Bought one about 8 months ago. Awesome guitar. After 3 or 4 months of playing it, I gave my son my Epi 175 Premium. Just did'nt play it anymore. Last month I traded my E.J. Strat, a guitar I loved, in on a new Martin. Again, the strat just did'nt get any playing time. Every time I got it out to play it, within 10 minutes I was putting it away and reaching for the Penguin. Not taking anything away from a strat, but that's how much I like this Gretsch! You really should play one if get a chance. (Quite happy with that little 0018 also!)
Koa is such a beautiful wood and those 'filtertrons' are so unique and musical. I own an old Koa Charvel that has seen all my musical follies over the ages and stages.
About bloody time Gretch made something like this. These are my bucket list guitars, but their idea of a showcase guitar is to paint it up like an expensive lap dance, or a 50's Cadillac. Gaudy. Has nobody commissioned something subtle, elegant, and stylish from Gretch? Then THIS one shows up. I can only presume nobody asked for it, but it sold quickly. Granted: I wanted a Black Penguin. It's a simple, sharp look, but I'd ditch the glitter in the binding. Now I'm thinking a Honey Burst with a bit of casino gold grain filler on the back mahogany, and a quilt maple top would be the way to go. Masked binding to show off the end grain If only Gretch would make it.
Maybe toss a quick coat of mineral oil on the fingerboard, it would look so much better in the videos. Cool Gretsch, I've imagined lots of different iterations of the Penguin, but never a Koa version! So beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Some great playing. Would it be possible to have some of Jonathon playing too please. I used to think you were a right pair of weirdos when a first saw your channel, how wrong I was. Always enjoyable content.
@2:46 proceeds to turn on overdrive then gives a 😏 behind the camera to the work bae[bestie] in back . . . To which his bearded compadre replies ... ruclips.net/video/vOV-RhUC2l0/видео.html 💀Lol!!!! Priceless.... 😅..... 😬 where's my wallet???
So many people on the RUclips's think you have to play a million notes a minute, but what i love about Baxter's demo's ... they are always tasteful.
Thanks a to Mark! I just marvel at how amazing these instruments are and they tend to do the rest:)
Bought one about 8 months ago. Awesome guitar. After 3 or 4 months of playing it, I gave my son my Epi 175 Premium. Just did'nt play it anymore. Last month I traded my E.J. Strat, a guitar I loved, in on a new Martin. Again, the strat just did'nt get any playing time. Every time I got it out to play it, within 10 minutes I was putting it away and reaching for the Penguin. Not taking anything away from a strat, but that's how much I like this Gretsch! You really should play one if get a chance. (Quite happy with that little 0018 also!)
How much did you pay for a koa? If you don’t mind me asking.
@@YdoIneedahandle869
$2970 + tax @ Sweetwater (new)
Those fret markers are great. Wonderful instrument
Koa is such a beautiful wood and those 'filtertrons' are so unique and musical. I own an old Koa Charvel that has seen all my musical follies over the ages and stages.
yes indeed. been about 25 years since I had a Gretch. may be time to check them out again.
That is beautiful ! Almost as beautiful as a '62 model Country Gentleman !
That's some beautiful playing! I've been thinking of getting one of these for a while, and I think I just decided to get one.
Never saw a koa gretsch before
I will be watching this over and over to steal as many licks as I can. Great playing Baxter.
Thanks a bunch sean! This guitar was a gem to play. And thank you again for your kind words!
Beautiful tone awesome technique
Beautiful guitar...
Excellent review.
I wonder if Baxter has a drumming background ? His timing and sense of rhythm is fabulous.
He's such a great guitarist.
Great playing Baxter.
Thanks a ton! A beautiful guitar she was:)
@@CasinoGuitars You did it good Baxter very tasteful.
@@MrGixxer1300r well there is a first for everything:)
Sincere thanks though!
Daaaaangg!!!!! Amazing tone!!!! Baxter!!!! You looked comfy on that penguin!!!!
Oh my goodness, that is gorgeous!
My dream guitar for sure😌
That looks and sounds beautiful
Awesome playing
Sigh... so beautiful
You look just like Tony Bourge of Budgie in their Breadfan video with that ' I'm really loving this ' smirk on your face!
Damn, does that look beautiful! Jealous again!
Sounds & looks beautiful !!
Nice playing.
SheMs a beautiful
A koa Penguin 😮
Another way cool guitar! ☠️☠️☠️👍🏼
Awesome guitar and playing, any idea of how many of them were made?
About bloody time Gretch made something like this. These are my bucket list guitars, but their idea of a showcase guitar is to paint it up like an expensive lap dance, or a 50's Cadillac. Gaudy. Has nobody commissioned something subtle, elegant, and stylish from Gretch? Then THIS one shows up. I can only presume nobody asked for it, but it sold quickly.
Granted: I wanted a Black Penguin. It's a simple, sharp look, but I'd ditch the glitter in the binding. Now I'm thinking a Honey Burst with a bit of casino gold grain filler on the back mahogany, and a quilt maple top would be the way to go. Masked binding to show off the end grain If only Gretch would make it.
Now that sounds like a dream guitar!!! Love it!
@@CasinoGuitars What would that be? $7K? Doesn't seem like I'm asking for anything outlandish, but Gretch doesn't make them.
@@Kabayoth go gretsch custom
Would love to know the signal chain for this demo. Great gain sound!
Maybe toss a quick coat of mineral oil on the fingerboard, it would look so much better in the videos.
Cool Gretsch, I've imagined lots of different iterations of the Penguin, but never a Koa version!
So beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Some great playing. Would it be possible to have some of Jonathon playing too please.
I used to think you were a right pair of weirdos when a first saw your channel, how wrong I was. Always enjoyable content.
No they are wierdos trust me lolol
Yaass!
I'll give you half a Subway sandwich and some pocket lint for the Gretsch and I'm taking all the risk. 🤣 Seriously though that thing is sick.
Holy mackerel... Need a liver or a kidney or want my soul? Will trade for guitaxe
Wish he would have used the Bixby a bit. Otherwise a very nice demo....
@2:46 proceeds to turn on overdrive then gives a 😏 behind the camera to the work bae[bestie] in back . . . To which his bearded compadre replies ...
ruclips.net/video/vOV-RhUC2l0/видео.html
💀Lol!!!! Priceless.... 😅..... 😬 where's my wallet???
Things I’d waste a fortune one exhibit 192...
Looks and sounds great, nitpicking but would look better with a rosewood fingerboard.