TV Jones replaces stock Gretsch 5120 pickups with TV Classics PART TWO

[@blondegraemey]

Great video, but that would drive me crazy working with the strings still on. You could even capo them at the first fret then depress the bigsby and pop them off, if you really wanted to save them.

[@LeviBulger]

It's because you'll have to readjust everything on and around the bridge/trem by taking them all off at once. It's the nature of the floating bridge on these guitars and with the Bigsby. It's a massive pain in the ass and most people learn the hard way the first time changing strings on these. When I worked in a repair shop, I would get at least 1-2 each month of the Gretsch-omatics with this system where a person removed all strings at once and couldn't get the guitar to play right again. You can get lucky and have the pins set up at the factory which keeps it all intact, but the China made ones are never the case

[@LeviBulger]

By the way I was a big fan of your channel back in the day. You turned me on to the Ibanez AD80 a while back (I think it was that pedal). Do you still do demos?

[@blondegraemey]

@@LeviBulger Not for a while now. Maybe again, one day!

[@robertwood344]

Excellent instructions! I was able to install my Brian Setzer pickups in my Gretsch 5120 with no problems. Thanks!

[@Bluestouse86]

Who else watched this video before they actually decided to buy a gretsch? The fact there is no access panels made me wonder how hard modding would be. I ain’t scared lol. Good job

[@Oscarhobbit]

This is a really clear tutorial, thanks so much. Big hello from Northern Ireland! Is there any chance that you have the measurements in metric for us Europeans across the pond.

[@blueMinn]

Terrific demonstration! Very clever! I hope you ignore the negative comments left by some. It is too bad they want to nit pick and in the process fail to appreciate how easy you make this look. Thank you for this terrific teaching!

[@Vermillion2176]

I learned a lot from this video but darned if I wouldn't ditch the adjustable wrench for a socket that fit the nut on the pots. That adjustable wrench is a big old scratch waiting to happen. Big Ron

[@stupidlogic2987]

Does it have to be Dove soap for lubricating the screws or can I use Imperial Leather?

[@jaystudio6970]

youre scratching my guitar with that wrench damn!

[@TVJones1]

SORRY!!!

[@Tyrannocaster]

Where is the before-and-after video mentioned at the end?

[@PhillipAlcock]

I wondered that! Maybe not that much difference?

[@MrBradHendrickson]

OUTput jack, my friend. :-)

[@DavidGarcia-pi9wn]

Did this to my sunburst 2420 Looks scary because you’re drilling into the guitar bit truth be told it’s extremely easy Like up the pickups to the strings (Left to right is extremely important) Up and down not so much Ballpark

[@XiaNingTian]

Just the thought of drilling into my guitar alone makes me cower in fear. It's something I'd like to learn how to do though, change my own pickups.

[@TVJones1]

If we can do it, you can too!

[@ASSman864]

I reccomend you buy a kit guitar first, not only will you learn some skills before tacking any of your guitars but it will help you pass that fear of messing with a guitar. I used to feel like a guitar was a sacred magic thing only wizards could work on but once you make your own you realise its just wood and electronics. Although i still wouldent mess with anything vintage/all original

[@timcc001]

I'm going to send him a set of Vise Grips or maybe a 3 foot pipe wrench.

[@RackwitzG]

"I measure 12 and 9/32nds." lol Glad I live in Metricland. I've always wondered how you put the controls in a hollow body guitar. Thanks for showing. My fishtank will have to do without fresh air for a couple of hours....

[@LeviBulger]

This made me lol. Thanks 👍

[@jeffandlucy]

'roughly' 12 and 9½/32nds!! 😂🤣😂

[@burresseffects]

Have you seen my keys?

[@DMSProduktions]

NOW it sounds LIKE a Gretsch!

[@davidcudlip6587]

Worried about scratching the guitar top but yet mucking about replacing pickups with the strings on. Lose the crescent wrench, too, if you don't want random scratches on the guitar. Gee, I feel like a choir member lecturing a priest. You do make some mighty fine pickups though. Cheers Tom.

[@raysimon9850]

Des Tv's sans trous sur les cotés ? .... Pas facile à trouver ça ! Sauf peut-être dans son atelier "privé"... Où chez Lollar !!!...

[@gringogreen4719]

Great two videos! Here's the funny part...I did this mod to my Gretsch 5120 and man does it sound great. I ended up putting my Gretschbuckers in my Ibanez Artcore in my pic and man do they sound great in that! Like better than in the Electromatic! I was wondering if you might have an explanation as to why? Everything electronically is stock. I did replace the tail piece and bridge with an Ibanez Vintage Vibrato and Ibanez roller bridge. Its just the Gretschbuckers soind really good in this AK 86.

[@wyssmaster]

Typically, raising the pickups will increase their output, while lowering them will (naturally) lower their output. Pickups that are too close to the strings can pull them magnetically, though, which will mess with intonation and sustain.

[@nicoll420]

is there a similar kit for the T-Armonds ?

[@sditt08]

Is there a video that lets you hear the before and after for comparison?

[@mailvilla]

... 03/05/2020: Hello, I have a Gretch 5120 guitar. It has a 3-way toggle switch that clicks very loud when switching from each position. Is there a way to silence it, or do I need to buy a new switch that is made to be silent? If I need a new toggle switch, who sells the silent model?

[@SandboxBullies]

Great work Tom... love the Pick Ups

[@636117]

I don't hear a distinctive difference between the neck & bridge pickups. Seems to have too much bite.

