New Favourite Short Scale?! | Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet II [Review/Demo]
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UPDATE: The pickups are single coils and NOT humbuckers! Lowend Lobster discovered that Gretsch had een faulty advertising this. Learn more here: th-cam.com/video/Q0xOrEwSk9s/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this update. I see Gretsch has also just updated its website to say they're single coil pick-ups, when it used to say humbucker.
A lot of guitar store websites haven't caught up yet, though, and still have the old wording that Gretsch supplied them with.
even after the discovery etc...do you still like the bass ?
Are they humbucking when both pickups are used together? Thanks!
@@thomasraven no, they're not 😮💨
Who cares? If it sounds good who cares of its a humbucker or not. Personally I like single coil.
I was at the guitar store today and overheard a family looking for a short scale bass for their daughter who was just starting out. Unfortunately the only person available to help them didn't know much about Basses so thought I'd share what little knowledge I had on short scale Basses. They ended up settling on this model in black. It's nice to know she picked a good one for her first bass :)
This is my teenage daughter’s first bass. It’s terrific. She loves it.
its a nice bass. if mike kerr from royal blood uses it and he has the choice of any bass in the world it must be a good bass.
Halfway through this video and I need to comment saying well done on the editing, the quick cuts show much effort went into this and adds great humour, great vid
Ah thankyou so much 😄 Means I can make as many mistakes as I want whilst recording too 🤪
I've played many basses over the years and hands down this one has been my favorite. I'm not knocking the other "makes & models" out there by any means. Favorites all boil down to one's own ears and sense of playability. That said, this one hit all my marks. Extremely versatile...Great Tones...& Extremely Comfortable! Pair it with a Fender Rumble amp & it's a beautiful beast when it sings.
Made the switch to short about 3 years ago and bought one of these. Never looked back. It literally wees over other short basses way above this price.
Fit a stellar tone for more tonal options.
I agree! They're incredible compared to other short scales even above this price point
Literally? That's weird... could cause trouble I imagine, too.
Hi mate, I have got a Squier cv mustang bass, was looking at getting the cheapest fender mustang aswell which is around £650 but due to budget restrictions now looking at this, what do you reckon?
@@simonbirtles8981I’d say mate if you got a squire mustang that’s near enough without going the fender route. As for gretsch. As it is it’s great , pick ups are wooomf . Front pick up is like a caricature of fender precision . It’s a versatile bass and with tweaks even more so. I can go from said fender , to music man to alembic.
Just sayin.
Fun story about when I picked this exact bass up. I went to my local guitar shop, just hoping to look around and just get some strings. An employee walked up to me and asked what kind of guitar I was looking for. Ofc I respond I play bass and he asked again what I was looking for. I thought quickly of something they probably don’t have so I went “O Body short scale with a sunburst pattern.” He looked me dead in the eyes and went “we have exactly that”
$300 and 4 years later I can confidently say it’s been my best bass purchase
These are fantastic basses, especially for the money! The tuners on mine are great. I've had absolutely no issues with them; they do a great job. You do a nice job demonstrating all of the tones and how versatile the bass is. I have both a Fender Mustang and this bass and it is every bit as good as the Mustang and half the price!
I love it! Thanks ks very much for tuning in 😄
Love your stuff, 👍and sub.
I had the junior jet loved everything about it other than the slab body . After 20 years of regular scale it opened my world to short scale bass and I love them.
Thanks! ☺ This one is definitely a keeper for me 👌
Seems like that little bitty bass has no business cranking out such killer tone! Really enjoying your videos, much appreciated. Well done on the outro😎
It definitely means business. Thanks very much! 😄
I have to say: Well done on the review! And such a good-sounding bass, at that! Nice playing that showcased all those juicy tones. Big thanks!
Thanks very much!
