They chose the absolutely right person to talk about the instrument. The whole time I felt like Julien was directly addressing me (and my little secret music aspirations) and I just REALLY want this now. She can honestly sell me anything.
@@thedappertrout7951"just play what brings you joy...you don't have to be the best guitarist that ever lived. You just have to make sounds that please you."
julien is a national treasure and should be protected at all costs - not only for her musical abilities and achievements, but her world and life philosophy. could listen to her talk forever
Bro she GETS it when it comes to music and instruments. Gretsch has always been my fave guitar brand but this video just made me bigger Boygenius and julien baker fan for sure.
I know nothing about guitars but the way she speaks so passionately makes my heart burst, I aspire to be this kind of eloquent and passionate about something, I could listen to her talk for hours
If every marketing video for signature guitar gear felt this personal, I'd have bought every single one. It felt like when you were asking a new friend who's very shy about their favorite hobby, and they don't get to talk about it a lot. The conversation started off slow but you eventually found the right questions to ask to help them open up and they just kept talking, and you listened intently for as long as they wanted to talk because you were just happy they were sharing their joy with you.
Now that's the way to present a guitar. Real to all. Sometimes we don't need a "virtuoso" playing it, we just want ot enjoy a good sounding tool. All power to people like the Vai's and Satrianis or the world, but a good blues or rhythm groove sometimes goes a long way and does the job. I'm a Gretsch owner and not the expensive line, and these instruments are inspiring for me as a singer/songwriter, music producer and live performer. They take you somewhere else. Excelent guitar guys! Will try it soon when it hits the local stores. Cheers!
“having people proximal to you that you can relate to on an extra lingual way, it’s like giving someone a new rosetta stone to how to communicate when they feel like they’re not really good at that” excuse me i am going to be thinking about this for awhile
It's very important to use signature guitars to foster the idea of the "band player". There are 1000+ instagram shredders demonstrating the cutting edge of what is difficult to play at the fastest speed possible with no mistakes. But I miss the idea of a bunch of friends hanging out in the basement just to play songs together, not to show off technique or complexity for it's own sake. This looks like a good value band guitar for a band player.
I would recommend to watch her little desk performance. It's one I find myself coming back to again and again. She conveys emotion in her music like not many can.
The idea that people like Julien conquered a platform to express their truth really feels revolutionary in the guitar world. I hope it will soon be seen as simply _evolutionary_
@@Baubles1337 why? Cause she’s not playing 9ths and 13th chords and shredding like Slash? And doesn’t know every scale and mode inside and out? She plays beautifully. She’s not forcing anything or trying too hard to be someone she’s not. She just plays simple and beautiful music without any tension. The guitar is an extension of what she is trying to express and she’s true to herself.
@@Blues40 that "baubles1337" is really a troll; he/she "bubbles" negative and disrespectful comments all over the place; Julien is such a genuine and authentic great musician; if someone doesn't like her music, then just skip it, find your way, or get a life.
@@BennyMiller I ordered too! I definitely would buy a Julien Tele. I am glad they did this Boygenius Gretsch though. Great surprise! And I always wanted a semi hollow and a Gretsch. So.....they had me all too easy with this. I have a lot of guitars. No hollow or semi hollow. No Gretsch. Nothing with filtertrons. It was too easy to get me 🤣. I wish it had a Bigsby. But Bigsby would make it cost more surely......and Trapeze makes it probably easy to rubber bridge if you want. So many great things. I love what they did. Love the inlays. Love all their signatures are on it. Love it is all 3 of them. Love the color scheme. Love love love.
@@CrazyLazyDave I think it was a cost saving measure most of all… But I think it’s also more practical for the average player to have some kind of fixed tailpiece… The trapeze is not bad. It might be fun to trick it out with a roller bridge and maybe a Graphtec nut. Or… The super deluxe version with a roller nut and locking tuners.😳😳😳🥳🥳😜👑👑
Such a beautiful choice of words to describe interaction with the guitar (or any other instrument for that matter) that really doesn't get touched on by most in discussion.
