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The Electromatic 5120 is Gretsch's most popular guitar. Mainly due to the affordable price tag and it's striking good looks. However, the stock pickups in the 5120 don't truly deliver that "Great Gretsch Sound". TV Jones to the rescue. Here Tom shows how to make the 5120 sound like the more expensive professional series Gretsch guitars by installing a set of TV Classic pickups in the English Mount.
The Electromatic 5120 is Gretsch's most popular guitar. Mainly due to the affordable price tag and it's striking good looks. However, the stock pickups in the 5120 don't truly deliver that "Great Gretsch Sound". TV Jones to the rescue. Here Tom shows how to make the 5120 sound like the more expensive professional series Gretsch guitars by installing a set of TV Classic pickups in the English Mount.
gretsch g5129 with tv jones powertron pick ups
Gretsch Double Jet with newly installed TV Jones Classic plus pickup in the bridge position.Playing bits and pieces of stuff for demo purposes.
www.kingbeeguitars.com A new King Bee has arrived! This one has a big fat and round maple neck, and TV Jones Filter Tron pickups. It's got a hot version in the bridge, and classic in the neck position. Very groovy guitar. Feels like and old friend, and has a unique tone.
2004 model, in a rather rare Tenessean finish. TV Jones Powertron, Sperzels, '59 trestle bracing. Here, I play it with my Vox AC15HTV head, thru a pair of Celestion Heritage Greenback in a Marshall 1966A cab.
Here's some documentation of my Pro Jet modification. I changed the Bigsby Licensed B-50 to a Bigsby (Gretsch Logo) B-3, swapped the mini humbuckers to TV Jones Classic (neck) & Classic Plus (bridge) & replaced the stock tuners with Sperzel "Lockers". Had a few challenges.... but overall this was a fun project with desirable outcome. Put about $500.00 into a $500.00 guitar.... now it's probably worth $550.00.... ha ha
Gretsch Electromatic Double Jet with TV Jones Classic/Classic Plus.Wiring was changed to a mor classical Gretsch Circuit ( Vol,Vol,Mastervol,Toneswitch) into a Fame GTA 15 with a Fender Blues Deluxe 12" Cabinet
Gretsch 5127, with tvjone classic
TV Jones jams on the Model 10 stocked with a new hybrid TV Jones P-90 pickup.
My Dad putting in TV Jones Classic pickups in his Gretsch G5122.
HEY GUYS - DONT FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT OR RATING.. AVAILABLE FOR IN STORE DEMOS WORLDWIDE- For further details email direct to: carlaxon2@googlemail.com CHECK OUT MY VIDEO DEMO SERIES ON THE GRETSCH SETZER TRIBUTE, SSU & SSLVO GUITARS Sleepwalk on a Gretsch SSLVO: www.youtube.com A big thankyou to all you guitar store owners who've been in touch - see you all rockin very soon. You asked for a Gretsch 6120 SSLVO LOUD N PROUD - YOU GOT IT.. HAPPY ROCKIN AND THANKS FOR CHECKIN THIS OUT. A big big thankyou to all of you who have commented & rated. And before you comment - Yes, I did eat all the pies and thoroughly enjoyed each one! You never see a happy thin person ! Rock n Roll Click the link below to see me using the Gretsch Setzer SSU model on national prime time UK TV to an audience of 18 million. www.youtube.com Also here in a gig situation with the same guitar www.youtube.com And listed here on the Gretsch Artist website www.gretschguitars.com For great Brian Setzer & Gretsch forums, check these out: hoodoovoodoolounge.darkbb.com www.gretsch-talk.com www.guitargearheads.com Websites www.gretschguitars.com gretschpages.com http www.guitargearheads.com http www.tvjones.com
I salvaged this vintage Gretsch and wired it up with some nice TV JONES Supertrons. Phase reverse and series/parallel switching like a Jimmy Page Les Paul. Enjoy the demo. Please understand that it was recorded with the tiny mic built into the camera and might sound bright because of this. The amp was a Deluxe Reverb set clean. No pedals. All the pots maxed out for the best representation of the pickups possible.
my first try. i'm just getting used to the guitar cause it plays slightly different to my gibson sg. i played it through a marshall dsl 2000 today and it sounded just great. i love the feedback. this tone is created with guitar rig.