I just maxed out my first credit card to buy this and a nice Ampeg amp, I’m completely new to bass, this video showed me many different playing styles and the different sounds I can get out of it. I appreciate it a lot man thanks,
That IS dedication! As a first bass, this is a stellar option. I hope you like it as much as I do! What finish did you go for? 😊
Welcome to the dark side! You're going to love it
Best wishes on your new bass journeys ✌️😊
Thanks for the review! For some reason I’ve been ignoring this short scale… but now I’ve seen you video I’m going to look into buying one! Sounds cool and looks great!
Got one and it’s bloody great! Upgraded the bridge and tuners… but thing is punchy as heck!
The outros are everything!
Thanks very much! I love writing 😊
Yes, finally a good video on youtube on this bass. absolute killer for the money. Royal blood vibes are free
Woohoo! Thanks for the kind words and for checking it out. It's an absolute monster!
Perfect review.. Thank You!!!
I've bought one, and picking it up tomorrow. ❤
Love the video and how clearly you tested the diff sounds and had that up in the picture the entire time! very smart... love the insights and comments, and you have charm enough to make the strings play all by themselves, which doesnt hurt, even in a hetero world... also love that although the video has lots of persnality, you dont waste lots of time... I am looking for my first bass.. Doesnt the term JET come from other Gretsch guitars and btw, Lobster guy discovered that the pickups are not Real Humbuckers, so false add from Fender-Gretsch but everyone like the sound, regardless
I'm so excited! I have the Walnut stain with LaBella flats on order, can't wait!
Great vid! Definitely gonna pick up one of these.
Thanks mate! 😄 They're awesome.
It reminds me of the weird scooped clangy sound that reminds me of 70s garage rock, gospel, self released disco. It evokes all that is dirttty in music. Super versatile. Especially for a two bass band or where the bass is the lead. And it comes in pink. I am in love. God bless.
Bought one over the weekend. 1st bass. Tried to buy a used Fender but the guy at GC said this was the
one to go with. (And for about $150 less). I have 8 other guitars at home that have frustrated the hell out of me but this is a new ballgame. It’s solved many of the issues that were holding me back on the others. Also, “taking lessons” online with the bass teachers has taught me more about the instrument and music than all the others had. I’m now using what I’m learning on bass and applying it to the bottom 4 on the sixes and middle 4 on the baritone. Really happy with the whole experience.
I was fortunate enough to find one of these at my local shop in the super cool and somewhat rare Torino green finish, and you better believe I snatched it up immediately. I’d played one at the big box music store and had considered buying from a major online retailer; to find a green one locally made my day.
Anyway, this is my first bass, and I’m in love! The short scale makes it much easier for me (and my kids who are learning a bit) especially coming from guitar, mandolin, banjo…
I picked up a Rumble 40. Got a RC-5 looper. Dude, I’m in at-home music heaven.
I will say, my fretwork isn’t very impressive at all. Playable for sure, but pretty jagged compared to my other (mostly higher end) instruments. I’m planning to mellow them out with a fret file whenever I change the strings, give them a more broken in feel.
Still, as is, this is a great instrument! Plenty versatile for me. Easy to play. Very happy. And I appreciate your review, which did help push me in the direction of the Gretsch. Thanks.
Amazing! 😁 It really is an incredible bass. Congrats and thanks 😁
I bought the same bass a couple of years ago. I primarily play guitar, but was filling in at church. I had had surgery just before then, so I wasn’t able to handle my P bass copy. This little beauty did a great job of filling the bill!
Nice one Jonny. Your channel is a really good knowledge base and also great entertainment for the bass players. I’m still a bit shocked every time you get the short scale you are not sold on this that much :)
I'm definitely more of a long scale player, but this one is a keeper for me! Thankyou so much as always bud ☺
@@JonnyDibble At least one short scale will stay on that wall then ha ha. Success !
We tried all the short scale bases at GuitarGuitar (they are really helpful there and were happy letting my 5 year old try them out too) and the Gretsch Junior Jet II wins hands and fingers down. We DO have a slight problem however- deciding which of the 4 finishes to pick! (Great hearing you go through all the sounds!)
Im glad you liked them. They're so good! The humbuckers suit thw shorter scale sound so well imo. Cheers!
