Martin is a client of mine, I was really excited to see him finally get a signature model. Should've happened ages ago, if you ask me. I picked up synths and guitar at the same time as a kid and my guitar collection contains a Gretsch simply because of Martin. The Cadillac of guitars!
The Nashville guitar story is a scene in the Depeche Mode 101 documentary film - Martin picking up a ton of country cassettes at that shop as well… their next hit to be released the following year… PERSONAL JESUS!! Thank god for gretsch guitars and county music… they inspired Martin and a whole lot of amazing bluesy riffs that found their way into DM songs over the next 35 years
Martin Gore is such an underrated guitarist and underappreciated Gretsch player. Chet Atkins, Brian Setzer and Billy Duffy are all great great ambasadors of Gretsch but i think a lot of "young" gretsch players were inspired by Martin. I bought a White Falcon because of him and i'm going to get this model too. It's like the end of the circle as a guitar buyer for me. I remember when i was 12 riding my bike to a bigger town then the one i was living to buy the Depeche Mode dvd "One Night In Paris". I clearly remember seeing Martin playing "Enjoy The Silence" with this green Anniversary and in my mind i knew that THAT was the guitar that i wanted. I wanted a Gretsch. I never cared for other brands. I didn't want a Floyd rose with its "wang bar" or 7 string monstrosity. I Wanted that Gretsch sound and look. Gretsch guitars make you feel like an individual and not a cookie cutter player. If i'm a guitar player is because of Martin and if i'm a Gretsch player, it's because of him too.
underrated? Because I think of Guitar when I think of Depeche Mode. He's an average guitarist at best. Everything I have heard him play could have been samples played via keyboard. He makes The Edge look like Steve Via.
He wrote many beautiful songs and some good guitar riffs, always using nice sounds, no doubt about this, but that’s it, he’s a good decent guitarist, nothing special.
i've been listening to Depeche Mode since i was born. seeing Martin running around with his "green gretsch" live for the first time when i was a kid made me dream of a music career and being a gretsch player myself. i've always thought that he deserves a signature model because he modified his anniversary gretsch decades ago. seeing him finally get a signature is making me feel so proud. i'm really glad that he can finally be recognised as a gretsch player, not just a synth guy. the way he plays is revolutionary and had a huge influence on me and a lot of other people. unfortunately, i am left handed, and i play this way. i really wish i could get his signature but left handed😔
Gretsch Guitars.. please rescue Robert Smith from Schecter. He deserves a truly beautiful signature guitar. Robert’s Gretsch sound and look from the mid 90s to early 00’s was superb.
Finally, Gretsch has gotten around to honoring Martin Gore with his own signature guitar. I recommended that Gretsch do this back in 2018. What in the hell took them so long??? At any rate, I am happy for Martin. He has been a solid Gretsch enthusiast for decades, and it is nice to see him finally get the recognition that he deserves.
Martin, one of my all time favorite song writers playing one of my all time favorite guitars - a signature based on the anniversary model! I have got to find one of these in left handed. And the huge added bonus is the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave in the background!
I first saw Depeche live in 1982 as a 15 year old and I have been a fan ever since. I went to the premiere of 101 at The Dominion in London in 1989 and found myself sitting a few seats away from the lads, what a great atmosphere it was that night. I didn't think they could surpass Music for the masses but Violator was their pinnacle imho. I'll get myself a Gretsch just because Martin has one....and I cannot even play a guitar! RIP Fletch, you are missed.
2:05 'sometimes I don't know where songs come from' but you know they come from somewhere. Yet another great artist, musician, that taps in the that ethereal space, THROUGH music, that opens up that channel, that light. Eddie Van Halen also pointed to the sky suggesting the music comes form above, from somewhere else. So many musicians speak of this experience in the creative process. I certainly feel ideas start flowing, like a well or channel that opens, ideas come rushing in. I work fast so I keep iterating, etc. in my creative line of work.
Martin Gore's guitar playing style is both simple and brilliant, creating many memorable riffs that blend wonderfully with the synth-driven sound of Depeche Mode.
