Gretsch Black Penguin

[GrimKage]

What does Andy play at the beginning? It rocks

[FretLegendSmithy]

if i'm not wrong i think he's playing shoplifters of the world unite by the smiths at 2:04

[TomRAFC]

@FretLegendSmithy he certainly does!

[FretLegendSmithy]

@TomRAFC it's cool to hear the smiths in a guitar review. it's usually heavy rock or country/blues (no that there's anything wrong with that!) but it was nice to hear that great riff

[Y4Uable]

No more gretsch in PGS? :O

[88DirtClod]

Has got to be the prettiest sounding guitar I've heard yet.

[perfectionless]

I want a penguin sooo badly....to bad its outta my price range :(

[DontClickAnything]

@perfectionless I hear you. Why do they have to be so darn expensive? Couldn't they release a cut price model at around $1000?

[perfectionless]

well...now I know what I want for Xmas...

[DaMusicMan203]

hmm is it just me or does Andy kinda look like Jim Adkins from Jimmy Eat World?

[EbenezarGold]

Andy, thanks for inspiring me to drop the pick altogether and play soley with the flesh and nail of my hands. Overall "tone" has a lot more variance and organic qulaity to it. Never have to look for a dropped pick again, either. Thanks, mang.

[okamasphere]

I'm asking for this guitar as my college graduation gift... lol, serious.

[MARTY1967aussie]

nice

[Superthatdudeguy]

i know people will hate me for saying this, but the glittery gold on it seems a little to much. Im not saying its a terrible guitar, it sounds like an angel singing.

[supernova108]

Damn that guy can play

[okamasphere]

This is what I'm asking for as my college graduation gift..This is so much better than a rolex.

[vver]

mutated pick fingers



[VoVikMakaR]

the way this guitar sounds (especially middle position) is just a sound through the amp gain or some pedal was used? i really like that dry sound

[Y4Uable]

What is he playing in 2:55 ??

[LoPinkMoon]

@Y4Uable The Smiths' "Shoplifters of the World Unite". Nice!

[cycei]

Roll Over Beethoven!!

[Benjiloutheking]

What's that last song ??? It's absolutely beautiful !

[GuitarBlues3]

That is one big ass headstock.

[MrV1C7OR]

Sorry, but i jizz in my pants. . .

[rageaginstthesystem]

how much will it coast??



[MrJuaco28]

What was the intro song?



[nathanaeljaie]

@ProGuitarShopDemos Hey, I hate to bug you guys, but I was hoping to find out what song it is that Andy's playing beginning at 2:04? Mucking Genius that is! Many thanks!

[JohnnyJohnnyJohnny]

And here I was just thinking how much I wanted to hear Andy jam some Smiths...

[TheTelecaster14]

Andy, why are you using a pick?

[alvaritooooooooo]

Last day i played a Gretsch with the same bridge and i found it very unconfortable . I almost hurts my right hand!

[harrisonlennonshadow]

@alvaritooooooooo Thats yout fault that the bridge hurts your hand, for proper playing technique your hand should never rest on thee bridge except for mutes.

[popcorny11]

Andy is one of the Best guitar gear reviewers i've ever heard and seen..

[xquickstrykex]

may I have that guitar? i'll give you my address...

[Rogerrumjet]

Very nice, but a Gretsch without a Bigsby is like a car without tires

[ElGbayRGX]

Lovey playing and guitar of course !

[thenormish]

Andy are you in a band? Any originals? You have killer taste in music!

[jfrizzlle]

:32 just about died

[rockerdude29]

0:47-0:52 GO GO GADGET turbo index finger!! lol.

[qforkyu]

what's the last song he is playing? it's so beautiful!

[Boomcat85]

Hey, this must be "Johnny hit and run Paulene" by X right?

[ShaneMacgowanFan93]

JOHNNY HIT AND RUN PAULINE FTW!!

[frenzexperiment]

ANDY...I will buy this guitar just because you played Billy Zoom's riffs in the beginning...I'm Sold! Oops,got no money...BTW still hooray for you!

[bbqlips]

dare I say this guitar is as cool as a Les Paul?

[R2D2]

What amp do you use? Awesome demo by the way.

[kartonnendoos1]

If only I were rich!!

[ampz37]

awesome kick

[tomseventyr]

What's the song from 2.05?

