Just want to say thanks for taking the time to shoot this. I’m trying to decide between the 5422 and the 5622 and this is one of the only videos I’ve found that directly compares them. I initially was thinking the 5622 but this has me swaying toward the 5422.

Those without centerblock definately sounds different, more gutsy ring to them. My preferred choice now. Thanks for this good demo!

I just got new G5410T Electromatic Hollow Body "Rat Rod" --- my first Gretsch.

I liked the thinner Hollow-bodies the best. The G5410 and the G5422. My current band is doing a late 50s / early 60s Retro thing, so the mid forward Rat Rod is my choice for my needs. I ordered one a few days ago, and it will be coming tomorrow.

I got a 5622T in that imperial stain last year and absolutely love it.

I ordered one today! I could not talk myself out of this one. Great demo.

Your demos really make it easy to compare tones. Thanks for all your help.

Great video, thank you. Retired and just started out playing for the first time. I did a lot of research before making my purchase. I went with a 5622T and have no regrets. I envy your level of playing. :)

Oh yeah the 622 sound great mate, might think bout getting one myself

Thanks for the video. Beautiful great sounding guitars, but hearing that 5420 always gives me the goosebombs!

Thanks Damon! Great and super helpful effort!! Awesome playing! ✨🎸👏🏻👏🏻🧞‍♂️

Great video on a subject which is important to us consumers. Your skills are impressive! Thanks for the video!

Got to be the lovely 5422t a lovely sounding axe, very bluesy...

Haha. I'd like them all! You'd be the best international representative face for Gretsch guitars quite separate from your actual day job as such Damon. You many vids have been invaluable in triaging my first two of hopefully many future Gretsch guitar purchases. I've found my personal niche with the Gretsch sound, Electromatic build quality, features and playability. Many to love making it so hard to choose just one, or even two, but in the cull the G5232T in DCM and G5422TG in WS both won the day for my wallet, purchased in that order. Love playing them both! Thanks.

In my opinion the 56s and the 5410 are my prefered beautiful playing as well👏😍

thank you ....short person here ....thinking of buying one ....great video

The 5420T seemed to sound the best to my ears.

Great Demo, Thank You. I can't Decide which one I like Best but I Own a 5420T. Since I am a NOVICE Player, I can't Play as Well as You do but I Very Much Enjoy Listening to you Play.

immense! 5420 sound 5410 looks

I found this just in time,I’m off to get a 5420 tomorrow but was wondering what the others sound like as well,they all sound great but I’m going with the 5420 for now and who knows what I’ll end up buying later Thanks for taking the time to do this video and all the best bud

Nice comparison, Noel Gallagher.

I don't why it's because I play a 5622t or what, but this demo gave me the spine tingles when you played the 5622t! It's a pity Jimi never seemed to play Gretsch. He'd have dug 'em.

I've discovered Gretsch very late when i got one to review....now i fell in love and i'm planning to by the 5420T. Great playing in your hands every one of those guitar sounded great

Great video and answered the questions I had regarding response and tone for each of them. Surprised how the 5622t sounded "smoother" than I thought it would.

For my taste, the Rat Rod as an ever so slight edge on the 5422TG... it splits the best of the 5422 and the 5420, IMHO. I have the 5422TG on order. I had a chance to pick up the black Rat Rod, but am holding out for the white version... they're rare here in Canada.

4:14 5655 6:44 5422

Which one gives nearest to the classic Rock n Roll clean Gretsch sound of the 50s-60s?

I have a 5420T but hearing these others. I really liked the5655 and the 5422 also. Have to admit that they all sound great though. Listen to Clint Curtis play his black 5422 which are really hard to find.......Sal : ). Thanks for this comparison!

I have the 5655tg limited. Is center block is chambered. I believe it differs from the non limited in that as the center blocks aren't chambered in the regular version. It's what I've read at least. I love my 5655 though. Streamliner too and a 5420 on the way but T-Armonds are going in it.

5655 - direct, rocky, bit pitchy 5420 - warmer , more singing you hear town hall effect. I like it. . 5622 i d give to a metallica band. Loud and proud and as precise as 5655 5422 I it has a „washed“ sound. its not that hard to the point or stitching as the centerblocks. 5410 Very round and warm - a lady killer, I somehow see this in the hands of Dolly Parton… Hard to decide between 5410 and 5420. As I have a chance to get the 20 with some addone Aand in the colour where it started to talk zo me (love that candilac green) i suppose i d go with thie limited edition. but definetly the 5510 would be mine too

I like the brown one Gretsch. But I like the warmth of the Rat Rod plus I have a rat rod I love it good video

I am buying a Gretsch for my son for Christmas and am torn between the 5420T and the Limited Edition 5422TG. Both have fantastic colors but the 5420 is thicker, offering more of that Rev Horton Heat rockabilly styling, as well as the rounder top, while the 5422TG has gorgeous gold and appears to be your preference among the two. Could you help me decide between the 2? Thanks for all you do

I thought that the 5420t was the best sounding of the 5 Gretsch guitars. Just a richer grab your soul and squeeze type of sound. I am glad that I found your show. Take care. Vaughn

5622 definetely for me

I really appreciate the video. Thanks. The comparison helps, and fun to listen. Somewhat torn between the 5410, 5420, and 5422. Still. I am looking for basically my first guitar. I had an acoustic for about two months around 20 years ago. I also could use a suggestion for an combo amp. I will be a beginner, but my preference in music is rockabilly, blues, and some rock... I live on Texas, so some country, too.

