Blacktop Filter’Trons sound brilliant in the hands of a master player like this. They work better with overdrive pedals than one might expect. Much better than the Full’Trons in my G6609 Broadkaster.
Fantastic playing. I had his model on loan from a friend and couldn't warm to the slightly flat back of the neck and found the pickups lacking. Just bought a super mint Heritage Series G3140 and it's an absolute knockout.
Outstanding, Bart, as always. If you remember, I've been asking you for some time to hammer down on the Gretsch! I really like that you chose the G5422T. I have a G5422TG in the walnut stain that I absolutely love. I happen to believe that nothing sounds like a Gretsch. Love the sounds that ya got and appreciate you doing it with the Gretsch. You never disappoint, my friend. Merry Christmas.
Thanks! I use a Kemper Profiling Amp for all my recordings and the normal clean Fender amp sounds just have some reverb (for the rockabilly tone it's spring verb) and a bit of compression.
It really sounds fantastic. I have a 5420T electromatic with the blacktops which I'd imagine would be pretty similar sounding. Is the 5422 pretty much the same bit with double cutaway. My 5420T is brand new. I haven't even played it. I bought it one time I really wanted a Gretsch hollowbody and I've just so many guitars it's sat unused ever since. I'm surprised how good the 5422T sounds "just strumming" like in the middle part. I was a bit skeptical thinking it would be more suited to say.. lead or rockabilly style playing.. and maybe have issues with feedback. Whereas my talent, or lack of it, means that I'm more of just a country/punk chord strummer.. but maybe it'll do okay for that. I think after all, one of the guys from Rancid uses a Gretsch.
Thanks!! I only played it in my studio and not live with a band so I really can't say. Hollow bodies are always prone to feedback. It does have a sound post in the body which gives a little bit of improvement.
Fantastic sounds and playing, many thanks for the video. How is the playability, how easy is it to play? I wonder does this guitar feel bigger than a ES-335?
Thanks! Playability is a bit dependent on a decent setup, the one I played had a poor setup and high action from the factory. The body is a little bit thicker than a 335.
@@80daytripper Yes, pretty decent with the double cutaway. I think you just have to go to a dealer and try out one for yourself to make sure it suits you!
Thanks. Yes I believe it's pinned. This one had a nut that wasn't filed correctly at the factory so it got out of tune fast. A proper setup by a luthier should fix that.
The pro line Gretsch guitars are made in Japan actually and I believe they only make their master built guitars in the US. The more expensive, the better the craftmanship and parts used but the Korean ones can be great too. Maybe change pickups or something to make it closer to the more expensive ones.
I have lots of lick and other lessons on my CZcams channel. Will try do do another on this track (you mean the intro riff, or solo?). In the meanwhile you can slow it way down on youtube and maybe figure it out?
Well done, good feel, great sounds.
Thanks!
Tried to click the like button 500 times, didn't work but it's the thought that counts. Amazing and inspirational Bart. Just, "Wow".
Thanks a lot Ben!
superbe man!!!!! but that Gretsch sound is just the best
Thanks!
Man I love that first blast - it's so damn punky and you're clearly loving every second of it ❤️
Thanks man!!
I found this video while searching about this guitar and man I felt in love with it and your way to play
Thanks man!
This whole thing is spectacular. Absoluely love what you did over the backing track. Inspiring. Thanks for the link!
Thanks a lot Jim!!
I loved your guitar playing especially that first intro song.
Thank you!
Blacktop Filter’Trons sound brilliant in the hands of a master player like this. They work better with overdrive pedals than one might expect. Much better than the Full’Trons in my G6609 Broadkaster.
Thanks!! Blacktops are great indeed!
"WoW" love the Rockabilly style.
Thanks!
I have that exact guitar, love it. Always love your playing!
Thanks man!
Fantastic playing. I had his model on loan from a friend and couldn't warm to the slightly flat back of the neck and found the pickups lacking. Just bought a super mint Heritage Series G3140 and it's an absolute knockout.
Thanks! And congrats on the 3140 :)
Outstanding, Bart, as always. If you remember, I've been asking you for some time to hammer down on the Gretsch! I really like that you chose the G5422T. I have a G5422TG in the walnut stain that I absolutely love. I happen to believe that nothing sounds like a Gretsch. Love the sounds that ya got and appreciate you doing it with the Gretsch. You never disappoint, my friend. Merry Christmas.
Thanks a lot Ray! Nothing beats a Gretsch :)
I thought that but then I bought a Jaguar. Sadly it’s ruined my G5230T I just wanna put it down and play the Jag 😥
Really really nice sounds and great playing! Question: on the Fender sounds, what kind of effects did you use on what amp? And what kind of settings?
Thanks! I use a Kemper Profiling Amp for all my recordings and the normal clean Fender amp sounds just have some reverb (for the rockabilly tone it's spring verb) and a bit of compression.
I have the same guitar (korean made, block inlays). Love it
Awesome!
YEEEEHAAA!!!
Dream guitar
Dig it!
Thanks!
It really sounds fantastic. I have a 5420T electromatic with the blacktops which I'd imagine would be pretty similar sounding. Is the 5422 pretty much the same bit with double cutaway. My 5420T is brand new. I haven't even played it. I bought it one time I really wanted a Gretsch hollowbody and I've just so many guitars it's sat unused ever since. I'm surprised how good the 5422T sounds "just strumming" like in the middle part. I was a bit skeptical thinking it would be more suited to say.. lead or rockabilly style playing.. and maybe have issues with feedback. Whereas my talent, or lack of it, means that I'm more of just a country/punk chord strummer.. but maybe it'll do okay for that. I think after all, one of the guys from Rancid uses a Gretsch.
These can be versatile guitars for sure. I had a 5420 too, I believe that has a thicker body but is very similar orherwise.
Very cool Player👍Bart💥
Thanks a lot!
Great playing and great demo. I'm considering this model or the 5622. Do you have any issues with feedback with the 5422?
Thanks!! I only played it in my studio and not live with a band so I really can't say. Hollow bodies are always prone to feedback. It does have a sound post in the body which gives a little bit of improvement.
Fantastic sounds and playing, many thanks for the video. How is the playability, how easy is it to play? I wonder does this guitar feel bigger than a ES-335?
Thanks! Playability is a bit dependent on a decent setup, the one I played had a poor setup and high action from the factory. The body is a little bit thicker than a 335.
@@BartDietvorst thanks! Am I correct Gretsch has 18th fret neck joint, how good is upper fret access?
@@80daytripper Yes, pretty decent with the double cutaway. I think you just have to go to a dealer and try out one for yourself to make sure it suits you!
Beautiful sound and look. A question: is the bridge fixed to the top? Any tuning issue!?
Thanks. Yes I believe it's pinned. This one had a nut that wasn't filed correctly at the factory so it got out of tune fast. A proper setup by a luthier should fix that.
Hey was wondering, still have the gretsch and are ya still loving it?
No, I have a 6122 currently which I love.
Can anyone tell me what the differences between American made and Korean made guitars are.
The pro line Gretsch guitars are made in Japan actually and I believe they only make their master built guitars in the US. The more expensive, the better the craftmanship and parts used but the Korean ones can be great too. Maybe change pickups or something to make it closer to the more expensive ones.
@Bart Dietvorst thank you Bart.
Upload some lessons that you played in the beginning
I have lots of lick and other lessons on my CZcams channel. Will try do do another on this track (you mean the intro riff, or solo?). In the meanwhile you can slow it way down on youtube and maybe figure it out?
.10 or
.9?
Good Video. Good Play!
Thanks! It was as it came from the factory with 11's.
Center block..........
This one is fully hollow