Love to see him play a Squier CV Telecaster...just to see what he had to say, and to see him play a guitar that most of us could afford. Of course, I could watch him play anything all day.
i was surprized at the end he picked the one he did. It looked like he was getting the most out of the `barf green` one. Maybe it was the lower action he mentioned made him play a little faster and more slippery. He made em all sound great as far as that goes.
I have decided that after watching 100 of his videos, he is the perfect physical specimen for guitar playing: his hands are the perfect size and fingers the perfect length - neither too big nor too small.
To my ears, the 51 Nocaster is the clear winner and seems to fit perfectly to Greg Koch's playing style. His playing even seems to have more kick, if that's possible, when he's playing that one. Maybe just the more focused sound that he describes. The question is: What pickups are in there? I've seen some Nocasters with Nocaster pickups, while many others have twisted tele pickups and others with a mix. Nothing about what pickups are in that one? Also, he mentioned action affecting tone, but also pickup height relative to the strings will impact tone among other things too long to list. As far as tone wood on a solid body guitar is concerned though: I'm with Scott Grove on that one.
I thought for sure he was going to go for the 55, but I see why he made the decision. I liked Greg on that 55 the most in my opinion. Killer playing as always!!
Just like I wrote it, man. Every word expressed exactly what I thought about each guitar and each pickup. And I, also, would have picked the '62. Too much scooped mids on the others being my primary issue but it also looks the prettiest to me. My own Tele is a 2017 '59 NAMM Ltd (Not Lotto) JRN, Olympic with nice reliced cracking but no major relicing showing and a AAA Brazilian RW board. HW Twisted Neck and HW OBG Bridge.
hey Greg. you don't exist! lol. man your style is impressionable, wow you should be the most famous guitarist in the word!! the way that you pick the strings, make the guitar scream, no words for describe your playability. congratulations Greg I always watch your videos... back about the guitars, in my opinion the 55 was the best one
I agree with most the Green sounded the best. If you are going for a Tele tone the green is the top gun. However, I dont think i would select, the second best is the "62" Gregs pick. I like the way it looks and more versatile in the mix.
I'd like to know if Greg thinks the different "tone woods" in the guitar affect the sound of the guitar, when it is amplified like this. Does he feel or hear the difference between the rosewood and the maple fretboards ? I'm interested to hear what Greg has to say about this, because I trust his judgement.
The green sparkle sounded to me like the definition of a telecaster, but i see why you would pick a more "allround in the middle of the road" kind of tone for crossing different genre like rock, blues, jazz and country. cool stuff
This is the way to make a comparison vid! That is the way to play a Tele! This was the way to spend some of my precious listening time on my 60th birthday... now for a gift, please sumbuddy send me the no-name pre-paid and just in a gigbag would be fine....
A country and funk tractatus!! GREAT!! Would be useful and nice to know the signal chain and settings: which amp and pedal (compressor I guess, pretty heavily setted)
Spot-on review. I've never been into those kinds of axes, but when you finally hear that many, in sequence, with those hands...that's a ton of information there to inform mere mortals with fat wallets. Good luck doing that with Tom Andersons! 🙂
So the '51 Nocaster has a smaller '52 neck profile and the '62 Custom has a neck that feels like a larger '51 U? Confusing. I think the '62 had the most balanced tone so I can totally understand Greg's reasoning, but I have to confess that I do prefer the look of a Nocaster. I'm just not a fan of rosewood boards.
Yes, I thought the 60's neck generally tended to be slimmer than the beefy 50's necks. But these custom shop models are built to the specs of the dealer's shop orders, so there will be some variations to exacting neck sizes.
I bought a nocaster because Mike Campbell was playing one. It is still the one I grab first. Julian Lage does his deep down the Jazz path. Then this guy Koch reinvents it with his Reverend with his Fishman pups. I’am too attached to go there. I do have one with a Lollar mini in the neck. Still you can’t stray far from this formula for long.
It's always a treat watching Greg playing Telecasters.
Telecaster tales from the Wildwood tone closet, I like it!
They sound really good.
The videos you made from the Wildwood 'tone closet' were so cool. I wish that you would make some more.
From an atheist, I want to hear the guitars range not some guy showing off.
Nocaster 51 , the best tone for my taste by far ! Simply Perfect !!! Thks for this Telefest !
I want to thank Wildwood Guitars for keeping this Wisconsinite gainfully employed and, at the same time keeping me gainfully entertained. Thank You.
buddy lobos fender as well, he does guitar shows all year round, and hal Leonard guitar instructional books ,dvds etc.
I'm digging the snappy rhythmic element to the green one. They all sound fantastic.
Those are some amazing guitars.
Could listen to you all day sir, no matter what guitar you play.
I like the sparkle '55 the best; that glassiness sounds sublime.
The Telecaster is still the king of guitars.
I agree. It has become my favorite of all time.