Super cool - and about time! I’ve been a fan of Depeche Mode & of course Gretsch guitars, for a long time. Martin seems like such a nice dude. The tones he achieved on those albums, it’s like you knew ithere was a Gretsch involved even before you saw him playing it. :)
As a Depeche Mode fan it’s great to see this! Ever since they started using guitars, this green guitar has came out in every video and concert! Its amazing
The colour is a bit off comparing it to the one Martin posses (2-tone smoke cadillac green/lime), but it looks so dem cool :) Love it! This green annie of Martin's was my dream guitar right from the beginning! I knew nothing about guitars, but the look of this man standing with a big rn'r machine guitar was just captivating to me! I saw DM on a concert in 2010 and saw Gretsch right in front of me! Whoa, what a memorable moment! Years was passing by and I knew that pricey guitar is out of my reach so I decided to build a replica. I even started acwuiring gretsch knobs, bridge, etc, dozens of pictures and so on. And believe it or not, month ago a life time opportunity came my way. 2003 Vintage select G6118T made in Japan was delivered to my front door! I felt like never before. So happy, so thrilled, so accomplished if I may say so :)
So many of us in the Dreamed of having a Gretsch. ALSO dreamed of simply seeing one in the flesh. I saw Depeche mode just to see a gretsch. I am pleased and happy for Martin and his signature model ❤
I love gretsch as a company , they're fearless with honoring outsider players for signature models , people who might be overlooked by a lot of guitarist like Martin Gore, whether you're a fan or not this looks so great, especially the pickups look like hilotrons which are awesome and unique This is a really cool model
Billy Duff from The Cult used a Gretsch Withe Falcon ....and of course Malcom Young the best rhythm guitarist off all times...Love this signature from Martin Gore one of the best songwriters from 80s and beyond
I first saw them in 1986 at the Cow Palace in SF. Watching this video makes me feel very....old. Sure glad to see Martin get the credit he's due, though. Cheers to him.
Man, what an absolutely beautiful color scheme with the light green body and dark green pick guard. Love the sound of those pick-ups. This is now my dream guitar that I'll probably never own. To me the perfect two guitar collection is a Fender Telecaster and a Gretsch. At least I have the tele. :) Martin Gore is the man, and definitely deserves a signature guitar.
I bought a used double anni a year ago because of Martin and it has been my favorite guitar ever since. But I'd fancy a Gretsch Martin Gore signature anyway! 😊
Martin looks like a really humble guy, and what a legend, his playing in this video made me not listen to him with attention 😂 I had to replay this video several times.
Gorgeous! If I could have a signature Gretsch (I wish!) it wouldn’t be much different from this one. I usually prefer double cuts and although I love this colour combination I would probably choose something that would be unique for me and Gretsch. And on that little plate it would say ‘MD’ instead of ‘MG’. Oh… and maybe I’d go for a different combination of pickups, although I love these too. It’s just an unbelievably cool guitar! A man can dream, can’t he? 😬🧡
Love Martin Gore Depeche Mode and Enjoy The Silence is one my all time favorite songs and his guitar part , is the most unique and beautiful parts of the song and the what I call sea foam green Roy Clark Guitar the style with the violin holes I bought what I call my Martin Gore guitar , Its a Ibanez art core Green I still got it ,,want get rid of it ,, I Love VCMG as well and Erasure ,,them boys In the 1980 's and on in to now are just the best in the world ,,,I really enoyed this video ,,,Martin is so calm and just a cool cat ,, always has been still is .
Nice but I'm not sure of the colour. It's not for me but it is pretty. But, as a synth player first, I want to see a bit long video of Marin starting form scratch and doing something amazing with those modular synths.
Martin is a client of mine, I was really excited to see him finally get a signature model. Should've happened ages ago, if you ask me. I picked up synths and guitar at the same time as a kid and my guitar collection contains a Gretsch simply because of Martin. The Cadillac of guitars!
Martin is a Legend, and yeah! I totally agree it took ages to Gretsch but it is finally here
where do you work? I wanna camp :)))
You’re not excited.
You’re delighted.
I also own 2 Gretsch guitars mainly because of Martin!
Lucky! I wish I encountered him just once to shake his hand.
