Hi Wendell…thanks so much and glad to hear you are enjoying the channel. Truly appreciate your stopping in and the kind comments! 🙏👍

Hi Cal B…Although it’s a little “GASSY” at least I gave you something…🤣 Along with Paul and Yoko…😎 Can’t even do your own backing track and get away with it…oh well… Thanks so much for watching and stopping in to comment my 🇨🇦 friend…truly appreciated! 🙏👍

Hey Capt Rebel…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on your new Gretsch!! Enjoy it once you receive it, and yes, please keep me in the loop as to how it works out for you. As you say, it’s your own hard earned money and you can and should spend it as you see fit!! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing…congrats once again! 🎸👍

Hi Eric….thanks so much man…truly appreciate it! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping into the channel and hope to see you around some more! 🎸👍

Hi Gerald…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and hope to see you around more! Much thanks…🎸👍

Hi Mr. Opus…so glad you stopped in and enjoyed the Gretsch Streamliner! It was another “Great Buy” for 2023…I hoped to do Part 2 of the series, but ran out of time before New Years….i May go ahead and do it anyway…🤔 Appreciate your watching and commenting…much thanks! 🎸👍

Hi Leo…thanks for watching and commenting. Congrats on yours, and glad to hear you are enjoying it! Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing. Much thanks…🎸👍

@@JimmyStewart1I like your playing👍🏾

@@leogolive Thanks so much…truly appreciate it! 🎸👍

Glad your healing Amin….thanks so much for stopping in!! 👍🎸

Hi papablue…nice..congrats on your new amp! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Gretsch did a nice job on this…🎸👍

Hi Jimmy Z…this of course is my 1st foray into Gretsch and I am very happy with this 2655 Streamliner…couldn’t pass up the deal so… So glad you enjoyed the video and congrats on your Gretsch “herd” 😎

Hi Stephen…thanks so much man…appreciate your stopping in! This deal was a “no brainer” so I had to grab it! 🎸👍

@@JimmyStewart1 Yep,I love that color too,nice pick!

@@stephennewlin I like the color as well…thanks again!! 🙏👍

Thanks so much! Appreciate your stopping in and the comments. If you can grab a good price then obviously go for it. Mine was a no brainer…🎸👍

Hey John!! Nice to see ya here….thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video. It’s never to late to learn…😎 Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and the sub…hope to see you around more my friend…much thanks! 🙏🎸👍

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Couldn’t pass it up..😎 Caddy Green looks fab as well..congrats on it and thanks again for stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍

Hi Tim…thanks so much! Nice on your “gunmetal” version…saw those and it looks great as well! Like I said in the video, I will change the strings out in good time and with 9’s I will adjust the action down slightly. Nothing else to do…so glad you stopped in and enjoyed the video. Truly appreciated and continued enjoyment of yours! 🎸👍

Thanks so much Jackie…glad you enjoyed it! 🎸👍

Hi Jorge…I like your guitar “bucket list” 😎 Truly appreciate your stopping in…much thanks my friend! 🎸👍

Hey there Frank in NY…thanks so much man. You know, in the middle of this review when I strummed “that” chord, I remembered all about the years of discussion about how they achieved that big opening sound to the song, and of course the movie. George was playing his 360 12 string which gave it that “sound” along with John on his EJ-160 and of course Paul playing the D bass note, along with Sir George Martin on the piano stab, holding down the sustain pedal… I wasn’t going to play it, but decided I would construct the little backing track and go ahead with it…of course Sony Publishing hit me as soon as I uploaded it so I can “share” my couple bucks of ad revenue with Paul and Yoko…lords knows they need the cash…🤣 Truly appreciate your stopping in…glad you enjoyed…much thanks! 🙏👍

@@JimmyStewart1 No Kidding! WOW! They made you contribute to the starving artists! If there was ever a 5th Beatle, it was George Martin. He led the way. I had a Gretsch Anniversary in the 60's, my father gave it to me. It was just too big for a kid playing Rock & Roll. Been stuck in Jazzmaster Mode ever since, though I do have a Squier Paranormal Offset Tele, and a PRS Zack Meyer. I'm always looking for something lighter, I'll have to check out the 2655! Keep up the great reviews, and watch those infringements!

