Thanks for the kind words! I bought the guitar 2nd hand, but it had no modifications. It was original exept for the strap locks and I left it that way. I use 011 Elixir strings which sound very snappy on the guitar.
Both pickup haunting tones are awesome. I have a silver sparkle 5126 (same guitar different color). Through an Echoplex it is just killer Thanks for the video
The 5129 doesn´t have a tuneomatic bridge, only a static one. Some have a pinned bridge and another bigsby type tremolo, although they are named the same. The D´Armonds, like most single coils, buzz pretty much on stage exept the middle PU position. I use a noise gate to kill noise in the playing pauses.
Love the sound of that guitar..and your playing is amazing! What modifications, if any, did you make to your guitar? Any major set-up needed? Love the sound of the D'Armond 2000s...I was considering trading my 1963 Tennessean for a 5420...until I happened upon your videos of the 5420 and the 5129, and I have to agree, the 5129 has a much better "Gretsch sound". So...now I am on the hunt for a good used 5125 or 5129! Thanks for your videos!
@@holgerbogen-I just purchased three Gretsch guitars as a life gift to myself. My wife was like what are you doing? I said, I simply want something that I've always dreamed about. She understood. She's always understanding and a truly lovely woman. Grateful to have her in my life. So, I got the Torino Green G2622T, the Maple G2420T, and the Black and Gold G5422-12G. They play marvelously! But it should be noted that I'm not a great player. I write auto collision estimates, and I'm a part time song writer and Gospel minister, and these guitars will help me in that effort. However, and in any case, I must admit watching you play is inspiring. You've accomplished quite an impressive body of work, and I wanted to congratulate you on that! Also, I was driving home thinking about your achievements, and it got me to think of my efforts for the Gospel of Christ. Probably not a great point of interest to you, but still, you've inspired me to think back my efforts in the work of Christ, I wanted to thank you for that bit of inspiration. Sometimes you never know how what you do can inspire others in your sphere of influence. To me that's what Jesus Christ is all about! So, thank you for all of your inspiration and encouragement! Ric
Thank you for the kind words and congradulations to your nice new guitars. I have a gospel band myself. Three singers and a back up band. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/9Nmi82TscUA/видео.html
Terrific playing and for once no tons of overdrive which makes any guitar sound the same. I have a 5129 and a UX-1and am only interested in a clean sound to hear the true tone of the guitar. I am very pleased with the 5129 but have also noticed a tendency to buzz. Your playing is brilliant and now I think I should take up lawn bowls. :-(
+Rastus Germumple. Hey, glad you like my playing. I don´t like distorted guitar demos either. I have a PU comparo of the stock DeArmond 2000s and TVJ classics on YT. I definately like the DA´s better. You've got a good guitar, so keep on going and practicing. You unfortunately never "arrive"; as a guitar picker :)
Guitar sounds awesome. I've always loved dynasonics. Recently I played through my buddy's Guild and like your guitar noticed the aluminum bridge. I think that's a big factor. I would love to get your thoughts on bridge materials.
I don´t have that much experience with different bridges. I tried a tuneomatic bridge on this guitar, but it wasn´t a big difference to me. I like the guitar pretty much, the only issue is that the pickups tend to buzz pretty much. More than tele single coils or so.
Am I correct in assuming that the difference between the 5120 and the 5129 is just the pickups and color options? And the 5420 has the "baldwin-era pickups" and binding on the f-holes. is that about right? Do any of them have the fixed or "pinned" bridge? I'm really digging the sound of the D'Armonds....
Hi Buddy did you have the De Armonds Pickups put in there or did it come that way. And may i ask if you are using a amp and if so what kind. and how are you getting that nice reverb sound what unit are you using
Are these the De Armond 2000's ? I am looking at a used 5129 with De Armond 2000s and it's a bit cheaper than the 5420, but I really like the black top Filtertrons in that one. These sound great, though. The one I am looking at has the 2000's, so if these are them, definitely the "Gretsch" sound I am looking for.
