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Key Features
- Broad'Tron pickups deliver powerful and clear sound
- Chambered mahogany body with maple top produces a rich mid-range
- Intuitive controls give you complete tonal control over pickup and tone settings
- Upgraded appointments - bound headstock and vintage-inspired purfling, for exceptional style
Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT w/ V-Stoptail, Firestick Red Overview
The Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT w/ V-Stoptail in Firestick Red is a sophisticated and powerful instrument that embodies the true essence of Gretsch. With its bold and dynamic design, this guitar delivers exceptional playability, classic Jet clarity, and Broad'Tron power. Built with a chambered mahogany body and maple top, the G5220 produces a rich and present mid-range, accentuating powerful lows and shimmering highs. The upgraded Black Top Broad'Tron pickups drive the guitar through aggressive overdrive while maintaining note balance and definition for pristine clean tones.
The Electromatic Jet BT puts tonal control in your hands. With individual pickup volume controls, master tone, and master volume, you can easily adjust your pickup and tone settings. The lower set mahogany neck ensures easy access to all frets, while the laurel fingerboard with medium jumbo frets offers a comfortable playing experience.
Featuring a Gretsch V-Stoptail tailpiece and anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge, this guitar offers exceptional sustain and tuning stability. The upgraded appointments, including a bound headstock, vintage-inspired purfling, and Big Block inlays, add a touch of elegance to its sleek design.
Product Ref: 151584
Full Description
View Full DescriptionChambered mahogany body
The G5220 Electromatic Jet BT features a chambered mahogany body with a maple top. This construction choice delivers a rich and present mid-range, enhancing the impact of big lows and shimmering highs. By adding a chambered design, these guitars offer improved resonance and acoustic balance, allowing your playing to truly shine.
Black Top Broad'Tron Pickups
Equipped with a pair of Black Top Broad'Tron pickups, the G5220 allows you to drive the chambered mahogany body with maple top through thick and aggressive overdrive while maintaining exceptional definition and note balance. Whether you're delving into heavy distortion or seeking pristine clean tones, these pickups deliver remarkable tonal versatility.
Versatile Controls
With a range of essential features, the Electromatic Jet BT provides complete tonal control. Individual pickup volume controls, a master tone, and a master volume with a treble bleed circuit allows for intuitive adjustments to your pickup and tone settings. This comprehensive control setup gives you the freedom to shape your sound precisely as you desire.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT w/ V-Stoptail, Firestick Red
- Model Code: 2517110595
- Collection: Electromatic
- Body Material: Chambered Mahogany
- Top Material: Arched Laminated Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Colour: Firestick Red
- 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: Laurel
- 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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