@@Frank-in-NY The starving artists…yeah, right!! Being in a “Jazzmaster” state of mind is not a shabby condition…I love my offsets and my Jazz along with my Jag and Mustang as well… Appreciate it…🎸👍

Hi Rob….really appreciate your stopping in! I would certainly say if you are in the market, grab on these Gretsch deals while you can!! Pricing as they close out the older models has never been better…Adorama has some of the best pricing I have seen. Glad you enjoyed my little interpretation of HDN…thanks again for watching and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍

🤣👍 Mary and I appreciate it…next time you are in Bedford Falls, stop by and say hello…appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍

Hi David…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Nice, and congrats on your G2622! Yeah, it was a deal I couldn’t refuse and got me the chance to check out the StreamLiner Gretsch series along with a pretty unique finish as well. Truly appreciate your stopping in…my thanks man! 🎸👍

Hi Steven…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on your new G2655T! I went back and forth between this and the P90 model as well…😎 I do like the color as well…..appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts. Much thanks….🎸👍

Thanks so much noob!! Nice on the G5222!! Great deal!! Enjoy it…appreciate your stopping in, and again…much thanks 🎸👍

Hi overnightguitarist5063…so glad my 20 year old “guitar pickin’” foot ware did the trick…🤣 I did a video a couple years ago where I forgot to wear them and you would have thought the world was coming to a end….😎 It’s all about the slippers man…the “secret sauce”….thanks so much for stopping into the channel. It’s greatly appreciated! 🙏👍

@JimmyStewart1 thanks for responding..I feel like I'm talking to a celebrity! Awesome Chanel...you deserve 1 million subscribers!!

@@overnightguitarist5063 Thanks so much..round them up and bring them over to the “good side”…🤣

Hi Craig…I had been on the fence with them for years, but now having the StreamLiner series I thought it was time to give them a try…As always, thanks ever so much for stopping in! 🙏👍

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I have a number of semi-hollow guitars, but this is my 1st foray into the Gretsch Streamliner series. It’s very well done, especially considering it’s their “budget” line. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and continue to enjoy that Schecter…🎸👍

Hi Michael…thanks so much man…I truly appreciate that. Great to hear you enjoy them! Crowded?? Nah…🤣 There’s always room for “just one more”…Mr. Odin says “he’s got that right” and thanks you as well…🎸👍

Thanks so much Bobby…really appreciate your stopping in! 🎸👍

Hi chessrootslove…I do have a set up like that with my GoPro Hero, but I was filming with my handheld so….😎 Very nice gift for your Dad….90…wow!! Wish him a very “Happy Birthday” for me….🎂 Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing! 🎸👍

Hi Carlo…Yeah street price has them listed for $619…typically see them in the $450 range. $249 new and shipping sealed the deal for me…😎 Thanks so much for stopping into the channel. 🇨🇦🎸👍

Hi Michael…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy your G2622T as well…nice guitar! Not sure yet of when or how many guitars I may be letting go, but will definitely let the subscribers know once I do…😎 Appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍

@@JimmyStewart1 I have purchased the ffdc but I was wondering if you had ever played a Smiger lg2 strat style guitar before. I was impressed with the quality and sound of this guitar and it was really setup to play right out of the box. Let me know what you’re thoughts are on this guitar 🎸. Thanks

@@MichaelLHill-fd3kw Hi Michael…congrats on your new DC…unfortunately I have never played a Smiger lg2 or any of their guitar models actually. Sorry, but have no experience with them…

I thought about getting that version, but decided to stay with the hardtail on this one! I am also enjoying the BT’s as they are a bit different than anything else in the stable right now…😎 Always a pleasure when the boys drop by….my sincere thanks! 🎸👍

Hi Sam..thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on yours!! Yes, you must have the “T” version…. very nice. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing. Much thanks…🎸👍

Hi Chris…thanks so much for watching, commenting and of course subscribing as well! Truly appreciate it and hope to see you more on the channel! My sincere thanks, and “Welcome To The Good Side” 😎👍

@@JimmyStewart1 It’s great to be on the good side 👍🏻

@@im58woody And the good side loves having you…👍👍

You are too kind…thanks so much Craig!! 🙏👍

Hi PG…good observations again my friend. Though Gretsch offers this model with P90’s as well, I decided to go with the Broadtrons as I wanted something just a bit different then my other semi-hollows. Yes, the neck is gloss…would prefer a satin finish there, but even with the very high humidity here the past few weeks, I didn’t really find it sticky in my initial review. Fit and finish is excellent, and the deal was to good to pass up…😎 Appreciate your dropping in and sharing your thoughts. We could discuss pickups all day….🎸👍