I wonder how many more times I will come back to watch this video until my boygenius Gretsch is finally arriving in August (or September?). 😂 And it is just so nice to listen to Julien. 😍
Amo boygenius y amo profundamente a Julien Baker. Juli no sabes cuanto significas para mi, tu música me acompaña todos los días, saludos desde Rosario, Argentina.
Very nice for the band to be embracing Gretsch. A very cool company that is back in control of the Gretsch family with the help of Fender (who Julien has also promoted; she seems to have a fondness for Telecasters). In their SNL performance Lucy also had a Gretsch for one of the songs (looked like a different model though ?solid body). I recently picked up a used Gretsch Streamliner small semi-hollow body (similar to this one) and was blown away by the playability, overall quality, light weight and cool look for the price. Perfect guitar for a beginner (thinner, flatter neck, low action) who want’s something cool, old school-looking, and different from the mainstream. The light weight and smaller (Jr) body and shorter scale is also great for someone on the smaller side; doesn’t impact the sound. I think this model has upgraded pickups from mine, which still sound great. Don’t hesitate to purchase if you are thinking on it. I don’t think you could go wrong.
Now this is how you make a signature guitar, this really needs to blow up the Internet instead of the goofy one from another brand we're all already tired of. This guitar is awesome whether or not you even know who this band is, they're amazing btw.
Julien is a prime example -- and thankfully, one of many -- that we can all hold up to those who grumble, "There's no good music anymore" (or something similar). There is so much talent and creativity in this superb musician and creator. And, wow, I absolutely love and agree with the philosophy espoused here. On guitar, on music, on creating, on living. The guitar looks and sounds amazing. I am absolutely going to track one down at a nearby store to give it a real try. Nicely done, Gretsch!
I mean, I don’t even know boygenius. Let me know I’ve heard of them. But something about this Guitar really cold to me. In a way it’s me trying to make up for nerving having purchased the Susanna Hoffs Rickenbacker. I think that was one of the coolest guitarist of all time. Three-quarter size body with the check to binding… Black and white. Really good looking. I think there’s one on reverb now for like $4000.
I always hated playing with other people because for a long while, it was just comparison. Between the breaking down of my hands and worsening mental illness, it just ended my drive to play. Been trying (slowly) find my way back
Gotta ❤ Gretsch guitars! High quality and fairly affordable! I have a Gretsch G5031FT with Fideli-Tron in a beautiful sunburst, an amazing acoustic electric! You play well. Thanks for sharing!
MAN, she always just -- says something perfect. The design of this guitar sounds, frankly, awesome -- I'd have killed for a smaller, lower-action, really responsive guitar as a teenager. I got frustrated and gave up learning on my dad's acoustic; I couldn't do bar(re?) chords. I played violin from age 4: I didn't remember sucking just at making sound. (Now, as an adult, I wish I could go back.) But also, the theme of communication. I've been reading about nonverbal -- and verbal, and signed -- communication, language and disability and stigma, dialect, culture, music and all sorts of interrelated concepts all week and I just want another hour of Julien philosophizing about how a guitar links to languaging.
Listening to Julien talk about how this guitar was designed to be easy to play for new players and how they wanted to make a guitar that made getting started more accessible all while knowing they only made, like, 10 of these is really sad.
"people are making music at every level of success, notoriety and proficiency, and they are either miserable or thrilled, based on their relationship to music and their relationship to themselves" just changed my life
Nice guitar, but the story told here hits home so hard! Much love to Julien Baker and boygenius for putting their heart and soul into the music and performances.
This is why Fender is killing it with the new artists. They’re willing to make something new and work with the people who are getting other people interested in playing guitar. I think Gibson could give some space to the newer players while also making their hundredth Kirk Hammett or Slash signature model (which they 100% deserve).
this is why I decided to play right-handed when I first picked up guitar, despite also being a lefty! I hope they release the left-handed version for you and the others!!
I've been wanting a hollow or semi-hollow guitar to add to my collection for a while now but never saw one that really spoke to me. I told myself I would wait until I saw one that did. The wait is over.
Believe so of instrument Impedence of beginners guitars. I found and fixed hundreds and made them more playable than they were when I found them so kids don't have to play impeded and allow them ease of play, go discover have fun 😊.
Beautifull guitar , just wondering if you can only get it in the US ?..otherwise taxes and transport to Europe will increase the price in at least 200$.... Love the way she talks about guitars, the way a guitar feels and sounds has big influence on your inspiration for sure.
🙂 hahaha. Actually the drum kit's have always been "Broadkaster" and Fender got the cease and desist over the "Broadcaster" name back in 1951. It's amusing that Fender now owns Gretsch.
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They chose the absolutely right person to talk about the instrument. The whole time I felt like Julien was directly addressing me (and my little secret music aspirations) and I just REALLY want this now. She can honestly sell me anything.
They chose the only one who can play more than the cowboy chords in Boygenius.
@@thedappertrout7951"just play what brings you joy...you don't have to be the best guitarist that ever lived. You just have to make sounds that please you."
@@thedappertrout7951 cry harder
Reconsider your crush. She’s gay.
Except for the up-talking.
Having Julien demo with the guitar while philosophising is the best choice they've ever made promotionally.
Every time Julien speaks, I’m reminded why I’ve been a fan for so many years. Truly the coolest and most articulate person around.
I don't think I've ever heard someone speak with such eloquence , passion and humility about a guitar and guitar playing
🙌🙏
julien is a national treasure and should be protected at all costs - not only for her musical abilities and achievements, but her world and life philosophy. could listen to her talk forever
Bro she GETS it when it comes to music and instruments. Gretsch has always been my fave guitar brand but this video just made me bigger Boygenius and julien baker fan for sure.
I know nothing about guitars but the way she speaks so passionately makes my heart burst, I aspire to be this kind of eloquent and passionate about something, I could listen to her talk for hours
this is just absolutely perfect. julien baker, the legend that you are
omg heyy
hahaha oh heyyy@@maxitaxipls
If every marketing video for signature guitar gear felt this personal, I'd have bought every single one. It felt like when you were asking a new friend who's very shy about their favorite hobby, and they don't get to talk about it a lot. The conversation started off slow but you eventually found the right questions to ask to help them open up and they just kept talking, and you listened intently for as long as they wanted to talk because you were just happy they were sharing their joy with you.
a yt comment that makes me cry. now thats a skill my friend
“a language outside of language” is just beautiful.
first signature guitar i’ve genuinely wanted
Now that's the way to present a guitar. Real to all. Sometimes we don't need a "virtuoso" playing it, we just want ot enjoy a good sounding tool. All power to people like the Vai's and Satrianis or the world, but a good blues or rhythm groove sometimes goes a long way and does the job. I'm a Gretsch owner and not the expensive line, and these instruments are inspiring for me as a singer/songwriter, music producer and live performer. They take you somewhere else. Excelent guitar guys! Will try it soon when it hits the local stores. Cheers!
JB's vocabulary is spectacular.
“having people proximal to you that you can relate to on an extra lingual way, it’s like giving someone a new rosetta stone to how to communicate when they feel like they’re not really good at that” excuse me i am going to be thinking about this for awhile
julien is just so smart and well spoken and really mesmerizing, she can’t be real
I could watch her talk and play that guitar for hours. Everything that comes out of her mouth makes me fall more in love with her
It's very important to use signature guitars to foster the idea of the "band player". There are 1000+ instagram shredders demonstrating the cutting edge of what is difficult to play at the fastest speed possible with no mistakes. But I miss the idea of a bunch of friends hanging out in the basement just to play songs together, not to show off technique or complexity for it's own sake. This looks like a good value band guitar for a band player.