I super love that 1955 Green sparkle.And so did Greg. You can hear it in his playing when he finds one he likes. He owns a fiesta red 55 CS Tele
You’ve got a great guitar shop. Those Telecasters sound great.
Definitely the green one and the 4th black one have the most pleasant all around balanced tone.
Great video. It would be nice to see Greg make some more videos like this.
HOW could someone be so good at guitar?
Just look at his fingers. And pay attention to BOTH hands. His smarts help but his reach and dexterity are to kill for.
practice
Being driven is the key, methinks.
Incredible talent.
Practice, Practice , Practice
'51 Nocaster steals this one.
No caster everytime , come on its the perfect twangy guitar of all time
@@imannonymous7707 Also the '61 shines in this video, but I still love my '51 Nocaster NOS more! ;)
me too
Green 55.
Nocaster.
62 Burst.
Love that low pickup, tone of the 55. The bigger the neck, the bigger the tone on fenders.
I like the green one...has loads of spank...they all sound great with Greg playing them.
62 Custom tele for me. Crazy good video and great playing, Tone to die for.
Utterly outstanding playing and tone, Greg!
A masterclass of the highest quality!
Met this man last year, what an honour. True gentleman, true talent. Amazing human being. Amazing inspiration.
Spacemutha over here? or over there? just wondering
The '51 nocaster is by far the best sounding. Has that punchiness without being overwhelming, and just the right amount of glass.
You're right !
Nice playing Greg.
Love love love these caparison thingys, more more more please.
Love to see him play a Squier CV Telecaster...just to see what he had to say, and to see him play a guitar that most of us could afford. Of course, I could watch him play anything all day.
Fender Custom Shop guitars are the gold standard of guitars.
Wow the green one is really sounding awesome!! 👍
i was surprized at the end he picked the one he did. It looked like he was getting the most out of the `barf green` one. Maybe it was the lower action he mentioned made him play a little faster and more slippery. He made em all sound great as far as that goes.
Great "...casters" but even greater licks!!! Outstanding licks which underlined every tone character of each guitar! Great Greg!
I have decided that after watching 100 of his videos, he is the perfect physical specimen for guitar playing: his hands are the perfect size and fingers the perfect length - neither too big nor too small.
Geeze put him on toothbrush then
The best comparison video ever! Greg does it all!!!!
To my ears, the 51 Nocaster is the clear winner and seems to fit perfectly to Greg Koch's playing style. His playing even seems to have more kick, if that's possible, when he's playing that one. Maybe just the more focused sound that he describes. The question is: What pickups are in there? I've seen some Nocasters with Nocaster pickups, while many others have twisted tele pickups and others with a mix. Nothing about what pickups are in that one? Also, he mentioned action affecting tone, but also pickup height relative to the strings will impact tone among other things too long to list. As far as tone wood on a solid body guitar is concerned though: I'm with Scott Grove on that one.
What a fucking outstanding player.
Yes sir...Greg is a monster.
I don't know what sex has to do with it. I would just say he's an outstanding player.
Charles Seper sex? and guitar?you don't know? tis a shame
What’s with the thumbs down? Absurd. Great process, Greg.
I agree, Greg. While the Nocaster was awesome, the ‘62 wrapped the best package! Great playing!
Love the Tone Closet Shootouts!!
This demo format with a number of guitars at once is really nice
Amazing playing, amazing guitars! Thanks for the demo
I thought for sure he was going to go for the 55, but I see why he made the decision. I liked Greg on that 55 the most in my opinion. Killer playing as always!!
Please more of these shopping with Greg comparison videos please!! Love this and the les paul one
damn Mr Koch you are one sick and gnarly telemaster
Very tasty rhythm chops. Well done.
The 62 seemed to make you play a little bit more focused and blues orientated. It sounded fantastic, my pick too.
I'm digging the sounds of that green one. Can I order a set of those pickups?
Amazing playing 💫
Just like I wrote it, man. Every word expressed exactly what I thought about each guitar and each pickup. And I, also, would have picked the '62. Too much scooped mids on the others being my primary issue but it also looks the prettiest to me. My own Tele is a 2017 '59 NAMM Ltd (Not Lotto) JRN, Olympic with nice reliced cracking but no major relicing showing and a AAA Brazilian RW board. HW Twisted Neck and HW OBG Bridge.
Immediately I thought the custom sounded best even before the end of the video. Fuller & still has that glassy top end.
Tele's are the best....So percussive sound.....and great playing!
Next time I'll buy a guitar, I will take Greg with me.
Just give $20k and see what he comes back with:-)
@@tomjones2348 :D
hey Greg. you don't exist! lol. man your style is impressionable, wow you should be the most famous guitarist in the word!! the way that you pick the strings, make the guitar scream, no words for describe your playability. congratulations Greg I always watch your videos...
back about the guitars, in my opinion the 55 was the best one
the barf green one sounded best.
Sunshine Winter Fuck yeah it did. The underwound pickups had so much character.
