Gretsch Streamliner G2622 Upgrade - Part 1: New Dynasonic Pickups & Wiring

Gretsch Streamliner G2622 Upgrade - Part 1: New Dynasonic Pickups & Wiring - Was It Worth It?

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Today we embark on another epic adventure fulfilling a promise to upgrade our affordable Gretsch with new wiring and posh Dynasonic pickups. Will we regret this decision or does the 'tubing' system really work?... it's a long one so grab a picnic and join us to find out! 😎🎸
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00:00 intro & coming up
01:16 what's happening today
06:12 let's take it apart
08:23 knob removal
10:56 plenty of access
13:02 removing the pots & wiring
17:59 removing the pickups
19:05 making the pots fit
22:10 back from the garage
23:05 the tubing method
26:55 removing the pickups & wiring cont.
29:00 the re-wiring plan
30:41 soldering on
33:19 start putting it all back in...
35:47 the new pickups
37:38 fitting to pickup rings
40:31 putting it all back in cont.
44:24 let's see if it works
45:57 before & after sound comparisons
49:38 let's play something
52:12 so what do we think?
55:37 about phase two
57:40 play out jam
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@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

SCAMMERS ALERT: Thanks for dropping in just a quick note about the scammers... someone is impersonating me on Telegram using my name and icon replying to comments. I don't give out prizes so you've won nothing... if they contact you tell them where to go!!

@andreapasillas5803 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I got one of those emails this morning. I knew it was a scam as it has been around for a while but thanks for the warning.

@Andy_Fallon Жыл бұрын

StewMac suddenly start selling spoons for £50!

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

😆👍

@kylewilliams3559 Жыл бұрын

I love the dose of reality you give such proceedings. Everyone always talks about "just change the pickups and pots" not showing how big of a pain it is, or how much it costs to have a professional do it

@MrSongwriter2 Жыл бұрын

On every guitar except a semi it’s a simple job. At worst case you have to enlarge the mounting holes from import to cts size. Step drill is the best tool for the job

@elwrongo 9 ай бұрын

These are right in my alley, awesome upgrade, thanks for this

@andreapasillas5803 Жыл бұрын

I really like the sound of those Dynasonic pickups! Great video.

@ToddTheJoker Жыл бұрын

I agree too, you are getting really good at changing pickups! Good on ya ! I stuck around until the end like I always do, I love your videos! Looking forward to the next one!

@thomasbarr5940 Жыл бұрын

First I've watched this kind of work being done.....a few more mysteries revealed in the guitar journey...thanks🎸💯

@dholdermusic Жыл бұрын

Well done! I learned a lot. Thank you for making these videos!

@brentbeltz8968 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate all you do! Great weekend to all.

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! 😁🙏

@weaselteat Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching in anticipation for this video!

@deanmccaskill5495 Жыл бұрын

That’s I Never Cry! Awesome man. AC shaped my whole effed up personality!!

@jowyong6769 Жыл бұрын

Sounds fantastic! The mojo pickups have great clarity and articulation. Doesn't hurt that they look wicked as well 😍

@randyallen4959 4 ай бұрын

LOVE the tone after hearing the Dynas!

@mathiasnilo6855 Жыл бұрын

Such good tips!!! Superb! Love hearing you talk your way through it! You’re great! All the best from sweden

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers man! 😁👍

@Kdschaak Жыл бұрын

A black pickguard on that would look stellar with those black knobs and pickups.

@eamonmcdermott4032 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to catch up with all your past videos. I have to say, Col, you had me really laughing with the reamer. What makes this channel absolutely brilliant, is your unwavering honesty. Thanks very much mate. Great stuff.

@tylerdurden5122 Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, glad to be here on a Friday evening. I have this guitar in the gunmetal and it’s awesome. Rock on!!🇦🇺🤘

@petermckernanmusic757 Жыл бұрын

What a friendly and knowledgable guy

@glowingturtle9673 Жыл бұрын

I just watched your review(and the two comparison videos) of this guitar a few days ago and it was what sealed the deal for me to buy one(don't have it yet, it is in transit). So what a pleasant surprise to find this video, with what sort of upgrade options I can explore in the future. Thank you kindly!!

@carlosdeno Жыл бұрын

It’s Friday! and Colin’s got his reamer out! 😂😂😂 Great start and had to comment before watching the full video. 🤘Have a great weekend.

