Beautiful playing friend! :) I've got an Ibanez jazz box that I added a bigsby to, and it's also great for this jangly, ambient, vibey stuff. Full hollowbodies are super underrated for this style of music! They've got such a nice round attack that works great with fx like delay
I started my Gretsch journey with two Electromatics: Gretsch 5655T Centerblock Jr. and Gretsch 5210 P-90 Jet. They are great guitars and I am continuing to work/upgrade them. I recently sold a vintage guitar and was able to grab my first Professional Series Gretsch: G6137TCB White PantherTM Center-Block. The MIJ Gretsch are really on another level in terms of quality, fit and finish. I would put my Panther is the same ballpark as a Penguin/Falcon minus some the cool sparkles. It really required no upgrades though I did swap out the Bigsby arm for a Chet Akins Wire arm. If you can grab a Professional Series Gretsch, especially used, I highly recommend it.
totally hear what you're getting at after playing this one; the Professional Collection is a large step up from an already solid Electronic. This one might be my forever Gretsch.
@@AmbientEndeavors Victory Deputy with the 2X12 cab. Amazingly versatile for a single channel amp and sounds fantastic! I think you already reviewed the Fender Vibro Champ Reverb Amp. In fact, I think you may be the reason I bought it in the first place and I couldn't be happier with it. That is a proper little amp.
Didn't get to respond in the chat- I have an older 120th anniversary model G6118 with TV Jones Classics, and a G6620 players edition with Dynasonics. I'm really loving the G6620 for church stuff... It takes drive really well, whereas the G6118 can run into issues with feedback or getting too muddy. The G6118 is what I grab most often when I'm goofing with clean/ambient tones at home. The refinements on the new pro/player series are so great (string changes on the old bigsby's can almost make you lose your religion) that I'm probably going to upgrade my old G6118 at some point.
It came feeling good out of the case, medium action, very good playability from the get go. I didn't make any adjustments nor change strings in advance of this video fwiw.
Would you recommend this as a worthy upgraded to the electormatic series? Ive loved the 5422tg but felt it always lacked that famous gretsch chime and airiness
I too have a 5422TG and this Pro Collection Tennessean IS a notable step up across the board. Don't get me wrong, I still think the Electromatic is impressive at its price point, but there are upgrades up and down that make the Tennessean a markedly better guitar (and good thing , since it's 3x the price). The feel of the neck w/ rounded fingerboard is luxurious compared to the Electromatic; the pickups offer more complexity and clarity to my ears, you get locking tuners, a smoother / higher end Bigsby, and an aesthetically beautiful instrument in the Pro Collection that I think remains a solid "value" dollar for dollar. Hope this helps!
Totally worth it if you can afford it or save for it. Every Gretsch is impressive at their price point - I started on a 5420 and I still love it. But the MIJ is definitely a step up - especially on feel
OK. I have an old 1962 Tennesean and it is nothing like that guitar you are playing. In my opinion anything without Hilotrons should not be called Tennesean as that was the sound. The pickups in the guitar you are playing are closer to the filtertrons in my country gentleman. I think the modern Country Gentleman and Nashville are close enough to the original but without Hilotrons its not a Tennesean. The original Tennesean was on early Beatles and playing my 62 Tennesean I can literally hear it and it's those old Hilotron pickups. I guess maybe someone would buy the modern Tennesean if they didn't want to throw down the $ for a country gentleman. Whatever. You are doing a paid promo anyway.
Fair enough! There do seem to be a lot of similarities in specs of this model and its Country Gentleman counter part; so much so I didn’t quite note the distinctions. I believe you that this guitar doesn’t reflect your 62 - Gretsch seems to take liberties in some of the features and specs they’re including on more modern offerings. I don’t think they are touting/marketing this as a vintage correct spec nor am I claiming it’s sounds just like the original Tennessean. But I can see your frustration with the specs and pickups , being a fan of the old vintage ones.
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The War on Drugs vibes in the demo track, lovely!
aw yeah! Love TWOD - this guitar definitely brings out those big swirly lead tones. thx for watching!
These look and sound so good! Great playing!
thanks man! seriously impressed with this one
My main squeeze is a white Falcon. Gretsch guitars are wonderful instruments and hugely versatile
Been jonesing for a Falcon for some time, it man if this one isn’t scratching that itch!
You Just unlocked a memory here. The anime "beck" was the first time I did ear of a white falcon. What a good time.
Beautiful playing friend! :) I've got an Ibanez jazz box that I added a bigsby to, and it's also great for this jangly, ambient, vibey stuff. Full hollowbodies are super underrated for this style of music! They've got such a nice round attack that works great with fx like delay
totally. sometimes takes a little massaging or fine-tuning to not get out of hand, but it can be very magical at its sweet spot.
Nice I dig it for sure excellent intro tune
Thank you!!
