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How to Setup Your Gretsch Guitar Like a Pro - Full Tutorial 

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Gretsch has some really awesome guitars with a unique look and sound that sets them apart from the rest, great if you want to stand out in a sea of Fenders and Gibsons. In this video we’ll learn how to do a full setup on one of its more popular models to get the most of this awesome and great sounding guitar
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Комментарии : 142   
@user-dt4ds5ff9m
@user-dt4ds5ff9m 3 дня назад
Man, this is why you just RU-vid stuff. I’ve had this Gretsch G5622 (Georgia green 😎) since 2018 and it hummed like hell. This video made me confident in knowing my guitar for the first in 6 years. Wow.
@bogerro
@bogerro 2 года назад
Just bought my first Gretsch and this video was super helpful on setting up my guitar to play like a dream! Thank you, great work!
@75vettemaon
@75vettemaon 5 месяцев назад
Just bought this guitar. I've looked at a bunch of videos on setting up a bigsby as I've never owned one. They were all helpful. But this one is the best by far. Thanks for the information.
@darrenwilding5548
@darrenwilding5548 Год назад
Great instructive video! The right amount of detail to give understanding to a first-time Gretsch owner. Appreciate the video.
@gabestorm7150
@gabestorm7150 9 месяцев назад
So glad to watch this, I have this guitar since early 2022 and I have never really enjoyed it due to intonation issues. Guitar Center charged me money to set it up and it lasted one week, thank you so much for this video!!!
@buzzcrushtrendkill
@buzzcrushtrendkill Год назад
Thanks for putting this together. So much to reference. I found setting bridge height is easier to use the Bigsby to relax the strings.
@zachscoggins4688
@zachscoggins4688 Год назад
Thank you! Your video is simply the best! This was my first time doing a set up, and I appreciate you home measuring substitutions. My guitar is set up pro like. Super RAD!!
@nicennice
@nicennice 11 месяцев назад
Thanks for posting very helpful and well put together.👍
@barrysmith8193
@barrysmith8193 Месяц назад
I just bought this same guitar and really appreciate this fantastic tutorial. Watched it through in full one time now getting ready to do it slowly. With the magic of RU-vid being able to slow it down I’m going to give it a shot. Many thanks.
@jasonkesser
@jasonkesser Год назад
Your videos are some of the best, thank you so much set up Yoda
@MattPerrin
@MattPerrin Год назад
Just bought my first guitar (used Gretsch 2210) and this was just perfect! Thank you!
@RocktCityTim
@RocktCityTim 6 месяцев назад
Nice addition of the roller bridge. One other item that I use with all of my Bigsby units is the Vibramate Spoiler. Makes loading the new strings so much easier..
@coltercresse2783
@coltercresse2783 Год назад
Single most helpful vid on the net. THANK YOU
@RockYourTeeth
@RockYourTeeth Год назад
Great guide for a newbie. Thanks
@jamiedavis9055
@jamiedavis9055 2 года назад
The best tutorial I've ever seen! Great work 👌
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 2 года назад
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
@colej3360
@colej3360 9 месяцев назад
Brilliant vid. Gretsch g5220 arrived today. Setup check commencing tomorrow. Cheers!
@robsonsantos8968
@robsonsantos8968 2 года назад
Great! You help a lot to set-up my new Greatsch 5622. Thanks a lot!
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 2 года назад
Glad you liked it!!!
@mitchwoods659
@mitchwoods659 Год назад
The factory specs from Gretsch are posted on their website. Values are a baseline guide, subject to preference. My G5230T came set up for 9s, I’m using flat wound 10s. .020 nut height on bass side measured at 1st fret. .018 nut height on treble side, measured at the first fret. Neck relief is .008 at the 8th fret.
@marcpreschia
@marcpreschia 5 месяцев назад
Waow the explaination I waited for years - Thanks !!!!!!!
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 5 месяцев назад
Glad you liked it!!!
@simonbetancurgomez7386
@simonbetancurgomez7386 Год назад
First time I tried to set up my guitar and this was just perfect! Thanks a lot!