@yokosomike Жыл бұрын

Everytime I see this guitar in a shop, I want it in the exact same color you have. Can't wait to see the the bridge as this would be the same upgrade I would do as well. Cheers! Sounds good.

@revnichols1 Жыл бұрын

As alway, informative, entertaining content, thank you for your efforts. I’ve been messing around music for 30 years. I Still love to learn new things and you deliver new knowledge to this old mind all the time. Thank you!

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting it's appreciated!

@pierreg1340 Жыл бұрын

You are a courageous man Colin. What a project! What a plan! Very well organized. It went perfectly. I heard no swear. You are The Man.

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Pierre! 😁👍

@ericschultze89 3 ай бұрын

Love your channel. I have to be honest... this Yank finds your sense of humor awesome! Plus, your videos are quite informative!

@buzzburb1 Жыл бұрын

A heroic upgrade Col, a brave man to attempt that lot, sold my Streamliner cos I could never get the tone I wanted, but that sounds a lot brighter and Bluesy, got me thinking Gretch again, cheers man , if only for the effort !!!👍👍

@TrishaMaybe 9 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@JonathanRodriguez-lh5mb Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! Thanks the crocodile clip tip, smart solution to a very annoying problem!

@alinchitown7556 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Colin the new pups are brighter not as muddy.

@relevantinformation6655 Жыл бұрын

I’m typing immediately after seeing your list of parts - before watching - you are a brave man my friend. That Bigsby looks scary 😮👍

@davidhamilton7780 Жыл бұрын

You are the King! I spotted a Gretsch 2622 on a local auction site and halfway through your video, I grabbed it. Thanks Colin for all of the information and entertainment.

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Nice one! 😁👍

@Chimp_No_1 Жыл бұрын

First class work and beautiful beautiful playing ! Thanks !

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers that’s appreciated! 😁🙏

@vadwanuu7825 Жыл бұрын

You have infinitely more patience than i do. Fun video, Colin!

@johnelrick8945 Жыл бұрын

Love the sound of those Dyna-Sonics, rich but well-defined. Damn, the original pickups sound good, too. Definitely consider a pair of those for my G2420T when the time comes.

@fredwillner5778 Жыл бұрын

I found your channel a few weeks ago and I have to say I'm totally addicted to it now. Your pleasant comical demeanor makes it all the better. Your common sense and your ability to be realistic in your guitar comparison videos is straight up priceless knowledge. Your review on the 59 Epiphone Les Paul convinced me to order it. I couldn't be happier. Thank you, I appreciate all that you do

@pharmerdavid1432 Жыл бұрын

I can't decide between the '59 and '50's, Colin said he prefers his 1950's Goldtop to the 1959 reissue. The necks on them used to be different, but now they are using the '59 medium C profile neck on the 1950's model too, so I guess the big chunky neck wasn't popular? I have a 1955 reissue, because I was born in that year and I love P-90 pickups, but now I want a "real" Les Paul with maple cap and humbucking pickups, but which one...? Goldtop 1950's is $699 at Sweetwater, while they have the '59 on sale from $999 to $850 on their special unique painted Lester's, so I'm not able to decide. They had a 1950's that was 7lbs. 13oz., but it sold as I was buying it, the screen froze exactly when I was putting in my credit card number - what are the odds? They still have an 8lb. 8oz. Goldtop, and a 8lb. 10oz. 1959 in their special paint job, which is quite striking. Which to get though? I don't want another chunky neck like my 1955 reissue, but if the 1950 model is using the same neck as the 1959 model now, I probably want that one...?

@brettmadsen1659 Жыл бұрын

Another outstanding video Colin. I own this guitar and it has become one of my all-time favorites. I'm excited to see how the bigsby tailpiece works out. Thanks for all the work and time you put into this content. Also, I'm loving the telecaster series.

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Brett! 😁🙏

@markdakel9253 Жыл бұрын

Nice upgrade on the pups. The tone is much better

@tartanphantom Жыл бұрын

Great job on the upgrade! As a longtime Gretsch owner and a lover of both Dynasonic and Filtertron flavors, I've found that for me, the "magic" Dyna sound is in the middle switch position (both pickups on). It's just the right balance between bass and "jangly".

@ranchmanager9126 Жыл бұрын

I have the G2622 with the P90 Staple type pole pieces. No need for an upgrade there. Great pickups. Thanks for the great video!

@hod8931 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have the 5622 and like for what it is!