@@JimmyStewart1 Probably true! It is nice to see Gretsch being resurrected now, even if it is under Fender. Another interesting fact: Back in the 1970’s, Gretsch nearly died after it got bought out by Baldwin in 1967, who ultimately shut down their original New York factory and tried unsuccessfully to move production into the southern US, effectively leaving Gretsch without any manufacturing facility. That is why Chet Atkins, who helped design many of the original classic Gretsch models, left them for Gibson in the early 1980’s, which he remained with for the remainder of his career. Gibson put out several Chet-endorsed models, including their version of the Country Gentleman, with a 1” longer scale length and Gibson-style humbuckers, and a solid-body electric nylon string guitar that Chet helped design. Privately, however, some who knew Chet personally, said that he was not very happy with Gibson, and never liked them as well as Gretsch. Chet owned the trademark on names like “Country Gentleman,” which is why Gretsch today has had to come up with other names for them like the “Country Classic.” The 1970’s really seemed to be a dark time for virtually ALL the guitar makers, including CBS-owned Fender and Norlin-owned Gibson, as it was for much of the entire USA.

@@zuperdee Good stuff…I of course knew of the CBS-Fender and the Norlin era with Gibson, but never really followed what was going on with Gretsch …appreciate the insight.

@@JimmyStewart1 Yeah, as I say, the late 60’s and 70’s were clearly dark ages for all of them, but it was even darker for Baldwin/Gretsch than it was for CBS/Fender or Norlin/Gibson, which at least still had sizable factories and distribution networks. I love the Gretsch brand, and I still hold out hope of getting one soon, if I ever find the right one!

@@zuperdee The right one is out there man…late 60’s and early 70’s I was in full RnR mode…had my own band…playing lead guitar in another band…started an acoustic duo…recording…hitting the clubs…all at the tender age of 15 going on 40…😎 I stuck with my 66 Rickenbacker until about 71 then picked up a new SG w/Bigsby. That was stolen and then went with the 335 Stereo w/Varitone. Ovation was covering my acoustic needs back then.

Hi Mike…thanks so much for stopping in my friend. I do think these BT’s are voiced somewhere between a PAF and a P90…I wanted to give the StreamLiner Gretsch series a try and the deal price I couldn’t refuse. On a side note…did you send me a “weird” FB msg this morning? It didn’t sound like you so I blocked after responding. Possible hack on your account? Let me know please… Glad you enjoyed the video…appreciate your stopping in as always…🎸👍

Hi Ralley145…glad you found the video! Thanks for watching and commenting. Congrats on your new LPM! A kind brother indeed! Also congrats on your Gretsch 2657…Yes, I am enjoying the 2655. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing…keep pickin’ my friend…🎸👍

Hi Mike…appreciate your stopping in! I like all fretboards…really have no preference as long as it’s playable, smooth and feels good in my hand. Slim, fat, satin, gloss, maple, rosewood…biggest difference I find is that rosewood has a more “earthy” feel and tone to me…maple more “twangy and bright”

@@JimmyStewart1 ok thanks for the comment 👍👌💯

@@mikestroud9969 My pleasure…👍

Hi Louis…the Broad’trons are indeed Alnico 5’s….thanks so much for stopping in as always my friend. Hope this helps…🎸👍

Thanks a lot. I've read where the newer pickups have coil splits and a combination of Alnico 5s and Alnico 3s.

Ha…yeah, he was in his Wednesday “mode” when the box arrived…figured he would run down to the game room, but nope…still chilling upstairs. Demanding more pay on his contract….he decided on the pic included and kept enlarging it till he was satisfied…😎

@@JimmyStewart1 😂

Hi Keith…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing! 🎸👍

@@JimmyStewart1 enjoyed it and it sounds great BTW! I own a 2022 G2622 and loving it. It is actually good for gigging in my own opinion. I may put some Filtertron pick ups later, but, as you said there is nothing wrong with the BT 2S. Although they just updated to the BT 3s. Gonna keep with these for a while. Well built and sounds and beautiful. Mine is the Single Barrel stain and is gorgeous.

@@colakeith1 Nice! Congrats on yours! Glad you enjoyed! Truly appreciate it! 🎸👍

Hi Mike…nice to see you and hope you are well my 🇨🇦 friend! I don’t think the BT’s in this are all that dark really. Yes, they are not your typical sounding “Gretschy” Filtertrons, but that is what actually attracted me to this series as I was looking for more mid-range punch. You could always upgrade them..😎 Thanks so much for watching and commenting with your thoughts! 🎸👍

Hi Mike you are right about the pups sounding a little dark but that's on the G2622 which I adjusted the pole pieces on mine. The G2655 which is the one Jimmy has is not as dark sounding for the record ✌️

@@davidkastin4240 I could put a set of filtertrons in this and still come under the going street price, but I wanted to try out the BT’s as I play more of a “bluesy” style of guitar and these were designed to give a bit more “mid-range” grunt while keeping enough of the high end sparkle to differentiate them from a standard humbucker. These are also available equipped with a set of P90’s, but again, though the P90 is my fav pickup, I have other small body semi-hollows with P90’s already so wanted to see how these BT’s would be. I think they sound pretty good (for humbuckers) 🤣

@@JimmyStewart1 I agree they do sound good and no need to change them.

