Chambered Single-cut with Broad’Tron Pickups

The Gretsch Electromatic G5220 Jet BT Single-Cut with “V” Stoptail electric guitar is the perfect way to get your hands on a real Gretsch for a great price. The G5220 Jet offers you the full, warm sound of a chambered mahogany body with a maple top. A pair of Broad’Tron pickups lets you tap into the definitive tone of Gretsch’s classic humbucker sound. And a mahogany neck with laurel fretboard also brings you that classic Gretsch feel and playability.

Classic tonewood pairing

The G5220 Electromatic Jet electric guitar delivers classic Gretsch tone by not shying away from a chambered mahogany body. It may not be the lightest tonewood around, but it is one of the truly classic woods known for its rich, deep tone. A time-tested maple top also adds to the vintage tone of this guitar. The all-mahogany neck with black walnut fingerboard is the proverbial icing on the cake as this combination is known for its delicious tone.

Blacktop Broad’Tron pickups give you classic Gretsch humbucker tone

When you want classic ’50s-era Gretsch guitar tone, you need real Gretsch humbuckers. That’s why Gretsch gave the G5220 Electromatic Jet a pair of Blacktop Broad’Tron pickups. These humbuckers give you traditional Gretsch growl and grit, as well as deliver pristine clean tone when needed. In addition, individual pickup volume controls, master tone, and master volume with treble bleed circuit provide exceptional tonal range and control, putting you in the driver’s seat as you explore your own style.

Features:

• Classic Gretsch stylings at a great price
• Pair of Blacktop Broad’Tron pickups provides classic Gretsch sound
• Chambered mahogany body and laminate maple top add bright overtones to the classic Jet body style
• Thin “U”-style neck for instant playability and feel
• Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge with V-Stoptail provides great sustain for each and every note
• Classic pearloid big block inlays exude vintage Gretsch vibe and visuals

Specs:

General

• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

Body

• Body Type: Chambered Solidbody
• Body Shape: G5220 Electromatic Jet BT
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Color: Sweet Tea

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Thin U
• Neck Joint: Set Neck
• Radius: 12″
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Fingerboard Inlay: Big Blocks
• Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.6″
• Nut Width: 1.6875″
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Hardware

• Bridge/Tailpiece: Adjusto-Matic Bridge, Gretsch V-Stoptail
• Tuners: Die-cast

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Gretsch Black Top Broad’Tron Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Gretsch Black Top Broad’Tron Humbucker
• Controls: 1 x master volume, 2 x volume, 1 x master tone
• Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Nickel Plasted Steel, .010-.046
• Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately