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[@RobertBakerGuitar]

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!! Congrats to Mark te Mebel on winning the Gretsch :) Sorry for the delay posting I was taking a but of a break from social media but back at it now.

[@marktemebel]

I can't stop playing it since it arrived. Had my first gig with it last weekend. Love the clarity, cuts through so well. The perfect guitar for my indie rock band

[@alangreenway6695]

People say PRS is the midpoint between a Gibson and a Fender, but a Gretsch is the real midpoint of thick but sparkly sound. I own 4 lefty Gretsch- a brown Country Gent 2, a racing green Jet, an Oxblood Bo Diddley all from Japan and a Korean Blue G4020T. They are really fun guitars, especially in a world where lefty choice is limited.

[@RTVLD]

Fellow lefty Gretsch enthousiast here :) I started with that airline silver 5230, and recently added a (2003) 6120 from Terada :)

[@stug5041]

The only way PRS is the middle of Gibson and Fender is in scale length 😂. A typical PRS (Custom) is wayyyy closer to a Gibson

[@bjfornash9976]

Let’s hear it for us lefties !

[@rickc2102]

PRS is midway in feel, but not sparkly enough in tone to be far off from Gibson

[@donjoseph73]

I hate fender. And Les Paul’s . All hype. Fenders QC control went to crap literally. Op’s to much counterfeiting and hype with them. That guitar set up exactly right will be better then a Lp imho .

[@JasonMarshMusic]

Thanks for the vid. Malcom Young played a Gretsch, and had the best classic rock rhythm tone ever.

[@malpractice5904]

Indeed!

[@TheGhostLad1]

We the jury find this guitar quilty. Love the intro, I’ve only played a Gretch once at GC. It played beautifully. Very comfortable and lightweight for its size. Thanks for everything you do for the guitar community. Get your shred on and keep it bluesy. Love you, Robert

[@veldhuizenhenk]

I play a Duesenberg Starplayer TV. It’s also a perfect midpoint between a Strat and a Les Paul. It has a really awesome pickup configuration of a Humbucker bridge and a P90 at the neck. I’ve had this guitar for about a year and a half, and absolutely LOVE it!!!

[@sstruckm]

Love that opening song! Groovy but technical, clean and crunchy. Impressive.

[@briannelms158]

Thanks Sweetwater!! Thank you Robert for the opportunity!

[@jeffanderson8384]

I got a 6120 a while back. I really love the guitar. It has a unique sound that sets it apart from the "others". I have always appreciated the Gretsch control layout - volumes for each PU, master tone, master volume.

[@jericyates82]

Had a gold top gretsch and I instantly regretted getting rid of it. Though I love my LP, gretsch is its own thing. I enjoy the bigsby w/ a Leslie and a generous amount of plate verb. Magnifique! Loved the kneck pickup in that one. Makes me want to play wicked games already…!!!

[@WendigoSotomonte]

Daaang that quilt ❤❤❤ Amazing tone and playing as always ma dude 🎉

[@SEGREDOSPROIBIDOS1]

Gretsch is awesome! Filtertrons are extremely underrated

[@chopdoc11]

Grestch are sweet guitars. Have a 5220 and a 2655T-P90 and love them both.

[@esper2142]

Holy shit man. You killed it in the beginning intro! How can I play like that????

[@prenovid88]

Glad there is a contest for this bad boy. Amazing tone options.

[@jonnymarinara11]

I have a G5427TG in an incredible dark blue color. With the gold hardware, it is just stunning. I bought it to play jazz but it can really do just about anything.

[@seanzinger]

Favorite Mistake is one of my go to songs! Nice 👍

[@jayteesgear]

I need that double cut Mint Green Grestch! They make way fun , classic looking Guitars🎉

[@DDWyss]

The way your shredding on that thing, it sounds like a Gretsch 5150! Seriously, sounds awesome!

[@gilguisler2215]

I have one metallic purple. Love it. I gig with it all the time. I especially love it for rhythm work in a 2 guitar situation. So far the only upgrades I’ve done is replace the tuners with Graph Tech locking tuners. A must. They drop right in. I replaced the spring with a Squishy spring and I put a roller bridge in. Stays in tune pretty good. I’ll add some warble to the chords and rarely have to retune much in between songs.

[@Dave-nm3xc]

I recently tried a Gretsch for the first time, and was pleasantly surprised! The neck felt similar to a Gibson, and the filtertron pickups sounded incredible.

[@stevejewett3650]

I have this same model in speyed maple and I removed the tension bar on the bigsby and replaced it with a bricksbiggsfix. It made it so much easier to play and it stays in tune wonderfully.