[@Hans-fz6cc]

great guitar, i have got almost the same, mine is a 68 anniversary model, fringin' 51 years old the beast is 🤓

[@TVJones1]

Couldn't agree more!

[@gunarsbrants8429]

If you were worry about scratching the guitar top so, why did you use an adjustable wrench.... You took so much are with not scratching the wood with the pickups, it was then so hard to watch that ! I was cringing....... I gasped for air ! Great pick ups though ! Cheers

[@RocktCityTim]

I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the CMHOF 6120 1954 Chet Atkins Prototypes and it came with your T'Armond Dynatronics and I am blown away at the sound that these guys provide.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Are both of the TV Classics? Or is it a TV Classic in the neck pick up and a TV Classics Plus for the Bridge pick up?

[@estabanb55]

What I like to know is why didn't you take the upper volume knob off like the rest of the three knobs?🤔

[@rickenbacker12]

When you had the cheap Chinese pots out of the instrument, why didn't you replace them with CTS or Bourns, and the caps with something better like a orange drop or a PIO? Those cheap pots will affect the tone.

[@Bluestouse86]

rickenbacker12 sounds good to me.

[@Tull1996]

The wrench makes me a little nervous around the guitar finish....lol

[@POsomething]

I think the TV Jones pickups have a lot sharper tone. More "Gretschy" tone.

[@hi1guy1]

If you're worried about scratching the guitar try painters tape. I can hear the wrench hitting the guitar.

[@Anthem-nd8sh]

Very well done tutorial showing many "tricks of the trade". Question - I just purchased a 2020 Gretsch G5222 Electromatic Double Jet and want to replace the stock TV Jones Broad'tron bridge Pick up with a TV Jones Power'Tron bridge pick up....should that swap be fairly straight forward? Thanks!

[@Anthem-nd8sh]

@@TheAwflores Correct..it has Black Top Broad'Tron Pickups...or I should say..had. I made the swap.

[@bikerdad46]

If I was you, I wouldn't rest the guitar on the cord like you did. That's a no no in my oppion. Ray

[@Emilyjay13]

That’s why u ain’t tv Jones

[@benzondog]

Hello TV Jones! Where can I find/order a pair of T Armonds? Heard some great things about them. I play Gretsch 6120 with Dearmonds. Would love the bridge pickup to be bit thicker...I know that they are supposed to be thin and twangy...but I believe that TV Jones are thicker sounding. Thanx

[@ElevenBravo]

Great video. I'm getting ready to do this same job myself. btw - *I* would've checked the pickups before re-assembling, but then again, I'm not pro like this dude. He's clearly done this a few times before. ;)

[@StevesGuitars]

@ubacam Yeah, it shouldn't cost more than $50 to have them installed. I'd ask for recommendations for good techs or luthiers in your area and try not to use guitar center.

[@cramron]

wonderful! thank you for showing us this, i want to get the same model gretsch you have there and put those tv classics on them, but i would probably destroy my guitar if i changed the pickups myself... so could anybody please tell me around how much it costs to get them installed? is it around 50 dollars? thank you

[@brynjones7371]

Can't hear any particular improvement in tone.

[@rodsreel]

Have to agree with blueMinn I will try this now having watched your excellent video. Cheers from the Scottish highlands.

[@RudyLemke]

What's that song playing? The lyrics sound like "Have You Seen My Keys" Great video by the way!

[@RE_Bullet03]

@tvjonesinc, what pickups would you recommend for extensive rockabilly?

[@JonasDaniel95]

What effect does it have when you raise or lower your pickups from the strings?

[@willw3900]

Love it. Thanks

[@koldkockrecords]

Not the drill careful so you don't scratch the finish.

[@sgtlev]

Why would I want to do all that soldering and unsoldering when I can just take the PU wires, cut and splice, and heat shrink the new joints??? Doesn't that get me to the same place?

[@Raccoon1400]

I suppose you could technically do it that way, but it wouldn't look pro and I never like to make any more connections than necessary. I just did it the way shown in the video and someone else could pull it apart again and it would look factory.

[@jefffassett5960]

Exactly!

[@danieldebiaze9379]

Great job man !!! Just a small point: you should have use tape for the bridge fillertron pup to be sure of the center position ; I allways use masking tape for those upgrades and it helps a lot; you can draw the correct line + it keeps your pup in place; when screwing is done, you just take if off ! ;-) All the Best and thanks again for sharing those great videos !!!

[@Atomicflash500]

scatching that guitar with that wrench

[@alexkol02]

А почему, собственно, нельзя вклеить бридж?Я не могу понять.

[@cast390]

Wouldn't it have made more sense to mark the bridge placement with masking tape?

[@bobbyhicks9400]

oldstrings what inside diameter is the tubing used to replace the pots?

[@KnaRRaN1989]

man why are u using that crappy wrench ? it get my nervrous u shold use a propper wrench!

[@Emilyjay13]

He’s too talented

[@KnaRRaN1989]

@@Emilyjay13 man it took you 9 years to answer 😆👌

[@ClubDeTiroNalon]

Thank you

[@godismyrefuge7886]

Thank you.

[@dennisoleary4677]

Gootched

[@Dave9494]

Why does he have to drill new holes for the pickups?

[@monosound81]

I would never put soap near a guitar. I heard the agents and such in it can cause corrosion in the wood and plastic

[@stupidlogic2987]

It's Dove soap, natural PH and kind to your skin so won't cause your wood to itch.