I got Torino Green. I was told it was the last one Zzounds music had
Great stuff as usual Jonny. It’s also available in Shell Pink! That’s a must have!!! 🤣👍👍
This seems like an affordable, comfortable, inexpensive bass guitar that can provide a lot of nice sounds. Very cool!
It's a lean mean machine!
You and I just acquired the most opposite basses in the same color lol. Great review! I think short scales are going to become even more popular over the next few years. The market is absolutely saturated with fantastic affordable 30" scale basses, and the boutique guys are also churning them out too.
Also, I was serious about the "Knobs" t-shirt. Please make it a real thing.
Cheers! You best be doing a video on that big boy Yamaha sir. Its a trend everyone is jumping on and I have no complaints about that haha. More competition the better! Merch is definitely something I want to do in the future and, I mean, I couldn't NOT include my trademark catchphrase 😆
for me the difference in playing a standard size and a short scale are that short scales are fantastic for fast, high energy music like what i play now. but full lengths are good for driving, slower-medium speed music. thats obviously preference and not like a standard or anything. but i pretty much only play my short scales. i play punk so its really nice for that jumping around, high energy music. the only hinderance is you lose a couple notes on the upper end. but we are bass players, if you playing above the 12th fret for more than 3 measures your either playing jazz or your actually a guitar player.
I love mine. I was happily surprised.
Im glad! Such a fun bass 😁
Trying to get into bass and can confirm - am I going for this one because of Mike Kerr 😂
I know this is an old video but I just played one of these for the first time and wanted to see what other folks thought of them (I thought it was super fun to play). I wanted to say this is the best slapping part I’ve ever seen in a bass demo. It felt like a young marble giants bit rather than the defacto RHCP quote. Thanks!
Just my luck it’s probably a latter day RHCP riff and I look a fool.
Bro that 100% neck pick up. FIRE. I just ordered one in Torino green
That green 🤤 hope you like it man!
just got that bass and put some d'daddario tapewounds on it and I LOVE IT. it the front pickup for me really reminds me of a precision bass and the bridge pu really jazz bassy, really lovely for slapping. its gonna be my main bass for sure!
Could you please help by sharing the specific model of the strings that you used for replacement? Thanks in advance.
@@markgilmercado8241 La Bella 760FS-S
@@phipschi4255, thank you so much for sharing!
LaBella flats are great, too. That’s what I’m running. I recently tried some rounds again (Rotosound and D’Adarrio, both) and have to say, nothing fits like the flats in terms of both sound and feel. The flats are a bit stiffer, which helps a lot to sort of make up for the slack tension of the shorter scale. (Roto 66s 40-90 were WAY too slinky!)
Your review confirmed my “need” for this bass. I’m a pick player and think short scale basses are best with a pick. I wanted a Torino Green, but my local shop only had a new brown and a used(mint) red trans. Got the red trans for $230 out the door. It is now wearing my Union Jack strap which seems appropriate. I actually played it for almost 3 straight hours. Everything from Beatles to Clash to Maiden(gasp) to RUSH(gasp more).
Amazing! Glad to hear 😁 Congrats!!
Really liked all the sound samples with distortion and chorus etc
I'm glad! This bass handles them really well 👌
Banging outro as always. I’m jealous of your skill. That bass is pretty cool. It’d be interesting to see if they came out with some new colors or pickup combinations. Like maybe a reverse p pickup dead in the middle.
Thanks duuuude! There used to be a single pickup version that looked SO cool. Can't wait to see what they do next 😊
They’re dropping a pink one now!
Great video!
Out of all of my basses this is the one that I always pick up and play, it’s just so comfortable and the sounds I can get out of it are absolutely brilliant.
Agree with what you said about the tuners though, mine are really hard to make small adjustments to the tuning without them slipping and putting me way off 😂
Thanks! Ah I'm glad you like it too 😄 So fun to jam on. Might have to invest in some lightweight hipshots or something
Could there be a sequel to this video to give updates on the upgrades you have made?
