1957/58 Gretsch White Penguin | Guitar of the Day - RARE GUITAR!!!

[@nilsx3020]

Lemmo plays the most beautiful, musical, inspiring demos here in YT land in my opinion. Highly underrated player.

[@therealdoug1000]

Agreed. His technique and range of styles is mind blowing.

[@Qliphirot]

That ending got me on loop mode

[@gooddeal9160]

He developed a great style with hard work its a unique sound.

[@honnaconna7312]

How is he underrated ffs

[@superkjell]

Quite possibly the best guitar of the day ever.

[@PeterMoore350]

Totally agree!!

[@grandeagle2127]

honestly don’t know what’s more inspiring, those demo plays or that gorgeous guitar, wonderful stuff

[@MissJazz004]

i’m not the biggest fan of gretsch guitars, but lemmo makes anything and everything sound amazing. not to mention how that finish has held up over time, looks nearly brand new. definitely a special piece

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

For an almost 70 year old *white* guitar, that thing looks incredible.

[@williamhiggins842]

I'm a tele man through and through but I think I just fell hard for this absolutely beautiful hunk of wood, the tone of this beauty is just devastatingly awesome.

[@PeterMoore350]

No offence and even though a lot of my guitar heros/faves played teles I despise them immensely. Even my fave Solar Guitars have a T and i know it’s gonna be stellar especially with Solar’s take on it ? Naa. Not for me. Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘

[@roughcutguitars]

The White Penguin: Sacred bird of prey! :-) Seriously, a Dream Guitar.

[@BizzleTube]

Something about this demo is special. Stands out. Subtle. Artful.

[@michaelroadnight3940]

Great guitar but greater guitarist. Total respect to this amazing musician.

[@Deuce_Luminox.]

The first bit shows how you don't need twang to make a Gretsch sound great. Nice playing as always Lemmo.

[@Jamzocd]

What a beauty and I’m talking about the guitar! But Lemmo plays it beautifully!

[@justick]

That guitar is magical. Excellent musicianship too.

[@bciecko1]

Oh man. What a guitar and what a bit of playing. Definitely up there with one of the best ever demos. Killer!

[@runwin3]

Wow, the hybrid picking section around 6:00 onward is next level.

[@churchbryan35]

Absolutely an amazing guitar, and who better than Lemo to explore the tone possibilities....you the Man Micheal✌️

[@glennnortonjr2455]

You bring class to even the Gretch! Mikey can play, huh? Yes sirry

[@timothylpappas]

this player is unbelievably good

[@glenkepic3208]

Great!!! Old as me and in better shape. Always steered clear of Gretches,,,,,maybe it was the gal on the cover of 'The Popular Chet Atkins'. I was like 5 in '62. Annette i loved,,,,this gal scared me away. ha, i never had the chops but Lemmo does. Rock on!

[@chrisb8193]

This dude is my favorite living guitar player. Absolute monster.

[@comajoebuck999]

It’s been a while since I’ve closed my eyes, listening. I usually try to see the licks….wow.

[@NickJardine]

What was that second tune he played? This guys playing is SO inspiring

[@Guardducks]

Look at mikey showing off that right hand with his finger picking and playing with a pick at the same time , nice work Michael. Hey someone call Brian, he may be interested in that Gretsch. 🤘🏼

[@Tonetwisters]

Fine sounding Gretsch with such lovely understated guitar for a Sunday morning when I should be in church! So glad Norm is looking so well and strong! Thank God we old guys keep-a-going ...

[@Johnkostercreative]

Jesus Lemmo, you are a freakin virtuoso...always amazing, there aren't many guys out here who can play such a wide range of genres with such skill and soul.

[@WilliamHall-lf9ee]

Wonderful to hear such a beautiful guitar, played so beautifully! Thank you!

[@robbybobby9086]

Its hard to say I'd want this setup over a new car, but still would be a close choice!