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
Glad you found it useful!!!
@owenhuckabay7349
@owenhuckabay7349 2 года назад
Good tutorial. Thanks. I wouldn't use a magnetic screwdriver on the pick ups. It could weaken the pups.
@CARLOSGALVEZMUSIC
@CARLOSGALVEZMUSIC Год назад
Thanks! Great video!
@jimoverly5386
@jimoverly5386 Год назад
Excellent video
@gregsutton3163
@gregsutton3163 2 года назад
Thanks for the great video!
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 2 года назад
Glad you liked it!
@JosepManelVert
@JosepManelVert Год назад
Sí señor! Voy por una Gretsch 5420T y me ha encantado tu tutorial. Muchas gracias. Suscrito a tu canal.
@GRBAquatics
@GRBAquatics Год назад
So Very Cool thankyou. Have a couple of Gretsch, a G5215 Single Cut Single Pickup Rock machine and a G5248T Goldtop Double Cut Chambered Body with Bigsby. Have not had to change strings yet so this is going to be very Helpful, Thankyou. Such an Interesting, Informative and Entertaining Video, Awesome Thankyou.
@juannavarretesalas598
@juannavarretesalas598 2 месяца назад
Good Job😊
@user-xl2rk6xr2v
@user-xl2rk6xr2v Год назад
Thank you so much!!!
@kpettersen9316
@kpettersen9316 Год назад
Great vid. some much needed starting positions for my set up thx. Just checked my g5655t straight out the factory and following your measurement guide mine was spot on down to the millimeter. With one exception, the action was about .25mm of. Thought it played nice out the box . Now I know why. By the way can't put it down. Been bashing an acoustic for 20 years and just gone electric. Fun ahead I feel. Cheers again
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
Thanks, glad you liked it!! I'm my experience gretsch did a pretty good job setting up their guitars at the factory, mine also played great straight from the box
@Doowopsid
@Doowopsid 2 года назад
Great video, thanks
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 2 года назад
Glad you liked it!
@LouisMenotti
@LouisMenotti Год назад
Amazing video. Can I ask, what is the string spacing measurement for your guitar? I also have a G5230T but I'm not sure I've measured correctly.
@willw3900
@willw3900 2 года назад
Love it. Thanks
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 2 года назад
Glad you liked it!!
@coltercresse2783
@coltercresse2783 Год назад
Awesome vid, man! Curious what cleaner you use here? And any polish?
@AntonioCavicchioni
@AntonioCavicchioni 2 года назад
Very good video 👍🏻
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 2 года назад
Thanks!!!
@oberti100
@oberti100 15 дней назад
Hello from Norway , this video helps a lor
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 15 дней назад
That's awesome. Glad to help!!
@warpzelle2276
@warpzelle2276 5 месяцев назад
love this video.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 5 месяцев назад
Thanks!
@ronniebaldridge7151
@ronniebaldridge7151 Год назад
i like it lower action right at the point of buzzing
@garywhitt98
@garywhitt98 4 месяца назад
Thanks. Just saw the "subscribe" on the truss rod cover. Lovely.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 4 месяца назад
Lol thanks!
@renek243
@renek243 Год назад
Gretsch factory specs for action on 12th fret is 4/64" or 1,58 mm.
@s.macmillan460
@s.macmillan460 9 месяцев назад
Awesome job
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 9 месяцев назад
Thanks!!
@aaci0r
@aaci0r 2 года назад
Motorcycles and guitars. How cool is that. Cheers. Thx.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 2 года назад
Glad you liked it. Cheers!!!
@andrewjm124
@andrewjm124 11 месяцев назад
I recommended applying upward pressure past the saddle so the string isn’t bound when retuning during intonation.
@zbrkljac
@zbrkljac 4 месяца назад
Thanks
@jamesh8789
@jamesh8789 Год назад
Brilliant thank you. Only question i have is do i need to use the capo (dont have one) or is there an alternative?