What other basses do u have?
Wanted to grab a new bass to commemorate me and the guys finally getting together to play and i think I've settled on this one - always wanted a shorty and this seems like a good bang for your buck!
Saw about the humbucker stuff - obviously it's rubbish they had originally misdescribed them, but knowing about it before buying I'm not fussed about it, still sound more than quality enough.
Such a fun bass! It's my go-to among all my basses (different makes and scale lengths). It looks good, sounds great, and, like most short scales, it's more comfortable and easier to play than a 34".
Thanks, I had ordered a Yamaha that never came in so I was waiting for this video, was deciding between this, a cv mustang or a paranormal jazz. I like the short scale end it seems better than anything I’ve seen about the mustang bass so this is the one, thanks for the video.
You're welcome! Yeah as much as I love the look of the CV Mustang, I hear the quality control is super hit or miss on them 😪 Cheers ☺
I really wanted to like the Yamaha, was beautiful, but it feels a touch cheap to me, and there was as no denying the Gretsch is a better instrument, it’s got better playability, and killer tones. The Yamaha is still on the rack.
Yamaha cannot comepare to this one in terms of price.
Great demo and a fun video. I think this bass is crying out for a set of flatwounds, as you alluded to in your last comment.
Thanks Tracy! Definitely going to be investing in some for it soon 😍
I like this tone so much
I like this comment so much ❤
@@JonnyDibble 😍😍😍😍😍
I like it.After years playing "real basses" I bought a Epiphone SG one pickup shorty mainly cuz I love the look of it.I liked it so much I got a Dano Longhorn and love that baby.Good stuff you.
Those Danelectros are meant to be great! Cheers 😊
Not a royal blood fan, but that was a pretty cool fact. Goes to show that only a bad workman blames his tools. For the price you made it sound great.
Will have to try one of these once we're aloud to touch instruments again in shops 😭
Totally! You don't NEED the most expensive gear to get good sounds! Thanks very much 😄
I want this bass!!! You sold me!
It's a little beast!
They just released a shell pink model so I know what my first bass is going to be! Also great recording and video!
I know 😍 UNREAL! All the new finishes look great. Stellar first bass. Thanks very much!
@@JonnyDibble No thank YOU for the review! I love your basics series as well!
That pink is sick! I’m still sold on my Torino green, but it would have been very tempting if I’d waited until the pink was released.
@@erstwhilerambler That Torino green is sick too! Gretsch has some really cool color choices on their budget guitars.
I got the black one 2 months ago as my first bass. This was one of the videos that helped with that decision. I'm having a great time with it.
I tried one of these at my local music shop, and the feeling of the neck was really smooth, so I agree there. I know you mentioned that you enjoy playing this fingerstyle, but actually for me, this bass feels really good to play picked. Where my arm naturally lays is really towards the back of the bass, due to the short scale of course, and that's where I usually really like to pick. It felt a little uncomfortable for me to play fingerstyle, but I'm sure that's because I'm just used to playing with my thumb either on or near the neck pickups of standard Fender Jazz/P basses. In any case, I think the strength of this bass is that it's really unique and great for someone who wants to try something different. However, it's weakness to me is versatility: there are only a few tones that work for me, but the tones that do work, I really loved (like you mentioned the mixed pickups sound solid overall). Thanks again for a nice video.
I really like that this bass almost sits in it's own lane and doesn't try to be anything else. It's great! Agree with everything you say here really. Thanks very much!
Yeah, it’s a little limited in terms of tonal variation. I’m still new to bass, so the sounds it gives me (especially paired with the Fender Rumble 40, which has those three switches for bright, contour, and vintage) are sufficient, but I’m sure it would be a specialized usage instrument for someone used to having active controls, a PJ combination, and what not. It isn’t going to be the one bass you grab for studio work; it’s too one-dimensional. But for laying down some fat rock, blues, or “vintage” bass lines, it does the job. And, yes, it’s fun to play!
