see why Clapton and the guys were crazy about them. Your D'Angelico is also a kick ass instrument. there's something about those hollow bodies that really grab you bring out your best creativity. Keep playing and making it happen with your music. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN !! rock like crazy !!

[@greatvanzini]

What a nice set! The Gretsch's are way under rated for the money. Lonnie Shelton? Last Train? Double thumbs up for that playing at the end there.

[@jakesmith4506]

Hi greatvanzinni, Thanks for hanging in there with my humble channel. I love to play and doing the slight comparison was fun. Each instrument has it's own flavor and purpose. That's what's great about the variety available these days. The Gretsch has FILTERTRON pickups in it. I would love some TV Jones. Maybe one day. But, in the meantime, please keep your music rolling the best way possible. Play your instrument every chance you get. PLAY WITH PASSION!!! peace.

[@petaralargic]

thanks....showed exactly what i needed to hear... 335 has wider reach in the low mids to me..(surely HBs fault in a big degree)

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello my friend, I love both guitars. I hope that you are enjoying your music and staying safe and healthy. rock steady!

[@petaralargic]

@@jakesmith4506 thank you my friend...same to you..rock on!

[@wyattsdad8561]

Both sounded really great 👍 Which one do you like best? I realize that the Gibson costs more so it would be difficult for me to like a cheaper guitar better just based on the perception of price. But how say you??

[@jakesmith4506]

Sorry for the late response. Thanks for watching! As far as guitars go the 335 is the shizzle. But....sometimes I play venues that are a little shakey...so....hello cheap Gretsch. Don't get me wrong, the Gretsch does sound good but I don't always want to take my 335 to every place I play. So, having a cheaper hollow body works. Plus, the Gretsch is actually fun to play. rock on and stay safe my friend.

[@wyattsdad8561]

@@jakesmith4506 thanks man take care

[@TheLordstrider]

I can't believe this, all that and you didn't play Earth angel on them. that Gibson was created for that. great video, but I got kinda sad... was hoping.

[@jakesmith4506]

hahaha Hello Lordstrider, yeah, I missed Earth Angel. But......I did happen to watch an episode of Jonny Quest this morning. OK, it's not guitar related but it was fun to watch. More important....I need to practice more. perhaps learn Earth Angel for the next time around. ha. Well, i do appreciate your time. Thank you for dialing into my humble channel. Please, keep your mojo rolling with your music. It can make all the difference in the world when it comes to happiness. It certainly influences my happiness. jam on! be safe!

[@TheLordstrider]

@@jakesmith4506 🙂

[@bluesriderDF]

"I like my guitars like my women...big, orange and crazy!"

[@jakesmith4506]

hahahaha. My friend, you are not alone with that statement. Yes, it's fun to play big guitars. I love them both. There's a certain kind of vibe a hollow body gives you. There's not doubt that it's got the kind of MOJO that only 'girth' can give you. so, rock steady and stay safe! peace.

[@bluesriderDF]

@@jakesmith4506 Well I went and bought an orange one, thanks to you! I love it!

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

$600.00 bucks for a Gretsch G5420T? I just bought one two weeks ago and paid $849.99. Been searching around and that seems to be the going price. Good video buddy.

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello my FRIEND. Yeah $600 but it was a closeout and it has the old tombstone inlays. So, I got it from Chicago Music Exchange and it was probably one of the guitars on the back shelf for three years....and no one knew why. ha. The main thing is that you have your axe and it's in your hands. So, Wolfgang would tell you to PLAY WITH PASSION. It's good advice and I try to do my best to keep the mojo rolling. It's one of the best things we can do. The last few months have been rough on many of us. Having a guitar at hand can help to keep the MOJO hot. So, rock on and never stop. You've got the right tool to make it happen! Be safe. peace.

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

@@jakesmith4506 Good deal. Mine has the thumbnail inlays, I'd prefer the tombstone myself.