This may be one of my Best Sounding Gretsches Yet! I just put in the Bar Bridge, along with The Bigbsy B3 Tremelo Unit and it exceeding my wildest Expectations! :)
White Gretsch Electromatic ProJet with TV Jones Classic Filtertron Pickups - 5 -17 - 2009 Princeton Reverb Amp
Breaking in New Strings tonight! - 5-16-2009 Using my Dan Electro Reel Tape Unit.
Breaking in New Strings tonight - 5-16-2009
Guitar World presents Gear Spotlight, a segment featuring the latest and greatest gear available to guitar players. Today the spotlight is on the new TV Jones Spectra-Sonic Supreme electric guitar.
Finger picking on my budget Gretsch. The camera "eats" most of the great Fender sound, but its good enough for one happy amateur that enjoys his hobby. Enjoy :-)
Dirty little Sunday morning demo, warts and all, by request. Showing off the Gretsch Brian Setzer Hot Rod with TV Jones Classics through a Carr Rambler. Hard to get a good image of the tone at the low volume necessary for the video camera but it's a taste. Delay is a Guyatone MD3 -- very inexpensive but I really like it.
This is a quick video of me messing around on my new Gretsch. Amp is a Fender Deluxe with JJ tubes. The first song is a little sloppy. Feel free to leave your hate mail.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE A COMMENT & RATING OR ASK A QUESTION. If the $30k Gretsch Setzer Tribute is the closest one can get to Brian Setzer's original 1959 6120 " Straycat" model , Just how close does an SSU or SSLVO signature model get to the Tribute model? Here we find out.. PLEASE DONT FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT OR RATING Hi and Welcome to my personal review & direct comparison of my three great Gretsch Brian Setzer SSU, SSLVO & $30k Setzer Tribute models. The video has been made in 7 parts. So be sure to check the other parts out to get a complete story on these three stunning Gretsch guitars. Sleepwalk on a Gretsch SSLVO: www.youtube.com click the link below to see me using my Gretsch Setzer SSU model on national prime time UK TV to an audience of 18 million. www.youtube.com Also here in a gig situation with the same guitar www.youtube.com And listed here on the Gretsch Artist website www.gretschguitars.com The in depth reviews that I have made are purely from an owner & players point of view and to also answer some of the points/questions other owners may have asked themselves of how their Setzer 6120 model really compares with the Ultimate signature Gretsch, the $30k Brian Setzer SSC 6120 custom ShopTribute model. I also wanted to highlight to anyone considering purchasing a Gretsch guitar for the first time, just how versatile, stunning looks and sound a Gretsch Setzer guitar is. The video is over 60 mins long and in 7 parts (so far) ! So go get a beer or four, a ...
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE A COMMENT & RATING OR ASK A QUESTION. If the $30k Gretsch Setzer Tribute is the closest one can get to Brian Setzer's original 1959 6120 " Straycat" model , Just how close does an SSU or SSLVO signature model get to the Tribute model? Here we find out.. PLEASE DONT FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT OR RATING Hi and Welcome to my personal review & direct comparison of my three great Gretsch Brian Setzer SSU, SSLVO & $30k Setzer Tribute models. The video has been made in 7 parts. So be sure to check the other parts out to get a complete story on these three stunning Gretsch guitars. click the link below to see me using my Gretsch Setzer SSU model on national prime time UK TV to an audience of 18 million. www.youtube.com Also here in a gig situation with the same guitar www.youtube.com And listed here on the Gretsch Artist website www.gretschguitars.com The in depth reviews that I have made are purely from an owner & players point of view and to also answer some of the points/questions other owners may have asked themselves of how their Setzer 6120 model really compares with the Ultimate signature Gretsch, the $30k Brian Setzer SSC 6120 custom ShopTribute model. I also wanted to highlight to anyone considering purchasing a Gretsch guitar for the first time, just how versatile, stunning looks and sound a Gretsch Setzer guitar is. The video is over 60 mins long and in 7 parts (so far) ! So go get a beer or four, a big plate of sandwiches, send the wife out ...
