This P-90 Is Worth The Price of Admission! | Gretsch G2215-P90 Streamliner Jr Jet Club Guitar Review

[@davidwright9550]

I’ve been playing for a tad over 50 years. Have several Les Pauls and 4 Strats but I bought this one because I’ve always wanted a Gretsch but didn’t want to spend a ton of money without really ever having played one. I was intrigued by the tones. Got mine last week and it is more than what I hoped for. An unbelievable guitar for the price, and it just captures tones that none of the others can. What a steal and what an amazing sounding instrument!

[@acousticguitars123]

is there a way to adjust the intonation?

[@summersleepmusic]

@@acousticguitars123once I went to 11’s it stays in tune. It did NOT like 9’s lol

[@aaronlarsen7447]

I got the green Chinese Gretsch with the Bigsby that always comes loose an falls apart. I took it off ,and the pick gaurd too, because I broke it, so it kind of lookes cool without the pick gaurd and I don't need the tremolo arm to play it. It sounds and plays good. Finding a case was hard and it's a super tight fit. I prefer this model that you are reviewing because of the pickup configuration, the compensated saddle, and no Bigsby. It's also half the price of the one that I bought, same nice neck and decent tuners.

[@NoWayOut55]

You just made my mind up! Thanks for your comment!👍👍👍

[@archeryandstuffwithstevela3423]

Pickup height is adjustable for a reason. Pretty sure a setup would get it sounding great in all positions.

[@rudeboyelvis1]

LOL Exactly...It would have taken literally take less than 30 seconds to adjust a pickup he spent the entire video bashing. This is a phenomenal guitar for the money. Anyone looking for a Single Cut under 400 bucks would be nuts not to consider this one. I've got this P 90 version, but they make the same guitar in an HH configuration if you're not into it. P 90's are classic but like all of them, it will let you know its there if you push any appreciable gain to it.

[@idapriem7681]

I was lucky enough to receive this model as my first ever electric guitar and I'm super happy with it! The validation from this comment section is making me more confident to recommend this guitar to any motivated beginner as it seems like it can hold up as the player gets better.

[@jonniefast]

its v playable i learned how on garbo keep it up mate

[@jreagle58]

The Anderton's guys adjusted the P90 down and the bridge pup up to great results!

[@tosapwr]

I just slightly lowered the P90 on mine and got a nice balance

[@flppr1]

I raised the hb all the way up, lowered the p90 all the way down, and it's balanced now, and both sound great.

[@stephenjonestv6644]

This is definitely one of the best values currently on the market. Shout out to Gretsch!

[@bsideguitar]

Really is incredible for $350… and the details rival guitars costing much much more.

[@jonniefast]

good luck finding a case that fits it 🤘🏻🙃

[@jonniefast]

im about to spend more on the case than the guitar again, which i guess is a good problem to have 🙃

[@JeremyCoopersoopakoopa]

@@jonniefast I found a Gretsch case that fit mine when I bought it.

[@jonniefast]

@@JeremyCoopersoopakoopa Model number/name I never found anything

[@natewayna]

Regardless of price this is my favourite guitar at the moment. Just love the look and sound of it.

[@Olegstuff21986]

I actually like the Broadtron bridge pickup, a bit 'muddy'/'dirty' but it would've been boring had it sounded like a stereotypical humbucker. I find it's good for power chord riffage as you can get some classic-sounding tones out of it.

[@Mandobird1]

Yep, I don't know why so many people bag it, sounds great to me.

[@rickf]

I agree. It's nasty in all the right ways lol

[@realtruenorth]

How does it compare to bridge filtertron?

[@aniqsufyan7722]

it got enough crunch sound

[@loudsalt]

I ran across this guitar at a chain store. I plugged it in a Supro Delta King 12 and a Virbo Champ. It was perfectly set up for me with good intonation right off the rack. I knew she was mine when I heard the grit, dirt, and growl. I have some issues with the bridge pickup, but through a fuzz pedal, I’m more than happy with it.

[@bartpirone1683]

I bought this guitar, in a wood stain finish. It’s a beautiful look, plays well. Sounds and feels like a 2500 dollar guitar.

