i’m not the biggest fan of gretsch guitars, but lemmo makes anything and everything sound amazing. not to mention how that finish has held up over time, looks nearly brand new. definitely a special piece
I'm a tele man through and through but I think I just fell hard for this absolutely beautiful hunk of wood, the tone of this beauty is just devastatingly awesome.
No offence and even though a lot of my guitar heros/faves played teles I despise them immensely. Even my fave Solar Guitars have a T and i know it’s gonna be stellar especially with Solar’s take on it ? Naa. Not for me. Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘
Fine sounding Gretsch with such lovely understated guitar for a Sunday morning when I should be in church! So glad Norm is looking so well and strong! Thank God we old guys keep-a-going ...
Jesus Lemmo, you are a freakin virtuoso...always amazing, there aren't many guys out here who can play such a wide range of genres with such skill and soul.
Great!!! Old as me and in better shape. Always steered clear of Gretches,,,,,maybe it was the gal on the cover of 'The Popular Chet Atkins'. I was like 5 in '62. Annette i loved,,,,this gal scared me away. ha, i never had the chops but Lemmo does. Rock on!
Look at mikey showing off that right hand with his finger picking and playing with a pick at the same time , nice work Michael. Hey someone call Brian, he may be interested in that Gretsch. 🤘🏼
I’m not gonna lie I own one of the replicas but Michael put me in a trance I was doing stuff but had to sit watch and listen. I was mad when the video was over! We need to keep this in the shoo for him to play more
Loved Michael’s playing! Made that Gretch sound like a million bucks! Thanks Lemmo! For the sweet and tasteful playing! The camera work was excellent great zooms and close ups thanks Jenn! You guys are the best!
I believe that White Penguin is stereo. The bridge pickup has no polepieces on the bass side, and the neck pickup has no polepieces on the treble side. With a stereo cord and two amplifiers, and the output selector (the switch on the cutaway) in the correct position, you’ll have the bass strings coming through one amp and the treble strings coming through the other. I’ll bet Chet Atkins suggested that! What the other position(s) on the switch do I don’t know-obviously one is mono, because that’s the way Michael’s playing it. Sounds great! And stereo Penguins are even rarer than mono ones.
This is an incredible guitar -- Norm is so understated. There are fewer than 50 white penguins, even fewer with a Bigsby. This is probably a $200k+ guitar!
Lemmo plays the most beautiful, musical, inspiring demos here in YT land in my opinion. Highly underrated player.
Agreed. His technique and range of styles is mind blowing.
That ending got me on loop mode
He developed a great style with hard work its a unique sound.
How is he underrated ffs
i’m not the biggest fan of gretsch guitars, but lemmo makes anything and everything sound amazing. not to mention how that finish has held up over time, looks nearly brand new. definitely a special piece
Something about this demo is special. Stands out. Subtle. Artful.
Great guitar but greater guitarist.
Total respect to this amazing musician.
What a beauty and I’m talking about the guitar! But Lemmo plays it beautifully!
Oh man. What a guitar and what a bit of playing. Definitely up there with one of the best ever demos. Killer!
Quite possibly the best guitar of the day ever.
Totally agree!!
honestly don’t know what’s more inspiring, those demo plays or that gorgeous guitar, wonderful stuff
The first bit shows how you don't need twang to make a Gretsch sound great. Nice playing as always Lemmo.
I'm a tele man through and through but I think I just fell hard for this absolutely beautiful hunk of wood, the tone of this beauty is just devastatingly awesome.
No offence and even though a lot of my guitar heros/faves played teles I despise them immensely.
Even my fave Solar Guitars have a T and i know it’s gonna be stellar especially with Solar’s take on it ?
Naa.
Not for me.
Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘
That guitar is magical. Excellent musicianship too.
The White Penguin: Sacred bird of prey!
:-)
Seriously, a Dream Guitar.
For an almost 70 year old *white* guitar, that thing looks incredible.
Absolutely an amazing guitar, and who better than Lemo to explore the tone possibilities....you the Man Micheal✌️
You bring class to even the Gretch! Mikey can play, huh? Yes sirry
Wow, the hybrid picking section around 6:00 onward is next level.
Fine sounding Gretsch with such lovely understated guitar for a Sunday morning when I should be in church! So glad Norm is looking so well and strong! Thank God we old guys keep-a-going ...
Jesus Lemmo, you are a freakin virtuoso...always amazing, there aren't many guys out here who can play such a wide range of genres with such skill and soul.
It’s been a while since I’ve closed my eyes, listening. I usually try to see the licks….wow.
Great!!! Old as me and in better shape.
Always steered clear of Gretches,,,,,maybe it was the gal on the cover of 'The Popular Chet Atkins'. I was like 5 in '62.
Annette i loved,,,,this gal scared me away.
ha, i never had the chops but Lemmo does.
Rock on!
Look at mikey showing off that right hand with his finger picking and playing with a pick at the same time , nice work Michael. Hey someone call Brian, he may be interested in that Gretsch. 🤘🏼
this player is unbelievably good
Wonderful to hear such a beautiful guitar, played so beautifully! Thank you!
