Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD Jet /w Bigsby LRL, Mako

Full Description

Chambered mahogany body with maple top

The Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD Jet features a chambered mahogany body with an arched maple top. This combination of tonewoods delivers a full-bodied and resonant sound with a rich mid-range, pronounced lows, and sparkling highs. The chambered construction not only enhances the guitar's resonance and sustain but also makes it incredibly lightweight, allowing for unrestricted movement on stage. The single-cutaway design provides easy access to the upper frets, making it effortless to perform powerful solos and leads.

Crafted for performance

Gretsch is known for its commitment to delivering exceptional feel and playability, and the Electromatic Pristine LTD Jet /w Bigsby LRL is no exception. The thin "U" shaped mahogany neck offers a comfortable and secure grip, enabling you to take full control of every note you play. Topped with a laurel fingerboard with a 12" radius, the neck provides warm, rich tones and a smooth, comfortable feel. This combination of a sleek neck profile and a smooth fingerboard surface allows for rapid riff-playing and seamless chord transitions.

FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups

Equipped with FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups, the Electromatic Pristine LTD Jet /w Bigsby LRL delivers classic chime with enhanced presence, clarity, and note definition. These pickups are incredibly versatile and well-suited for a wide range of musical styles. The inclusion of a treble-bleed circuit ensures that your high frequencies are heard even when rolling back the master volume. This feature provides exceptional note definition and articulation, allowing your melodies to cut through the mix with clarity and precision. With dedicated volume and tone controls, you have full control over shaping your tone to suit your preferences.

Express your creativity

The Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD Jet /w Bigsby LRL is designed to inspire and enhance your playing experience. The inclusion of the iconic Bigsby bridge allows for expressive vibrato and adds a touch of vintage charm to your playing. Whether you prefer subtle shimmer on chords or want to add a dramatic whammy effect to your solos, the Bigsby bridge gives you the freedom to explore new sonic territories. This guitar empowers you to express your creativity fully and make a statement with your music.

Features

• Lightweight chambered mahogany design for maximum playing comfort
• Maple arched top design with mahogany body provides excellent sonic projection and tonal balance
• Flatter 12" laurel fingerboard radius on a thin "U" shaped mahogany neck makes strumming chords a breeze
• 22 Jumbo frets fitted with pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays
• FT-5E Filter'Tron pickups with cream inserts
• Versatile tonal options with three position pickup selector, individual pickup volumes and master tone
• Treble bleed circuit ensures no tonal loss when rolling the master volume
• Bigsby B50 vibrato tailpiece with anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge

Specifications

General

• Product Code: 2507813548
• Series: Electromatic
• Colour: Mako
• Number of Strings: 6
• Orientation: Right-Hand

Body

• Build: Solid Body
• Cutaway: Single Cutaway
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Shape: Jet
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Bracing: Chambered
• Body Binding: White with B/W Purfling
• Body Back: Mahogany
• Body Top: Arched Maple

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Strap Buttons: Gretsch Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs
• Case/Gig Bag: Optional: G2164 Gig Bag (0996460000), G6238FT Hardshell Case (0996474000), G6238 Deluxe Hardshell (0996410000)

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Construction: Set-Neck
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Shape: Thin "U"
• Neck Binding: White
• Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
• Side Dots: Black
• Headstock Binding: White

Hardware

• Bridge: Adjusto-Matic
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Tailpiece: Bigsby B70
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
• Pickguard: Gold Plexi with Black Gretsch and Electromatic Logos
• Control Knobs: G-Arrow
• Switch Tip: Gold

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: FT-5E Filter’Tron™
• Neck Pickup: FT-5E Filter’Tron™
• Pickup Colour: Gold
• Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Pickup Configuration: Filter'Tron™ / Filter'Tron™