[@bsideguitar]

The natural ones looks great! Congrats on a great guitar.

[@carlosmontoya2613]

I have the same and it definitely feels more $$$ than it should be. Way better looking in person

[@progressiveissueswoodstock8487]

Just picked one up on sale for $250. Needed a setup for intonation out of the box. Lowered the strings too. I agree the p90 is right up there! Love the neck too. Wish we had them this good and this cheap back in the day!

[@gerrypair3856]

I just order one from Sweetwater. A demo for 350 bucks. Can not wait to get it. I hope it plays great. Love ya stuff. Keep up the great work.

[@bsideguitar]

Thanks for the comment. Appreciate it!

[@phillipdavidharrisgospel6981]

I bought one of these used. after a full set up by my local guitar technician and some new Grover tuners put on, im super happy with it. Get ready to replace the Tuners sooner or later because they are very cheap. but you will be glad you invested in this guitar.

[@TheMightymolar]

I just bought this guitar and am enjoying it. It's my first electric so I'm ignorant about other guitars, but I agree regarding the pickups. I like the neck and combo positions, but don't really like just the bridge. It's got a great look and I'm happy with the quality and feel, but, again, I have nothing to compare it to. Now I just have to practice so that one day I won't suck!

[@ToeKneeAre]

Great review. Thank you! I convinced my friend's wife to buy him one of these for Christmas. Now I want one!! I have a semi-hollow Gretsch with the Broadtron BT-2S pickups in it. They sound FANTASTIC in the hollow body but less-so here in the solid. Interesting. I'd say if I were to get one, I'd swap the bridge pickup with another hotter humbucker and probably swap that wrap-around bridge, too.

[@user-ym3ld5ut7b]

Just got mine from the guitar tech who did a set-up on it. Sounds great .

[@tao265]

Happened to catch a GC sale on these today - $289! Picked up the natural “single barrel” finish. They had two - opted to buy a new one in box. When home, did an unboxing to discover the P90 was poorly installed (slanted considerably) and no luck adjusting. Neck joint and fretboard transition to body is weird - big gap between end of fretboard and top. Plugged into my blues jr and it sounded weak - no growl, no punch. Off I go to GC to see if they can correct the pickup issue and neck.

[@bsideguitar]

Bummer on the issues. I’ve had weird issues with the last few things if picked up from GC.

[@tao265]

@@bsideguitar does yours have that gap at the fretboard/body transition? They said it was “normal” and sure enough the other 3 2215s they had in stock all had the same thing. They shimmed the P90 and raised the humbucker and it sounds better.

[@johnathansimmonds9388]

So much value. Love gretsch

[@bsideguitar]

A ton of value here!

[@clevertrevor7360]

I actually like the bridge pickup so I guess it all comes down to personal taste.

[@surfysonic9847]

Thanks for the great review! I've got the Sahara Metallic one - I think (as you discovered) that the middle position combines the chime of the bridge with the dirt/power of the P90 neck. The neck on it's own is great, too. The Broad'Tron pickups (bridge) isn't really a bad pickup on it's own, but when paired with the P90 beastie in the neck, it comes off as anemic. The 2 Broad'Tron pickup version of this guitar is terrific, but different from this beast. That said, I'm a P90 guy so I prefer this version. I hope they come out with a 2 x P90 version some day (Gretsch version of a Les Paul Special). They had a FSR Streamliner hollow body with 2xP90s, but I prefer this model. Great bang for the buck in any case.

[@bsideguitar]

A 2 P90 version would be awesome! On the Sahara Metallic, some pics online look very much like a sand color, while other look like is has some rose gold in it… in person how does it look?

[@surfysonic9847]

@@bsideguitar Reminds me of Fender Desert Sand but darker. Here are some home pics: i.imgur.com/cCUgBDL.jpg , i.imgur.com/EOYEgIF.jpg , i.imgur.com/skz3eQs.jpg - I swapped out the stock control knobs with some spare Gretsch arrow knobs.

[@bsideguitar]

@@surfysonic9847 love those upgraded knobs ;) Thanks for the pics!

[@Olegstuff21986]

The G2655 P90 has two P90s. It's got a different (and very cool, imo) look and is a bit more expensive. Should be a very good guitar though, just like this one.