[@ALBERTOGARCIA-nk9bo]

Really nice video. I hear the Gretsh more trebley than the ES-335, I guess in the last song that you played with both guitars you turn down the tone control on the Gretsh to match the ES-335 tone?

[@Jockeylotforfun]

I own a Gretsch g5120 wine red, with bigsby and there are tone control knobs. I prefer the richer tones like George Benson, so I also use flat wound D'adario jazz strings, and clean setting with moderate reverb. Check out " give me the night" by George Benson, to hear identical tone, and that's also a Gretsch that hes playing. I got mine in brand new condition for 1/4 of the $ at guitar center! Stay safe and well! 💕🎵🎵💕👋

[@jakesmith4506]

hello my friend. You got the right MOJO. Just keep on playing. it's one of the best things to do. be safe!

[@ColeMatthewsOfficial]

Thank you so much for this video!!! Which would you say is ideal for blues in your opinion and what guitar do you play on the most? I’m a huge BB King fan so I’m a bit partial to the idea of owning a Gibson 335. But I love the Gretsch sound. Thanks again for the video!

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello Cole, great question but the answer lies within what you personally need and want. I like just about all guitars. My 335 is my best guitar ever in my life. So, I am partial to the feel and sound of it. But I have a whole lot of fun with the Gretsch. Some of my pals drive BMW's but at the same time those same pals love riding a mini-bike in the mud. ha. Everything is relative and anything can be fun. Doesn't matter where it came from or who built it, you just have to enjoy what you have. If I had unlimited deep pockets I would have two versions of everything. haha. As for BB King.....one of the greatest ever. Fabulous sound and the all time best vibrato of anyone that's ever picked up a guitar. I wish that I had seen him play at a live show. But, as for you, Keep playing and pursue the sound you are looking for. The journey will have many pleasant surprises as you move forward. also, BE SAFE and STAY HEALTHY. the world needs guitar players. peace.

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

This is great - arch-top like those!

[@jakesmith4506]

привет, Зигфрид, мне повезло, что у меня есть две красивые гитары с полым корпусом. ES-335 - отличная гитара. Звук превосходный, и он играет так гладко и легко. Я все еще в шоке, что Гибсон послал мне эту гитару в качестве замены для гитары Midtown Classic, которая пошла плохо. Им не нужно было отправлять такую ​​дорогую гитару. Но я счастлив, что они сделали. Я хотел бы получить ES-275, но это может быть немного из моего бюджета прямо сейчас. Мне придется много сэкономить, чтобы получить один из них. Ну что ж. Я надеюсь, что в России дела идут хорошо. Я надеюсь, что это не слишком холодно. Детройт был немного теплым в течение последних нескольких дней. Так что подожди и растопи немного снега своей горячей игрой на гитаре! мир. Твой друг в Детройте, Джейк.

[@olliedylan1381]

I was kind of put off Gretsch after my G5420Ts constant tuning issues and I was about to switch to a Gibson when I stumbled across a G5220 and now I just don’t know what to do!

[@jakesmith4506]

OK, Hello my friend. Welcome to the world of guitar confusion. I've been there. I like the Gretsch stuff. It's got it's own sound and they have been played on hit records for many, many years. Malcolm Young stands back there and lays out killer power chords for Angus on those AC/DC records. Of course, many other greats play Gretsch. Sometimes I get into tweaking guitars and sometimes getting into trouble because I am not the best guitar tech guy. ha. But, for now, everything is pretty good and my setups are actually properly done. Hang in there and explore your options. Rome wasn't built in a day and picking out a guitar doesn't have to be done all at once. The end game is that you get what you want. No one else's opinion can make you happy. Take your time and enjoy the search. be safe and healthy my friend! peace.