[@YdoIneedahandle869]

I’m not gonna lie I own one of the replicas but Michael put me in a trance I was doing stuff but had to sit watch and listen. I was mad when the video was over! We need to keep this in the shoo for him to play more

[@imreh5588]

Beautiful Mike. Tears of joy

[@jessemontemayor5198]

Awesome playing my friend. Beautiful tones displayed. Very inspiring. Thanks

[@jfinester]

I believe that White Penguin is stereo. The bridge pickup has no polepieces on the bass side, and the neck pickup has no polepieces on the treble side. With a stereo cord and two amplifiers, and the output selector (the switch on the cutaway) in the correct position, you’ll have the bass strings coming through one amp and the treble strings coming through the other. I’ll bet Chet Atkins suggested that! What the other position(s) on the switch do I don’t know-obviously one is mono, because that’s the way Michael’s playing it. Sounds great! And stereo Penguins are even rarer than mono ones.

[@toddflowers8052]

Great guitar great demo Lemmo, ! Thank you Norm and Jen !

[@brucedelaney9606]

WOOOOOOW. What a sound.... Great playing Michael... Fantastic Amp. Clear but warm and complex.

[@mikeopdenaker5573]

The essence of cool...would look great next to my white falcon!!!!

[@victorvalverde9478]

Beautiful playing Michael!! Nice guitar too!🎉😊

[@dannymarks988]

Beauty Demo, sound and playing. Well done!

[@gauloiscalifornien]

He is an amazing player.

[@davidfrank6664]

Thank you Michael!

[@stuartdennis8506]

Gorgeous guitar and gorgeous playing

[@sommelierofstench]

sooooo mellow sounding. shout out to that hybrid picking on the last cut

[@PeterWilliamson-nn9et]

It has a very unique sound

[@nathanielbrewster8457]

This is an incredible guitar -- Norm is so understated. There are fewer than 50 white penguins, even fewer with a Bigsby. This is probably a $200k+ guitar!

[@vadenk4433]

Wow! Talk about a holy grail guitar. Stupid rare too. It’s so cool to see these type of guitars turn up out of the blue.

[@frankkonopski9982]

Beautiful GreTsch...incredible playing!

[@gregjacob8380]

Michael you sure can play those strings man. And Jen captures it all. Thanks so much ❤️

[@bggouvea]

Great Playing Michael!!!

[@bradc32]

what a amazing guitar thanks Norm

[@PeterMoore350]

Wow guys that’s beautiful. What a survivor!! Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘

[@robertrogers7939]

Beautiful playing.

[@therealdoug1000]

That tone! Good lordie!

[@bsmith8943]

Some of the best plating bro. Beautiful

[@mjvicc1952]

Nicely done❤

[@nicolasfaisant6445]

Rare and beautiful one..cool demo👍

[@catzdollz9810]

oh wow!!! it's Amazing!❤❤❤❤❤

[@hermantuinstra118]

Nice combination especially by one so gifted on the guitar.

[@r03hls3ph]

Dude lemmo crushing extra today

[@erichutchinson6882]

That's a really great guitar.

[@keechothanasco3772]

Wonderful guitar & wonderful playing..bravo !

[@jamesgrobertson8024]

Wonderful playing my man

[@snapfinger1]

How many holy grails does Norm have ? Sheesh !

[@braindrain329]

Amazing as always, Lemmo!

[@jamesgrobertson8024]

You guys have so much fun. love yer

[@mycroft174]

i love lemmo repping philly all the time so much

[@ericfaley9019]

Randy Bachman had a huge collection of Gretch guitars. Nice sound

[@geraldponce8336]

An inspirational performance by Lemmo. An interesting guitar. Kind of on the heavier side but nicely contrasted by that ebony fretboard and pickups

[@buckfaststradler4629]

I shudder to think what it's price will be!

[@alexwoolridge94aw]

Gretsch guitars are freakin cool. Definitely don't get the recognition they deserve. Lemmo kicked ass on this one

[@musicfan8253]

Great songs, Lemmo.