[@Brian-qg8dg]

@@Olegstuff21986 I got one of the gretsch g2655-p90. I prefer the sound in middle position, and the 60cycle hum is very much reduced

[@Buckseed]

I bought the barrel brown color and through a Brian Setzer TV Jones Filterton in the bridge. I jam with my neighbor and he loves the sound and feel. Les Paul Jr feel.

[@vintage74]

Very interesting analysis about this guitar 🎸 🤘

[@gerrypair3856]

Well I got it and just love it. The P90 is great and like the hole set up. It plays country stuff just fine. Worth the wait.

[@peterhawley3647]

You can raise the bridge pick up height, that will balnce the pick ups better. 30secs and a screwdriver and its sorted

[@Little960]

The Streamliner and Electromatic series from Gretsch are in my opinion the best quality and playability instrumentsyou can get for the buck in the guitar market. Other companies don't even come close.

[@jorgearcecofre8024]

Wich one do you prefer? Electromatic or this one?

[@babylon_bob]

Schecter, they do I have a few Gretsch guitars and if totally agree they're amazing value but schecter are easy equal bought a pt fastback for a similar price to an electromatic and excellent quality well worth a look. But to me there the only two brands I look at for price and quality never even bother with fender or Gibson overpriced and not that good imo

[@bpsiloam]

Did you alter the pickup height at all? I had to and it made the guitar far more usable and more sustain to the notes.

[@AndyDion]

Gretsch guitars and drums for that matter are just cool You have a really cool one there Love my Gretsch

[@13druber]

I just ordered mine it will be here in 2 days. It's 11/27/2024 got it for 199.99 free shipping 12.00 tax!

[@Jamiecb88]

Incredible deal I love mine. Enjoy!

[@Tacticaltaco-kc9be]

I like the humbucker on these.. just needs to be ajust up for sure..

[@Psoewish]

Interesting, I was casually browsing guitars and this one just really caught my eye. I just love the color and look of it so much and I was like "please let this be an actual good guitar" ... I think I'm about to be a little poorer here.

[@rayota260]

do it you won't regret it i'm a strat guy but i couldn't down in the store and ended up buying it

[@macauley70]

Thank you very much for the review, it is very interesting. Today I bought this guitar. It's great. The nut is not very good, I would have to change it, and maybe I can improve the potentiometers, but the rest is great. There is a problem that you have already mentioned in the video: the volume of the two pickups is very different. I have raised the width of the bridge pickup to balance the volume, because it is difficult to lower the p90. Now the volume is balanced but I don't know if the bridge pickup is too close to the strings and loses clarity. What do you think? Another option is to change the bridge pickup for another one with more power, more output. Maybe a p90 in humbuker format or a seymour duncan jb, or similar ... any suggestions? What do you think of all this?

[@richardtremblay7634]

I saw Andertons do a review on these. They found that raising the bridge pickup helped. Maybe raise that and drop the p90 to even things out…

[@peterbicker8389]

could you raise the bridge pick up higher closer to the strings to make it sound better?

[@rayota260]

i think so, cause mine doesn't sound like the one in the video, it's very chimey, clear and bell-like

[@tosapwr]

I lowered the P90 a bit and got a nice balance

[@VintageGuitarClubSP]

I use the bridge's BroadTron alone with drive and I believe it works too. But in fact the clean P90 is fantastic.

[@superelectic45]

What would you replace the bridge pickup with?

[@rubbadubdub6543]

You need to raise the bridge pup quite a bit on these to get them in balance, the HH version is the same.

[@mikep9951]

I picked one up on clearance at GC yesterday for $250. Unbelievable deal! I felt like I was stealing the thing so I ran out the door before they told me it was a mistake. A good setup will make it even better! Super playable immediately!

[@jazzdrumguy5044]

Just picked up a pristine used one in wood finish for $200....pretty cool. Definitely the P90 is a nice neck p/u....

[@MonteD1]

It would have been a home run for me if it would have had a P90 in the bridge as well.

