Onya battler! Yer never so down that a bit of a daft laugh - ala, with these pair of clowns - can't brighten your spirits and just maybe bring a smile to your lips. Smile on, Soldier.. 💜 🙂
Fender runs Grestch, but the guitars are done in many other places, factories, and the Grestch company is a company by itself, that belongs to Fender, as Jackson and Squier. They can have better quality in their guitars because the company runs separated from Fender.
Not too long ago, I got to play that red one in a store and instantly vibed with it. I loved the tone, the feel of the neck, the way it played, the fit and finish. Everything about it was awesome. I never ended up buying one, but now I think I might as it's a guitar I never really got out of my head. You know, like a lover you never got to be with but never forgot. I never really was into the red color, either as I wanted the blue one but for some reason, that red stuck in my head as it was the one I liked. So, I'm going to get a red one because hell yes.
Rob: *does great pull up tremolo lick* Lee: Oh! I thought you were gonna snap the tremolo arm off there! Rob: I would have tried for the glory of the Cult.
Chappers, that is THE most sustain I’ve ever heard from a Gretsch (and I’m a Gretsch owner and a Gretsch LOVER). THAT, however, was sublime. I had to do a quick rewind-(I am multitasking)-to be certain you weren’t using an E-Bow, 😂.
I actually fell in love with a surf green Junior Jet P90. Love the neck shape and the sound. It replaced my Epiphone LP Standard as main guitar and the red Duo Jet will be my next guitar I think.
As far as tuning stability there is one solution I have found it's to get rid of the main culprit: the tune-o-matic bridge. Replace it with a Wayne Compton compensated bar bridge. Between that and stretching the strings it will hold the tuning much better as well as intonate just fine. The Bigsby is NOT the problem.
I'm totally stealing your googly-eyes face motif for the new "G5232T" which I just now purchased! That's for a great and highly entertaining video, fellas! 🤪
I bought one of these, brilliant guitar, sounds awesome plays awesome. My only criticism is it has a bit of neck dive when you stand to play. But that's fixable.
@@sugarlife485 my trick is to wrap my strap around my belt, it seems to do the trick. Either that, or I get a cheap strap and put a caribiner on it where it needs to be on my belt to eliminate the neck dive.
I have the very similar G5655t and to help it stay in tune I had to put a roller bridge on it. Mine has a different neck PUP, has centre block construction with no rear access covers, I suppose because it’s hollow body instead of chambered.
What a great guitar! I love Gretsch, even more than a White Dove, sorry, Rob... But you two are great players so it's easy to make them sound great. This video really lightened my day. Thank you!
I would have liked to see a comparison between this model and the older G5441T model that this replaced and of which I own. The differences I can see are the colours, inlays- mine have the camel hump block inlays instead of thumb nail, fretboard now is laurel(?) instead of rosewood, and the biggest difference is the older model was made of basswood while the new model is mahogany. Also the older model was about $100 cheaper. So without playing them side by side it's hard to say which one is better. Points go to the new model for mahogany vs. basswood and more vibrant colours. Older model has the advantage for a rosewood fretboard and a lower price. Inlays are a personal preference and hard to say one is better than the other. Pickups seem to be the same. All I can say on that matter is if I take my Gretsch to a gig it doesn't sound nearly as good as either my American Standard Strat or Gibson SG Standard both of which are about 6 or 7 years old. I am cautiously debating whether to upgrade the Gretsch with TV Jones pickups.
Looking on Anderton's website the old and new models also differ in that the older G5441T (or G5445T in black) have a maple neck while the new model G5232T has a mahogany neck. Anderton's states that both the new and old models have maple tops. Also interesting is that the new model is £20 cheaper than the old model at Anderton's while in Canada at the Long & McQuade chain the new model is $70 more that the old model.
I never knew The Cult used Gretsch guitars. But then again, having looked up the wiki, it seems that Billy Duffy uses a White Falcoln G7593T. BTW, Bigsby trems are a lot more stable in tuning when matched with roller bridges.
