Thank you so much. Insightful commentary, and the video was focused on reviewing the guitar and not just showing off your own impressive skills. I went through several reviews. No time stamps, extensive solos, stating the hardware as listed online without further input. You're review stands alone above those.

I have the quilted maple version of that model, and I have been very happy with it. I was shocked how different the broadtrons can vary. My last Gretsch with broadtrons was very dark sounding, but the 5655 version was much brighter and jangly, but not quite as much as the vintage filtertrons.

The fact the volume roll off the low ends is actually something I love about this guitar, it offers so many tone possibilities. I traded an Ibanez AR420 TBG for mine and it’s the best decision I’ve made, I’ve actually made a bargain as it’s currently almost 1500$ canadian new with tax included…and my Ibanez was 1000$ tax included lol I really can’t believe my luck with this Gretsch…

I own this guitar, it’s amazing. I have 2 others and the quality is mind blowing for the price. The 5220 is a Les Paul killer. Fantastic

root the strings over the bigsby roller nearest the bridge, this takes a lot of strain off the bridge and the guitar will stay in tune. no need for any more mods for stable tuning

I'm sitting here, wanting to spoil myself.. I have two Metal axes that I got for the band I was in when I was younger.. I have a worn out Strat that isn't playable anymore and will cost more to fix than what it cost new. I love the look of this guitar... I think ill buy one when the next payday rolls in... My heart plays Blues and tries Jazz on occasion but love Rock n roll.. I think this beautiful thing will be perfekt. So beautiful

Great review! Really helpful A/B comparisons throughout, plus wide variety of playing styles, which really show what the guitar can do. Head and shoulders above many other reviewers - Thank you! 🎸😎

I just bought one of these (2018 model) as my first "real" guitar, which I now must learn to play. It will be joining my 3-string cigar box guitar, which I so much enjoy. Two worlds are about to collide - LOL. Wish me luck.

I bought one of these in Cadillac Green. Stunning looking guitar. The quality is superb - I love it !!

I purchased one in Cadillac green and love it. Added a gold arm rest to it to match the gold hardware.

A "Vibramate Spoiler" really makes restringing a bit easier. I put one on the B60 of my newly acquired Electromatic (Korean) G5422TG. I also changed the tuning keys to Kluson Double Ring tuners, and they do a much better job than the stock ones.

Just got it recently in Jade Grey. Really liking it and mine stays in tune with moderate Bigsby use. Wanted a smaller Gretsch that was easy to manage and this certainly fits the bill. I agree about the time control, shame it doesn't have a bit more range. Nice review!

@Dan Legatt - my children got me a Gretsch G2320T Walnut for Christmas’21 and I love it, though I really wanted a GG120 like Neil Young’s & Randy Bachman’s guitars. Couldn’t justify spending huge $$$ for one so I “settled” for an orange-stained G5420T. It is just a wonderful guitar. I don’t think one can go wrong with any of the Gretsch models. Perhaps one day I’ll grab a G5655 - just for the heck of it. Best Regards - Jim

I have a semi hallow with a Bigsby and my bridge has roller balls and it stays in tune nicely.

I have one , the bridge rattles and it was hard to set up with the bigsby without the strings rubbing on the bridge . I swapped it out the bridge for a roller bridge. Which solved the problem

I love the craftsmanship of Gretsch guitars. You need to watch out for belt buckles. When you mentioned treble bleed circuit I had to check it out. I need to go through my guitars and see if any would gain from it, thanks.

I have the 5622T, almost identical. My tuners sucked so put Grovers on, bought a Biggsfix roller, softer spring, and had to plug and redrill the rear strap pin because it shipped completely stripped. Love it to death now, except for the useless individual volume pots. Really I’d look to replace the whole wiring harness with something that has treble bleeds on everything and has a more linear response.

I bought one in blue with gold hardware..which is stunning. But I think I need it in black gold too...🤦‍♂️ nice review btw

I have put a göldo roller bridge on mine. Stays better in tune now and sutsain somehow feels better :) Can recommend a roller bridge for any bigsby set up, just ads that cherry on top of the experience

Great Demo!! You really show off the guitar sounds and your chops. Cool Guitar!

Great guitar for the price indeed!!!.... Hugs from Lisbon, Portugal, Sir...

Really great, subscribed instantly. Just what I was looking for. Top darts Dan!

That's a great guitar for the money. I tried one out about an hour. Couldn't bond with it. Bought a Duesenberg that I did bond with...But triple the money.😮

I bought four Harley Bentons, just to try out different types of guitars, to find out which one I like best. I decided to grow up and get a Gretsch. That exact one is what I bought. I love it, to look at as well as to play. You might have trouble finding a hardshell case for it, and I don't feel a gigbag would be enough protection for such a guitar, more than twice as expensive as any other guitar I've ever had. I found out that a case meant for an Epiphone 339 will fit, and is much more readily available. I find the pickups are not very loud, but I can always boost up the amp - I seldom float at full power on an amp. The pups sure are chimey! Hey why does yours sound so much better than mine?