[@judeworth938]

found this video...the guy did exactly that took out the BroadTron at the bridge and put in a 2nd P90 ! . kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3uXaGWJrtGojbs

[@nazmoking3171]

I have one of the Streamliners and it has the same Broadtron pickups as what is in the bridge and I think they're a little muddy (and not articulate) as well so I bought Filtertron pickups to replace in the guitar. On the other hand P90s tend to sound great - no exception here. Meanwhile, I looked at the knob configuration and I am guessing there is no tone knob here?

[@forestflanigan]

One tone, one volume

[@sam-ww1wk]

Have a Gretsch acoustic from the 90's with the same thumbnail inlays. Same quality frets, etc. And it was only $200. Sure, laminated top, plastic nut, etc, but set up really well. Smart approach. Fender nailed it with Gretsch imo.

[@Mandobird1]

My favourite position on this guitar is the middle one.

[@bushcry1]

Mine too! Almost bought it in the store today

[@Mandobird1]

@@bushcry1 Maybe you'll succumb by next week? ;)

[@bushcry1]

@@Mandobird1 Maybe....lol

[@bushcry1]

I'm actually waiting for my local guitar store bring a new fender and gretsch shipment. I wish to compare the metallic mint vs. sahara metallic. The contrast of the dark neck is hard to beat with the mint metallic, but I am a patient man.

[@Mandobird1]

@@bushcry1 Both are great colours. I went with the mint, since I like that colour and already have a couple of brownish guitars.

[@Brian-qg8dg]

Was the 60 cycle hum heavily reduced in the middle position? I know it is when both pickups are p90's, but not sure about this mix

[@robertobryant7778]

I wish I got one with good tuners. I love the guitar but it goes out of tune anytime I bend a string. I'm thinking it may have problems with the nut because when it tune it I can turn it alot and nothing moves on the tuner then a little turn over shoots it. Going backwards doesn't fix it.

[@michaelbajorek1972]

Nice guitar. I like P90s. At that price it is worth just using the P90 like it is a single pick up guitar.

[@tnreprasentog7769]

P-90s are probably my fav pickup... There is a reason they've been used as long as electric guitars have been around

[@acousticguitars123]

does anyone know how to fix the intonation problem with the B and G strings?

[@nickjames2550]

If you get the broadtron 65s they are great I have a duo jet 6228 players edition

[@endaodonovan5077]

I bought the pink version last year and jmdighted with it .the build quality is top class a d it plays beautifully a d sounds great 8:22 gallery 8:22 8:22

[@bushcry1]

Its a thin U shape neck, correct? It does feel a bit chunky on the hands but not a baseball bat. P90 sounded awesome.

[@Mandobird1]

It's got a nice chunkiness to it,

[@f1sk8mm]

Be awesome if you could get one with a tele bridge

[@jayyoungmusic919]

You might not like the bridge position but it loves pedals

[@myguitardidyermom212]

The only thing keeping me from buying this guitar is that there's only 1 set of controls. I might have to just suck it up

[@castorprof]

I got one from my father that handed it down to me because of its weight. He had it lying around in his music room for 6 months without even a tuneup or adjustment. I grabbed it, tune it up and plugged it in and I was very pleasantly surprised by its resonance and sustain for an instrument in this price range. In my humble opinion, it's the best guitar you can buy for the money. Even the tuners aren't too bad! Gretsch > Epiphone

[@repoman5581]

Hi... how heavy was it :)

[@masoudb9126]

any suggestion for changing the bridge pickup? foe example Seymour Duncan 59?

[@paulcrothers6291]

Bill Lawerence L90.....the one made by his wife and daughter. I had to wait a bit , but worth it . www.wildepickups.com/products/l-90

[@macauley70]

perhaps more output pickup for equal volume to the p90 neck pickup.. a seymour duncan jb or a p90 n humbuker format with high output

[@thomasd9237]

Duncan Psyclone or Psyclone Hot. They are in the 'other' category on Duncan's site. Still Gretsch sounding nice pickups that are not a typical boring 'bucker

[@rayfranchi1507]

I'm a little late to the party here I know that but I think if you watched a few other reviewers play the bridge pickup you might change your mind it's a kick butt pick up. I have the guitar and the bridge pickup is just fine

[@randomguy-dy3uy]

maybe raise the bridge pickup

[@Preordained]

How do you intonate it?