I'm glad someone chimed in with that. Tune-o-matics and Bigbys do NOT go together. Even Gretsch's rounded bar bridge works better even if intonation is compromised. But like you said...roller bridges! And some graphite in the nut slots and you are good to go. (Decades of Gretsch experience speaking here)
RUclips fed me a 5 minute commercial with a B&G Little Sister before the video started, that I watched entirely, so now it doesn’t really matter any more how good that Gretsch may be.
These were 350 quid new for years and years and are 500 or so now for no apparent reason. Only guitar I ever sold. I think it was cos of the neck dive.
Guitars sound great, look great and there’s the captain playing some good guitar;let her loose captain anderton, rob of course sounding great like always.....
These seem like great guitars. Something about the look of Gretcsh's double-cuts just doesn't do it for me though. It might be because of how symmetrical the horns are.
I love the Dark cherry metallic and the Tahiti Red, though I could never pull off the latter. As for tuning stability: get a roller bridge, get locking tuners. I lubricate with silicone gun oil. I take the condom off the wiggle stick.
The problem with you guys is you make every guitar sound great! Hopefully my local GC will get some. Actually one brand Anderton's should take a look at out of China is Eastman. I now own two of them and I think they're great guitars.
If you don't have his little jig down it's not Sanctuary! I've been practicing that move for years in my head and I'm ready to bust it out next time I'm on the dance floor.
my gretsch G5230T Electromatic JetTM FT Single-Cut with Bigsby, Aleutian Blue, gets delivered on tuesday 4th august 2020...i bought a £150 guitar kit to learn on., as HEY i am a learner....to be honest, the pick ups are poor and i know i am hitting the right note but i got pee'ed off with it....in my humble opinion as a beginner, i have just thrown away £150 ( well maybe £70 as i got a 20w practice amp ) just pay the money that your budget allows, learn on a good guitar and keep it for life :D its an incentive to keep at it...jesus, i cant feel my fret finger ends...its like they are all blistered and tender..thats with 2 hours practice a day for 1 week...they will be screaming at me when i get my gretsch lol :D i am 53yrs and took 2 yrs of guitar lessons 40 yrs ago...couldnt remember any of them ffs :D
Good Intro. Funny, we uploaded a Gretsch video at the same time. I didn´t play "She Sells Sanctuary" for copyright reasons but you had the balls to do it. Great stuff! But you should do a bit of research first. That song is from 1985 from the "Love" album - psychedelic goth rock and the "Electric" album is from 1987 - pure straight rock. Keep up your great work!
Are there any «cheap» es 137 style guitars? Cuz i cant seem to find any Except from expensive gibsons that i cant afford. I only need something that looks like it or is the same style/shape
"I'll do you some clean tones first"
Sure you will Chappers.
Ah, I see Rob has also graduated from the Fluff School of "Clean" Tone
Sitting here getting chemo watching this and cracking up at the face on the back of Rob’s guitar! I look like I’m insane! Thanks guys!
I wish you alll the best to you brother.
God bless you
Been in the same seat. You have all my best wishes.
Get well my friend.
Onya battler! Yer never so down that a bit of a daft laugh - ala, with these pair of clowns - can't brighten your spirits and just maybe bring a smile to your lips. Smile on, Soldier.. 💜 🙂
Rob: 'I'll do some clean tones first.'
Lee: 'That's not very..'
Rob: 'BBBRGGHHHH'
Definitely lives up to the whole 80s classic rock I do believe. You can never go wrong with a Gretcsh indeed! Cheers for this showcase
@P. Taylor You know, there is probably quite some truth to that lol
Fender runs Grestch, but the guitars are done in many other places, factories, and the Grestch company is a company by itself, that belongs to Fender, as Jackson and Squier. They can have better quality in their guitars because the company runs separated from Fender.