@clearz3600
@clearz3600 Год назад
I clicked on this video, expecting it to be about a hollow body Gretsch or something more exotic. I was hoping that some of the tricks may still apply to my Jet. I was then pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be the exact same guitar I have. It even has the same colour as mine. I can't wait to use this to make sure that everything is set up correctly.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
That's great, jope you find the video useful! Really love this guitar, best money I ever spent on an instrument
@Skynova
@Skynova Год назад
Hola Juan! Tengo una G5622T y creo que la cejilla habria que cambiarla o al menos laburarla un poco. Este video me sirvio un monton para ajustarla pero los primeros trastes (1 al 5) quedan bastante desafinados cuando las cuerdas al aire y en el traste 12 estan bien. Por lo que vi seguramente sea la cejilla. Tenes idea? Gracias!!
@seansixfive
@seansixfive Год назад
TIP - Before setting the pickup heights set all individual pole piece screws closed down and open them one turn. By doing this you will have some upward and downward play should you need to fine tune individual strings. For Black Top Filtertons I found I had to raise the pickups higher than your starting point, this could be that I use pure nickel strings that have lower output. Cool vid, thanks for sharing.
@testopatia106
@testopatia106 Год назад
Thank you so much from NZ Aroha.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
Thanks, glad you liked it!!
@Ponsdaniel
@Ponsdaniel Год назад
Muy buen video, gracias!
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
Muchas gracias!!
@jeffshaw7035
@jeffshaw7035 6 месяцев назад
New Gretsch owner here, love this vid.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 5 месяцев назад
Thanks, glad you liked it!
@BertfromBelgium
@BertfromBelgium Год назад
i just ordered new graph tech locking keys, so i thought on this video might be some useful info, what strings you recommend for a Gretsch electromatic with a Bigsby?
@ianbrowning2190
@ianbrowning2190 3 месяца назад
i have a Gretsch Streamliner and i did not stop getting fret buzz on the low e string until there was at least three times the width of a zip tie between my 12th fret and string. I'm completely puzzled.
@joelburgosrobles
@joelburgosrobles Год назад
Excellent
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
Thanks, glad you liked it!!
@edrabbia2689
@edrabbia2689 7 месяцев назад
nice 👍
@heidicroy2756
@heidicroy2756 Год назад
Great video. I also just bought my first Gretsch Electromatic and I'm learning so much from your videos. Question - I also have a Les Paul and I noticed that some of the strings are touching the back edge of the bridge, while all of my Gretsch strings are above the back edge of the bridge. Is one situation better/worse than the other? Thanks! Dmc
@trumpy850
@trumpy850 Год назад
Hi the string should not touch tha back of the bridge . There are good videos on wraping the strings over the top of the tail peice to over come this issue
@cedcjz
@cedcjz 5 месяцев назад
I'm interested in buying a G5222 but just read that Blacktop Broadtrons are not so good for clean tones. If I drop pickup heights will it fix and have better cleans or not?
@pastorerosario9553
@pastorerosario9553 8 месяцев назад
Hi I have a 5220 and I can't adjust the height of the pickups well, I don't use the gauge but the ruler, what standard sizes should I refer to? Thx
@jeffthevideoguy23
@jeffthevideoguy23 Год назад
There's a little plastic tool for stringing a Bigsby. Works great and no fuss.
@dizzywilliams3557
@dizzywilliams3557 Год назад
I've watched to of these vids and both timesthe person has threaded the string thru the post first and smoothly omitted the knot,,,why? I make two turns and THEN thread the string , I have for 40 years☺️ I would love to see how you do it cheers for the info!
@greatkingrat
@greatkingrat Год назад
The first instruction in the G5655 manual is, never remove all of the strings, change one at a time. Lol.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
That's why no one reads any manual lol
@richardaldridge2971
@richardaldridge2971 2 месяца назад
That is only useful for the floating bridge types. Keeps the intonation the same
@jakeerbst4073
@jakeerbst4073 Месяц назад
Not sure if that guitar has a floating bridge, but if so that might be why
@joaovictor5800
@joaovictor5800 2 года назад
The oil has to be motul? Hahaha great video man, tks
@dennissmith3030
@dennissmith3030 Год назад
You do a good job... But, you might want to get a set of feeler gauges. You can buy them at any auto parts store or even Amazon. It would save you a little hassle from measuring a razor blade.
