Gretsch G5622T Quick Look

[@donmunson4802]

I was lucky enough to stumble onto a first generation copy (2014, cat's eye's and three Super Hilotrons). That was in 2019 and I was not aware of where Gretsch Electromatics were at that time. I was immediately surprised at the guitar's build quality, even featuring Grover tuners. And when I started playing around with the unique three pickup switching configuration, I knew I was taking the guitar home. I've played Gretsch on and off since 1968, and this is easily equal to the best of them. I do appreciate your review.

[@EJBGuitar]

Yeah…Electromatics introduced me to Gretsch as a player and got me into the MIJ Gretsch’s too…I love all mine now.

[@gabrieltoneguitars9365]

I got one of those yesterday! Screw JAZZ, this is a Rockin' Machine!!!

[@vitocasola4309]

Hi, what do you think of your Gretsch guitar 12 months later? I’m thinking of getting this one.

[@jimmyz2098]

@@vitocasola4309 Did you ever get one? I have a few Gretsch guitars, including this one - in the natural amber (Speyside) color. It SMOKES! A truly amazing guitar. Mine is, anyway. it will do anything, and the pickups socked me. They smoke. Did you grab one?

[@im58woody]

Wow you really played the heck out of that guitar. I am looking at some Gretsch guitars lately. Specifically the G5655

[@EJBGuitar]

Thank you! I love all my Gretsch guitars.

[@ipuya]

That guitar is gorgeous! I looked it up and there's an orange stain version that i love cause you can see the grain! My question if anyone reads this is can a pair of PAF pups be fitted on to this (just in case i get the itch for a change down the line)?

[@leahmckinley7206]

not sure if youve ever found the answer but you can!

[@mark-dietz]

Im picking one up tomorrow. Traded for a Mex Strat. Cant wait!

[@mikemph7779]

Really dig your original !!!

[@EJBGuitar]

Thanks so much…appreciate it!

[@minnesotanature]

Wow, great review! All kinds of styles

[@EJBGuitar]

Thanks!

[@dannyshannon]

@@EJBGuitar hey mate... Got myself one of these beauties and have serious tuning issues with the g string.. I'm curious what work, specifically, you did on the nut to improve the tuning. I can easily replace the tuners, but just curious on how youfixed the nut. Cheers

[@EJBGuitar]

@@dannyshannon Hey Danny...I just (very slightly) filed the angle of the slot in the nut to follow the angle of the string to the tuner, without changing the slot on the fretboard side...you want that side to stay unchanged. Then I used really small grit sandpaper to polish the slot smooth. It’s very easy to ruin the nut if you haven’t done much “nut work” before (!!) so if you aren’t sure take it to a luthier. The D may need it too, as the D and G strings have the most angle. Hope that makes sense and helps.

[@dannyshannon]

@@EJBGuitar really appreciate it mate. Thank you for your quick response. Rock on dude 🤘

[@derekdiaz8258]

I've always thought Gretsch guitars were only good for jazz. The intro to this video blew me away. I'm picking one of these up for $300 this Tuesday. I can't wait now.

[@airtow6766]

Smooth finger work, you make the Gretsch sound great!

[@EJBGuitar]

Thank you!!

[@pjhudsonjr]

sounds like there's some serious cancellation happening at the center position- do you know how these p-ups are wired?

[@TM1861]

Enjoyed this review! Would you tell me where I can get a roller bridge for this along withe the make and model? Thank you!

[@EJBGuitar]

Stewmac.com has several roller bridges in varying prices...I’d check there for the types and brands, then look at Reverb.com and eBay to see if you could find whichever one(s) you like at a lower price.

[@TM1861]

@@EJBGuitar -Thank you!

[@maybemart]

Thanks, good review. Just to comment that you didn't demonstrate the bigsby, which for me would be one of the main reasons to get this style of guitar...

[@EJBGuitar]

Yeah, I thought of that after uploading it! Maybe I’ll do a follow up for it one of these days.

[@sssidney]

Is this the Georgia green one ? Do they make a Cadillac green for this model ?

[@EJBGuitar]

Yes, this is Georgia Green...don’t think there is a Cadillac Green in this model.

[@sssidney]

@@EJBGuitar ok thankyou

[@ggp...]

Hi, Eric! I love your videos. After seeing this one, I'm not sure which guitar to buy to play rhythm guitar in a rock'n'roll band, an Epiphone Casino or a Gretsch. What would you do please? Thanks in advance!!!

[@EJBGuitar]

Thanks! Epiphone is making some pretty decent guitars these days, but I think for the money it’s pretty hard to beat the Gretsch’s in that price range.

[@ggp...]