[@olliedylan1381]

jake smith Appreciate the advice buddy, I think it’s a good idea to just take my time and look around before I make any big decisions - the G5220 is very tempting though! Cheers :)

[@whittlad]

That transparent black 335 looks and sounds fantastic🤘😎👍

[@jakesmith4506]

Hey Neill, thanks for checking out my channel. I am so happy with this 335. I now see why they are sought after so much. rock on my friend.

[@stevehornshaw4478]

Wow Thnx Jake not only stunning guitars but fantastic playing. STAY SAFE. BLM

[@jakesmith4506]

Thank you Steve. GUITAR PLAYERS LIVES MATTER hahaha. Yeah, we got to keep that good MOJO rolling my brother. I think that i would have gone totally crazy if I didn't have a guitar to play during these last few months. Guitar playing is a good thing. AND.....guitar sales are way up during these last few months. i am happy to see people getting into it. So, please keep your own personal MOJO rolling. Play often! be safe. peace.

[@tracypartin7408]

Gretsch all the way

[@jakesmith4506]

Hey Tracy, thank you for looking at my channel. Yes, Gretsch is cool. But, honestly, I think I want one of everything. hahaha. Guitar is so much fun. I hope that you are playing a lot and staying safe. Jam on. never stop! peace.

[@humbertomeassa8333]

Pick up of orange are ? tv Jones black Face? there are not the korea originals?

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello my friend. Thank you for ringing into to my channel. Unfortunately, my Orange Gretsch does NOT have TV Jones pickups mounted in it. TV Jones are a dream to play. I have TV Jones in a Fender Telecaster Parallel Universe model. They sound soooo good. The Orange Gretsch has the standard Black Top FilterTron pickups. They sound good ....but NOT like a TV Jones. The Gretsch came loaded with the pickups that you see. They are both fun to play and I think that everyone has an individual sound and using what you've got in hand is a great ticket to establishing your signature MOJO! So, keep playing my friend. Keep the MOJO rolling! peace.

[@seriano]

👍👍

[@jakesmith4506]

thank you for checking out my humble channel. be safe and rock steady my friend. peace

[@awesomedream]

Are you based in Chicago? I heard you say something about chicago music exchange. If so, I'm from there too. I'm trying to learn guitar with the down time we all have now...

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello my friend. I am based in Detroit. Home of the HAPLESS DETROIT LIONS. I know that getting into guitar might be the best move you ever made. It's never too late. I love CME. They rock. I visited the store last August. They have just about everything you'll ever need/want. I have purchased stuff from them online. They are excellent with shipping and they are careful with their packaging. I love Chicago. great town. Fabulous fun. Well, hang in there. We still have a ways to go before things really settle back into something more familiar in life. BE SAFE. The world needs guitar players! peace.

[@awesomedream]

@@jakesmith4506 Thank you so much sir.

[@michaelbugler9452]

Is it me or does the G string on every gretsch sound weird?

[@jakesmith4506]

Hello my friend, hahaha. well, I might not have tuned the guitar properly but I am happy that you took a look at my channel. In the meantime, be safe and healthy and play often. The world needs guitar players !!

[@realmota1]

I'll gibson.

[@jakesmith4506]

rock on and be safe!!!

[@mjmisp]

Jake, Is it even legal to do a Gretsch and Gibson in the same video?...

[@jakesmith4506]

hahaha. as long as you've got strings you gotta let 'er rip. haha

[@mjmisp]

@@jakesmith4506 Yes sir, Good to see you back at it!

[@richardnunez371]

Comparing a bottom line gretsch to an American made ES 335 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jakesmith4506]

Hi Richard, thanks for checking out my channel. Yeah, an american made 335 is a thing of beauty. But, sometimes you end up playing a questionable venue....take the Gretsch, hahha. In the end it's all good. Just have to enjoy what's there and do the best you can with the music. The import Gretsch has it's place in different situations. But the 335 does rule. ha. I just love to play and I hope that you are also enjoying your music and making the MOJO happen. be safe and keep on rocking. thanks again for checking out my channel!