Agreed. Serve the song not your ego.
🙌like Julien says that it is about the fun of playing, and not prefection or competition.
i cant believe its only been three months
it feels like its been an eternity
i cannot wait for them to be shipped out
If I decide to take a look at this and get it, it will be totally because of Julien Baker. She's brilliant in the way she thinks about her gear.
At 8:28... the best advice and inspiration I've ever heard!...love it!
I would recommend to watch her little desk performance. It's one I find myself coming back to again and again. She conveys emotion in her music like not many can.
I think I have rarely felt so emotionally touched by music than the songs by Julien.
Expecting a demo and received a bonus mental health session. Nice work Julien!
The idea that people like Julien conquered a platform to express their truth really feels revolutionary in the guitar world. I hope it will soon be seen as simply _evolutionary_
Much respect to JB and Gretsch for a warm and engaging presentation.
Julien, your spoken language is as inspiring as your artistic language.
Julien is an example of a human with extremely high emotional and social intelligence. What an amazing human.
@@Baubles1337 why? Cause she’s not playing 9ths and 13th chords and shredding like Slash? And doesn’t know every scale and mode inside and out? She plays beautifully. She’s not forcing anything or trying too hard to be someone she’s not. She just plays simple and beautiful music without any tension. The guitar is an extension of what she is trying to express and she’s true to herself.
@@Blues40 that "baubles1337" is really a troll; he/she "bubbles" negative and disrespectful comments all over the place; Julien is such a genuine and authentic great musician; if someone doesn't like her music, then just skip it, find your way, or get a life.
squadronnn
Yes! Hell yes! Been beginning for a Julien Signature from Fender! This is even better! Prdered one!
I pre ordered! But yeah I’d kill for a JB signature butterscotch blonde telecaster
@@BennyMiller I ordered too! I definitely would buy a Julien Tele. I am glad they did this Boygenius Gretsch though. Great surprise! And I always wanted a semi hollow and a Gretsch. So.....they had me all too easy with this. I have a lot of guitars. No hollow or semi hollow. No Gretsch. Nothing with filtertrons. It was too easy to get me 🤣. I wish it had a Bigsby. But Bigsby would make it cost more surely......and Trapeze makes it probably easy to rubber bridge if you want. So many great things. I love what they did. Love the inlays. Love all their signatures are on it. Love it is all 3 of them. Love the color scheme. Love love love.
@@CrazyLazyDave I ordered one… I might have to get a Bigsby for it.
@@johnnyxmusic yeah that crossed my mind too. Would be nice to have a Bigsby.
@@CrazyLazyDave I think it was a cost saving measure most of all… But I think it’s also more practical for the average player to have some kind of fixed tailpiece… The trapeze is not bad. It might be fun to trick it out with a roller bridge and maybe a Graphtec nut. Or… The super deluxe version with a roller nut and locking tuners.😳😳😳🥳🥳😜👑👑
Instant purchase for me. Julien has always had incredible guitar tone and I know she would only put her stamp on something special.
I wish I could express how much I love her as elequoently as she speaks
Such a beautiful choice of words to describe interaction with the guitar (or any other instrument for that matter) that really doesn't get touched on by most in discussion.
do I know how to play the guitar? Nope. Do I want to get this guitar and learn the guitar now? Absolutely
Would love to see a regular production model based on this body/setup - tailpiece included. Love the look it has.
brilliant. this is a really special band and an important message to hear. very grateful for this guitar and boygenius.
I wonder how many more times I will come back to watch this video until my boygenius Gretsch is finally arriving in August (or September?). 😂
And it is just so nice to listen to Julien. 😍
i’ve already watched it three times 😭 it’s gonna be a long seven months
@@macy5040 I also like to watch her Rig Rundown video again and again; she inspired me to get a Walrus Audio Descent; a quite underrated reverb pedal.