@bjmarchives Жыл бұрын

As a bloke who likes to mod most things, these are my favorite of your videos.

@Amp497 Жыл бұрын

Sounds definitely better in my opinion. I believe it's always nice to have full size pots. It makes me feel confident that I won't lose my pot during live performance. I especially like the fender pots that have the shaft which comes out the back casing. Those are bulletproof. Looking forward to phase 2.

@robertparks634 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful guitar and excellent playing as usual. Thanks for another great video.

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Robert! 😁🙏

@DougGarrett Жыл бұрын

Definitely an improvement! Great video as always!

@robertorochamartinsrocha7041 Жыл бұрын

Cool... 👍👍👍... good weekend.

@johnwhitehouse4100 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your projects Colin , the way you work on the guitar and don't edit so it looks like Mr Perfection 😁 Without doubt the best guitar channel on KZfaq 🎸

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers John! 😁👍

@MarkJohnsonJams Жыл бұрын

I think the new pickups sound great. Much clearer and more pick attack to my ears.

@davegartlan903 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, Colin!

@stephanematis Жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable adventure!

@SrJurado Жыл бұрын

I had that very guitar, I loved it. Didn’t change the pickups, just adjusted the poles , chanded the pots and harness and add a Les Trem. With the trem it was glorious.

@akwamarsunzal Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the Bigsby kit! 🙂

@billy1858 Жыл бұрын

highly entertaining as are all your videos, keep em coming colin!

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Billy! 😁👍

@xadovitch6630 7 ай бұрын

Wow the dynasonics sounds very good. Great dynamic and vintage tone for a great guitarist!

@jimsuber6784 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely prefer the new ones. Brighter, crisper. Great clarity.

@stancoleshill8925 11 ай бұрын

Looks like you were really enjoying yourself in this vid. !🤗

@jefftucker201 Жыл бұрын

Great vid Colin, really enjoy your upgrade vids! :) all the best mate.

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jeff 😎👍

@murrayguitarpickups9545 Жыл бұрын

Loving the upgrade content Colin.

@mementomori1795 Жыл бұрын

Lovely job. Thanks for the excellent demo. Dynatrons sounded good. Nice tone. I've got the Gretsch 2655t which I love. Have been tempted to swap out the broadtrons for single coils but it all looks a bit scary. I may revisit that idea after I've studied your video in a bit more detail. Great tip too on removing the control knobs!

@mortonwilson795 Жыл бұрын

Wow! My heart was in my mouth for a bit there but absolutely A WIN! Pick-ups are lovely - the sparkle and articulation (very noticeable on the couple of strummed chords) and overall your first play-thru took me back to our George on the early Fabs stuff. I didn't realise till recently but the first solid body Gretsch he bought had single coils before he moved on to the semi acoustics, Country Gent etc. What a great upgrade - look forward to Part: 2 . . . thought about a bone nut while you're at it? Cheers.

@barbershoppodcast Жыл бұрын

THROW IT A BONE, MATE!

@karl1949 Жыл бұрын

A ballsy endeavour mate. Awesomeness! I walked into the other room when you where comparing the sound; before and after and thought ha' replace the word 'after' with Guitarista ...haa cool vibes.

@jamesmgreen15 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Sir, you've certainly earned your biscuits this week. Old hand at the ship in a bottle stuff, making it look so slick. Well worth the experiment with such a different setup. Great videography for interest as much as the very enjoyable playing as ever.

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Thanks James! 😁🙏

@stevenhorton7457 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that ,cheers 👌

@Robert_Bubba_Baker Жыл бұрын

Another great show. Your guitar tech skills are definitely improving. The pickup swap sounded great. I look forward to Friday mornings when your videos pop up. Gives me incentive to continue on my own path with the healthy addiction of guitars and chasing the sound. Just a big ass rabbit hole. Lol

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

😆👍

@paullee5449 Жыл бұрын

Patience of a saint .hands of a surgeon. Cool guy.🍄

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

😁👍

@davidcudlip6587 11 ай бұрын

Contemplating about getting a Gretsch Eddie Cochran model with a Dyna in the bridge and P90 in the neck. Twangy in the bridge position and jazzy-bluesy in the neck position. Best of both worlds. I'm glad to hear you didn't notice humming as a problem with your Dynasonics. They sounded sweet !

@dmmedic34 Жыл бұрын

Great video and nice playing friend

@pavil58yt 10 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable. Reminds me of my 5122 Electromatic.

