Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT, Jade Grey Metallic Overview
The Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT is the latest incarnation of legendary rock 'n' roll guitar. Built with a gorgeous, chambered mahogany body, you'll have access to a massive amount of resonance from this electric guitar, as well as a powerful sonic tone that is unique to this Gretsch range. The mahogany build will also bring richness and warmth to the harmonics, alongside a full, powerful low end, crisp mid-range and clear highs will allow you to soar above the mix, ensuring you'll be heard wherever you play.
When you pick up this guitar, you won't be bound by any style or genre, so you can comfortably explore your sound and creativity. This is thanks to the diverse high-performance Black Top Broad'Tron pickups, which give you absolute control over your tone. Delivering clarity and bite in abundance, individual volume controls for both pickups sit next to the master tone control, allowing you to shape the voice of this guitar to the exact specifications you desire. This affordable model is ideal for bringing both power and range to your playing.
Product Ref: 130116
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Designed with a chambered mahogany body and arched laminated maple top, this guitar will give an unholy amount of resonance, especially for an electric. These tonewoods provide delicious harmonics for a rich and well-balanced sound that will reward over time and multiple uses. Two Black Top Broad’Tron pickups offer a diverse range of tones which can be suited to both clean and overdriven sounds, suited to any style. The chambered body also brings a more lightweight feel which ensures extra comfort when playing. Affixed to the body is the mahogany neck, which with its thin “U” design guarantees additional comfort to the playability of this guitar, and the 22 medium jumbo frets on the black walnut fingerboard allow for pinpoint intonation as you glide effortlessly across this gloss finished neck.
A look that lasts through the ages
A classic design that has been a staple look for Gretsch over the years, you’ll be sure to earn a few nods of approval with this guitars gloss finished, space-age aesthetic. A look that is both clean cut and eye-catching, simplicity is key with the G5220. The three-way pickup toggle allows for multiple tonal options that can be altered by the master tone knob. You’ll be sure to stay in tune with chrome Adjusto-Matic bridge, even through the more intensive of playing styles and sessions. The silver Plexi pickguard with a black Gretsch logo protects the body from any unwanted wear and tear so you ca be sure that this guitar will stick with you for a long time, and look great every time.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT, Jade Grey Metallic
- Model Code: 2517110519
- Collection: Electromatic
- Body Material: Chambered Mahogany
- Top Material: Arched Laminated Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Colour: Jade Grey Metallic
- Upper Bout: 10.25"
- Lower Bout: 13.375"
- Waist: 8.5"
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Thin "U"
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Fingerboard Material: Black Walnut
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- No. of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: Pearloid Big Block
- Scale Length: 24.6"
Hardware and Electronics
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Chrome
- Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic
- Tailpiece: Gretsch V_Stoptail
- Pickguard: Silver Plexi w/Black Gretsch Logo
- Bridge Pickup: Black Top Broad'Tron (Bridge)
- Neck Pickup: Black Top Broad'Tron (Neck)
- Pickup Switch: 3-Position Toggle
- Switching: Position 1: Bridge Pickup, Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3: Neck Pickup
- Controls: Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
- Control Knobs: G-Arrow
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .010 - .046 Gauges
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