[TheCreativeDot]

he has nails...no pick...

[niggez123]

whats that hes playing at 3:00 ?

[cpkelley]

@niggez123 The Smiths "Shoplifters of the world"

[crazyfreak1919]

Great review, Andy! The quality of these reviews has definitely improved over the last couple years.

[invictorium]

shoplifters of the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! +100000 respect points

[Chaz6993X]

Dude, its the voice over guy from these videos. :D he has an amazing speaking voice

[eeemanjam]

I´ll say demo that guitar with more delay , and slow melody riffs, that really opens up the tone

[jfhudak]

Stellar review as always guys! I own four Gretsch proline models already, but now you've got me wanting another!!!

[IAmAPeanut19]

So... Sexy...

[massif20022000]

Oh yeah! Andy, that was great!

[MrEX3]

Sweet opening!! Billy Zoom rocks.

[alohastewie]

i watched this video now i like gretsch

[Tiredothis43]

You don't hear X in a demo too often....nice choice

[Shambles940]

Black Penguin....must be the opposite of the White Falcon.

[trumpetguitarguy]

What's the song that starts at 3:30?

[yobhsiFehT]

This is a great guitar for your finger-picking sound, Andy! Obviously, you already figured that out, but I just thought I'd comment to that affect anyway:D

[fullmetalfunk]

My God that is a beautiful guitar. Too bad I'll never be able to afford one. :/

You guys going to do a White falcon review?!

And what exactly is a "chambered" body? Does that mean it's somewhat hollow body?

[imyerhuckleberra]

Nice playing andy

[shakeshaftthomas]

Whts the song at 2:58 ?? 

[imsuckingwind]

ROCKA BILLY SOUND)))))))))))

[klukke]

andy, did you use the whiteface rat at the end ?

thx, great demo as always.

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@klukke The RAT pedal is an original first issue big box RAT from 1979. Not the "vintage" reissue.

[martinbriere1]

Shoplifters of the world. Unite and steal this guitar !!!!

[straycatsean]

This is the best demo ever.

[Magoooobly]

what was the song at 3:40?

[ZachDRUMMOND]

Tonally what are the major differences, if any, between this guitar and the Duo Jet Cadillac Green model with the same pickups? I really like the vibe this guitar has to offer, but the Duo Jet in Caddy green has a Bigsby...it's a bit cheaper too. Thanks PGS! You jokers rock! 

[ZachDRUMMOND]

I have been eying a few Gretsch guitars, including this one, for a few months now...The tone is great.

[MrSmiley1964]

I never gave much thought about Gretsch guitars until Andy started posting these vids. Now I must own one, or two.

[acdcgnrledzepp]

god save andy :D

[ToneChaser4Life]

X - awesomeness!

(I'd have loved to see Andy play the song in proper Billy Zoom fashion)

[MrManson94]

the headstock is waaaaay to big ^^

but otherwise really cool :)

[evilschniedl]

i just fell in love

[TomRAFC]

yes! shoplifters of the world unite and take over!

[DEVILCHiLDere]

@TomRAFC FORTH EORLINGAS!

[simon4tw]

Love the neck, but that ugly rat >(

[MojoPenguin]

I could see myself this axe just for the middle position. Beyond Awesome..

[b44styreraug]

Good guitar for clean and some mild distortion huh?!

[TeleBandit]

Great, simply great.

[maskedmillionaire]

okay, he plays that without a pick? no pick at all? man, that's something. i watch all these videos every time and i'm finally going to ask. someone please tell me how he does this without a pick. awesome.

[Whathapenswhenyoudie]

@maskedmillionaire I'd bet on fingernails.

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@maskedmillionaire Andy uses a pick sometimes, but nobody ever notices because it sounds identical :)

[yobhsiFehT]

@ProGuitarShopDemos

When Andy switches, it does sound similar enough to not quibble too much, but if you're saying playing w/ a pick and playing w/ your fingers GENERALLY sounds identical, you're cracked.

Still love PGS... just sayin':P:)

[flargblarg]

@maskedmillionaire Isn't the guy from X a fingerpicker too? Awesome stuff!

[ArielsSmartyPants]

Love this guitar though I'd like it a lot better without the gold trim and sparkle, but then it would be a duosonic no? The neck pickup is sweet, though I didn't care for the rat. Great playing Andy.

