1962 Gretsch Sparkle Jet rocks AC/DC

[Wooodstock69]

That's so cool

[telekonarmy]

I used to own a 62 Sparkle Jet. Bought it in 73 from the want ads for $50 when I was a kid. Loved it, but had to let it go in the early 90's. The offer was too good - $2,500 (which at that time was a lot of cash for a guitar). The broker told me it went to Joe Perry's collection. I miss playing it though. Thanks for bringing back the memories.

[SritaCaramelo]

]Wow, it's so pretty and it sounds sooo nice! I love gretsches, but i recently discovered supros i am in love with the supro martinique <3 vintage guitars are the best.

[jsnowdendavies]

This is brilliant! Really appreciate the time you are taking with these videos. You have some very cool stuff!

[bobbob53629]

mechanical AC/DC ...

[hotandspicy666]

Nice feedback on a lovely guitar.

[The170460]

i hate this kind of guy who had a lot of money to buy collectors guitars and after to put it on the web.

[manoftheurl]

haha he reminds me of the guy in transformers 3

[crungen5]

hey man ur vids rock!! thanx!!!

[FranzAntonMesmer]

That's pretty amazing. Thanks for posting.

[goosing]

I do think that if you play AC/DC with a wooden flute, that you would still recognise it as being AC/DC. Just my opinion.

[Nickofaballooni]

Good Video.... But try to look a little happier... you look too stern! At least relax your facial muscles a bit.

[sippymax]

cool demo!!!!u should make some on gibson sg's

[micmoable]

You've got some good chops on the guitar man! Especially loved the rockabilly stuff you played

[micmoable]

you've got cool moves on the guitar man! COOL PICKING--LOVE THE OLDER ROCKABILLY STYLINGS

[kbasses]

I've seen several of your spots and have enjoyed seeing them. Are these instruments your personal collection?

[bramnokia]

are yo ugay? lol? ''vintagemusic'' lol xD awsome guitars at your back though:)

[Snakebloke]

THIS is the guitar i want, i found one for £1799 and if only i had the money for it.

I have a list of guitars that I want in my life, this guitar in silver sparkle is what i want and found.

[jfhudak]

Hey Dave,

Thanks so much for taking the time to share these guitars! Yours is the ONLY video on YouTube which covers this particular guitar, and I got a lot out of it. Thanks again!

[MrVintagemusic]

@jfhudak Thanks

[Carl481]

amazing guitar playing and great detail about the guitar. 5 out of 5

[MrVintagemusic]

@Carl481 Thanks

[AntmanFelix]

I played one of those at Guitar Center in San Diego!!! Same color but with a bigsby instead of a burns vibrato. Really great feel and sound from a 62 guitar. It had a great AC/DC and rockabilly tone!!! It was a great experience but couldn't afford it obviously... I like your demos of the guitar though. pretty cool.

[friskyisfat]

PLEASE try and FEEL the music. You look like you're bored when you play guitar. I hate to throw out this stereotype but why do asians do this?!?!

[MrVintagemusic]

@friskyisfat Well, that is a sterotype. I'm not into "posing" for one thing.  Plus, have you ever seen/heard a master like Pat Martino play? Not one facial expression, you need to see some real players who play, and don't need to pose....My videos are demos, that's it. I'm not trying to play a masterpiece. Plus, don't mistake "boredom" for sleep deprivation and exhaustion. When you get a job, and have a family, you will know what I mean.... :)

[friskyisfat]

@MrVintagemusic Haha it's just when I play I can't help myself from making awkward faces and lunging my body around and I've yet to find 1 person with 'oriental' background (my attempt at being more culturally sensitive) that really FEELS the music...but yes. I agree...sleep deprivation and a family can totally throw you off your game. I wanna see some footage of you in your teens jamming out on stage :P.

[ubacam]

@MrVintagemusic that is all very true, but the only contradiction is that rock and roll is about showmanship and the raw energy, but obviously you are not putting on a concert haha i truly enjoy your demos, keep them up.... i also have a quick question, where do you get your guitars? or do you just acquire them over time?

[jay08641]

@MrVintagemusic, ever notice how the people who just have to have a negative comment and try the hardest to be jerks for no reason NEVER seem to have any videos of their own playing posted? LOL Keep on doing it the way you do it and let the haters hate :)

[123marijn321]

OMG, THE GUITAR OMGOMGOMG I WANT THAT ONE!:O

[headwhop26]

Its an amazing guitar, and the finish is fantastic, but the distortion for the AC/DC is all wrong. Malcolm doesnt use any distortion, and is a really clean, snappy player. but MAN i want that guitar

[leonkennedy74]

Absolutely spectacular video.

[sk8pkl]

nice :)

[screamingskull1995]

i dont know why i have allways found the duo jet doublecut ugly

[Angus1966]

I want it

[TheYoungSound]

Great guitar, great playing ;) !

Just a little detail, with a JTM 45 (from '65 plus ! Angus' favorite amp !)

and that nice Gretsch Jet, I'm pretty sure that you can nail the tone..

But you do a mistake that a lot of people are doing when playing AC/DC songs,

you put a LOT too much gain and a little too much bass too... You know, Malcolm's tone is just about the breakup of his '66 JTM 45/100 or JMP Superbass amp..

[jerrodRHP]

that thing is fucking beautiful!

[dean89]

thanks a lot, jeff goldblum

[MrVintagemusic]

your welcome!

[Paddtorsk]

thats the best sparklefinish ive seen this far. great demonstration by the way

[MrVintagemusic]

Thanks, it really is a beauty, especially in person. The burgundy sparkle and gold hardware look amazing.

[gtrgdss]

Hi there! Great video!  What are your thoughts on the "new" Gretsch Sparkle Jets? Guitar Center has a few and I am considering one. I'd like to know your thoughts. Yay? Nay? Thanks!

[manitou2010]

Nice presentation, Dave. Are you a member of the Gretsch-Talk forum? If not, I assure you they would love your videos!

[vintagemusicgear]

I am a member of the GretschPages forum, user name vintagemusicgear. I did not know there was also a GretschTalk forum too. I will sign up. Thanks.

[jeepin99999]

Outstanding guitar. Nice demo.

Cheers,