Buddy, let me say first- marvelous playing. I've seen Billy Zoom and Brian Setzer rip it up on their Gretsches, but they better watch their backs!! :) As for the guitar. Well, I found a CHERRY Aspen Green 2012 (floating bridge) 5420T so I bought it. Love it. Love the black top Filtertrons. However, I also bought that 2004 5129. I am not a fan of the tension bar on the Bigsby they used the first couple of years (B70). It looks like you have the one with the B60. However, I will deal with it when it comes in the post but that was my only hesitation. I made an offer on Reverb.com and got an acceptance so there you go. I am now the proud owner of TWO Gretsches. As for the honk/nasal, TV Jones has said the Filtertrons, De Armond's etc. really are sensitive to height (pole and pickup) and I'm sure I can tweak it so it growls just the way I like it. Thanks for the help. I'm really stoked!
John Smith Thanks for the compliment John. Then you´re equipped well now! Maybe you can change the biggs some day? One thing that bothers me about the 5129, it´s very sensitive to electromagnetic single coil buzzing in neck or bridge position. In middle position it´s iliminated though.
I've heard that. Well, I guess that's what Noise Gates are for! I have heard it's pretty easy to either remove the tension bar or just divert the strings over it. It's really more appropriate for flat top, not an arched top guitar. My original hollowbody and the only guitar I still have from my (cough!) younger days is the Ibanez Artist Model AS200 1980 version, the ES-335 killer, and Scofield's guitar of choice. I always wondered how it would sound with a Bigsby, maybe I'll add one, one day as long as I can do it without doing any damage/changes to the body. It's been an incredible investment I don't want to mess with. Eventually, I want a flagship, like the 1959 Townsend had, or one of Setzer's souped up hot rods, but these electromatics are fantastic and I can't see or feel any "compromise" in them. It surprises me that Fender has done so well by Gretsch. I'm not a Fender fan (since Leo left), and I think their guitars are way overpriced and underwhelming. I prefer G&L any day. But they have certainly done right by Gretsch and turned around the (at one point) shoddy rep that some electros had.
I am in the market for buying a Gretsch and not sure if a Gretsch is suitable for the style I like to play. I mainly play blues and also like the fingerpicking pieces. Occassionally I try to play in the style of Chet Atkins but I consider myself as a intermediate beginner in the style of Chet Atkins. I do like to learn some rockabilly solo's by the way. I am deciding between three models: Gretsch G5120, G5129 and the newest G5420T. Would really appreciate your view about these guitars!
Absolutely incredible playing! (Though the 5129 has a great sound, I imagine that with your technique, you could probably get a good sound our of any guitar). Any chance we could get a song list, as there are a few I don't know the names of and would like to attempt.
La banda M.P. (Military Police),solicita el patrocinio de Gretsch, para que le regalen una guitarrita Gretsch G5129. para poder grabar su primer LP dedicado a M.P. Monipunx divina preciosa.
Just about to toss my 5129! It doesn't work like your does......I still play lousy! lol My Bigsby looks different than yours, I can't tell if mine is an '03 or '08. Any ideas? Nice pickin', man. Top notch!
+Buddy Holgi Can yo help me clear something up Buddy? I thought the early 5129's had a Bigsby with a tension bar yet your does not. I am only asking as I want to get one of these guitars but want to get the right model. Thanks Del
+Delboywww I´m not a Gretsch expert, but I was told this would the better bigsby version. Yes, there are some 5129´s with the tension bar and a pin mounted bridge. I was told this is not so good. try asking in the gretsch forum, they know a lot.
@@holgerbogen Thanks. One last question. With the single-coil pickups, if you put both pickups on, but you turn the volume of the bridge pup all the way down and the neck pup all the way up, do you, in effect, get the neck pickup tone without any hum? Thank You
It's too bad the newer Electromatics aren't available with Dearmond pickups as an option. The black top Filter'trons are too nasal and anemic sounding to my ears.
Take a lot more skill to play the guitar clean than with heavy distortion. Distortion can hide things. Clean sound you're not fooling anyone. Takes a lot of skill my friend, sounding a bit jealous if you ask me
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I was born in 1950 and have heard a lot of great guitar pickers, and you rate way high on that scale. Love your playing………😎
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It's so enjoyable watching players like this with amount of control over what they play. Sounds lovely.
wendywolfman Thanks!
Thanks for the kind words!
I bought the guitar 2nd hand, but it had no modifications. It was original exept for the strap locks and I left it that way. I use 011 Elixir strings which sound very snappy on the guitar.
ooo that sounds good ... nice pickups! I see a gold sparkly top with dark stain on back/sides/neck ... that looks likt the ultimate guitar IMHO!