@@Baubles1337 Vaccinated? You probably mean fascinated? Indeed! But maybe I need a vaccination against people with a negative attitude. 😅
same lol
I've never heard of the band, but this video and music suit me pretty well. Very inspiring!
…uh i’m gonna need more than twenty dollars for this
HOLD ON dude its in the cards for me this summer do not worry
Amo boygenius y amo profundamente a Julien Baker. Juli no sabes cuanto significas para mi, tu música me acompaña todos los días, saludos desde Rosario, Argentina.
Brilliant video, absolutely LOVE the words and meaning expressed. So resonant with me. Wonderful.
Julien is absolutely the best ambassador for this beautiful guitar. 🙌🖤🖤
I didn't have to think much about to preorder my first Gretsch. 😍
I'm crying
Very nice for the band to be embracing Gretsch. A very cool company that is back in control of the Gretsch family with the help of Fender (who Julien has also promoted; she seems to have a fondness for Telecasters). In their SNL performance Lucy also had a Gretsch for one of the songs (looked like a different model though ?solid body). I recently picked up a used Gretsch Streamliner small semi-hollow body (similar to this one) and was blown away by the playability, overall quality, light weight and cool look for the price. Perfect guitar for a beginner (thinner, flatter neck, low action) who want’s something cool, old school-looking, and different from the mainstream. The light weight and smaller (Jr) body and shorter scale is also great for someone on the smaller side; doesn’t impact the sound. I think this model has upgraded pickups from mine, which still sound great. Don’t hesitate to purchase if you are thinking on it. I don’t think you could go wrong.
you dont even know wtf the scale length is bruh
Now this is how you make a signature guitar, this really needs to blow up the Internet instead of the goofy one from another brand we're all already tired of. This guitar is awesome whether or not you even know who this band is, they're amazing btw.
It’s sold out already. please make more😭
Julien is a prime example -- and thankfully, one of many -- that we can all hold up to those who grumble, "There's no good music anymore" (or something similar). There is so much talent and creativity in this superb musician and creator.
And, wow, I absolutely love and agree with the philosophy espoused here. On guitar, on music, on creating, on living.
The guitar looks and sounds amazing. I am absolutely going to track one down at a nearby store to give it a real try. Nicely done, Gretsch!
wonderful words 🙌 I absolutely agree 👍👍
I mean, I don’t even know boygenius. Let me know I’ve heard of them. But something about this Guitar really cold to me. In a way it’s me trying to make up for nerving having purchased the Susanna Hoffs Rickenbacker. I think that was one of the coolest guitarist of all time. Three-quarter size body with the check to binding… Black and white. Really good looking. I think there’s one on reverb now for like $4000.
Her outfit matching with the guitar is so pleasant on the eyes. I also love Julien’s tattoo style and how articulate she is
Very curious about what the price will be, since Julien mentioned it being affordable and the other Broadkaster Jrs on the website are $2800-3000.
It’s only $699 on the boygenius website which is surprising
On boygenius' website it said 700 dollars I believe
Want a good guitar? Gretsch is your best bet at satisfaction.
Every chord she plays pleases the Lord.
I always hated playing with other people because for a long while, it was just comparison. Between the breaking down of my hands and worsening mental illness, it just ended my drive to play. Been trying (slowly) find my way back
I hope you find your people you can jam with and feel comfortable
so happy to say i wwill own this guitar
julien i love you so much
getting emotional about finally seeing some representation for us guitarists with super tiny hands 🥲
Same ❤
she’s so 😍
Gotta ❤ Gretsch guitars! High quality and fairly affordable! I have a Gretsch G5031FT with Fideli-Tron in a beautiful sunburst, an amazing acoustic electric! You play well. Thanks for sharing!
Wow what a beauty guitar!