Cool Outlaw Country vibe in black!

Great review do more Gretsch

Hi Dan, Great playing as always. Yes a very classy looking Gretsch. I feel exactly the same about my Gretsch, the only useable control is the Master Volume, I never touch the others. I have it in mind to sort that out sometime and put the tone only on the bridge pickup. Great video.

Great review Dan !

I believe this one has the Spruce Center Block Instead of just maple ? That would add to the warmth and also more acoustic tone to it. Resonates a little smoother than maple. Great demo!

I suppose you could fit treble bleeds to the other 2 volume pots to fix the treble loss when 'backing off'

I wish for a G5420t in White Gold, but i'd swap the pick-ups for TV Jones Filtertrons

Great review as always. Love your demos. Clear, straightforward, and simple but very demonstrative playing to show the guitar’s range/voice. Also, those individual volumes are a doozy. Geez. Good sounding guitar otherwise!

Love Gretsch - personally own a Black Falcon - but they should definitely start making names that make sense. I know what a les paul is, but what's a 5647346?

Hey man. I've watched you a lot from your tonerider pickups playing.

Man you’re totally right about that master volume being more usable. Seems like it was purposely put there for volume swells too. Great choice of tones to show off the guitar. That dirty amp was crazy good sounding. Love the vox tones too. Great playing man.

I bought one made in China, but it is very well manufactured!...

4:35 What chords did you use in this part? It's awesome.🤩

Beautiful.

Woah, beauty!

Do you think this would be a good fit for something like QOTSA sound (sticking into crunchy amps like Peavey, Marshall or VOX)?

Amazingguitar, but, its low Budget for 850Euro and processed like a Custom-Level for 3000Euro, very great Guitar. Great Tutorial

Great guitar

I've been eyeing the Grestch Electromatic line for a while now. Not sure why I haven't went for it. I guess I kinda don't want a project guitar, and Im hesitant because of hearing the pots/nut/bridge could use an upgrade. Than again it would still turn out being cheaper than the PRS S2 Vela I've been eyeing.😏

love the playing, love the tone and the guitar is amazing. is it too much to ask exactly how much does it weight? im thinkin of gettin one and im a rlly small guy with some back problems xD

Are these guitars balanced on a strap? I try to avoid neck heavy guitars

Hi Dan. Could you play some Ty riffs from Kings X Dogman album on your next review....lol Cheers Bro

Amazing video, Dan. How would you upgrade those volume and tone pots? Thanks in advance

What happens if you need to maintain the electrics? A dead switch or pot for example?

Yes baby yes..

Hi Dan. Are we sure this model gas Treble Bleed control. The Gretsch site does not list it in the specs.Thank you.

I have this guitar. Looks beautiful... but it’s not quite doing it for me. Not sure why.

I have one and agree totally with your comments on the electronics. A bit ordinary.

Hi mate, sorry I'm a guitar newbie so forgive me if I sound stupid. I basically went into the guitar store today to look at the G5622T model with abigsby tremelo. I won't lie, I probably wont use it all that much but I think it looks really cool, and the finish I want ONLY comes with the trem. I spoke to the guy in the guitar store and he was basically destroying bigsbys saying I'll forever be tuning my guitar. Have you found this to be the case in your experience? If I rarely use the trem do you think it will stay in tune? Thanks in advance.

Is that fenders “Texas tea” color?

I wonder why Jazz guitarists stay away from Gretsch? I mean, every brand and type of guitar is used for Jazz, every brand under the sun. But when you say Gretsch to jazz guitarist they are in shock, like you are not supposed to do that.. Or maybe its what i imagine.. I mean yea, this jingly tone is like night and day from jazz tone, but for that there are configurations, effects, or just change the pickups and what not.. I love how this guitar looks, but reluctant to buy one for jazz, since dont know a person who plays jazz on a gretch 🤔🤔 Also, thin U neck profile? Is it slim, like a fast neck?

Is this a little brother of the bigger brother broadkaster junior ?

i would love this guitar but instead of gold i would want it in plated.

This is a hollow body Gretch it is not a solid body rock ‘n’ roll guitar which you can play rock ‘n’ roll on it’s made for blues Fingerstyle guitar and jazz it is not made to be thrashed and beat up on like hard rock players play the only person I ever knew the used one of these guitars professionally hollow bodies was Ted Nugent John Lennon played one hollow body Apple phone casino but he always played it with a nice mellow touch they’re not made to be thrashed thanks for your video educating me a lot on this one I’m thinking about buying one thanks for the video have a good night and a great day love it 👍🏼👍🏼🎸🎼🎶☮️

Any difference in the T vs TG models? Other than the gold color?

So here I l am in Oz checking the 'bay and average price inc. shipping $2000 Aud... some budget you have ;)

Is it metallic?

is it a junior?

vs G5422?

Wow, those individual volume pots are unusable. Shame, because otherwise it sounds fantastic. Great demo!

Is this made in Korea or China?

That guitar must be a Jnr????

AMAZING how you never play ANY amount lead or even a simple run ..just chords ..... UNTILL the VERY END !!