@davidkastin4240 Here in canada, that guitar goes 48 hundred dollars. If I was to spend that kind of money on one I would not want to expect to change the picks. I like the sound of the jet pick ups. But that's way more pricey than this one.

Ha!! Well, you could be right…😎 Appreciate your stopping into the channel and watching. Much thanks…🎸👍

@@JimmyStewart1 thank you for the video.

@@w1zard0f0h My pleasure…👍

@@JimmyStewart1 I have the same exact guitar but LH and it was delivered last Weds. it sounds great

@@Bronco2Cj That’s great! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats and enjoy yours!! 🎸👍

Hey Scott….😎 Thanks so much for stopping in….just slightly over the price I just paid for my Firefly FFLS…couldn’t NOT get it…👍 Truly appreciate your stopping in…much thanks! 🙏🎸

Hi Henrietta…thanks so much for watching and commenting. No noticeably neck dive for me. Pretty well balanced in my opinion. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍

Hi @JimmyStewart1 Thanks very much for your reply. Just for my information , did you also played it with a strap? Great video.

@@Hhenriette Yes, I did! Standard 2 1/2 inch strap…non leather. It was fine…so glad to hear you enjoyed! Much thanks…🙏👍

@@JimmyStewart1 :))

Thanks so much for stopping in…You mean now or over the years? 🤣 “Thousands” is an over exaggeration….😎 Appreciate your watching…much thanks! 🎸👍

I was looking at this guitar myself,I couldn't believe the price either, unfortunately I had to stop buying until I sell a few,I'm sure this guitar was well worth the price,just getting a name brand guitar for once,is very cool,the stock pickups sound fine,but you can always change to filtrons someday, what a beautiful, guitar for the price,thanks for the review Jimmy.

@@2dazetake Thanks so much for watching and commenting my friend. Yes, the deal was way to good to pass up. Nice to add a Gretsch to the stable for a very reasonable price. Always appreciate your stopping in 2Daze take…much thanks! 🎸👍

Hi Gerald….of course I can…😎🎸👍

@JimmyStewart1 lol that's a 🏆 winning mindset! Hehe

@@geraldyafchak4365 Yeah…😎 At some point, I am going to have to start considering “thinning the herd” but I just can’t get myself up to it yet….we shall see. Anyway…appreciate your stopping in and watching…hope you look around the channel and enjoy! 🎸👍

Yep! Some new FF338’s with new interesting fret markers as well! To be followed by some Tele’s and Strats I believe soon…

I may have to get the tricolor 338, I have the Strat and PRS style tricolors and it is hitting my OCD 😯@@JimmyStewart1

Misspoke on the tricolor (ultra prismatic), I have the PRS and LPS versions. It took awhile for the others to sell, so I find it interesting that they re-introduced the LPS. I might wait awhile on the 338 version to see if the price comes down. Nice to see that my new cherry burst 3 pup has already sold out , I feel good now that my OCD is paying off! Do you have any info on production numbers? Do they generally order the same for each? Is it normal to re-introduce past models? Certainly hope so for the MadCat! another couple of things I noticed, they sold out of one of the DC's, and they have reposted the Strawberry Shortcake (good name Jimmy!) but have it marked as sold out. So glad that I found out about FireFly, there is a lot of fun to follow a specific brand, and one that is trying various things. I get some of that with IYV, Leo Jaymz and others, but I feel a connection with FF that goes beyond that. Anyhoo, I got to get back to the Garden to see if anything new has sprouted! Take care and have fun!

@@scottmartin356 Firebird Music has always been pretty tight lipped on production quantity over the years. It will certainly vary by model and even by finish. Sometimes, they will re-introduce models depending on sales. The 338 model was really their 1st big seller, so they continue to build and sell them. They are always updating as well, as the new ones will now sport stainless frets, ball ends and upgraded Alnico 5 pickups (Pro Version). The LPS is another big seller, so they continue to produce these as well. A new shipment of the “MadCat” Tele is in the works, should be available in about a month (give or take). Exact availability is also kept tight. They announce “time frames” but until they post them on the web site, you never really know for sure exactly when.

Great info, makes it more fun to follow what they are doing, thank you!@@JimmyStewart1