Thanks for sharing, great demo, great playing. Can't wait to get my 5129 now.
Fantastic well played demo. Interesting and great sound. Compliments and thanks
Thanks, glad you like it!
Good playing and great guitar. Its got that twang but also a nice bite.
great guitar, great guitarist.
oh, thank you :)
Boy, he makes this guitar sound great.
Thanks! I like it better than my 5420, especially the bridge PU.
Great playing!!!chords////very nice !!!
Thanks!
Such a humble little Gretsch, but you make it sound so good..
Very nice!
FaNTASTIC!
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GREAT PLAYING!
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Thanks! I like it more than the newer 5120 or 5420´s.
That's some monster chops you got there sir. Great job!
Thanks!
Both pickup haunting tones are awesome.
I have a silver sparkle 5126 (same guitar different color).
Through an Echoplex it is just killer
Thanks for the video
Yes, I like the 512x much more than the 5120 or 5420.
Thanks!
Very nice indeedee
Nice playing! Excellent demo!
Thanks, just a test though :)
frig the guitar....this dude is masterful
The 5129 doesn´t have a tuneomatic bridge, only a static one. Some have a pinned bridge and another bigsby type tremolo, although they are named the same. The D´Armonds, like most single coils, buzz pretty much on stage exept the middle PU position. I use a noise gate to kill noise in the playing pauses.
Love that hollow body sound
Thanks. I had a 5420t too (see demo). For my playing, this is the better guitar. But the 5420 is a good guitar too.
COOL!!! Great Video! Thanks, Mark
Something about that firebird red is breathtaking
Yes, great colour, especially with the black back and sides.
Why dont my guitar have that many notes on?
awesome playing lovely guitar,sounds great through the line 6!
Dan.
Thats a fantastic sounding guitar. I have a g5420t, and I was very happy with it, until I heard this...
Wunderbar!!Grüss aus Ungarn!
Danke!!
Thanks, great demo. Almost made the mistake of selling my mint 5129 until I heard you!
Dang, pal! You play really really well!!
Thanks George!
With that playing skill you need a handful of grease in your something fierce!
muy bueno my friend....
Love the sound of that guitar..and your playing is amazing!
What modifications, if any, did you make to your guitar? Any major set-up needed?
Love the sound of the D'Armond 2000s...I was considering trading my 1963 Tennessean for a 5420...until I happened upon your videos of the 5420 and the 5129, and I have to agree, the 5129 has a much better "Gretsch sound". So...now I am on the hunt for a good used 5125 or 5129! Thanks for your videos!
Will all these sweet and savory licks I’m starving 😋
You videos are very enjoyable, and good demonstrations of the guitar's capabilities. Thank you for your hard work, and excellent playing.
Thanks, glad you like it! It was fun and not too much effort.
@@holgerbogen-I just purchased three Gretsch guitars as a life gift to myself.
My wife was like what are you doing? I said, I simply want something that I've always dreamed about. She understood. She's always understanding and a truly lovely woman. Grateful to have her in my life.
So, I got the Torino Green G2622T, the Maple G2420T, and the Black and Gold G5422-12G. They play marvelously! But it should be noted that I'm not a great player. I write auto collision estimates, and I'm a part time song writer and Gospel minister, and these guitars will help me in that effort.
However, and in any case, I must admit watching you play is inspiring. You've accomplished quite an impressive body of work, and I wanted to congratulate you on that!
Also, I was driving home thinking about your achievements, and it got me to think of my efforts for the Gospel of Christ. Probably not a great point of interest to you, but still, you've inspired me to think back my efforts in the work of Christ, I wanted to thank you for that bit of inspiration.
Sometimes you never know how what you do can inspire others in your sphere of influence. To me that's what Jesus Christ is all about! So, thank you for all of your inspiration and encouragement!
Ric
Thank you for the kind words and congradulations to your nice new guitars. I have a gospel band myself. Three singers and a back up band. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/9Nmi82TscUA/видео.html
Thanks, DON´T sell it! I´ve had the 5120 and 5420 too, the 5129 beats them in means of twang etc. for my taste.