Not too long ago, I got to play that red one in a store and instantly vibed with it. I loved the tone, the feel of the neck, the way it played, the fit and finish. Everything about it was awesome. I never ended up buying one, but now I think I might as it's a guitar I never really got out of my head. You know, like a lover you never got to be with but never forgot. I never really was into the red color, either as I wanted the blue one but for some reason, that red stuck in my head as it was the one I liked. So, I'm going to get a red one because hell yes.
so... it's 2 years later. Did you buy it?
Once a year, Rob gets THE tone of the year. This was that time of 2019. WOW. Amazing tones. I really want a Gretsch now!
The Cult tones are amazing balls we need a sounds like Billy Duffy
Been asking for ages!
Ackschually She Sells Sanctuary was on the album Love - not Electric.
Yes, and it was a far better album than Electric!
barkinstarfish Both albums are great, for slightly different reasons!
@@barkinstarfish agreed
@@joelcamp5445 agreed
True. But Electric should still be in your catalog, along with Love and Sonic Temple.
Malcolm young was one of the best rhythm guitarist of all time. Amazing song writer as well.
Rob: *does great pull up tremolo lick*
Lee: Oh! I thought you were gonna snap the tremolo arm off there!
Rob: I would have tried for the glory of the Cult.
Cool, I wasn't the only one hearing a bit of Cult in the riff. ;)
Any more subtitles?
I love this song so much, you don't even know. Thank you for the nostalgia.
Loved to hear you guys jamming The Cult! That’s exactly what I was hoping to hear when I saw ‘Gretsch’ and ‘80s’.
The master volume is great if you want more/less volume on the fly but don't want to mess up your pickup settings for certain songs.
Finally giving the Cult some love! I got tired and gave up asking you guys to do a "sound like" on them.
Just bought the gold one and I'm in love
The orange is awesome !!!!! What a great finish ....love it
Just got this for my birthday today. Love it.
Sweet....I just got the baby blue w/gold hardware......beauties indeed
Rob is having a lot of fun with that Bigsby. I guess he loves a Bigsby tailpiece now!
Chappers, that is THE most sustain I’ve ever heard from a Gretsch (and I’m a Gretsch owner and a Gretsch LOVER). THAT, however, was sublime. I had to do a quick rewind-(I am multitasking)-to be certain you weren’t using an E-Bow, 😂.
I actually fell in love with a surf green Junior Jet P90. Love the neck shape and the sound. It replaced my Epiphone LP Standard as main guitar and the red Duo Jet will be my next guitar I think.
Do you mean gretsch g2215 ?
I love the shape of this guitar.
Hey there Chappers and Captain! Love your videos! Cheers from me down in Melbourne!
I was so impressed with this video that I went out and bought a gold Grech G5232T. Chapman makes this thing absolutely scream.
Man that purple finish is gorgeous
Great video guys and just an awesome showcase for those guitars. Love it
I have the red one. It’s my favorite guitar. Plays sounds and looks awesome.
The Captain at the end there was making some absolutely sweet magical tones - awesome sound and great looking guitars indeed!!
The googly eyes on the back of the guitar gag was GENIUS!
The fire in your eyes, keeps me alive.
I was never a huge fan of Gretsch until I bought my little Electormatic Jet Pro, honestly I'm now a huge fan and that cherry colour, ooofph.
It’s insane how much the Captain’s playing has improved lately. He was always good, but now his playing is on a whole other level.
Hahaha.
Love Gretsch! Always.
That has incredible sustain. Great review, guys.
Great solo Chappers!!!!!
Awesome. Thankyou. Such amazing Guitars.
Obligatory Lee is good at guitar now comment.
hes aight not bad for a store owner
As far as tuning stability there is one solution I have found it's to get rid of the main culprit: the tune-o-matic bridge. Replace it with a Wayne Compton compensated bar bridge. Between that and stretching the strings it will hold the tuning much better as well as intonate just fine. The Bigsby is NOT the problem.
I'm totally stealing your googly-eyes face motif for the new "G5232T" which I just now purchased! That's for a great and highly entertaining video, fellas! 🤪
The Boys are wearing matching Vans, they truly love each other.