@deanmccaskill5495 Жыл бұрын

So you know brother I NEVER skip ahead. I totally enjoy watching all the videos. I can’t wait to watch this. I feel like you and me are the same except I’m Les Paul where you’re SG. I have also a streamliner that I want to upgrade. My bridge is a bit different though. I’ll have to see how compatible this video is to my Gretsch

@brynjones7371 Жыл бұрын

Loving the show. 👍👍

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Bryn! 😁🙏

@dlux703 Жыл бұрын

I think you chose wisely with the single coils. I have never felt that humbuckers were well suited to most hollow or semi-hollow guitars. They are just too powerful for the more resonant platform presented by these guitars. I very much like P 90's in a center-block style. Your Gretsch seems quite open inside, and could be prone to feeding back, so I'm eager to hear your results. Edited here to say how sweet it sounds with the upgrades. 👍

@BobPerrone Жыл бұрын

"Ello Colin! You are a much braver man than I regarding changing pots/wiring on that guitar. Snaking all those wires through the F holes scares me to death. Relly looking forward to how those single coils sound (big fan of single coils) and best of luck with that Bigsby install. I think the V shaped tailpiece looks great but...to each his own. Be well and thanks again for a great episode!

@GitarrenimNetz Жыл бұрын

Well done Collin - you are one of the best!!!!!!!

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

😁🙏

@potwms99 Жыл бұрын

Great video, as always. You've given me the confidence to put P90s in my 2622. Well done. Peace.

@sidweazel2883 Жыл бұрын

Well done Colin, that was a definite win, well worth the effort. I rewired my G2655 with a pre wired tv Jones harness and it was a very stressful total pig of a job (gap from pickup hole into guitar wasn’t big enough). Caused a lot of swearing and almost tears, but 5 hours later got it sorted and results were worth it.

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Sid, there should be prizes for that amount of dedication! 😂👍

@razor961000 11 ай бұрын

I love the V shape tail piece 😍

@kevinbannister2356 Жыл бұрын

A great fun video on these cool Gretsch guitars. The more expensive Gretsch's are fitted with a treble blead mod on the master volume pot. That is a capasitor & resistor wired up in paralell so that when turning the master volume down it dosn't sound muddy. When upgrading the pots this is a good time to also do this treble blead mod on the master volume pot.

@jshphysicistatyahoo Жыл бұрын

I missed you man. Kept looking to see if you put a new video out. Of course I knew it would be Friday but thought there might be a slim chance you appear earlier. Glad to see you today and cheers to you!

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers John thanks for the support! 😁👍… every Friday at 12 noon GMT on KZfaq but extra content every couple of weeks over on the TV channel if you can’t wait! 😎

@andrewdempsey5312 Жыл бұрын

Your last ES335 upgrade videos inspired me to upgrade my D’Angelico DC. Pickups, wiring harness, roller bridge and. Deusenberg Les Trem. Good fun. No drilling required, and no vibramate either. A drop in trem so to say

@daleturner3507 Жыл бұрын

New pickups have a sharper edge than the old, little more clarity. Definitely sound better and really look great. I’d say it’s a great improvement.

@qwertJoe1975 5 күн бұрын

i think the pickups sound great. Opened the guitar up quite a bit. Nice work.

@pabcrane Жыл бұрын

I look forward to watching this one. The single best simple upgrade or change to a guitar was putting a Tru- Arc bridge on my Gretsch Tennessee Rose. These only work on the old school floating bridge Gretsches and you have to be able to move the bridge base. (But I thought you might find it interesting to hear about anyway) After I put it on there was a marked difference acoustically with better resonance, sustain and projection. I was a bit worried about intonation going from a roller bridge with individual saddles but I did it about ten years ago and have only had one intonation problem on the g string that lasted about 30 seconds (it had some fluff or something in the nut, lifted the string, retuned and it was fine).

@WannesVDR Жыл бұрын

Catching up on your videos... This was long but so worth it. Loads of good tips for anyone brave enough to attempt the same. Which excludes me 😊 Cheers and on to the next one.

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Johan!

@jamesseverin Жыл бұрын

Hey there brother!! Thanks for another great video

@aitken1965 Жыл бұрын

The G2622 is a great guitar to upgrade. Wonderful video, mate!

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers man! 😁👍

@GNeuman Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your next update when you install the Rigsby!