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE A COMMENT & RATING OR ASK A QUESTION. If the $30k Gretsch Setzer Tribute is the closest one can get to Brian Setzer's original 1959 6120 " Straycat" model , Just how close does an SSU or SSLVO signature model get to the Tribute model? Here we find out.. PLEASE DONT FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT OR RATING Hi and Welcome to my personal review & direct comparison of my three great Gretsch Brian Setzer SSU, SSLVO & $30k Setzer Tribute models. The video has been made in 7 parts. So be sure to check the other parts out to get a complete story on these three stunning Gretsch guitars. click the link below to see me using my Gretsch Setzer SSU model on national prime time UK TV to an audience of 18 million. www.youtube.com Also here in a gig situation with the same guitar www.youtube.com And listed here on the Gretsch Artist website www.gretschguitars.com The in depth reviews that I have made are purely from an owner & players point of view and to also answer some of the points/questions other owners may have asked themselves of how their Setzer 6120 model really compares with the Ultimate signature Gretsch, the $30k Brian Setzer SSC 6120 custom ShopTribute model. I also wanted to highlight to anyone considering purchasing a Gretsch guitar for the first time, just how versatile, stunning looks and sound a Gretsch Setzer guitar is. The video is over 60 mins long and in 7 parts (so far) ! So go get a beer or four, a big plate of sandwiches, send the wife out ...
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE A COMMENT & RATING OR ASK A QUESTION. Hi and Welcome to my personal review & direct comparison of my three great Gretsch Brian Setzer SSU, SSLVO & a $30k Setzer Tribute. Also.. DONT FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT OR RATING. Sleepwalk on a Gretsch SSLVO: www.youtube.com The video was made on 9th April 2009 and is in 7 parts. So be sure to check the other parts out to get a complete story. I'm seen here using my Gretsch Setzer SSU model on national prime time UK TV to an audience of 18 million. www.youtube.com Also here in a gig situation with the same guitar www.youtube.com And listed here on the Gretsch Artist website www.gretschguitars.com The in depth reviews that I have made are purely from an owners & players point of view and to also answer some of the points/questions other owners may have asked themselves of how their Setzer 6120 model really compared with the Ultimate signature Gretsch, the $30k Brian Setzer SSC 6120 Tribute model. I also wanted to highlight to anyone considering purchasing a Gretsch guitar for the first time, just how versatile, stunning looks and sound a Gretsch Setzer guitar is. The video is over 60 mins long and in 7 parts (so far) ! So go get a beer or four, a big plate of sandwiches, send the wife out with her mother for an hour food shopping, so then youll have some more food to look forward to after watching this, relax and enjoy! And before you comment Yes, I did eat all the pies and thoroughly enjoyed each one! You ...
Watts Tube Audio Model 24. Gretsch Silver Jet. TV Jones Magnatron neck pickup. Tru-Arc bridge. Jensen C12Q speaker. Zoom H4n
This six-string 'C Melody' Spectra Sonic Baritone (tuned down four steps to C: F: B flat: E flat: G and C) guitar features a single-cutaway thinline chambered alder body with a triple-bound laminated spruce top. Three-piece maple neck with a 29.50 inch scale and a very wide nut width of just under 1 3/4 inches. African Paduak fretboard with 22 medium frets and pearloid dot position markers. Headstock with Gretsch "T-roof" logo in white. Individual (three-a-side) Sperzel USA closed back tuners with hexagonal metal buttons. The serial number "2 0079" and "Made in USA" stamped into the back of the headstock. One TV Jones Alnico Magna-Tron in the neck postion and one TV Jones Alnico Classic pickup in the bridge position. Adjusto-Matic bridge with metal saddles, aluminum Bigsby B11 Vibrato tailpiece. A mint (9.50) example of this very unusual instrument housed in it's original Gretsch black hardshell case with deep red plush lining (9.50).