[@Ledzepfan88]

Is the neck pickup the same as the p90 in the G2655? Because it seems like as good as that neck pickup is it should plain and simple be in both positions.

[@gerrypair3856]

I feel the same about the bridge pickup. I was thinking about putting a P90 at the bridge. Tell me what you think?

[@bsideguitar]

I think a p90 in the bridge would be awesome!

[@gerrypair3856]

@@bsideguitar I feel the same. I,m going to my guitar teck to see if it can be done. Let you know

[@gerrypair3856]

Well the jury is still out on the P90s. I keep hearing my Dad say. If it works. Do,nt fix it. So I,m going to wait.

[@kjuergens1985]

I have this guitar coming in the mail, and I'm pumped about it! Electric guitar was my first instrument, before I went on to get more into piano, and writing orchestral folk/pop stuff. There was a green Les Paul along the way, and I got whacked with interest from that, had to sell it to escape the debt. Now I've come full circle to this much lower price point, with the right aesthetic and a great sound (especially from the neck pickup, which is the sound I usually prefer anyway). But…any suggestions on eventually replacing the bridge pickup? Also, along the same lines of this high quality at a low price point, what's the perfect small tube amp to go with it?

[@bushcry1]

How was it?

[@kjuergens1985]

@@bushcry1 I'm a bum for this, but I had it for a couple months and never plugged it in…and then sold it to help finance this other guitar I became fixated on. But I did play this same Gretsch in the local music store (somebody bought it before I could), and I liked the sound a lot. Teenagers (and adults too) just beginning guitar, who want an electric, should start on this instead of those Squire Strats.

[@BedeLaplume]

​For the money this quality is quite amazing.. Those who don't like the surf green, can go for the mahogany finish.. ​How is the sustain?​

[@BobEstremera]

Great review. Is the middle position hum canceling?

[@Lateral032]

Thanks for this review

[@chcotydf1]

Great review 👍

[@Jamesp1972]

Er, did you talk about how the neck feels or did I miss it?

[@JosephGallagher]

Playing starts at 3:40

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

Just picked one up for under $250 w/shipping today on MF.

[@bsideguitar]

What a deal!

[@OldKingMaple]

Thinking about picking this up for my first guitar. Is it a rule of thumb that you always replace the strings from stock?

[@Mandobird1]

Strings that came stock on mine were very nice. No need to change yet.

[@rayota260]

just depends on their condition i suppose

[@tnreprasentog7769]

What is it made of brother?? Mahogany?? Or something cheap like Nato or poplar?

[@monsieurcommissaire1628]

Why Not Just Have 2 P-90s..? You can get mediocre humbucker sounds anywhere. →Ultimately, there's no need for Gretsch to go all Gibson on us- Proper DeArmond Model 2000 aka Dynasonic pickups would sound glorious, clean or filthy. But I dig P-90s, and our reviewer likes them, too. They're awesome pickups. So...hey Gretsch! 2 P-90S would sound and look way better.

[@stephenstrader1577]

Just split the HB pickup then? Then you’ve got a single coil bridge and a p90 neck 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TimJames-childofnarcissism]

Adjust pick up height on bridge

[@wrendelcav]

Sounds lit bit crunchy?

[@joelcorteze.9274]

Por qué suena como motor de carro malogrado??

[@smarfmart]

We're you able to lower your P90? I bought one last night but the P90 almost seems glued in. I wasn't able to move it even after adjusting the two screws in the center.

[@trahnettilhcs]

P90 covers sometimes get stuck in the route. Loosen the screws a bit (not to the point of removal) and try wiggling the cover back and forth/front to back gently. The cover should loosen and follow up the screws.

[@projectmoon13]

Why don’t you just adjust the bridge pick up height? It will make it louder…

[@o.r.grinter7763]

They should make a Gretsch Country DJENT

[@victorb656]

Just got one in natural finish. Pickup height adjustment fixed the volume discrepancy, but the adjustment screws on the bridge were a bit too short to dial in solid intonation…so I picked up 2 new screws that were a bit longer ($2 w/wrench at a local hardware store) and that did it. Nut slots were a bit high so I filed em down a touch and now THIS IS A F*CKING AMAZING LITTLE GEM! Got a steal at ~$300 shipped (open box, mint) and this thing is now one of my faves. Love everything about it. Note: If you’re not a tinkerer, just pay a guitar tech to address the above points…overall price will *still* be a ridiculous deal.