Long overdue, very few guitarist who are as iconic with a gretch in their hands as Martin so stoked
The Nashville guitar story is a scene in the Depeche Mode 101 documentary film - Martin picking up a ton of country cassettes at that shop as well… their next hit to be released the following year… PERSONAL JESUS!!
Thank god for gretsch guitars and county music… they inspired Martin and a whole lot of amazing bluesy riffs that found their way into DM songs over the next 35 years
Imagine being the person that wrote almost every DM song. 🎶
Its just nuts.
Congratulations on your signature guitar.
and most of what he wrote had to be "fixed" by Alan or Vince...if they hadn't, we would not know who Gore or DM is.
Martin Gore is such an underrated guitarist and underappreciated Gretsch player. Chet Atkins, Brian Setzer and Billy Duffy are all great great ambasadors of Gretsch but i think a lot of "young" gretsch players were inspired by Martin. I bought a White Falcon because of him and i'm going to get this model too. It's like the end of the circle as a guitar buyer for me.
I remember when i was 12 riding my bike to a bigger town then the one i was living to buy the Depeche Mode dvd "One Night In Paris". I clearly remember seeing Martin playing "Enjoy The Silence" with this green Anniversary and in my mind i knew that THAT was the guitar that i wanted. I wanted a Gretsch. I never cared for other brands. I didn't want a Floyd rose with its "wang bar" or 7 string monstrosity. I Wanted that Gretsch sound and look. Gretsch guitars make you feel like an individual and not a cookie cutter player.
If i'm a guitar player is because of Martin and if i'm a Gretsch player, it's because of him too.
We're on the same page, bro! Totaly my story!
I'm definitely seeing young dudes with Gretsches and Gibson/Epiphone 335s more often now. I think Dave Grohl might be an influence on that too.
Underrated? Pmsl
underrated? Because I think of Guitar when I think of Depeche Mode. He's an average guitarist at best. Everything I have heard him play could have been samples played via keyboard. He makes The Edge look like Steve Via.
He wrote many beautiful songs and some good guitar riffs, always using nice sounds, no doubt about this, but that’s it, he’s a good decent guitarist, nothing special.
i've been listening to Depeche Mode since i was born. seeing Martin running around with his "green gretsch" live for the first time when i was a kid made me dream of a music career and being a gretsch player myself. i've always thought that he deserves a signature model because he modified his anniversary gretsch decades ago. seeing him finally get a signature is making me feel so proud. i'm really glad that he can finally be recognised as a gretsch player, not just a synth guy. the way he plays is revolutionary and had a huge influence on me and a lot of other people. unfortunately, i am left handed, and i play this way. i really wish i could get his signature but left handed😔
Cannot overstate how much I love this genius 😍
This is way overdue, but I’m glad they finally did a signature for Martin.
That modular synth wall is insane literally
Gretsch Guitars.. please rescue Robert Smith from Schecter. He deserves a truly beautiful signature guitar. Robert’s Gretsch sound and look from the mid 90s to early 00’s was superb.
Robert Smith needs rescuing again?
Smith's Schecters are not bad at all. The super cure is very very good.
Schecter not treating him good?
I have a Robert Smith Schecter u ahole!! (However I would also looove a Robert Smith Gretsch!) 😂
Finally, Gretsch has gotten around to honoring Martin Gore with his own signature guitar. I recommended that Gretsch do this back in 2018. What in the hell took them so long??? At any rate, I am happy for Martin. He has been a solid Gretsch enthusiast for decades, and it is nice to see him finally get the recognition that he deserves.
The wall of synth modules is insane. Took me a couple of minutes to comprehend what I was looking at. Very cool.
Martin is the author of many of the finest pop / rock songs written in the last 40 years.
Martin, one of my all time favorite song writers playing one of my all time favorite guitars - a signature based on the anniversary model! I have got to find one of these in left handed. And the huge added bonus is the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave in the background!
I spotted that too, Bob! 🙂
That guy has written so many great songs.
About time he got a signature smoke green anni!
Thanks to him I found out about Gretsch and got to have one. Long overdue this signature model is! Thank you, Martin and Gretsch!