Awesome playing my friend. Beautiful tones displayed. Very inspiring. Thanks
Michael you sure can play those strings man. And Jen captures it all. Thanks so much ❤️
Beautiful Mike. Tears of joy
This dude is my favorite living guitar player. Absolute monster.
Beautiful playing Michael!! Nice guitar too!🎉😊
WOOOOOOW. What a sound.... Great playing Michael... Fantastic Amp. Clear but warm and complex.
Beauty Demo, sound and playing. Well done!
I’m not gonna lie I own one of the replicas but Michael put me in a trance I was doing stuff but had to sit watch and listen. I was mad when the video was over! We need to keep this in the shoo for him to play more
Loved Michael’s playing! Made that Gretch sound like a million bucks! Thanks Lemmo! For the sweet and tasteful playing! The camera work was excellent great zooms and close ups thanks Jenn! You guys are the best!
Wow guys that’s beautiful. What a survivor!!
Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘
Great guitar great demo Lemmo, ! Thank you Norm and Jen !
Beautiful GreTsch...incredible playing!
Gorgeous guitar and gorgeous playing
The essence of cool...would look great next to my white falcon!!!!
He is an amazing player.
Thank you Michael!
sooooo mellow sounding. shout out to that hybrid picking on the last cut
I believe that White Penguin is stereo. The bridge pickup has no polepieces on the bass side, and the neck pickup has no polepieces on the treble side. With a stereo cord and two amplifiers, and the output selector (the switch on the cutaway) in the correct position, you’ll have the bass strings coming through one amp and the treble strings coming through the other. I’ll bet Chet Atkins suggested that! What the other position(s) on the switch do I don’t know-obviously one is mono, because that’s the way Michael’s playing it. Sounds great! And stereo Penguins are even rarer than mono ones.
Great Playing Michael!!!
Some of the best plating bro. Beautiful
Wow! Talk about a holy grail guitar. Stupid rare too. It’s so cool to see these type of guitars turn up out of the blue.
what a amazing guitar thanks Norm
That tone! Good lordie!
What was that second tune he played? This guys playing is SO inspiring
Wonderful guitar & wonderful playing..bravo !
Rare and beautiful one..cool demo👍
Nice combination especially by one so gifted on the guitar.
Its hard to say I'd want this setup over a new car, but still would be a close choice!
Beautiful playing.
It has a very unique sound
Nicely done❤
oh wow!!! it's Amazing!❤❤❤❤❤
Amazing as always, Lemmo!
This is an incredible guitar -- Norm is so understated. There are fewer than 50 white penguins, even fewer with a Bigsby. This is probably a $200k+ guitar!
You guys have so much fun. love yer
Wonderful playing my man
Dude lemmo crushing extra today
That's a really great guitar.
How many holy grails does Norm have ? Sheesh !
An inspirational performance by Lemmo. An interesting guitar. Kind of on the heavier side but nicely contrasted by that ebony fretboard and pickups
Great songs, Lemmo.
On ya Rockabilly Mike🎸🎸
I think this is the first White pinguin they’ve ever done
Gretsch guitars are freakin cool. Definitely don't get the recognition they deserve. Lemmo kicked ass on this one
Thanks. Cool review......
Nice melodies man ;)
i love lemmo repping philly all the time so much
Awsome thats what happens whit practice.
Randy Bachman had a huge collection of Gretch guitars. Nice sound
Wow 😱
Beautiful guitar, but Rockabilly Mike is fast becoming one of my favourite players
Rockabilly Mike, The King of Bling
nice sounding axe, smoooth as yer like.
thank you its a fab axe.
White Penguin, only seen em in books.
Been loving hearing that last piece lemmo played. A tab anywhere?
Wow 👌
awesome👍👋
So bad you don't mike the amp with such beatiful guitars and Lemmo playing..
I shudder to think what it's price will be!
YES!!!!!!!
God bless ya!
SOLI DEO GLORIA
(To The Glory Of God Alone)
Father, Son & Holy Spirit
-Ronnie
Bleed to love her
Back in '73, I found one of these in a pawn shop for $350. However; I was a poor college student and couldn't even manage $3.50........
Beautiful playing! What’s that tuning and first song you played.
would really like to hear mike push that amp to the edge of breakup with the danish Pete pedal... Good job lemmo.
Lemmo at his best.
Open D tuning here ??
I agree with them I love the simple playing
Curious. He appears to be demoing the mud switch, not the pickup selector.
Open c tuning??
Ok Lemmo what tuning was that in?
That is a weird bridge, how do you set intonation on that??
Does that amp have a built in compressor . Kinda sounds like it .
What is that tuning in the first song?
Watching the chords reveals EADGBE
standard tuning? i don't think so@@StevesSlideandJazz
Wish I had the talent in Lemmo's pinky,
Lovely playing ! What exact Rivera amp is this ? Sounds so good even at low volume !
Please does anybody the name of that first tune? it sounds heavenly 😢
Is there a modern reissue or equivalent given I can’t afford this beauty.
Nice playing Mr Lemmo.
Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘
They do still make them and they are unfeasibly beautiful
@@timdunn2344 thx man
Cheers
Yes, its called the gretsch vintage select 58 penguin, built exactly like the old one
@@JohnnyFriendly thx.