[@stormyweather2837]

How you like it now that you have had a few months to bond with it ? What amp do you use with it? I found a used one for 265 and I don't know if I should buy it? 🤔🙂

[@victorb656]

@@stormyweather2837 I’d say if the caveats in my comment don’t faze you (ie, you don’t mind fixing some of the details) then yeah. looks great, feels good, I like the neck a lot, tuners are remarkably smooth, P90 sounds awesome. I swapped out the bridge pu for a Tele…great match but I think I’ll need to go hotter for perfection.

[@IMCC1772]

They list this neck as thin U? how thin are we talking? Ibanez thin or does it have some chunk to it?

[@Mandobird1]

It's a nice chunky feeling neck, not thin at all, and I have big hands.

[@rayota260]

it's a good feeling gibson esque neck

[@pameladahl8274]

May I say...love this guitar. Fantastic price. I went to check it out. I play acoustic and a hollow body. I'm not used to the heaviness of an electric guitar. The neck on this guitar, to me only, is too chunky. Beautiful guitar. I wanted a pink one. I would wear a guitar strap. But the neck is not suitable for me. My opinion only. Still love the guitar!!

[@pmay222]

looks a great alternative to a les paul... i never enjoy the les pauls 4 switches..... the gretsch looks funkier.... better for bluesier styles or rockabilly etc.. ..

[@jorgearcecofre8024]

How noisy is this P90??

[@j.carloslabarca4187]

you just have to adjust the bridge pickup. in this model this pickup is very far from the strings. Greetings from Calama, Chile

[@GeorgeHeil-gg6wv]

PU kinda bass ackwards to my thinking. Love their "P90" in my G2655, but if going to the hummy does not give me a growel with a clean neck . . . it's a no go.

[@LeviWithTheLens]

I might make some jazz players mad but... i play metal on this guitar.

[@dezionlion]

Embrace the mud!

[@UNDEADMAGICALSHRIMP]

Hello! What can you say about weight of this guitar? ibs, pounds, kg i don't care.

[@GerryRocks64]

Full mahagonybody, mine is 6.7kg. 😁

[@UNDEADMAGICALSHRIMP]

@@GerryRocks64 oh my god. Tnx man)

[@todoguitar]

That guitar kicks my $3000 Les Paul’s ass, I don’t know if I should be happy or sad about that :)

[@bsideguitar]

Ha, let me know what you decide 😂

[@steveb2145]

Bridge sounds nice to me.( hearing Pearl Jam )....depends on individual taste...

[@mr8ty8]

It's a p90. P90ties always sound awesome

[@demzunoplayer]

I got one, terrific. And cheap.

[@Jeymez]

this is basically a G2210 with a P90, personally they would've been better off making the whole thing P90. why only do one, i like Gretsch, but all companies do some head scratching things once in awhile, and this is one of them. i know it's the same guitar only because of the color, although they do have other color options, but this was just lazy. no way this guitar is worth 50 extra, but that's how they get you. but you can see what there trying to do, it's called hiding a mistake. instead of actually make a full P90 guitar out of this and make some improvements to the neck and those tuners, they just said you know what, we'll just throw a P90 in the neck and call it a day lol.

[@plugandrec]

breaking bad guitarrist excelent guitar.

[@ronnieblanchet4072]

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

[@catapl93]

Learn to setup pickup height before you start complaining about pickups.

[@torsolveig]

this guitar is fake. I just bought it it is poorly set up and it is very poorly done. presentation of it its not like på video.

[@southpawlibranine3511]

This or the g2210? I heard the bridge pickup isnt that goodspinding on this

[@pmay222]

looks a great alternative to a les paul... i never enjoy the les pauls 4 switches..... the gretsch looks funkier.... better for bluesier styles or rockabilly etc.. ..