@michaelkitzmuller1479 Жыл бұрын

Hello Colin, I've got me tea, and am anxious to watch and hear you once again with a mod Project. Perhaps after watching your work a few times, I'll get brave and try it myself. And a nice evening for you! Cheers Mate

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael!

@briananderson2749 Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, Great video as always. Love the new pick ups, definitely more clarity and sweetness to them, very much worth it I think. Looking forward to the rest of the changes to see if it improves it further. Mind you as you said, it' s wasn't a shabby guitar beforehand. Keep the great work coming, I look forward to them every week and best wishes from Oz< Cheers 👍😁

@ianjohnson5574 Жыл бұрын

Great Video, I am very interested in seeing the part 2 where the Bigsby etc are fitted...

@oak3076 Жыл бұрын

That guitar just has a sweet tone. Well done.

@joehahn8817 Жыл бұрын

Another entertaining video packed full of information I hope I never need!!! lol. The things you're willing to subject yourself to for our amusement is very admirable!!! That poor thing is gonna look like Tom Murphy got ahold of it by the time you're done the upgrades...🤣🤣🤣 Looking forward to next week, see ya' then. Have a good weekend buddy...TTFN!!! Oh yeah, those single coils sound friggin' great man!!!

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers Joe! 😁👍

@gerryloughran1676 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff and well worth the upgrade … not enough swearing !…luthier in the making for sure

@GraemeCampbellMusic Жыл бұрын

Sounds great, much fuller richer sound. I've got the Electromatic version with the blacktop pickups. These guitars that Gretsch are putting out are brilliant.

@catmandoodoo7903 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this. I had a G5222 which had the Broadtrons. Loved the guitar but absolutely hated the pickups. I should’ve swapped them out but like an idiot I traded it instead. The new Dynasonics are such an improvement. If I wasn’t having a self-imposed No New Gear ‘23, I’d be looking for another 5222.

@freddycookjr.2164 Жыл бұрын

SO GLAD YOU GOT THE FISH TUBE /MUCH MORE SANE /SEEN MANY METHODS BUT TUBES ROCK CHEERS MY GEETAR FRIEND

@gerrysturis 2 ай бұрын

Well done sir.....................Cheers!

@garyp5522 Жыл бұрын

Another Cool Video.

@_rafael_b Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin! I really enjoyed this video. I mean, I always do but I really learned a good amount here. First of all, I hadn't seen the tubing method for replacing pots in a hollow or semi-hollow guitar. I'm instantly less afraid now of partaking in such a project now that I've seen that. Brilliant man! Also, I'm doing a Guitaristas style project on an old Kramer that I've had since the late 80s with a pretty stubborn speed knob that I need to take off. The spoon and credit card method is exactly what I need to do with it. Thanks for that and I'm going to apply both methods that I learned from you here when the time comes. I'm really impressed with how the pickups turned out. I'll admit, I didn't think that the 500K pots were going to work with the new Dynasonics. I don't think that that was what Gretsch used back in the day with those pickups. I could be wrong about that, but I thought that they might be a bit much for the Dynasonics. I was wrong. They sounded great! That little bit of fuzz that you used at the end also sounded great. I wasn't expecting all of this greatness from these pickups to be honest. Dynasonics are probably my least favorite pickups for guitar. I normally prefer the Filtertrons for Gretsch guitars, but you made these work really well. That was great tone. Maybe the 500K pots were what these pickups needed for me to like them. About the B7. I can tell you right now that it won't fit on this guitar without drilling. It's not long enough to reach the tailpiece. I have a Les Paul Tribute that I put a B7 with a Vibramate on in a previous Guitaristas style project that I did, and it was perfect. The bigger body on the Gretsch however means that it won't line up right. I think that other tailpiece that you have will be your better option. Thanks for another great video and all of the useful information. You managed to help me solve a current problem that I have and how to approach future problems that might arise. Also, props on not putting a hole through the back of the guitar. 👍😉 Cheers Colin and have a great weekend! ✌

@theguitaristas Жыл бұрын

Cheers man, if it doesn't fit I suppose at least it will create some good content while I decide what to do! 😆👍

@axandio Жыл бұрын

I bought the G2622T-P90. Love it with the 'Bigsby' and the soapbar P90's. It feels like your heading this G2622 in that direction more or less. Indonesia is making some good guitars for a few companies now including Gretcsh, Fender and Cort.