Steve Marriot alternated between a Double Jet and a Single Cut back in his Small Faces years.
Don’t forget that Chet Atkins played a Gretsch.
The Cult! This year marks the 30th anniversary of Sonic Temple. Got my box set Friday.
Chappers enjoying himself way too much lol 😂👍
I bought one of these, brilliant guitar, sounds awesome plays awesome. My only criticism is it has a bit of neck dive when you stand to play. But that's fixable.
how???
@@sugarlife485 my trick is to wrap my strap around my belt, it seems to do the trick. Either that, or I get a cheap strap and put a caribiner on it where it needs to be on my belt to eliminate the neck dive.
Nice, going to see The Cult in December, this warmed me up nicely! Saw them last year and Billy Duffy was absolutely rocking the White Falcon!
I saw The Cult in the 80’s. They were awesome!
6:26 Jack White famously has a 3 filtertron pickup Gretsch Double Jet with the copper top
As well as a modified Gretsch Anniversary Junior.
first thing i thought of when i saw the golden one
wasn't that guitar basically a replica done by some independent luthier?
Then he should learn to play it sometime.
It’s a nice change to see someone associate Gretsch with the sounds of Billy Duffy and Malcolm Young rather than rockabilly
jack white too
SHE SELLS SANCTUARY
I was watching yesterday Phillip McKnight's sharpen my axe of this gretch guitar , love that and today they are with the same new guitar
I have the very similar G5655t and to help it stay in tune I had to put a roller bridge on it. Mine has a different neck PUP, has centre block construction with no rear access covers, I suppose because it’s hollow body instead of chambered.
cool licks, Chapps
Guys your tone was fantastic!
Tahiti Red... the colour of tourists who drunkenly fall asleep on the beach.
Captain meets Billy Duffy incoming? ;)
That Tahiti red looks like a neon orange
What a great guitar! I love Gretsch, even more than a White Dove, sorry, Rob...
But you two are great players so it's easy to make them sound great. This video really lightened my day. Thank you!
Great to see some love for Billy Duffy and Gretsch. And, I believe Billy played a Les Paul on most of the tracks of Electric.
I would have liked to see a comparison between this model and the older G5441T model that this replaced and of which I own. The differences I can see are the colours, inlays- mine have the camel hump block inlays instead of thumb nail, fretboard now is laurel(?) instead of rosewood, and the biggest difference is the older model was made of basswood while the new model is mahogany. Also the older model was about $100 cheaper. So without playing them side by side it's hard to say which one is better. Points go to the new model for mahogany vs. basswood and more vibrant colours. Older model has the advantage for a rosewood fretboard and a lower price. Inlays are a personal preference and hard to say one is better than the other. Pickups seem to be the same. All I can say on that matter is if I take my Gretsch to a gig it doesn't sound nearly as good as either my American Standard Strat or Gibson SG Standard both of which are about 6 or 7 years old. I am cautiously debating whether to upgrade the Gretsch with TV Jones pickups.
Looking on Anderton's website the old and new models also differ in that the older G5441T (or G5445T in black) have a maple neck while the new model G5232T has a mahogany neck. Anderton's states that both the new and old models have maple tops. Also interesting is that the new model is £20 cheaper than the old model at Anderton's while in Canada at the Long & McQuade chain the new model is $70 more that the old model.
I never knew The Cult used Gretsch guitars. But then again, having looked up the wiki, it seems that Billy Duffy uses a White Falcoln G7593T.
BTW, Bigsby trems are a lot more stable in tuning when matched with roller bridges.
I'm glad someone chimed in with that. Tune-o-matics and Bigbys do NOT go together. Even Gretsch's rounded bar bridge works better even if intonation is compromised. But like you said...roller bridges! And some graphite in the nut slots and you are good to go. (Decades of Gretsch experience speaking here)
RUclips fed me a 5 minute commercial with a B&G Little Sister before the video started, that I watched entirely, so now it doesn’t really matter any more how good that Gretsch may be.