Back again because I like to remind myself how cool this bass is whenever I start GASing. I still love this thing, and I’m finding it plenty versatile for live playing - since so much of the nuance is lost among the other instruments in the band. It holds the low end perfectly.
I was in a pawnshop near Port Arthur today as they were bringing one out. I played it for three quarters of an hour through a couple of amps, then bought it for 220 dollars. I've played a variety of Fenders and Rics since the '70's, but arthritis has forced me to a shorter scale. I'm retiring my Jazz. This is a great little bass.
Hi John are you finding the short scale bass making a difference regards your arthritis when playing? I think I am starting to get arthritis too.
@JOH I just picked up a Lakland short scale hollowbody. Hoping it will help with the aches it certainly feels much better so far. Thanks for your reply.
Played 7 different short scale basses back to back and brought this Gretsch in tobacco sunburst home today. Of them all, she was clearly the best sounding with huge and punchy pickups with a giant range of tones from bright to dark. My only complaint is that there were a couple minor setup issues. Had a bit too much bow in the neck and needed a slight truss rod adjustment. Also had to file the low E slot at the nut, but nothing difficult to mend if you’re mildly savvy. Long story short, she sounds like a $1000+, but the initial setup is definitely a $300 bass. Breakout some tools and you’ll be delighted.
Congrats! It punches WAY above its price point 😍
I bought one - tobacco sunburst version - a couple of weeks ago. It’s fun to play and I like the tone from it.
All you'd want! 😄 Awesome!
was waiting for a good review on this bass after I found out Mike Kerr used it :P good stuff my man! could you think about doing a review/demo of any of the Vintage brand basses e.g VJ74 Reissued Series, V4?
Ah thanks very much! Yes. I'm on the hunt for one at the moment! Haven't tried a Vintage bass for years! 😊
It’s good to be exposed to other manufacturers that I had never considered before and Gretsch is one of those. Does this mean I’m going to run out and buy one? No! Long scale for me.
Great video all the same Jonny, keep ‘em coming. Oh and trying some flats on it is a great idea, I would like to hear that.
I too am a long scale guy, but this is a great addition to the arsenal 😁 Thank-you so much mate!
These basses are fucking awesome. Own one myself and its great
Sounds pretty good
It does!
I don't understand why there are a lot of comments about the outro until I heard it myself - nice!
Ah thanks very much 😄
I bought this bass (thinking it had humbuckers) in Torino Green and love it! And why wouldn’t I? It sounds amazing. After finding out it doesn’t have humbuckers was surprising because this guitar screams. I have 4 short scale basses and this is my fave of the four.
Yeah I think it's still great!
I have no interest in this bass, but always really enjoy your videos. Keep ‘em coming!
Too kind. Thanks very much! 😄
Great review 👏
I'm looking for a bass with a single coil pickup in the neck position to round out my arsenal. Plus, I don't have a short scale. This may be the answer.
How would characterize the mid range of the neck pickup when solo'd? I ask because the amp sims have a scopped tone in this demo. In the DI sound bite, the mids sound balanced?
Have the single pickup version. It is a TV Jones humbucker. Really love this Bass!! Its my favorite of all time. Much better than my EBO!!
Oh nice! What year is that from??
My University of Minnesota son has one of these in Shell Pink and he loves it!!!!
I do like a double entendre or two! and Basses of course, I'm currently using a Jackson minion short scale, this could be my next move, cheers.
Who doesn't!? Ah nice! I hear good things about those Minions! Thanks for checking out the video 😄
In 2002, Gretsch entered a business agreement with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC). Under the terms of the agreement Fred W. Gretsch retains ownership while FMIC has the exclusive rights to develop, produce, market and distribute Gretsch guitars worldwide
Well, I thought I was gonna go for the Gibson tribute doublecut, but your demo tones are just perfect, and the pricing on this is ridiculous.
Awesome! It's a killer bass 👌
Just bought one of these in Imperial Stain as a second bass.