[@gkisscovers5320]

Sparkling, beautiful tones indeed. Need one in my life. Great playing too!

[@scottdalrymple1716]

That’s a great looking guitar and loving all the pickup position possibilities.

[@viperBSG]

Hallelujah!, You have seen the light! I don't have a Gretsch! I have 2! A G5410T Rat Rod and an Electromatic Pristine LTD Center Block. Never going back to anything else. Love My Gretsch! The model you have there is called the Gretsch G5655TQM Electromatic Center Block Junior. Goes for $999.00 most places. Has Black Top Broad’Tron Pickups all Maple construction with a Spruce Center block. Body depth is 1.75" (44.45 mm) and scale length is 24.6" (625 mm) Radius is 12 " Nut width is 1.6875" (42.86 mm) has 22 frets and a Nubone nut. God, I Love Gretsch!

[@camilo1455]

Rat Rod, huh? Hadn't heard of that one -- gonna have to look it up. What is the finish called on this one? Beautiful...

[@Madmax-rz5hz]

Me 2 too! I have the orange one and a White Falcon.

[@johnbuterbaughsr.933]

Gretsh always made a fine guitar !

[@RocktCityTim]

Welcome to the Gretsch family! Loving my G6120CMHOF and my G5220T FT Jet. That Sweet Tea burst is sooooo smooth.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

What a gorgeously piece of music was that intro. Hope it develops into a complete song.

[@chrisjoe200]

Was out for a curry on Thursday and we were talking about these style guitars 🎸…. Definitely an inspiration to look more into them 👍🏻👍🏻

[@reedengle]

Has anyone won this guitar? Kingsumo says the prize will be awarded 6/6/24 but as of today, 6/7/24, it says a winner hasn’t been picked yet.

[@oldschoolpixel4190]

I came here to ask as well

[@goteefreak]

I have 3 Gretsch’s! A Jim Dandy for knocking around and trying to teach my 8 yr old son, an Electromatic Jet BT, and a 2005ish hollowbody with bigsby and everything. They’re so great!

[@dreamscuba]

Fantastic that you have featured a Gretch. Some years ago, I was selling/trading a guitar thinking I wanted a Les Paul. I ended up with a Gretch DuoJet, which has TV Jones Filtertron pickups. I still have that guitar and it is amazing how good it is for rock. Those pickups are fantastic.

[@Blaydrnnnr]

Amen to the Hallelujah!!!! I own three!!! I grew up in the same neighborhood as Brian Setzer, we're the same age, and he's been doing his rockabilly thing since way back, and an inspiration and an absolute master as a player. ( You cant hide sloppy on a Gretsch!!) When Gilmour sold off 120 guitars, and interviewer asked him, " Is there a guitar you wont sell? " David's response was, "....My 1958 Duojet. " There are videos of David playing that Gretsch from the 80's all the way into the 2000's. I've been a Gretsch player since the 70's. I own 3 Gretsch's right now. . 2 Anniversaries ( 6118T-LTV-125 in Jaguar Tan and 6118T-LTV-120 in Bamboo Yellow ) and 1 Duojet. (G6128T The Duojet is one of my all time favorite Guitars.)

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Well, I did pick up a Gretsch Electromatic Double Jet. Not quite the real deal, but it plays Down Payment Blues with THAT SOUND, so I’m happy.

[@jasondorsey7110]

It says gretsch on the headstock, that's authentic enough, don't be hard on yourself because of the corksniffers who flock to channels like this for an ego boost

[@DarrenMalone253]

Dude, your tone and playing here just rocks!! Gracias amigo

[@joemccarthy641]

I'm a big fan of Gretsch guitars. I have a few. Before I found your video, I was looking at this exact model online. I keep thinking about buying one. The necks are comfortable in my hand and I like the thin bodies. They're resonant enough where I'd play it unplugged a lot.

[@prairieschooner2599]

The Gretsch Duo Jet has been my go to for years now. For me the sweet spot has always been middle position (both pickups) balanced with the volume controls. Unless you wanna go full bridge, rip the rest of the guts out, and rock until damnation of course. 😉👍

[@CountJayeAndTheHardBeats]

I have that same one just in orange. Love it too. Have 4 other Gretschs too.

[@usagi2988]

Literally just got my first Gretsch two weeks ago... a 6128T Player's Jet (single coil)... and as a Les Paul player, I LOVE it! Real spanky, chime'y tone that takes dirt real well.

[@chadgruender572]

I have a Gretsch G2655TG-P90 and it rules! I play it a lot more than my Les Paul. Great brand!