2008 Gretsch 6118-125, 125th Anniversary Anniversary model in original music, intended as demo of guitar to compare with 2004 Gretsch 6120GA Golden Anniversary (see companion video). Both played through same amps (Peavey Classic 30 and Fender Concert) in stereo setup. Also includes Barber Tone Press compressor, Paul Cochran Tim overdrive, Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic preamp, Dunlop Stereo Tremolo, Boss DD-20 delay, and Boss RC20XL looper in various combinations. Live in-studio performance, no overdubs, playing over loop recorded on first pass. Guitar: 16" x 2.5" 3-ply maple hollowbody; 24.6" scale; ML half-trestle bracing; TV Jones PowerTron pickups; Adjusta-matic bridge on pinned base; 12"-radius ebony fretboard; tone switch circuit.
2004 Gretsch Nashville Golden Anniversary model in original music, intended as demo of guitar to compare with 2008 Gretsch 6118-125 Anniversary model Anniversary (see other video). Both played through same amps (Peavey Classic 30 and Fender Concert) in stereo setup. Also includes Barber Tone Press compressor, Paul Cochran Tim overdrive, Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic preamp, Dunlop Stereo Tremolo, Boss DD-20 delay, and Boss RC20XL looper in various combinations. Live in-studio performance, no overdubs, playing over loop recorded on first pass. Guitar: 16" x 2.75" 3-ply maple hollowbody; 24.6" scale; parallel tone bar bracing & soundpost under bridge; TV Jones Classic pickups; Tru-Arc BR-95 bridge matching 9.45" fretboard radius; ebony fretboard; tone switch circuit.
Gretsch 6136 White Falcon Guitar with TV Jones Classic Pickups - 2-8-2009 The amp I used was a 70's Fender Princeton Reverb! This was easy to do ,,, I just set the camcorder on my Desk Top, Turned the light towards the camcorder and just started playing! Little smatterings of "The Gretsch Sound! :) Those TV Jones Pickups are really happening! :) ... *Hey TV, if you're reading this, Sorry I couldn't stick around at the end of the Namm show to get the pickups from you directly ,,, We had a scheduled plane leaving in the later afternoon, so we had to rush back to the airport, a la' Quick like!,, :) You're awesome and so is your staff,,, and it was great to see you again!
Gretsch White Falcon Doublecut 6136 with TV Jones Classic Filtertrons - 2-8-2009 I just did this at my desk top via putting a little camcorder on the desk and turning the light towards the guitar - Easy! Little smattering of The Gretsch Sound! The TV Jones are really Happening! ... TV, if you're reading this, Sorry I couldn't stick around at the end of the Namm show to get the pickups from you directly ,,, We had a plane leaving in the later afternoon so we had to rush back to the airport quick like!,, You're awesome and so is your staff,,, and it was great to see you again!
Gretsch Electromatic G-5124 White with TV Jones Dynatron Classic Pickups played through a line6 toneport ux1, (vox ac30+standard spring). Enjoy!