@@EJBGuitar Many, many thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

[@davidsaravia2311]

Do you know exactly what hard case fits this? I've seen the Gretsch G6241FT 16'' thats meant for electromatics but it seems to be to deep from the upper half of the body.

[@EJBGuitar]

Not really...I think that Gretsch case is just their “generic” fits all answer! I use a Mono acoustic gig bag whenever I take it anywhere.

[@jamesabbott1413]

What is the riff at 1:09, it's at the tip of my tongue and killing me?

[@EJBGuitar]

“Shine” by Collective Soul.

[@jamesabbott1413]

@@EJBGuitar thanks!! One of those tracks from my youth where I struggle to remember the name - nice demo, hoping to get one of these Gretschs very soon... :-)

[@harrisjon1]

What’s the riff at :45?

[@EJBGuitar]

It’s an original track I did called “Hootenanny” from my EP “The Homeward View”...ericjasonbrock.bandcamp.com/album/the-homeward-view

[@Miamiborne1969]

nice playing! Sold me on it!

[@EJBGuitar]

Thank you!

[@toddschaffer7650]

Hey Eric, great review...what type are those tuners? The stock tuners are pretty bad! I may go TV Jones pickups too, but I gotta get some miles on her first...I am really enjoying this Gretsch, my first. Thanks!

[@EJBGuitar]

Thanks! Tuners are Graphtech Ratio tuners...(each one has its own gear ratio best suited to each individual string)...note that the holes needed to be enlarged in order to fit them though.

[@nmfl100]

Nice playing, your original song rocks. I can hear Satriani influences. As for the guitar, love it - how would you compare these pickups to the Broad Trons on the new version? Thanks

[@EJBGuitar]

Thanks for the kind words! I haven’t heard the new pickups on the new version so I wouldn’t know what to say! The pickups in mine (Super HiLo Trons) seem to be real low output...like to the point where I have to adjust settings compared to other guitars more than usual. Maybe the Broadtrons have more output?

[@nmfl100]

@@EJBGuitar Yes, the Broad Trons have more output, I'm wondering in terms of tone. I'll have to try and test them for myself if I can find them :) Thanks!

[@nickjames2550]

I have broadtron 65s in my duo jet

[@dowaliby1]

Eric you are a very creative artist and fabulous guitarist! That is a great looking guitar! I am thinking of getting one of those 5622's (I like the orange color i saw recently). I would probably would do the kind of upgrades you did, plus maybe change to TV Jones pickups. Or don't you think changing the stock pickups to the TV Jones would make much of a difference in the sound/tone? Anyway, very informative and demo. Thank you.

[@EJBGuitar]

Thank you SO much for those kind words! I too really like the orange color...probably more than the Georgia Green in hindsight! Honestly, the TV Jones might get you closer to that “Gretsch sound”...the stock pickups sound really great, but if you want a more authentic Gretsch sound you might want to swap them out. Let me know when you get one!

[@dowaliby1]

You are most welcome! You have influenced and helped me tremendously! I have ordered one from my favorite music dealer (currently out of stock). The dealer's luthier will install the upgraded locking tuners, along with a Schaller (or comparable) roller bridge and the TV Jones pickups. Also, the guitar will be PLEK'D and the nut cut just right. I will probably add the Vibramate, as well. I am super excited about this because I have felt a great affinity towards these particular guitars ever since I first saw one and played it. It won't be cheap, but I think well worth it. My feeling is that I'll end up with a guitar that's comparable to a higher end Gretch for roughly half the cost.

[@EJBGuitar]

Alfred Dowaliby - Sweet! Awesome upgrade plans...sounds like it’s going to be killer. Enjoy it!

[@dowaliby1]

@@EJBGuitar Thanks Eric - will always remember you were the catalyst...

[@rogermohr651]

Test pick ups , why have gain up all sounds same! Can’t tell tone of each.

[@EJBGuitar]

Cuz I play with gain! There’s demos all over the place with clean tones.

[@bobbillnolan7644]

I can’t watch videos, where people smack their tongue on their teeth, in between sentences 🤮 I’m out

[@EJBGuitar]

Ok. Gonna miss ya!

[@xblackcatx1312]

NOOO ! Don’t leave us !

[@ASSman864]

Then get the fuck out

[@33AndAThirdRPM]

You can't leave now,... all the plants will die!

[@minnesotanature]

How do you adjust the truss rod if its off? Not sure if its the action or what but I get a buzz on the high notes .

[@EJBGuitar]

The truss rod on this is like any other truss rod. You got to find out where the buzz is coming from...could be strings, could be something loose on the bridge, etc. - if it’s true string buzz, then got to figure out what needs to be adjusted - the neck, the bridge, a high fret, etc. Hard for me to say without seeing it.