Compared to my exquisite diminutive Ibanez MikroBass this feels like a huge monster. :)
Build quality seems flawless to me and it oozes character.
Slapped a set of La Bella 760F-S flatwounds on it, awesome punchy and on the front pick-up retro tone, somewhat reminiscent of a 50's single coil Precision.
Completely different to the warm, round mellow tones of the MikroBass with La Bella 760FS-S flats on it.
Only real drawback to me is that Gretsch is a hell of a neck diver.
I might put some lightweight tuners on it in the future...
Nice! Yeah its super warm and really suits that vibe 👌
Very comprehensive review. Would like to hear it with flats too.
Cheers! Will definitely make a video on it soon 😊
@jonny dibble Please do. I’m so curious and will be buying my first replacement set sometime soon! ⏰🆙
I bought LaBellas, and they are AWESOME on this bass!
Hey, Johnny. Have you run in to any noise issues from this bass? I got one about three weeks ago and pretty much love it, but when I turn it up to play with a drummer, there's a *lot* of what sounds like single-coil hum. It's exactly the same in all three positions, and louder than the hum I get when soloing a j-style pickup on another bass. This has happened with two different amps in two different locations. I had a tech at the store where I bought it check the wiring, and everything looks good. I'm wondering if mine actually has singles under the covers.
No problems at all...no different than any Fender...The only negative is the weight ....I had two Squiers 1 Jbass 1 Pbass both of those were heavier than my current G&L bass
This question is a bit ironic, given recent developments regarding the Pickups, which are actually single coils…
Oddly I've never really liked sunburst, but I must admit that I like it on this. The only other I like it on are teles. But both have similar simple body shape
Really like your reviews so just subscribed.
If you read the comments, quick question? I’m looking for a short skill bass that would be suitable for playing reggae. And I’m also choosing scale, because I don’t beginner, I have some experience with a classical guitar, and I’m 70 years old and don’t have the flexibility in my hands that I’ve always had.
Do you think this would a good bass for me? I’m looking at a Hofner Club Ignition so how would these compare?
I play guitar and have many guitars and one full size Alvarez bass that is a nice bass but I never play it. I just got one of these in a trade and I can't put it down , awesome bass for a guitar player that wants to dabble with the bass 🎸🤟🍻
Yeah man! Thats awesome. Its such a cool bass
Loving that bass, what is the song in the outro named? It's really cool
Most places have updated their websites since this video and low end lobsters videos. They are single coil pickups. Still a great little bass IMO.
Sounds great with surprising amount of tonal variation. Tempted with a short scale, I have a very limited finger span (my hands/fingers aren't small either, wierd)
Yeah! It really suits that short scale feel and sound. It's super fun to play!
I have the walnut. It's quite nice.
I'm a sucker for walnut finishes! Thanks for tuning in ☺
changing tuners, to which ones? and truss rod adjustments, for more perfect intonation? so best to buy from a Store In person and get them to help with that? my sense of pitch would never catch that, but I know that playing on a slightly off pitch guitar will make a mess of ones ear
In 1985, the Gretsch company once again came under the leadership of the Gretsch family when Fred W. Gretsch, great grandson of Friedrich and nephew of Fred Gretsch Jr, assumed presidency of the company. The first Gretsch guitars after Fred W Gretsch became president were released in 1988. They were a series of Traveling Wilburys commemorative guitars, which bore little resemblance to prior Gretsch models. In 1989, Gretsch restarted large-scale production of new guitars based on classic Gretsch models
I got one of these the other day. Do you know if this is better than the Beatles hofner bass? Also is yours noisy?
great review thank you. how did you go with flatwounds or tapewounds? do you think it neck dives? thanks
Thanks! I think it would be great with either of those 👌 No neck dive for me!
Any thoughts on playing these half step down? Maybe even dropping the E strong to Db? 😏 Asking for a friend
I love my cort short scale but I would get this one to
Are they real humbucker pick-ups?? If so, I would not get get any noise when one p.u. is turned all the way up and the other is turned all the way down????