Fantastic and very helpful review ... I have my G5220 solid body and after listening to the comparison I feel it would make a great combo with G5422T ... I think I am sold ... 😁

I picked the g5622Twhat was your favorite

The 5420 is my favorite, but he 5422 sounds like the best of both worlds.

Rat Rod for the win

Nice playing Damon! I've ordered the G5655TG. Tiger.

Good stuff thanks!!!!

Hello, that's a nice playing. And how would you compare the 5655t and 5422t, I'm torn between these 2.

I have a g5422tdc that is completely hollow, in the video it was the one that sounds sweeter, the central block felt a little more aggressive, I guess it is the difference between a hollow body and a semi-hollow

I own the G5422. Wow that’s all I gotta say

Love your videos. Be good to explain the numbering system, also what to expect from the different pickups, and material eg mahogany over others.

Love your videos Damon, can you tell me is the gretsch 5655tg a balanced guitar to hold? I'm ready to purchase but worried it might be neck-heavy ? Thanks

Cheers for this Damon. Im currently considering my first Gretsch and really torn. I'm a small guy and can see the appeal of the 5655t jnr but I have a Les Paul and feel it might cover similar ground. Im actually looking for something with low output jangle again as an alternative to my les Paul. I can't decide between 5622t, 5422t or Rat Rod. I play in church but also punk/ indie bands. (45 year old guy, who never moved on). I was thinking Gretsch as while I love a telecaster I prefer shorter scale. Any advice?

An interesting video, thank you. However, I don't think any backing track is necessary when doing this type of tone check comparison. I have a 5422, so I found it interesting. I would have bought the orange 5420, but a good deal on the 5422 was the clincher. All my other electric guitars are solid bodies, so the acoustic properties were what I was looking for. The 335, Ibanez, Guild, and Epiphone were all considered, but the Gretsch won easily. A great guitar.

5420

Thanks for the fantastic review, Damon. I'm choosing between 5420 and 5410 Rat Rod. The somewhat chunky size of the classic 5420 bodies puts me off a bit. Anyway, the high gloss polish and colour choices, as well as a more classic feeling attract me more to them compared to the matt finished Rat Rods. Sound-wise from your review, I liked the Rat Rod slightly more. Any hint for this dilemma? Many thanks, as well as for your highly informative reviews and inspirational playing. Martin

I am looking to replace my '70's Tele as I am now playing more softer rhythm style and find the Tele far to "twangy" for my needs. What would you suggest in the Gretsch range to give a softer sound.

My favorite is the 5422. Not surprisingly, that's the one I own.

Hi. Great video. I have a Les Paul (57 Classics) and an SG (Dirty Fingers). Also, I'm a fairly new beginner. Looking for something different than what I have, something along blues sound and alike. I LOVE the Rat Rod, but seeing your video can't ignore the 5420/5422. Will the Rat Rod fit the bill or would you suggest the 20/22? I'm assuming only difference with the 20's is single/ double cut? Also, do you believe I'd be better with the Filtertrons than the Broadtrons? Thank you!!! Your opinion will be appreciated and respected.

Hey, Damon! I bought my first Gretsch last week after watching a video of you playing it. I bought the Gretsch G6659TG Players Edition Broadkaster Jr. CB Single-Cut with String-Thru Bigsby and Gold Hardware - Cadillac Green. The guitar is killer! I was wondering if you can you decode my model # for me? I can't seem to find it on the net. Thanks!

Greetings Sir. Can the rad rod handle green day, blink 182, foo fighters ? can you do a demo ?

So which did you like best? I bought a 5422 but still may swap for a 5655.

5410 Rat Rod would be my overall pick. 5422 was nice too.

Congratulations on your videos. What guitar would you recommend to start a G5420t or a G5422tg? Thank you.

Hi, (sorry for my bad English) I had bought 4 5422tg one 5420 because I love the sound but I have ended sold them every time because filing to me to hard to play it, I have played guitar for many years, I love hollow body, special the gretsch but to hard to play, any suggestions? I lower the action to help a little but still filling hard. I have played a Gibson es335 for a week I love the soft strings, I haven’t lowered the action, was perfect out of the box, but I returned it because things change on my work and can’t have a $3k guitar right now, special because my main instrument is the bass, when I heard your video makes me want to order another 5422 but I’m fray that I’m ending returning or sale. The 5410 is the same hard compare to 5422? The difference is just a little beat? I appreciate any advice? Thanks for your time

Great comparison 👍😁

What colour is that 5622T? Can only see online the burst barrel and imperial stain with the gold pickguard.

Thanks for this Damon! Very cool to hear the differences between them which may appear subtle on the surface but really make a difference in tone. Which is your favourite?

If you know what is the best for praise and worship, im looking into the g5422t because at my church we play at really clean, and dirty and at high but not soo high volumes

Hi there, really good video. I've been trying to get my hands on a G5622T in Imperial Stain for a while now but nowhere seems to have them available in the UK? Any suggestions as i've been trying for anout 3 months.

I like the 5622. Very Santana sound.

I have a Gretsch electromatic in black. I love the guitar, but do not like the floating brige!😎

Hello, how does the 5622t compare to these?

Is there better upper fret access with the 5655 with the smaller, thinner body? :-)

What gain pedal were you using on the 5422T it sounded amazing??

I haven't played one of these for years but last time I did there was still a big gap in quality between the Japan made models and G5's.

I have a G5422T in black.

Y además un guitarrista

Sorry but due to distorting they all sound the same , pls show their natural undistorted sound

5422T... smokey full bodied and rich.....

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