[lukesteele1]

Lost me when you turned on the distortion man..that was awful!!! ratcat sucks!!

[illuvatar24]

Could you please make a video of the Gretsch G5566 Jet Double Neck Silver Sparkle?

[rockpwnsu]

i wish i could play like Andy :(

[aw350meman69]

Andy you get better every time man, the finger technique is really working out for you, doesn't hinder you're speed and clarity, awesome player.

[ickmonster73]

advertise any ibanez!

[Canadianspunge]

They need a double-cut Penguin. THEN it would be ULTIMATE

[eukicos]

hey Andy!

ou don't hurt your fingers playing without pick in that way?

[jakeweiq]

@eukicos it doesn't...

[suihkubad]

@jakeweiq I would imagine that his nail is in a horrible shape

[PauloVento]

I think this should be the next friday's free pedal xD

[Giggity230]

WHITE PENGUINE PLZ!!!!

[msb0yer]

Great demo, you guys get a Gold Sparkle star for that one!

[Comp3630]

The head stock looks like Dark Chocolate with Caramel. XP

[slugpumper1]

The headstock looks OK on a big bodies guitar like the Falcon - but on this it looks rediculously large - awesome sound though absolutely spanking!

[moucon]

Cost is just under $3K I believe from Pro Guitar Shop website.

[MishuTaste]

Cool, he played "Shoplifters of the World Unite!"

[AaronBenjBrown]

very nice

[Barbarian3277]

shoplifters of the world

[SconeMason]

Way to Zoom!

[boogiechillen123]

i love the pop of those pickups. my ibanez has no pop :{

[philotze]

FINALLLYYY!!!

[Acr2440]

Johnny Hit and Run Pauline! My favorite song about rape.

[LainOfTheRealWorld]

and almost costs it

[MartyEct]

what the riff at the begining?

[HotPocketEXE]

@MartyEct It sound like he amped up the beginning to "Johnny B Goode"

[acledfloyd]

Andy, you can really shred. Keep it up man. Also, in your opinion how does the addition of a bigsby vibrato change the tone of a guitar like a Gretsch or a Les Paul?

[CleverDjembe]

That's ROCK and ROLL!!!

[ocgnatoc]

whoooaah! it's James Bond's guitar!

[HollerboyHellbilly]

I am in Xtacy.

[xdivinebladex]

That headstock is crazy

[rsl84416]

how many arms does this ax cost I wonder? Sure sounds cool though.

[ufc70wasnotasbombas7]

@rsl84416 6 grand i believe.

[rsl84416]

@ufc70wasnotasbombas7 so that'd equal about three limbs. couldn't play anymore after that expenditure.

[ufc70wasnotasbombas7]

@rsl84416 Lol. At that cost you can get a hand made custom from the boys at Rizyani guitars out in Nova Scotia. They do some killer work.

[TreyRosenkampff]

"A guitar that not only plays like a million bucks... but costs about that too."

[suikerpotje9481]

@TreyRosenkampff 2898 euro...

not a million, but expensive enough... O_O

[WalrusDoom]

@TreyRosenkampff Yeah I seriously thought he was going to say that too!

Great video, you can always tells the guitars that Andy actually likes by how he james out on them. The pickups on this one sound great.

[SpiralJucifer]

@TreyRosenkampff Doesn't hurt that it sounds like a million bucks, too.

[tylerdwells]

i liked i before i even watched it cause it a fricken Gretsch Penguin.

[colemanthesoulman]

is the Gretsch HQ in Savannah, GA? I think one of my friends knows a descendant of the founder. this penguin seems like an amazing guitar btw.

[EPICFAILSAM]

Can a smoother less britishy over drive. I swear its constantly gritty voxy breakup in every vid

[sonofkikkoman]

@EPICFAILSAM i think that rat part sounds quite smooth

[EPICFAILSAM]

@sonofkikkoman It is pretty smooth, but the beginning sound is commonplace in these videos.

[edadmartin]

thats one beautiful guitar ,love the pups

[TSWerewolf]

Johnny Hit And Run Pauline! X is a criminally underrated band. Their first 4 albums should be required listening for any guitarist.

[MascisMan1]

nice!