Fantastic! 👌🏻
Thanks!
she's a beauty
Terrific playing and for once no tons of overdrive which makes any guitar sound the same. I have a 5129 and a UX-1and am only interested in a clean sound to hear the true tone of the guitar. I am very pleased with the 5129 but have also noticed a tendency to buzz. Your playing is brilliant and now I think I should take up lawn bowls. :-(
+Rastus Germumple. Hey, glad you like my playing. I don´t like distorted guitar demos either. I have a PU comparo of the stock DeArmond 2000s and TVJ classics on YT. I definately like the DA´s better. You've got a good guitar, so keep on going and practicing. You unfortunately never "arrive"; as a guitar picker :)
Guitar sounds awesome. I've always loved dynasonics. Recently I played through my buddy's Guild and like your guitar noticed the aluminum bridge. I think that's a big factor. I would love to get your thoughts on bridge materials.
I don´t have that much experience with different bridges. I tried a tuneomatic bridge on this guitar, but it wasn´t a big difference to me. I like the guitar pretty much, the only issue is that the pickups tend to buzz pretty much. More than tele single coils or so.
Am I correct in assuming that the difference between the 5120 and the 5129 is just the pickups and color options? And the 5420 has the "baldwin-era pickups" and binding on the f-holes. is that about right? Do any of them have the fixed or "pinned" bridge?
I'm really digging the sound of the D'Armonds....
This sounds much better than most Gretsch's. Does it feedback much?
Amazing playing! I just got a Gretsch 5125 with the same pickups. Mine has thin, vintage style frets. Does yours have the same type of frets?
Thanks, I`m not sure, they don´t seem especially thin to me.
@@holgerbogen Thanks Holger, I measured the frets today and they're 2.0mm wide opposed to 3.0mm on my Danelectro and Guild. I love the Gretsch btw.
@@chriswayne5000 Ah ok. Mine are 3 mm.
@@holgerbogen According to the serial number mine is a 2006, so maybe they changed them. I don't know? My Godin 5th Ave also has the 2.0 mm.
@@chriswayne5000 Interesting. My Ibanez jazzer has 2 mm. Are you pleased with your Godin? I was thinking of getting one.
Hi Buddy did you have the De Armonds Pickups put in there or did it come that way. And may i ask if you are using a amp and if so what kind. and how are you getting that nice reverb sound what unit are you using
Are these the De Armond 2000's ? I am looking at a used 5129 with De Armond 2000s and it's a bit cheaper than the 5420, but I really like the black top Filtertrons in that one. These sound great, though. The one I am looking at has the 2000's, so if these are them, definitely the "Gretsch" sound I am looking for.
Buddy, let me say first- marvelous playing. I've seen Billy Zoom and Brian Setzer rip it up on their Gretsches, but they better watch their backs!! :)
As for the guitar. Well, I found a CHERRY Aspen Green 2012 (floating bridge) 5420T so I bought it. Love it. Love the black top Filtertrons.
However, I also bought that 2004 5129. I am not a fan of the tension bar on the Bigsby they used the first couple of years (B70). It looks like you have the one with the B60. However, I will deal with it when it comes in the post but that was my only hesitation. I made an offer on Reverb.com and got an acceptance so there you go.
I am now the proud owner of TWO Gretsches.
As for the honk/nasal, TV Jones has said the Filtertrons, De Armond's etc. really are sensitive to height (pole and pickup) and I'm sure I can tweak it so it growls just the way I like it.
Thanks for the help. I'm really stoked!
John Smith Thanks for the compliment John. Then you´re equipped well now! Maybe you can change the biggs some day?
One thing that bothers me about the 5129, it´s very sensitive to electromagnetic single coil buzzing in neck or bridge position. In middle position it´s iliminated though.
I've heard that. Well, I guess that's what Noise Gates are for! I have heard it's pretty easy to either remove the tension bar or just divert the strings over it. It's really more appropriate for flat top, not an arched top guitar. My original hollowbody and the only guitar I still have from my (cough!) younger days is the Ibanez Artist Model AS200 1980 version, the ES-335 killer, and Scofield's guitar of choice. I always wondered how it would sound with a Bigsby, maybe I'll add one, one day as long as I can do it without doing any damage/changes to the body. It's been an incredible investment I don't want to mess with.
Eventually, I want a flagship, like the 1959 Townsend had, or one of Setzer's souped up hot rods, but these electromatics are fantastic and I can't see or feel any "compromise" in them.