@cadenchase3112
@cadenchase3112 5 месяцев назад
thank you, i’m selling mine to buy another guitar and wanted to make sure it was correctly tuned
@DMSProduktions
@DMSProduktions Год назад
Sweet!
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
Thanks!
@DMSProduktions
@DMSProduktions Год назад
@@InspiringTracks I found a Gretsch G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT on Gummy yesterday, made an offer & to go look at it and the seller changed his mind this evening! BUGGER!
@ivekex
@ivekex 10 месяцев назад
So i have set up action like you recomend, i like lower action as beginner player. I have buzz only on 17 frett on low E string .. Is this problem .. i mean im not pro...
@ArizonaMMJ
@ArizonaMMJ 6 месяцев назад
The bridge on my high E side is much lower than on the low E side. Is that normal?
@xxx-tj6cj
@xxx-tj6cj Год назад
what about the pickup screws
@isaiasgomez3587
@isaiasgomez3587 2 года назад
What is the measurment when using the string action gauge tool? and do you measure to the top of string or bottom?
@c.j.robert5350
@c.j.robert5350 Год назад
Bottom
@AthelstanEngland
@AthelstanEngland 10 месяцев назад
Thanks. What about individual pots... the little screws that I guess effect how loud each string is. Any advice on that?
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 10 месяцев назад
I didn't covered that because the standard procedure is to set them following the radius of the strings and adjust the whole pickup as shown here. Pickups came from the factory like that so it isn't necessary. Only in case you hear that some string is louder or quieter than the others you can try to fin tune it with these screws
@AthelstanEngland
@AthelstanEngland 10 месяцев назад
@@InspiringTracks OK thanks.
@stanleymendez5801
@stanleymendez5801 Год назад
Como se llama la música de fondo del minuto 10:00 ?
@thethingsyasee...5112
@thethingsyasee...5112 Год назад
The string break angle on mine is too sharp and the string hits the back of the bridge...how can I fix this? I'm thinking of roller bridges...thoughts?
@lostsailor2498
@lostsailor2498 Год назад
Just lower the stop tail piece a bit. Loosen the strings and turn the screws to raise it.
@thethingsyasee...5112
@thethingsyasee...5112 Год назад
@@lostsailor2498 it has a bigsby
@stringstheory8634
@stringstheory8634 7 месяцев назад
Oil? I thought graphite was the choice to avoid slipping of the strings so it strays on tune,
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 5 месяцев назад
As stated in the video some people use graphite, nothing wrong with that but I like oil better. And the idea is to make the strings slip in the nut channels, not avoiding it.
@saddestchord7622
@saddestchord7622 3 месяца назад
10:57 pickup height (for my future reference)
@cliffrhodenizerjr.1333
@cliffrhodenizerjr.1333 2 месяца назад
I actually found where Gretsch recommends 6/64ths on the bass side, and 4/64ths on the treble side of both bridge and neck pickups. The specs shown here I've never seen before.
@saddestchord7622
@saddestchord7622 2 месяца назад
@@cliffrhodenizerjr.1333 I've tried all kinds of pickup heights and can't get this thing sounding right. More and more, I'm convinced it needs a better wiring harness and new pots.
@dan82dare
@dan82dare 7 месяцев назад
I like the music fyi
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 5 месяцев назад
Thanks, glad you liked it!
@mechanicalguitarist451
@mechanicalguitarist451 Год назад
What pickups are those
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
The standard blacktops from the factory. I don't know the exact model name/number
@rogerdavies4702
@rogerdavies4702 Год назад
@@InspiringTracks Broad'Trons, I think.
@fistovuzi
@fistovuzi 7 месяцев назад
i don't like Bigsbys, i think it's safe to say i hate them. but without one even the Jet neckdives like a MFer and i wanted the centreblock junior, it's even worse. i put up with the bigsby because i don't want to start lifting weights with my left arm. other than that the Jet and the centreblock junior are fantastic guitars and i was pressed to choose between them. the junior JUST won on it's clean tones.