I first saw Depeche live in 1982 as a 15 year old and I have been a fan ever since. I went to the premiere of 101 at The Dominion in London in 1989 and found myself sitting a few seats away from the lads, what a great atmosphere it was that night. I didn't think they could surpass Music for the masses but Violator was their pinnacle imho. I'll get myself a Gretsch just because Martin has one....and I cannot even play a guitar! RIP Fletch, you are missed.
2:05 'sometimes I don't know where songs come from' but you know they come from somewhere. Yet another great artist, musician, that taps in the that ethereal space, THROUGH music, that opens up that channel, that light. Eddie Van Halen also pointed to the sky suggesting the music comes form above, from somewhere else. So many musicians speak of this experience in the creative process. I certainly feel ideas start flowing, like a well or channel that opens, ideas come rushing in. I work fast so I keep iterating, etc. in my creative line of work.
Congrats Martin! Long overdue!
This must be the first video from Gretsch featuring more synths then guitars! 🙌
I always thought Martin lived on a space station.
Now I know it’s true.
It's mindboggling how many iconic guitar lines this man has been responsible for while being a "synth purist"!
not really. the man played guitar longer than the synth, but DM were "purist" in their earlier albums.
Wow. Finally! Martin was the first player who got me to really notice Gretsch during the TV appearances to promote “Exciter”.
Well deserved Martin!!!
Martin Gore's guitar playing style is both simple and brilliant, creating many memorable riffs that blend wonderfully with the synth-driven sound of Depeche Mode.
Very long overdue and well deserved. I’ve always associated Gretsch Guitars with him and I’m so happy to see this. ❤️
About time , him and William Reid were my gretsch heroes
Thank you for clarifying the last interval in the Enjoy The Silence riff!
Super cool - and about time! I’ve been a fan of Depeche Mode & of course Gretsch guitars, for a long time. Martin seems like such a nice dude. The tones he achieved on those albums, it’s like you knew ithere was a Gretsch involved even before you saw him playing it. :)
FINALLY, long overdue
This was long overdue!!! Really happy this happened. I have mine on order!!!
As a Depeche Mode fan it’s great to see this! Ever since they started using guitars, this green guitar has came out in every video and concert! Its amazing
I love signature guitars from artists I can outplay.
The colour is a bit off comparing it to the one Martin posses (2-tone smoke cadillac green/lime), but it looks so dem cool :) Love it!
This green annie of Martin's was my dream guitar right from the beginning! I knew nothing about guitars, but the look of this man standing with a big rn'r machine guitar was just captivating to me! I saw DM on a concert in 2010 and saw Gretsch right in front of me! Whoa, what a memorable moment!
Years was passing by and I knew that pricey guitar is out of my reach so I decided to build a replica. I even started acwuiring gretsch knobs, bridge, etc, dozens of pictures and so on. And believe it or not, month ago a life time opportunity came my way. 2003 Vintage select G6118T made in Japan was delivered to my front door! I felt like never before. So happy, so thrilled, so accomplished if I may say so :)
A living legend finally gets his own guitar
Beautiful Gretsch, lovely Martin❤
So many of us in the Dreamed of having a Gretsch. ALSO dreamed of simply seeing one in the flesh. I saw Depeche mode just to see a gretsch. I am pleased and happy for Martin and his signature model ❤
Thank you Martin for writing so much of the soundtrack of my life. Time for new Annie to replace my lost 6118-T.
Ever since “Violator”, that and DM’s “Home” from Ultra, I’m so glad to hear Martin’s guitar playing with Gretsch. It’s unmistakable.
I've got Gretsch because of Martin. The most beautiful guitars ever.
Seems like such a sweet, humble guy. So many iconic, timeless songs to his name ❤
OMG, now I will be lusting after this guitar! I can't believe they are just now getting around to doing a Martin Gore sig!
Excellent, he wrote most of the Violator songs with a guitar. Let me show the world through my guitar.
Want! Love the color, love Martin's songwriting and exquisite guitar playing.
I love gretsch as a company , they're fearless with honoring outsider players for signature models , people who might be overlooked by a lot of guitarist like Martin Gore, whether you're a fan or not this looks so great, especially the pickups look like hilotrons which are awesome and unique
This is a really cool model
Billy Duff from The Cult used a Gretsch Withe Falcon ....and of course Malcom Young the best rhythm guitarist off all times...Love this signature from Martin Gore one of the best songwriters from 80s and beyond
So well deserved, and my God… THAT WALL OF EFFECTS!!!! 🥀
About damn time!