[@ampedwales]

My Favorite Mistake, one of my go to riffs when checking out any guitars with a nice twang to them. My fave Sheryl Crow song 😁

[@seanzinger]

Me too!

[@chrisb8193]

Same here.

[@rockerbuck967]

I have an older Electromatic, and I wouldn't trade it for anything! Gretsch pickups are unique, that's for sure. If you mess with the pole pieces, you can can really dial it in to your liking and make a sound that's unique to only you.

[@armenflintstone]

I got a 5420-tg demo from sweetwater last year. It completely shifted the covers I do…lots of George Harrison and Randy Bachman. Will eventually get to Brian Setzer…I did a cover of day tripper with the Gretsch in one channel and my epi 335 in the other and the combination was incredible…such a beautiful guitar.

[@riphopfer5816]

I own two Gretsches and a G&L. My first Gretsch is a 5230FT, Electromatic Jet. I did some modding to it (changed the values of the pots and tone cap; replaced the bridge with a roller, added locking tuners, then did some cosmetic stuff. She’s my favourite guitar to this date, even after having (more or less) completely rebuilt my G&L, whose previous owner and rewired it into (basically), just a regular HSS Strat. But nothing touches the tone on my Jet. My other Gretsch is a 2655-P90, which plays beautifully, though I’m not crazy about these particular P90s. Don’t get me wrong: they’re awesome for rhythm playing; however, they don’t have quite the sustain I’d prefer for playing lead, even when run into a compressor and boost pedal. Unfortunately, if I wanted to replace them-even with standard P90s-I think I’d have to further rout out the pickup cavities. However, I love my Jet so much that the deficiencies in my 2655 almost don’t matter. I can’t rave enough about Filter’Tron pickups. Even the bog-standard ‘blacktop’ Filter’Trons sound dead gorgeous. So many people, when they buy a Gretsch like mine, their first move is to upgrade the pickups. I feel absolutely zero desire to do so. I like them just as they are. I found that the tone I wanted didn’t require touching the pickups, but instead swapping out the pots. IiRC, I swapped out the 250k volume pots for 500ks,and I swapped out the 500K master volume for a 1M. I also cut a little of the brightness of the pickups by switching from a .047uf tone cap to a .033uf. Now she’s a little more gutsy and middy. If I need more brightness, that’s why I own a G&L.

[@ellenrugowski6255]

I was a Gretsch nut from 2002, until 2017. Country Clubs were my thing. I love hollowbodies, and don't let people set you wrong, you can rock VERY HEAVY on a FilterTron or Dynasonic loaded Gretsch - you just need to know how to set up your amp (oh yeah, and quit trying to make it sound like a Gibson or a Fender). Why did I quit playing Gretsches? - the thin necks! I play classical style, which means my thumb stays behind the neck (courtesy of a guitar playing suggesting from my uncle - Guitar Generation #2 who was made by grandpa [Guitar Generation #1 in the family], to take classical guitar lessons). While playing in classical style gives me an extended hand span on the neck (great for some chords, and lead guitar passages - as for being able to hang/hook my thumb over the neck for blooze bends, I've never been much of bender playing-wise), it makes thin necks uncomfortable. Unfortunately, Gretsches with chunkier necks (or at least a Medium C - .850" thick or more at the 1st Fret), are very few and far between. So after about 10 years of fighting thin necked Gretsches, I said good-bye to them. I'd love to have another Gretsch hollowbody (and what would make things even better - for it to NOT HAVE A BIGSBY [I hardly ever use wiggle sticks, and Bigsbys are a pain to re-string]), but every time I try out Gretsches at my favorite local guitar shop (which happens to be a Gretsch dealer), they all have the same old thin U-shape necks. As it is, I can't afford a ProLine Gretsch nowadays. To make matters worse, the same guitar shop I just mentioned, recently got in a used 2005 Gretsch Country Club. Like an idiot, I played it, and as I thought, being a relatively early Fender era Gretsch, the neck is just chunky enough to keep my fretting hand happy. Oh, and to pour gas on the fire, I played the 2005 Country Club through a Mesa Boogie Mark V - great clean tones, and tones of glorious dirt tones! At $3000 used, I can forget about buying it. Oh well.

[@Kipperbob]

Truthfully, I never thought I'd see a Gretsch, they're seriously overlooked guitars.

[@petem4271]

Welcome aboard. My Gretsch 5220 was meant to be a Les Paul. But I’m so glad I went this way. Chambered for lightness, great sound and just £400/$500. Unbelievable value.

[@robertwright1084]

I have this guitar is azure metallic blue and it is one of my favorite guitars now. The only thing I changed on mine was to add locking tuners and change the pickups to TV Jones classic filter'trons. Gretsch makes really nice guitars at an affordable price.