@dougmaccoll7564
@dougmaccoll7564 Год назад
Motor oil as a nut lubricant?!? Never in my 55 years of playing guitar! Pencil lead maybe….back in the day.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
Works great!
@Craig52-zq1bt
@Craig52-zq1bt 5 месяцев назад
I thought I wanted a Gretsch. Then I picked up a Telecaster and never looked back.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 5 месяцев назад
Both are awesome
@alexwilson1241
@alexwilson1241 9 месяцев назад
Just bought a new Gretsch cats eye and I’m disappointed,all the frets are way too high,intonation is out and the pickups are not even close,,,,come on guys lift your game
@donaldray2763
@donaldray2763 4 месяца назад
guitar set ups are like wipping your butt...everyone should do their own... and at least once a month....
@varanzmaj
@varanzmaj Год назад
Hang on clockwise to relieve neck tension? That sounds wrong. Completely wrong. You sure about that?
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
The video is correct and never sais that. You got that part wrong. Watch it again and pay attention taking the picture on the right corner as reference
@varanzmaj
@varanzmaj Год назад
@@InspiringTracks Quite literally it says: "If your neck has too much relief (concave bow) turn the key clockwise to decrease it." That's confusing. Decrease what? It sounds like it might refer to the neck tension. It should state, turn the key clockwise to increase tension, and straighten the neck. If you mix and match terms like that you will confuse people, even people like myself who have experience with these things.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
I have several setup videos which together add up to a couple million views and you are the first person who complained about that, look at the comments if you dont believe me. The information of the video is correct and perfectly understandable, specially for people new to setup guitars, which is the main audience for these videos. Cheers!
@varanzmaj
@varanzmaj Год назад
@@InspiringTracks just trying to be helpful. You do what you think is best. Cheers.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
No worries! Sorry if my answer maybe sounded a little bit harsh, I've spent a lot of time thinking every word to make the information as precise and easy to understand as humanly possible, specially for those new to guitar maintenance, maybe that's the cause it can be confusing for some more experienced people. Cheers!
@pohldriver
@pohldriver Год назад
OIL on the nut!? Are you insane!? Use graphite.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
Lol oil is better, trust me
@pohldriver
@pohldriver Год назад
@Inspiring tracks but what about it getting on the fretboard? I'm hoping to pass my guitars onto my daughter or grandkids when I die in 30 or 40 years, and I'd like them to stay as nice as possible. I don't have steady hands and will absolutely slop it.
@aitken1965
@aitken1965 Год назад
Setting your string action to an arbitrary measurement doesn’t make sense to me. String action is an individual preference. Joe Bonamasa likes his pretty high, other players like it very low. If you have a high fret then you need to address that issue first, and not every player feels confident dressing frets.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
If you watch the whole video you'll see that I use that "arbitrary" number just as a starting point then proceed to fine tune the action to the players taste. Same as with pickup height
@MikiCouch
@MikiCouch 10 месяцев назад
Lose the music.
@The170460
@The170460 2 года назад
10/46 it's a gauge for childrens
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 2 года назад
Lol ok
@aitken1965
@aitken1965 Год назад
It’s also the most common gauge of strings for most Gretsch guitars.
@dirkulbricht9985
@dirkulbricht9985 4 месяца назад
nice story: Bill Gibbons had his guitar checked by BB King. The string gauge was pretty big. BB:“put on lighter strings! why work so hard?“ otherwise said: when you‘re into country, rockabilly or jazz, which use bends sparsely, you‘re fine with bigger gauge. else you‘re SRV in reincarnation.😮
@carolgolc7221
@carolgolc7221 2 года назад
GREAT DEDICATION, EXCELLENT WORK
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 2 года назад
Thanks!!!
@bradwiebelhaus7065
@bradwiebelhaus7065 Год назад
Good video, thanks.
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks Год назад
Thanks, glad you liked it!!
@rubentrevino6288
@rubentrevino6288 2 года назад
Excellent video
@InspiringTracks
@InspiringTracks 2 года назад
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
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