Nice Vid Guys! Do they come in a Left Handed Version? Thanks and Cheers!
Lovely bit of Cult action! Well done gents!
nice playing lee
Guys that was a Bad Ass intro! Hell yah
These were 350 quid new for years and years and are 500 or so now for no apparent reason. Only guitar I ever sold. I think it was cos of the neck dive.
Guitars sound great, look great and there’s the captain playing some good guitar;let her loose captain anderton, rob of course sounding great like always.....
These seem like great guitars. Something about the look of Gretcsh's double-cuts just doesn't do it for me though. It might be because of how symmetrical the horns are.
It's like a Filtertron equipped Danelectro. Personally I like it.
I love the Dark cherry metallic and the Tahiti Red, though I could never pull off the latter.
As for tuning stability: get a roller bridge, get locking tuners. I lubricate with silicone gun oil. I take the condom off the wiggle stick.
Got to say, I've been looking at the Jet Clubs recently, but for th extra money, these really look (and sound) great!!
I live in Tahiti, and Captain you should remember this flower color. Hibiscus !
Lee... wow. That ending jam... you took it home like you owned it!
The two Coreys!!
Corey Feldman and Corey Haim!
The problem with you guys is you make every guitar sound great! Hopefully my local GC will get some. Actually one brand Anderton's should take a look at out of China is Eastman. I now own two of them and I think they're great guitars.
Loved that into Sanctuary
Killer rippin Captain!
these guys are more and more critical about the stuff they try to sell! it's kinda funny
Great Guitar
If you don't have his little jig down it's not Sanctuary! I've been practicing that move for years in my head and I'm ready to bust it out next time I'm on the dance floor.
Sweet sounds! Were you gents playing through any effects pedals?
Oh you youngsters !
"Midnight at the Oasis" was a hit for Maria Muldaur in 1974
Rob: "I'll do some clean tones first." Famous last words.
I literally shat from happiness to see u did this video
Going to,see Brand New Heavies in a few weeks! Still got some groove!
that's the best ive seen lee play. this should be his guitar.
*G52305332no50wattG5232*
Ibanez: looks like we have our next model number
Lee was on fire in this vid!!
i love these videos
Darn it, now I have to go buy one of these.
Chappers, Captain and The Cult...today will not get better
my gretsch G5230T Electromatic JetTM FT Single-Cut with Bigsby, Aleutian Blue, gets delivered on tuesday 4th august 2020...i bought a £150 guitar kit to learn on., as HEY i am a learner....to be honest, the pick ups are poor and i know i am hitting the right note but i got pee'ed off with it....in my humble opinion as a beginner, i have just thrown away £150 ( well maybe £70 as i got a 20w practice amp ) just pay the money that your budget allows, learn on a good guitar and keep it for life :D
its an incentive to keep at it...jesus, i cant feel my fret finger ends...its like they are all blistered and tender..thats with 2 hours practice a day for 1 week...they will be screaming at me when i get my gretsch lol :D
i am 53yrs and took 2 yrs of guitar lessons 40 yrs ago...couldnt remember any of them ffs :D
I love Rob's style of playing so tasty, he could make $100 Squire sound good
It would be really helpful to have an explanation of the amplifier and effects pedals used, at the beginning of your videos.
Clean tones first:
KERRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAANNGGGG
Please say what amps you use in the description of these videos. I'm currently shopping for a new amp :)
Good Intro. Funny, we uploaded a Gretsch video at the same time. I didn´t play "She Sells Sanctuary" for copyright reasons but you had the balls to do it. Great stuff! But you should do a bit of research first. That song is from 1985 from the "Love" album - psychedelic goth rock and the "Electric" album is from 1987 - pure straight rock. Keep up your great work!
The are $499 in the U.S. which is £373.74 as of today 11/25/2020.
Are there any «cheap» es 137 style guitars? Cuz i cant seem to find any Except from expensive gibsons that i cant afford. I only need something that looks like it or is the same style/shape
Pete: it’s a signature condom!
Lee: no it’s not purple