[@BlueRoseShilloh]

I think this is the first White pinguin they’ve ever done

[@liamfahey7836]

On ya Rockabilly Mike🎸🎸

[@estenray5385]

Loved Michael’s playing! Made that Gretch sound like a million bucks! Thanks Lemmo! For the sweet and tasteful playing! The camera work was excellent great zooms and close ups thanks Jenn! You guys are the best!

[@JBarbarosa]

Beautiful guitar, but Rockabilly Mike is fast becoming one of my favourite players

[@reedhead1]

Rockabilly Mike, The King of Bling

[@ronnieblanchet4072]

YES!!!!!!! God bless ya! SOLI DEO GLORIA (To The Glory Of God Alone) Father, Son & Holy Spirit -Ronnie

[@billcarson4749]

So bad you don't mike the amp with such beatiful guitars and Lemmo playing..

[@PhillipBasinger]

Awsome thats what happens whit practice.

[@blackcreekarmory3470]

would really like to hear mike push that amp to the edge of breakup with the danish Pete pedal... Good job lemmo.

[@georgerobinson7660]

Been loving hearing that last piece lemmo played. A tab anywhere?

[@mtacoustic1]

Back in '73, I found one of these in a pawn shop for $350. However; I was a poor college student and couldn't even manage $3.50........

[@j7cc]

Thanks. Cool review......

[@AMaruri]

Beautiful playing! What’s that tuning and first song you played.

[@brettwood1091]

Nice melodies man ;)

[@thorstentrabold8398]

Wow 😱

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

nice sounding axe, smoooth as yer like.

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

thank you its a fab axe.

[@jimcollier7869]

White Penguin, only seen em in books.

[@13thRaven]

Wow 👌

[@kemalnottaturk2500]

Curious. He appears to be demoing the mud switch, not the pickup selector.

[@johnhiscutt1853]

awesome👍👋

[@michaelworse6034]

Lovely playing ! What exact Rivera amp is this ? Sounds so good even at low volume !

[@scottgibbs5903]

Lemmo at his best.

[@PeterMoore350]

Is there a modern reissue or equivalent given I can’t afford this beauty. Nice playing Mr Lemmo. Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘

[@timdunn2344]

They do still make them and they are unfeasibly beautiful

[@PeterMoore350]

@@timdunn2344 thx man Cheers

[@JohnnyFriendly]

Yes, its called the gretsch vintage select 58 penguin, built exactly like the old one

[@PeterMoore350]

@@JohnnyFriendly thx.

[@christopherbent2359]

Bleed to love her

[@bobboitt3126]

Ok Lemmo what tuning was that in?

[@mexicofcmexicanito3206]

Please does anybody the name of that first tune? it sounds heavenly 😢

[@right2armbears685]

I hear less than 50 were made. Which makes them rarer than original Gibson les Paul Bursts. David Gilmour had an original white penguin.

[@jrcoste2603]

Open D tuning here ??

[@davidkieltyka9]

This one sounds dark. I wonder if the tone switch has been messed with…in the middle position there shouldn’t be any treble rolloff. Still, a super rare guitar!

[@mattmorris2867]

You know yt compresses the sound don’t you?

[@organic6299]

I think they recorded the Amp with bad mic-position/angle. So we can't hear the true treble of the guitar here on YT.

[@davidkieltyka9]

@@mattmorris2867 Yes, I do. I’m comparing what I’m hearing from this guitar to loads of other demos from Norm’s YT channel and also from my own experience playing & listening to Gretsch guitars with Filter’trons.

[@mattmorris2867]

@@davidkieltyka9Theres so many variables that you really need to hear it in person. As with any guitar.

[@jonmullenax778]

Wish I had the talent in Lemmo's pinky,

[@AwkwardHypernerd413]

That is a weird bridge, how do you set intonation on that??

[@jrcoste4910]

Open c tuning??

[@ronlucca6954]

Does that amp have a built in compressor . Kinda sounds like it .