It surprises me that Fender has done so well by Gretsch. I'm not a Fender fan (since Leo left), and I think their guitars are way overpriced and underwhelming. I prefer G&L any day.
But they have certainly done right by Gretsch and turned around the (at one point) shoddy rep that some electros had.
@@JohnSmith-te5oo I agree on the AS200. Far superior to the 335. I owned a 1979. Unfortunately sold and regret it to this day. Scofield has it right.
I am in the market for buying a Gretsch and not sure if a Gretsch is suitable for the style I like to play. I mainly play blues and also like the fingerpicking pieces. Occassionally I try to play in the style of Chet Atkins but I consider myself as a intermediate beginner in the style of Chet Atkins. I do like to learn some rockabilly solo's by the way.
I am deciding between three models: Gretsch G5120, G5129 and the newest G5420T. Would really appreciate your view about these guitars!
I like the 5129 most because it has a better tone on the bridge pickup I think. But they are all good guitars.
Absolutely incredible playing! (Though the 5129 has a great sound, I imagine that with your technique, you could probably get a good sound our of any guitar). Any chance we could get a song list, as there are a few I don't know the names of and would like to attempt.
That is the Gretsch I should buy. Love the sound of those pick ups ! I love red ! I think those are the best sounding pick ups on a Gretsch !
Yes, I like the guitar very much. Those single coil pickups can buzz a lot in the neck or bridge position though.
La banda M.P. (Military Police),solicita el patrocinio de Gretsch, para que le regalen una guitarrita Gretsch G5129.
para poder grabar su primer LP dedicado a M.P.
Monipunx divina preciosa.
ivan gonzalez Sorry, I speak no spanish...
Just about to toss my 5129! It doesn't work like your does......I still play lousy! lol My Bigsby looks different than yours, I can't tell if mine is an '03 or '08. Any ideas? Nice pickin', man. Top notch!
Haha, Thanks. There were two versions of th 5129. I think your bridge is also pinned to the top, mine is loose.
Buddy Holgi You're right, it is. It's stock, needs a roller bridge to make it really work well.
Great playing and lovely guitar! What model year is this guitar please?
It's a 2003 model.
+Buddy Holgi Thanks Buddy.
+Delboywww No problem. Glad you enjoy my playing!
+Buddy Holgi Can yo help me clear something up Buddy? I thought the early 5129's had a Bigsby with a tension bar yet your does not. I am only asking as I want to get one of these guitars but want to get the right model. Thanks Del
+Delboywww I´m not a Gretsch expert, but I was told this would the better bigsby version. Yes, there are some 5129´s with the tension bar and a pin mounted bridge. I was told this is not so good. try asking in the gretsch forum, they know a lot.
Hello. Do you remember what type of strings you were using when you did this video? Thanks
Yes, those are Elixir nanoweb´s, 011 - 049
Saaaaaa-Weeeeeeet!
Hi. Are these single-coil pickups reverse-wound, or reverse-polarity, or whatever it's called, so that the middle position doesn't hum? Thanks
Yes, that´s the way it is. I put in TV Jones Magnatron humbuckers now to elliminate hum in all PU positions.
@@holgerbogen Thanks. One last question. With the single-coil pickups, if you put both pickups on, but you turn the volume of the bridge pup all the way down and the neck pup all the way up, do you, in effect, get the neck pickup tone without any hum? Thank You
no, this won't work. It will hum again.
It's too bad the newer Electromatics aren't available with Dearmond pickups as an option. The black top Filter'trons are too nasal and anemic sounding to my ears.
excuse me , do you have use the Tech21 Blonde amp sim in this demo?
or 5129 direct to Line6 UX-1? thanks
no, this is only the line6.
Seems you found your Gretsch sound. Now THAT is a demo. Good Lord! Ha!
that´s not good :(
I have no problems with mine.
Wich plugin are u using?
Line6 ux-1 usb interface.
I just selling my loved 5129 on ebay. Excellent Guitar but I´m out of money unfortunately.
that´s sad.
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Why do people only ever play this corny crap on these guitars? They can do so much more than this and sound great with distortion!
I did my best.
Take a lot more skill to play the guitar clean than with heavy distortion. Distortion can hide things. Clean sound you're not fooling anyone. Takes a lot of skill my friend, sounding a bit jealous if you ask me
@@joejamesthomas5113 not jealous, just bored. This sound on a Gretch is a cliche.