[@thseed7]

Gretsch's Filtertron-like pickups really are pretty dang sweet and they have three of the best fretboard inlays (Big Block, Halfmoon and Art Decos)

[@AllanGildea]

What a beauty - opening demo was superb!

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I've heard so many opinions about newer Gretschs build quality and never found one in a local store so I've been hesitant to order one online but I love the look and sound. If Robert says it's okay I've got to give it a go.

[@DaveBrownsMusic]

Sounds great! Love that girth to chime ratio!

[@chad6326]

Bro your compositions are always so amazing. Love it

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Have not heard back from the winner yet. Will announce once we get a response.

[@marktemebel]

I did respond? Or was I second in line?

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

@@marktemebel Hi Mark I made this post a few weeks ago :)

[@JimhawthorneNet]

Wow, the sound of that guitar is great, it must be all that Maple shining through!

[@jakewoods7546]

I got that exact guitar in the black with gold trim last October! Instantly my number 1!!

[@joermnyc]

I mean George Harrison got into Gretsch guitars for a good amount of time as a Beatle. The lineup of John on his Rickenbacker, Paul with is Hofner and George with his Gretsch on Ed Sullivan is music history.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Very cool guitar!

[@jhrdrake7205]

Bought a Gretsch Jet, the Electromatic version used and a Gibson Les Paul at around the same time and the Les Paul is being sold and the Gretsch gets played everyday. Just spectacular quality in every way for 1/7th the price

[@discocrisco]

Thanks for the giveaways. Beautiful guitar. Love the Sidewinder and White Falcon.

[@johnrogers2826]

When you said you were giving it away, my jaw dropped to the floor and my brain fell out of the gaping hole, so, gahhhhh!

[@matthewbriggsguitar]

I've got a similar Gretsch myself, it's an Electromatic hollowbody in orange stain and its double-cut. Same pickups as the one in this video, same body depth too. It's a great playing guitar, although I do hope I can get a Duo Jet in silver sparkle someday. Gretsch guitars are awesome at any price point, this is a great guitar to give away.

[@jimmyc5498]

Hell of an intro clip

[@ryankartheiser855]

I dig that jam in the beginning!

[@Daverotherham]

When I was young, having a Gretsch one day was my ambition. Now I am old and can afford one, I no longer need one. However, I do have an oddball LP copy with slightly disguised Filtertron copies, so the classic Gretsch sound is on my palette

[@jammergreg]

I had to sell my heavy guitars because I became disabled with a bad back. I still play out but a nice six pounder would be beautiful.. That guitar sounds killer and you’re playing has gone up several notches.

[@annekedebruyn7797]

Yamaha and Gretsch guitars are probably my favorite. They both have an interesting budget line which actually play and sound really well and Gretsch with those filtertron pickups just sound hifi and full. Its pretty much the only pickup I like without effects. With PAF style humbuckers, I always tend to dirt them up at least a bit for cleantones

[@OptimisticMansion-yl1wq]

I like Gretsch. But, I only like the ones made in Japan. Or, a Masterbuilt one. I have the Silver Falcon and the thing has a Bigsby and it DOES NOT GO OUT OF TUNE 🎵. The thing is bulletproof. And the action is amazing.

[@knowl1969]

That Gretsch sounds amazing at the end of the video....with your playing of course! 🙂

[@michaelaiello9525]

I know dude, If you go to Guitar Center, the Semi hollow Gretsch's feel great and are a refreshing break from everything else. And unplugged they are also awesome.. It's also ALREADY on my Sweetwater WISH LIST, has been for over a year.

[@AgentD8]

I currently own a G5422T-140 and a G5427T, and both are great! These are great for any genre, not only rockabilly. Also, these guitars are very popular among praise and worship. I would suggest giving these a try!

[@temujenbarca1284]

I believe you may be right; it is time to give some love to Gretsch! I've been looking out for one for good while now🤩, but I still can't decide between full hollow or not, or Bigsby or not...🤔

[@rodnyg7952]

everyone I ever knew who had a Gretsch always said a similar thing. They got it because it had a sweet/unique sound at a great price. However, none of them ever actually played them in studio or at gigs, and after a few yrs some were just looking to get their money back

[@SaundorMusic]

I got my first Gretsch last week and it has completely revolutionized my playing and approach to playing. Truly a wonderful instrument. 🙌

[@denniswilson9025]

I was looking at this guitar at our local guitar store! Drooling over it, but I dont have 1k to spend on one, the thing is awesome, and gorgeous top!