+Dweebenheim the all have underwood pickups
Agree
Barf Green?...I don't know what you've been eating.
For funk...?
I agree with most the Green sounded the best. If you are going for a Tele tone the green is the top gun. However, I dont think i would select, the second best is the "62" Gregs pick. I like the way it looks and more versatile in the mix.
It's the nocaster for me
same here....
reffoelcnu alouncelal yeah, thought so, too. but I admit I also liked the black one...
yep its an all rounder with loads of bottom end...cool
I liked the Nocaster
This is what you sound like when you have been sleeping with your telecaster since the age of thirteen. Just amazing.
Best Tele demo ever.....really!
Yep. The 51 does it for me
I'd like to know if Greg thinks the different "tone woods" in the guitar affect the sound of the guitar, when it is amplified like this. Does he feel or hear the difference between the rosewood and the maple fretboards ? I'm interested to hear what Greg has to say about this, because I trust his judgement.
As soon as you picked up the 62, to me it sounded like it had a better tone and fuller. Glad to hear you agreed with my ears at the end Greg ; )
Could listen to Greg play all day....whatever guitar he has in his lap.
No can play a Telecaster like Greg Koch can.
The green sparkle sounded to me like the definition of a telecaster, but i see why you would pick a more "allround in the middle of the road" kind of tone for crossing different genre like rock, blues, jazz and country. cool stuff
In every Coch playing video, he does sompthin amazing, like this lick at 2:26
the rake...
I hav a 59' Custom shop tele relic. LOVE it!
I kindly agree although I love the black one too
BEST. DEMO. EVER. PERIODT.
Do some instructional videos. Love your playing. I DIG IT!!!
Go to Greg's, website. He has some.
The 62 custom with a big neck . "Killin me bro" !!! One day man
Love the tones coming from this room setup!
Absolutely. The setup in the other studio makes all the guitars sound kinda flat. I much prefer this.
I thought the audio sounded fairly lifeless.
I guess I'll go plink around on my new Tele Elite, only with v-mods instead of the noiseless. ( sigh ) The sparkly green was the one.
Best Telly Soundcheck ever!!!
This is the way to make a comparison vid! That is the way to play a Tele! This was the way to spend some of my precious listening time on my 60th birthday... now for a gift, please sumbuddy send me the no-name pre-paid and just in a gigbag would be fine....
Greg is to America (by way of Wisconsin) as Eric is to England. An unheralded national treasure.
Damn !! Greg always amazes me ! What a guitar player !
Your plating is amazing.
A country and funk tractatus!! GREAT!! Would be useful and nice to know the signal chain and settings: which amp and pedal (compressor I guess, pretty heavily setted)
Do more of of these vids ... best ever ... do Strats next !!
Alright I'll be the first to admit it ... I'm gonna steal ALL your licks! (even the soup lappin' licks)
Damned this dude.. I am not a "tele guy" per se, just starting down that path a bit but my ear gravitated towards the one he chose in the end.
nocaster!!
Balanced and got a wide range.
So sweet!
Greg you are a monster, that nocaster was doing it for me must say.
Got dam some tasty chops. Came for a review, stayed for the riffs.
very nice
Greg has such monster chops that I had to slow this down!
Spot-on review. I've never been into those kinds of axes, but when you finally hear that many, in sequence, with those hands...that's a ton of information there to inform mere mortals with fat wallets. Good luck doing that with Tom Andersons! 🙂
62 custom all the way. Great all around sounding guitar.
Beautiful soloing!!
Jeez! Play guitar much...
Mastered.
Love all you do Greg
61 all day for me, but they're all magnificent!
So the '51 Nocaster has a smaller '52 neck profile and the '62 Custom has a neck that feels like a larger '51 U? Confusing.
I think the '62 had the most balanced tone so I can totally understand Greg's reasoning, but I have to confess that I do prefer the look of a Nocaster. I'm just not a fan of rosewood boards.
AGREED IT AINT A TELE IF IT GOT A DARK BOARD.
Yes, I thought the 60's neck generally tended to be slimmer than the beefy 50's necks.
But these custom shop models are built to the specs of the dealer's shop orders, so there will be some variations to exacting neck sizes.
Some of the best feel I've seen.
what an amazing player!
You can make a living playing either one Mr. GREG!
Have you ever tried OC Duff Pickups? They sound awesome!
I really like how Greg adjusts his playing to the sound character of each guitar.
I bought a nocaster because Mike Campbell was playing one. It is still the one I grab first. Julian Lage does his deep down the Jazz path. Then this guy Koch reinvents it with his Reverend with his Fishman pups. I’am too attached to go there. I do have one with a Lollar mini in the neck. Still you can’t stray far from this formula for long.
They all sound great! My favorite guitar is a telecaster.
Blindingly good chicken-pickin, plank spanking goodness! The ugly green one - best sound. The sunburst rosewood neck - best looker.