Gretsch 5230T Electromatic Jet / Demo / Upgrades / Tone Knobs / Explained

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  • Demo of the Gretsch 5230T. Upgrades, Demo, Tone Knobs explained.
    Upgrades described include:
    Changing strings to 11-52 gauge
    Installing locking tuners
    link here
    www.sweetwater...
    Professional set-up (higher action)
    gear used:
    Gretsch 5230t
    Fender Custom '68 Princeton Reverb
    Universal Audio OX Box
    Universal Audio Apollo X6

Комментарии • 59

  • @jsnowdendavies
    @jsnowdendavies 2 года назад +5

    Interesting video but you need a louder narration - it's practically inaudible with the guitar at a reasonable volume.

  • @josechaves9057
    @josechaves9057 2 года назад +3

    Hay un poco de guitarra en tu reverb 🤣

  • @salsplace
    @salsplace 2 года назад +7

    I added a roller bridge for about $30 bucks. Made a big difference in tuning stability

    • @ericrincon545
      @ericrincon545 2 года назад

      What roller bridge did you go with?

    • @salsplace
      @salsplace 2 года назад +2

      @@ericrincon545 I bought it on reverb

    • @ericrincon545
      @ericrincon545 2 года назад

      @@salsplace Love reverb. Thanks!

    • @qddk9545
      @qddk9545 6 месяцев назад

      @@salsplace OK so a Reverb Roller Bridge ?? I suppose he would like to know the type, manufacturer and model. It is like when you ask a woman "what car does your fiance
      drive?" - "It is red."

  • @bobmetreyeon7572
    @bobmetreyeon7572 7 месяцев назад

    Voice volume not loud enough to be heard and guitar volume too loud. Need to balance the volumes better!!!

  • @RocktCityTim
    @RocktCityTim 9 месяцев назад +1

    My Cadillac green 5230T was almost perfect out of the box. All that I've done was add the Vibramate Spoiler to the Bigsby, Might add a roller bridge, but things are pretty stable right now. Oh, and +1 for using a Franklin strap!

  • @oscarordiano2112
    @oscarordiano2112 3 месяца назад

    Tell your tech to change the treble bleed to get a swell function at the main volume

  • @user-cg7dg7uv8f
    @user-cg7dg7uv8f 2 года назад +4

    Sounds killer.
    I got one of these guitars in a trade and I love it. Upgraded with locking tuners, Reverend soft spring in the Bigsby, Gotoh TOM bridge, new pots (1 meg master volume) and switched to humbucker sized p90s (the Blacktop Filtertrons were really cool, but I prefer the p90s)

    • @LouisMenotti
      @LouisMenotti 2 года назад +1

      Hey. Do you have a link for the P.90s you used? Interested as I'm exploring upgrade options for this model?

    • @irvgotti94
      @irvgotti94 Год назад

      Link to p90s porfavor

    • @qddk9545
      @qddk9545 6 месяцев назад

      You bought the wrong guitar.

    • @user-cg7dg7uv8f
      @user-cg7dg7uv8f 6 месяцев назад

      @@qddk9545 - Just like Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstein, the guitar I wanted didn't exist, so I made it myself. It must suck having such a small brain and no imagination.

    • @qddk9545
      @qddk9545 6 месяцев назад

      @@user-cg7dg7uv8f I am sure you know all about that 🙂

  • @campion05
    @campion05 Год назад +1

    Volume controls that will not swell in intensity evenly are non linear volume pots. Generally they are less expensive for brands manufacture overseas. You pay more for linear volume controls.

  • @barrysmith8193
    @barrysmith8193 4 месяца назад

    Did I miss understand the click bait that you were going to clearly explain the functions of the control knobs. As a newby to this guitar and a beginner listening to you explain was like reading the Chinese phone book to me.

  • @RocktCityTim
    @RocktCityTim 2 года назад +1

    Just got my Cadillac Green G5230T and love it. I even have a Franklin Strap (green thread)! Way to accessorize!

  • @charleslanphier8094
    @charleslanphier8094 4 месяца назад

    Gretsch has some leftys too.

  • @jstewardjr
    @jstewardjr 2 года назад +5

    Your guitar is about 10 times louder than your voice and you have to constantly change the volume up and down.

    • @jstewardjr
      @jstewardjr 2 года назад +3

      The info is great though.

  • @gothiquin
    @gothiquin Год назад +1

    Nice video. Thanks! Handy to see what controls do. Just bought one. Similar set up problems, got it fixed in the shop. A roller bridge fitted and a soft spring on the Bigsby. Apart from that, a fine guitar! ⭐

    • @patrickruiz3100
      @patrickruiz3100 Год назад +2

      You're right. I have this guitar. It's a good instrument and I love it... but it needs a good set up when you buy it.

  • @pnbonilla
    @pnbonilla 2 года назад +1

    Good video. I had to replace the switch on mine soon after I got it. So, do keep an eye on it. What Grover tuners did you put in there?