I ordered the G&L Tribute J bass then because I love the sounds of this kind of bass I ordered this too. Will do my own testing to see what I think the sounds are like in person.
Let us know what you think! 😁
@@JonnyDibble I will. I wanted to order the Gretsch in the first place...But during my checking out videos the information about the G&L components were inaccurate as far as where the electronics were made in one demo and I believed they were using American components in the G&L Tribute basses until I contacted G&L and got the proper answer....after the purchase of course...I'll have 3 basses and I am primarily a guitarist...go figure...
@@JonnyDibblethe shipping company finally saw fit to deliver the G&L Tribute Jbass 3 days late...It as good as advertised...It is as good as any Fender US bass I have owned. I have had a few P basses / PJ basses, Jazz basses and one Fender Telephone Pole with strings called a Telecaster bass....Of course I haven't had much of a history with the bass yet but so far I like this bass for pop and slap style as it still maintains a bright snap full treble. It isn't back breaking heavy though the one I have weighs in at 10lbs 2 oz. ( Where is my conversion chart when I need it ? ) I am waiting for the Gretsch Jr. Jet to get here tomorrow and will get into that pretty much all day.
@@johnkopchia2966 what didi you find out? Did you like more g&l or Gretsch?
@@kamilchosta5526 I like the G&L though it is heavier. Going side by side the G&L is definitely pro grade compared to the Gretsch...The Gretsch bass I had was lighter and short scale...But it needed work to get the intonation set up correctly. The tones were not as deep as I hoped. If I were strictly a bass player I would have possibly kept the Gretsch though I would have been more interested in an EB 3 bass
I've had this bass for about 6 months, same color too! I think I want to try some tapewounds on it.
Niiiiice. Yeah, no doubt that would sound great!
It does in fact sound fantastic with some D'dario medium guage tapewounds! I think the tighter string tension is great on the short scale to tighten up the sound. But these are my first tapes, and the tapewounds sound brighter than flats in my experience
Talman tmb 30, G and L Fallout, Ernie ball short scale Stingray or this one? What do you think?
Hello. I was wondering how does your right arm feel on the bass when playing since that part of the bass body does not have the curve/contour where you usually rest your arm. Does it strain your arm while playing a certain periods of time? Thanks
Hi! The shape and size of the body gulps with that, never experienced any discomfort when playing 😊
Does the center switch position combine the two single coils to eliminate the hum like a humbucker?
Cool what amp sim did you use?
I've played on this bass and was surprised how light and comfortable it is. Might get one, I get tired of my 14 lb warwick 😫😫😫
It's such a great and fun bass to play!
@@JonnyDibble you got that right Jonny
Hey man, great video! I'm thinking about getting this bass and I was wondering if you have any recomendations of tuners to change the ones that come with the bass. You said that probably the thing that you'll most likely change were the tuners, so I was curious to see if you have something in mind or even if you changed them. Saludos from Argentina!
Hi! Thanks very much. Tbh for home playing it's been absolutely fine. Not sure how it would fair for regular lengthy gigging though. Hipshot and Schaller are my normal go-tos!
@@JonnyDibble I haven’t had any real problems with the tuners, but I am hoping to put some Gotoh ultra lites on it just to shave a mild bit of neck lean (not dive, just lean) and for even finer tuning.
Love this bass, but the tuners were junk. Hipshot Licensed Ultralites dropped right in.
it's a shame that Mike Kerr doesn't use this bass often anymore. They sound amazing
Yeah! He seems all about those custom Femder Jaguars (which look sweet). Can't remember if they're short scales too though?
@@JonnyDibble Yes they're shortscale aswell. Tbh i think the fenders look better, but i prefer the sound of the gretsch
@@VI-fq5do he's got some real beauties in there tbf
@@VI-fq5do The Gretsch's look loads better in my opinion. Mustangs are just kind of weird to me. Would love for Gretsch to do a black one with pearl inlays and pickguard and stuff. Like their guitars. Would look absolutely killer
Thank you for doing your reviews by going direct and not through some crappy bass amp combo that really doesn't fairly represent the sound of the instrument........nice work Sir.