I got another Gretsch this week. It's a mid 90's Green 6118 Double Anniversry upgraded with TV Jones Pickups and a different Bigsby and white binding on the sides . I love it! Here's the add description before I went for it: UPGRADED WITH TV JONES CLASSIC PICKUPS (original "Filter'Tron pickups will be shipped with it) Schaller Tuners with Green Pearloid Knobs Ebony Fretboard with Thumbnail Inlays Bigsby Tremolo with Chet Atkins Tremolo Arm Space Control Roller Bridge on Ebony base 3- Volume nobs (1) Master (1) Bridge Pickup (1) Neck Pickup Pickup Toggle switch Tone Toggle switch Gretsch Hardshell Case included It is very solid and a little bit heavier then the New FMIC Double Annies, thus gets good sustain. Plays like a dream and sounds like one! :)
I got another Gretsch this week. It's a mid 90's Green 6118 Double Anniversry upgraded with TV Jones Pickups and a different Bigsby and white binding on the sides . I love it! Here's the add description before I went for it: UPGRADED WITH TV JONES CLASSIC PICKUPS (original "Filter'Tron pickups will be shipped with it) Schaller Tuners with Green Pearloid Knobs Ebony Fretboard with Thumbnail Inlays Bigsby Tremolo with Chet Atkins Tremolo Arm Space Control Roller Bridge on Ebony base 3- Volume nobs (1) Master (1) Bridge Pickup (1) Neck Pickup Pickup Toggle switch Tone Toggle switch Gretsch Hardshell Case included It is very solid and a little bit heavier then the New FMIC Double Annies, thus gets good sustain. Plays like a dream and sounds like one! :)
Gretsch Duo Jet Elliot Easton with TV Jones Classic/Classic Plus pickups through a Marshall 1974x Handwired 18 watt amp. The song, Das Geheime Fenster, was written and performed by the artist, Jeff Bauer.
Me screwing around with my Gretsch G5120 which I modded with TV Classic pickups. Riffs are from the The Living End for the most part, as well as just general screwing around. The audio didn't come out as well as I had hoped... But oh well..
Tom "TV" Jones demonstrates how to install a wiring harness and a pair of TV Classics in the DeArmond mount into a Gretsch 5129.
Tom "TV" Jones demonstrates how to install a wiring harness and a pair of TV Classics in the DeArmond mount into a Gretsch 5129.
Demo of Gretsch Double Jet with TV Jones Classic Plus pickup
Demo of Gretsch Double Jet with TV Jones Classic Plus pickup
TV Jones shows how to remove the wooden shims from underneath the pickups of your Gretsch guitar and replace with compression rubber in order to dial in the height of your pickup "just right"
Premier Guitar is in Nashville for Summer NAMM '08, checking out the prototype of TV Jones' first guitar. Remember - for your gear fix go to www.premierguitar.com
Tom from TV Jones talks about the new Fender Tele With TV Classic pickups.
The " Swingers'" version of Hound Dog. This band has successfully managed to combine, like some of their American idols, different music styles like swing, jive, rockabilly and Latin-American rhythms. Their stage performances are so attractive and dynamic that they are appreciated by younger, but somewhat older generations as well! www.swingersband.com
Geoff playing his Orange Gretsch ... 11-19-2007, I woke up this morning, there was Rain in the air, what could I do but be Fair .. decided to play my Orange Gretsch - Lol! :) ... I don't know if this works or not but I have some Videos on Veoh that I can't download onto Youtube directly cause they are High Def and quite large files so I'll try posting the links, if that is OK? ... I carried my arrangement of "All the Things Your Are" a little further for all to enjoy, get ideas, Geoff's Orange Nashville with TV Jones Classic Filtertrons, www.veoh.com www.veoh.com or tvjones.19.forumer.com ... I have more coming, :) ... *Sometimes the clips don't seem to download immediatley from the Veoh site, I found out ,,, so I have to keep trying. It does seem to work better from the TV Jones Website ,,, Also, Here's one from Google: Orange Gretsch Boogie: Here are a few more clips of my 66' Gretsch Nashville with TV Jones Classic filtertron pups installed! I'm using a Bass RV-3 Digital Delay pedal going through a Fender Princeton Reverb amp. * These were recorded with a High Definition Sony HDR-SR7 HD camcorder so the audio quality may be compressed or comprimised a little so as to fit on the Standard Google Video website. I hope you enjoy anyway ,,, video.google.com Hope this is cool to do?
This is a demo video of TV Jones Powertron pickups played through a Fender Super Reverb amp with coil tapping.
Nice Guitar ;-) www.klaushoeborn.de
I got the gretsch guitar.Check out this amazing classic guitar with TV Jones pickups. Also this is the lead up to A motivational series of videos that is raw and real.
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