Absolutely perfect. Thank you
MAN, she always just -- says something perfect. The design of this guitar sounds, frankly, awesome -- I'd have killed for a smaller, lower-action, really responsive guitar as a teenager. I got frustrated and gave up learning on my dad's acoustic; I couldn't do bar(re?) chords. I played violin from age 4: I didn't remember sucking just at making sound. (Now, as an adult, I wish I could go back.) But also, the theme of communication. I've been reading about nonverbal -- and verbal, and signed -- communication, language and disability and stigma, dialect, culture, music and all sorts of interrelated concepts all week and I just want another hour of Julien philosophizing about how a guitar links to languaging.
@@Baubles1337 Eh, queer is more accurate.
@@Baubles1337 so what has this to do with music, this guitar, or the artist? So disrespectful!
Please do another run of these 😭
ur in luck ❤
i love her so much. bought this so quick
Can't wait to grab one
this is lovely, would love to pick it up & play it ome day!
One hehe
love this!
I really want to play this guitar
Listening to Julien talk about how this guitar was designed to be easy to play for new players and how they wanted to make a guitar that made getting started more accessible all while knowing they only made, like, 10 of these is really sad.
"people are making music at every level of success, notoriety and proficiency, and they are either miserable or thrilled, based on their relationship to music and their relationship to themselves" just changed my life
Sold out. Womp womp.
I can’t stop thinking about this guitar. Is it really too late to buy it?
#boygenius4ever!!!!!!!!
This is awesome and she absolutely f’n rocks check out her solo stuff as well sooooo goood
This is amazing!
Nice guitar, but the story told here hits home so hard! Much love to Julien Baker and boygenius for putting their heart and soul into the music and performances.
Is it the same size as an es 339?
This is why Fender is killing it with the new artists. They’re willing to make something new and work with the people who are getting other people interested in playing guitar.
I think Gibson could give some space to the newer players while also making their hundredth Kirk Hammett or Slash signature model (which they 100% deserve).
its done
Times like these are when I hate being a lefty! Love this band, and Julien’s playing.
this is why I decided to play right-handed when I first picked up guitar, despite also being a lefty! I hope they release the left-handed version for you and the others!!
@@RaphaelleLD smart choice! I started playing in 1983 so probably too late for me to switch lol!
Well, it’s a symmetrical enough guitar, just swap the nut and reverse the pick guard
@@flyingrat492 nah, can’t stand having an upside down guitar and having my left arm rest on knobs.
super cool
I've been wanting a hollow or semi-hollow guitar to add to my collection for a while now but never saw one that really spoke to me. I told myself I would wait until I saw one that did. The wait is over.
Good words
Damn, this is so inspiring.
Looks like it's already sold out. I wonder if there will be another run of them.
im in love, with both julien and the guitar
julien could sell me anything
I’ve never had any interest in getting a signature guitar before. I REALLY want one of these.
I always expected a JB Telecaster signature
Красота 🎸
Damn. Well said, Julien.
Julien Baker is more than we deserve
I'll stick with my 5120. Mine has a great tone. I also have a 2627. It's great too.
❤
Believe so of instrument Impedence of beginners guitars. I found and fixed hundreds and made them more playable than they were when I found them so kids don't have to play impeded and allow them ease of play, go discover have fun 😊.
I preordered mine and I am going to pass out when it arrives
Love.
3:04 oh god bruh
Beautifull guitar , just wondering if you can only get it in the US ?..otherwise taxes and transport to Europe will increase the price in at least 200$....
Love the way she talks about guitars, the way a guitar feels and sounds has big influence on your inspiration for sure.
Please Please please make a video on the jimdandy dreadnot i really want to see someone play it and hear it before i buy
Love this guitar to bits man! JB nice one!
my tiny handss: 👀 shorter scale?!!
Be careful, Gretsch might put out a cease and desist as they have a drum kit with the name Broadcaster
🙂 hahaha. Actually the drum kit's have always been "Broadkaster" and Fender got the cease and desist over the "Broadcaster" name back in 1951. It's amusing that Fender now owns Gretsch.
I've always been very curious/tempted about getting a Gretsch and this might be it... Too bad about the shipping and taxes to Europe 😢