    • @vincent_van_nunu
      @vincent_van_nunu  2 года назад +1

      Grover 406c ....www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/406C--grover-406c-mini-locking-rotomatic-tuners-33-chrome?main_web_category_rollup=4/924/1056&mrkgadid=3331287897&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=guitars&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700046938598132&lid=92700046938598132&ds_s_kwgid=58700005283398284&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=523310088429&product_id=406C&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=m&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9013186&creative=332063179644&targetid=aud-317132760198:pla-523310088429&campaignid=1708733951&awsearchcpc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyMiTBhDKARIsAAJ-9Vu65ctIZ2irtwtAORYIZwkkGBonGyaY_0PFob8I4i-QdE-mWd12AaEaAoemEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

  • @hilmarholland9165
    @hilmarholland9165 7 месяцев назад

    Gretsch 5230: I've changed the bridge (Schaller Rollerbridge), the tuner (Harley Benton Locking Tuner) and the Humbucker (Gretsch Filtertron HS). I'm very satisfied now :-)

  • @shawn9773
    @shawn9773 11 месяцев назад

    Very cool, thank you. One question - Did you have to remove the bushings or do the Grover tuners pop right into existing Gretsch bushings?

  • @BertfromBelgium
    @BertfromBelgium Год назад

    i have the exact same guitar, i want to replace the standard bridge with a roller bridge, finding the right one is a search yet to finish, can you give some info on the bridge

  • @MrLph427
    @MrLph427 10 месяцев назад

    After watching the video and reading the comments - save up and buy the Japanese version

  • @alainbrisebois8334
    @alainbrisebois8334 7 месяцев назад

    A volume pot can be changed, if you want to make those swells .

  • @thethingsyasee...5112
    @thethingsyasee...5112 Год назад

    I'm having an issue with the string break angle.. ordered a roller br4. Hopefully it works out

  • @Riggers24
    @Riggers24 Год назад

    Thanks for the great video, I just won the 140th Anniversary version in a contest and I am new to guitar so wanted to know about the controls, thanks so much!

  • @1redgate8
    @1redgate8 Год назад

    nice tone...
    My only gripe was corroded strings - was prob sitting in warehouse - everything else was good.
    ended up changing the tone cap though - not essential. Tone is pretty much the same (used same value cap), but a little bit smoother. personally i use vol pedal for swells. Loving my Gretsch!

  • @loucannata6384
    @loucannata6384 2 года назад

    Not having a great swell might be significantly improved by replacing the existing pot with some other pot. Have you asked a teckie?

  • @rom.eliseev
    @rom.eliseev Год назад +2

    Самые красивые и душевные гитары👍👍👍👍👍😁

  • @Robowx
    @Robowx 4 месяца назад

    I like that your'e using a Franklin Strap!

  • @michaelmay9059
    @michaelmay9059 Год назад

    I'm actually here to listen to the guitar so it didn't bother me

  • @stratoleft
    @stratoleft 9 месяцев назад

    I really want that guitar in a left handed model.

  • @gili41
    @gili41 2 года назад +1

    i think the guitar sounds a little dull, maybe its the strings, not bright enough

    • @dyangordon6151
      @dyangordon6151 2 года назад

      Yeah, I play 11 on my jazzmarster but I think 9s or 10s on this are about right..also you don't need locking tuners if you lock tie the strings .

    • @loucannata6384
      @loucannata6384 2 года назад +1

      He might be going for a jazzier tone.

    • @patrickruiz3100
      @patrickruiz3100 Год назад

      This guitar can sound very bright if you want to, but you can't hear the brightness in this video. The guitar is OK for jazz, rock and blues but is not too much dark for country and rockabilly things. And I'm a Tele player. ;)

    • @elwrongo
      @elwrongo Месяц назад

      I agree, sounds pretty dark in this video. could be the amp. sounds quite different in this video ruclips.net/video/ImTwk7kgfH4/видео.html

  • @paulchoate1
    @paulchoate1 Год назад +2

    Thank you for the vid. I noticed that as well about the volume control: it's more like a light switch...it's either on or off.

  • @DavidVolk-jh6wr
    @DavidVolk-jh6wr Год назад

    I don't see the link to the Grover locking tuners. What are they? I have the same guitar and want to swap to locking. BTW your guitar was made in October of 2020 based on the serial number.

    • @vincent_van_nunu
      @vincent_van_nunu  Год назад

      Check the description now, I added the link, thanks

    • @DavidVolk-jh6wr
      @DavidVolk-jh6wr Год назад

      @@vincent_van_nunu Thanks. Had the guitar for about a week and so far so good. About to swap to a roller bridge and get the tuners next.

  • @loucannata6384
    @loucannata6384 2 года назад

    So Vincent: was this Gretsch made in the US, China, Japan? and what year? Thanks.

  • @waterhead001
    @waterhead001 2 года назад

    It has a maple top? How much does it weigh??

    • @patrickruiz3100
      @patrickruiz3100 Год назад

      10.30 lb / 4.54 kg

    • @antwerpandromeda59
      @antwerpandromeda59 2 месяца назад

      I've owned several of these gretsch. They're very light weight, they're chambered. Most weigh 7lbs, and without the bigsby can be @ 6lbs.

  • @tomtenant9255
    @tomtenant9255 Год назад +2

    You don't seem to be happy with anything, you shoulda bought something else.

    • @vincent_van_nunu
      @vincent_van_nunu  Год назад +3

      No way, it's a great guitar

    • @MizTori
      @MizTori 11 месяцев назад

      What weight 11s are you using? I just bought the Nick 13 signature model-

  • @mistywood1864
    @mistywood1864 2 года назад

    Sounds like he has a bad one. I've had a lot of electromatics and they were fine straight from the box. I think he must be Mr Picky!

  • @wheelieking3976
    @wheelieking3976 11 месяцев назад

    Boring.