Thanks! Imagine doing the demos through an amp and recording the room sound with my computer mic 🤪
@@JonnyDibble When I’m considering a purchase and cannot physically try the bass it’s nice to get a realistic sound to go by. I recently had carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgeries back to back and it’s easier getting around on a short scale. I just purchased a G&L Fallout tribute and a Sire U5 both passive but amazing basses. I may never use my 34” basses again lol !
@@TheChef470 Ah that sucks man, good to hear you're on the mend and able to play! I'm seriously thinking of getting a Fallout. How do you like it?
@@JonnyDibble I like it but I have owned G&L’s in the past,(L2000’s) so I had an idea what I was getting tone wise. The difference being that I’ve also been moving away from “active “ and replacing my basses with “passive” electronics. Now mind you I bought my first set of EMG’s in 1981 and have been faithful until the past couple of years. I’ve also restrung several basses with flatwounds……something I never dreamed of doing. But I cover a wide range of music as a “gun for hire” nice to have more tools. : ). Buy the G&L you won’t be disappointed…..the Sire is no slouch either.
Double cut would be awesome 😎
Agree!!
I have one. The tuners are stable. It stays in tune
Great bass!
@@JonnyDibble I put .45 tapewounds I love it.
I quite liked the bridge pickup, it had nice growl to it. I don't understand why the twin volume knobs aren't used instead of a selector switch on this bass. I do think the Gretsch sounds great especially when you were digging in with a pick on it Jonny.
Awesome. Yeah not sure really, might be a traditional thing for Gretsch or a cost thing?! Thanks for tuning in! 😄
If you want/need to quickly change the tone; middle song, toggle switch is the way to go.
are you recording DI or through the amp sim when you’re playing through the distortion?
Always through the Amp Sim
American here. Huge lol at the talking about knobs lol
they should make a 32 -33 inch scale version of these we need more medium scale basses
Best of both worlds! I've not actually tried a medium scale. Any you would recommend?
@@JonnyDibble I haven’t tried one myself just yet but I really want to because it seems like they ideal scale, i know that ibanez mezzos and fender/squier jaguar basses are 32 inch scale and rickenbackers r usually 33 inch scale
@@JonnyDibble Squier classic vibe jaguar bass
Great video. Love the energy, both playing and presentation. Just wondering whether you still have the Gretsch and if you still feel the same about it. Thanks.
Hi! Thanks so much 😊 I still feel the same about it, but I don't have it anymore. Unfortunately need to operate on a 1 in 1 out system 🥲
@@JonnyDibble Good to hear you still hold the Gretsch in high regard. I’m currently torn between the Gretsch and the Sire U5. Haven’t seen the latter in the flesh though, so might be a bit of a shot in the dark.
You are a good bass player.
Thanking you! ☺️
@@JonnyDibble No problem man. Thank you for helping me pick my first bass.
@@mediumvibesonly7974 Ah that's awesome. Amazing first bass! 😁
What do I think about this bass? I bought it two days ago and I am waiting for delivery :)
Thank you for review!
It's honestly really nice! A joy to play for sure. Congrats on the purchase!
@@JonnyDibble Thanks! I never liked my previous bass (Yamaha RBX170), because it was not so good looking like this Gretsch and had such boring sound. I hope this bass changes my life :)
@@DoroninILIA Did your life get changed?
I have black one. Really unique bass, but for me it is suitable only for playing with a pick. If you want to check how does it sound in a mix, check songs by ZFeelZ - Disappear and Shame (but the bass is distorted there)
Awesome! Yeah I say it fits mostly playing with a pick, then finger style and suits slap the least
@@JonnyDibble Yeah, I don’t really play slap style, and this being my only bass contributes somewhat to that fact. When I tried some long-scale basses, I could get a decent slapped tone right away; with this one, not so easy (for me at least). But pick and fingers both do really well.