Awesome sounds!
Thanks my friend!
Awesome man! Looks and sounds killer. I think my 6119 is one that I’d have a really hard time parting with.
totally; was hoping this would be a "forever Gretsch" and I think it likely will be.
I started my Gretsch journey with two Electromatics: Gretsch 5655T Centerblock Jr. and Gretsch 5210 P-90 Jet. They are great guitars and I am continuing to work/upgrade them. I recently sold a vintage guitar and was able to grab my first Professional Series Gretsch: G6137TCB White PantherTM Center-Block. The MIJ Gretsch are really on another level in terms of quality, fit and finish. I would put my Panther is the same ballpark as a Penguin/Falcon minus some the cool sparkles. It really required no upgrades though I did swap out the Bigsby arm for a Chet Akins Wire arm. If you can grab a Professional Series Gretsch, especially used, I highly recommend it.
totally hear what you're getting at after playing this one; the Professional Collection is a large step up from an already solid Electronic. This one might be my forever Gretsch.
Sounds glorious.
💯 loving this one.
So sick. Intro reminded me of War on Drugs.
love it. I think I've seen him play a gretsch before! was loving the warbly tones on this one too so I went down the rabbit hole.
Dang, that sounds good. I'm gonna have to pay off my new amps and get my hands on one of those!
Do it! They’re beautiful guitars and great players. ..but hold on tell me about these AMPS!? Ha :)
@@AmbientEndeavors Victory Deputy with the 2X12 cab. Amazingly versatile for a single channel amp and sounds fantastic! I think you already reviewed the Fender Vibro Champ Reverb Amp. In fact, I think you may be the reason I bought it in the first place and I couldn't be happier with it. That is a proper little amp.
Sounds great which amp and foot switch are you using in this demo.
all the gear is in the video description, but this was a Supro Montauk.
Didn't get to respond in the chat- I have an older 120th anniversary model G6118 with TV Jones Classics, and a G6620 players edition with Dynasonics. I'm really loving the G6620 for church stuff... It takes drive really well, whereas the G6118 can run into issues with feedback or getting too muddy. The G6118 is what I grab most often when I'm goofing with clean/ambient tones at home. The refinements on the new pro/player series are so great (string changes on the old bigsby's can almost make you lose your religion) that I'm probably going to upgrade my old G6118 at some point.
Man I wish they made this exact model in lefty!
Totally. I feel for you left handers!!
How good is the action and what are the specs on the set up.
It came feeling good out of the case, medium action, very good playability from the get go. I didn't make any adjustments nor change strings in advance of this video fwiw.
Dang dude.... TONE!
TOAN!
Would you recommend this as a worthy upgraded to the electormatic series? Ive loved the 5422tg but felt it always lacked that famous gretsch chime and airiness
I too have a 5422TG and this Pro Collection Tennessean IS a notable step up across the board. Don't get me wrong, I still think the Electromatic is impressive at its price point, but there are upgrades up and down that make the Tennessean a markedly better guitar (and good thing , since it's 3x the price). The feel of the neck w/ rounded fingerboard is luxurious compared to the Electromatic; the pickups offer more complexity and clarity to my ears, you get locking tuners, a smoother / higher end Bigsby, and an aesthetically beautiful instrument in the Pro Collection that I think remains a solid "value" dollar for dollar. Hope this helps!
Totally worth it if you can afford it or save for it. Every Gretsch is impressive at their price point - I started on a 5420 and I still love it. But the MIJ is definitely a step up - especially on feel
@@AmbientEndeavors thanks so much for the detailed response! I'd love to save up for one soon. Always love your playing so keep up the good videos!
Yeah, right!! Why don't you do a video with ONLY the sounds of the guitar?
No you
OK. I have an old 1962 Tennesean and it is nothing like that guitar you are playing. In my opinion anything without Hilotrons should not be called Tennesean as that was the sound. The pickups in the guitar you are playing are closer to the filtertrons in my country gentleman. I think the modern Country Gentleman and Nashville are close enough to the original but without Hilotrons its not a Tennesean. The original Tennesean was on early Beatles and playing my 62 Tennesean I can literally hear it and it's those old Hilotron pickups. I guess maybe someone would buy the modern Tennesean if they didn't want to throw down the $ for a country gentleman. Whatever. You are doing a paid promo anyway.
Fair enough! There do seem to be a lot of similarities in specs of this model and its Country Gentleman counter part; so much so I didn’t quite note the distinctions. I believe you that this guitar doesn’t reflect your 62 - Gretsch seems to take liberties in some of the features and specs they’re including on more modern offerings. I don’t think they are touting/marketing this as a vintage correct spec nor am I claiming it’s sounds just like the original Tennessean. But I can see your frustration with the specs and pickups , being a fan of the old vintage ones.