[@thufirhaw]

That's one amazing looking guitar. And it sounds really good too, at least to my ears.

[@scottcarter8155]

Broad-tron are humbuckers. Filter-tron has less winding and a bigger magnet. If you want LP sound go BT if you want Gretsch twang go FT. Both are good pickups, just different sound.

[@0475cmoore]

I’ve got a mid grade Electromatic Jet and a high end Broadkaster Jr. from Japan. I’m saving for number 3. A Gretsch Penguin. Custom shop guitars aside I’ll put a Japanese Gretsch against anything American made in its price range. I’ve got a Gibson SG special and an American Tele Deluxe and that Broadkaster Jr blows them away. The 24.6 scale length is super comfortable and the Gretsch sound is unmistakeable.

[@AlabamaHistoryDigger]

Dude that thing is super nice, sounds great, and I dig that groovy vibe it's got. Packed a punch on the high end, but mellowed out nicely. I entered the drawing, but I'll have to get me one anyways if I don't win! Love your videos man. Keep up the good work 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@264boresteve]

I have a G5655T QM just like this one, only in the amber color they call speyside. Absolutely love the unique tones available on these. Some say Bigsby equipped guitars won’t stay in tune. As long as you take the time to set it up properly, lube the nut, and don’t go crazy with the Bigsby, it holds tune very well.

[@randyfolkner9496]

That bridge pick up is crazy good 🤯

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

I have an Alpine Green 5622T and I absolutely love it

[@AIDILDARWISYMOE]

Very nice sound.. beautiful guitar

[@ryanlanders2327]

I've been looking at a few and have been wanting to add one to my collection.

[@robertspreitzer8126]

I had one for a bit it was cool you can play anything on them, I never really bonded with it and sold it.

[@michaeld2716]

Thank you.

[@jameswattts7241]

Have a 5220 Electromatic Jet in Jade Grey. Absolutely fantastic. Dollar for dollar, one of the best values out there. Sounds and plays beautifully.

[@chrisb8193]

I got a G5220 last year in a trade (swapped a Jazzmaster for it I wan’t really feeling) and was super impressed. It has a mahogany body and neck with a maple cap just like a Les Paul but it’s chambered and more “airy” sounding than a standard LP. It’s a touch darker and warmer as well. It’s like a kinder, gentler-sounding guitar when compared to it’s Gibson counterpart. I really dig it. Gretsch guitars just feel “friendly” if that makes sense. Every time I pick it up it’s like shaking hands with an old buddy.

[@lilikura]

Beautiful guitar and of course, beautiful playing as always ❤🙏

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

In lieu of a Gretsch (which I was tempted to get last year), I sprang for a Burns replica of the Brian May Red Special (in black and gold instead of red and black). Like most Gretsch guitar and bass models, the Special is semi-hollow and lightweight. However, it’s got 3 pickups instead of 2 and full access to all of them.

[@geoffh8077]

Bridge pickup has that Malcolm Young cluck

[@lonniewrights2591]

I am a new player and Gretch will be my first upgrade, sure would be great to win this one.

[@BB-ft6nd]

That is a phenomenal guitar. The scale length is the same as my Les Paul. Pretty sweet...

[@Sullstice]

That is the same guitar I've been looking at lately! Sounds great and that sweet tea finish is incredible. I don't need the guitar I just really really really want one. On second thought I do need it.

[@scottywhittaker287]

I love my G5410T rat rod. It is my only hollow body, and probably will be the only one I purchase. I just like it that much.

[@camilo1455]

I ordered a Streamliner because I played a double-cut version at a guitar store and liked it. I found a good deal on a single-cut model, 2410 maybe?? 2420, something like that. But I sent it back (to Pro Audio, seems legit) because it "wasn't quite good enough." This one looks like a keeper. Thanks to Robert and Sweetwater ... I'd love to play it.

[@KozmykJ]

When I decided to try a Gretsch I HAD TO go for a Filtertron model. I got a G5232T , an 'affordable' Gretsch. I was not disappointed. I DO recognise that Broadtron pickups sound 'different' But it had to be Filtertrons for me.

[@Bloozestringer]

Great guitars. Wish I had picked up the Jade Gray version of this last year before they went quilted and raised the price $200.

[@grene1955]

I love Gretsch... I have a few, and now I need to buy this one! They just do their own thing!

[@TooPunkToBeAPodcast]

Yes!!!!!! Just got one of their solid bodys and it's easily my favorite guitar. Better tones than I've gotten from anything else. Love it definitely has a different sound

[@DreidMusicalX]

That's the best looking Gretsch I have ever seen!