I first saw them in 1986 at the Cow Palace in SF. Watching this video makes me feel very....old. Sure glad to see Martin get the credit he's due, though. Cheers to him.
Man, what an absolutely beautiful color scheme with the light green body and dark green pick guard. Love the sound of those pick-ups. This is now my dream guitar that I'll probably never own. To me the perfect two guitar collection is a Fender Telecaster and a Gretsch. At least I have the tele. :) Martin Gore is the man, and definitely deserves a signature guitar.
Love the modular synths all over
Such a great artist. This guitar is a dream come true
I bought a used double anni a year ago because of Martin and it has been my favorite guitar ever since. But I'd fancy a Gretsch Martin Gore signature anyway! 😊
if anyone deserves a signature guitar is this man!
its always so relaxing to here martin speak in this stressed world😀
I love this! First Brian Setzer, now Mart! Was waiting for Mart to break out the riff from Enjoy the Silence or Personal Jesus...
SO well deserved and even more to it. Thx for all the great music, Martin
Martin Gore is one of those unsung guitarists whose work either perfectly suits a song or actually makes the song.
Martin L. Gore - The Man, The Myth, The Legend.
Martin looks like a really humble guy, and what a legend, his playing in this video made me not listen to him with attention 😂 I had to replay this video several times.
It’s about time!
wow!! Wasn't expecting this today!!
If I could get a Gretsch guitar, this is absolutely the model I’d choose.
That is a very sexy guitar. Too expensive for me but I envy those that can get one. It will definitely be a collectors item.
If only songs could flow into me like it does with him hah. Looking forward to all the magic he's going to create with his new guitar.
because of him also my favorite guitar sound
Perfect color
I even love the color
Beautiful, I want one!
Martin is a treasure. Nice chap.
Wow it's about time
DM forever! 🤟
So cool and grateful about this story and news! Priceless indeed!!!
about time, I always associate the green gretsch with Martin Gore.
So beautiful!
Gorgeous! If I could have a signature Gretsch (I wish!) it wouldn’t be much different from this one. I usually prefer double cuts and although I love this colour combination I would probably choose something that would be unique for me and Gretsch. And on that little plate it would say ‘MD’ instead of ‘MG’. Oh… and maybe I’d go for a different combination of pickups, although I love these too. It’s just an unbelievably cool guitar!
A man can dream, can’t he? 😬🧡
Well done. I'd love to own one. Love Depeche Mode.
He's the *only* reason i have a Gretsch.
Fantastic! Thanks! 🎸🎶
M’y fav electro band and my fave Gretsch model now I need to buy it😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Well deserved! Love Depeche Mode! ❤
Put in my pre-order this evening.
Moo
Absolutely gorgeous.
Very cool!
It's Perfect
Well it’s about tine, it’s beginning to hurt! Congrats Martin ❤
Love Martin Gore Depeche Mode and Enjoy The Silence is one my all time favorite songs and his guitar part , is the most unique and beautiful parts of the song and the what I call sea foam green Roy Clark Guitar the style with the violin holes I bought what I call my Martin Gore guitar , Its a Ibanez art core Green I still got it ,,want get rid of it ,, I Love VCMG as well and Erasure ,,them boys In the 1980 's and on in to now are just the best in the world ,,,I really enoyed this video ,,,Martin is so calm and just a cool cat ,, always has been still is .
Mr Gore. True gentleman & legend 👍🏆🇬🇧 well deserved.
Martin Gore, you are the best 😁
Stunning color💚
I own a double anniversary cause of big influences from him
@@AntennaX would you show us this beauty?
Ce gars là est un genie
They're like 30 years late with releasing this sig
Nice but I'm not sure of the colour. It's not for me but it is pretty. But, as a synth player first, I want to see a bit long video of Marin starting form scratch and doing something amazing with those modular synths.
Very cool, doubt I can afford it but very cool!
Excellent! I love it. ❤
Thank you, M. L. Gore.
d🌹M
The greatest musician in the world!
We love you Martin!!!
The Legend 🖤👏🤘