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Gretsch G5022CE Rancher Jumbo Cutaway - Savannah Sunset

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Jumbo Body, Solid Spruce Top, Flame Maple Back and Sides, and Mahogany Neck - Savannah Sunset
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A Favorite From Gretch's Past

You'll feel like you've been transported to the early '50s when you pick up the Gretsch G5022CE Rancher Jumbo Cutaway acoustic-electric guitar. The Rancher Series from Gretsch was introduced in the early '50s, standing out from the standard models of the day with a distinctive triangular soundhole and a stylish pickguard. The G5022CE Rancher Jumbo Cutaway brings you the the richly resonant sound Rancher guitars are known for, thanks to the solid spruce top reinforced with scalloped X bracing. You'll find the Jumbo Cutaway body has a powerfully rich voice, allowing it to hold its own whether played acoustically or amplified. And with flame maple laminate back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a 21-fret Laurel fingerboard, the Rancher Jumbo Cutaway looks as good as it sounds. You'll even be ready for exceptional plugged-in performance thanks to the built-in Fishman Isys+ preamp system and Sonicore undersaddle pickup. So take a musical trip back in time, with the Gretsch G5022CE Rancher Jumbo Cutaway acoustic-electric guitar!

Distinctive look, classic sound

The Gretsch G5022CE Rancher Jumbo Cutaway catches attention whether it's heard or seen first. The distinctive triangular soundhole maintains the look of original '50s Rancher guitars, and you'll love how it enhances the already rich sound. The venetian cutaway not only looks beautiful, it allows you access to the highest frets on the laurel fingerboard. You also get a unique and elegant pickguard for a look that will definitely turn heads.

Premium craftsmanship

You get Gretsch's extra attention to detail with the G5022CE Rancher Jumbo Cutaway. The solid spruce top is a premium feature not normally found on guitars at this price, creating a lively sound that will become even more harmonically rich as it ages.The spruce top is reinforced with scalloped X bracing, a premium touch that enhances the projection and tonal balance while minimizing vibration dampening. And the rosewood bridge features compensated saddles, for optimum intonation and tuning performance. With extra care like this, you can tell that the G5022CE Rancher Jumbo Cutaway was made to be played for a lifetime.

A piece of Gretsch guitar history

While most of the Gretsch guitars you see at Sweetwater are hollowbody electric guitars, Gretsch has been producing top-notch acoustic guitars longer than most of us have been alive. The G5022CE Rancher Jumbo Cutaway pays homage to the distinctive Rancher guitars from the early '50s, retaining their iconic triangular soundhole and priced so that anyone can enjoy this piece of Gretsch's history. Whether you're a performing artist or just want a great vacation guitar, you'll love the classic vibe you get from the Gretsch G5022CE Rancher Jumbo Cutaway.

Gretsch G5022CE Rancher Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Jumbo Acoustic-electric guitar based on the iconic Gretsch Rancher Series of acoustic guitars from the early '50s
  • Color: Natural
  • Solid spruce top for vibrant harmonics and projection that will enhance with age
  • Distinctive triangular soundhole catches the eye and pleases the ear
  • Unique pickguard creates an eye-catching, classic look
  • Built-in Fishman Isys+ preamp system and Sonicore undersaddle pickup
  • Scalloped X bracing enhances projection and tonal balance
  • Compensated saddles help optimize intonation and tuning performance

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Jumbo
  • Body Style: Single Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Flame Maple
  • Top Wood: Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Savannah Sunset
  • Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnaiils
  • Number of Frets: 21, Vintage
  • Scale Length: 25"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Synthetic Bone
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Tuning Machines: Deluxe Die-cast Tuners
  • Electronics: Fishman Isys+ Preamp System
  • Strings: D'Addario, .012-.053
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2714022522

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Another classic

All of my performing acoustics are small bodied sweet sounding models. I needed a deep voiced acoustic / electric for the Johnny Cash style stuff I had been playing. A show stopping orange stain was just the icing on the cake that I needed. This guitar is tight, warm and just gorgeous. The pick up is smart and clean. Hard to believe it's less than five bills.
by Gregory Van Houten from Bennington, VT on
Music background: Singer, songwriter

Cool Guitar

A little background to help improve this review. I am not a folk guitar player, a country singer, a strummer, or a finger style or honky tonk player. I think most people who would be attracted to this guitar would fall into one of the previously mentioned categories. I'm actually a metal player who has also been playing classical for the past 35 years. I was looking for a guitar that wasn't crazy expensive with decent tone, easy playability, good intonation, decent electronics, and something easy to rest on my knee for studio work (so the Ovation was out). I was attracted to this guitar because of the size (I had been looking at jumbo Gibsons), the crazy color, and the price tag. So, without the background of being an experienced strummer with the ability to debate the subtle nuances of this instrument that acoustic players would be craving, I submit this review.

Pros:

1. Presentation - It's not for everyone but I love the way that this guitar looks. It really brightens up my studio. The size is exactly what I was looking for and is rather large so be sure it's the size you want. I didn't want a dreadnought even though many sound amazing. That looks like a 70s design to me and I was looking for something different.
2. Price - Having played a ton of acoustics between $500-$1200, I have to say that there wasn't a single guitar under $500 that had all the options and quality of this instrument - not a single one that I played. This thing plays better and has better intonation than a lot of guitars costing $1200. Of course, being a handmade acoustic instrument, each one is different. I would never buy a classical without having played it quite a bit before, but a steel string is a bit more adjustable and Sweetwater is so awesome with their setup before they ship, this thing was perfectly in tune when I pulled it out of the box. If you get one that you are unhappy with, send it back and they will send you another one. Best customer service on the planet.
3. Playability and Intonation - This guitar plays great in my limited steel string acoustic experience compared to the many, many other guitars that I played before purchasing this one. The neck isn't too big or two small, it's amazingly in tune all the way up and down the neck, even chords fretted between the 7th and 12 frets that are notoriously out of tune on many instruments when the guitar is tuned to play well in first position.
4. Quality of construction (for the price) - It's beautiful and feels great while holding it. The wood selection (grain) is absolutely top notch (on mine). The construction (as new), binding, finish, and hardware are mostly flawless. Did I say it's a beautiful instrument?
5. SWEETWATER! The only place the shop. Best prices, best customer service in the universe, best selection, and they will work with you until you are a satisfied customer. A shout out to Drew who takes care of my musical and electronic addictions with supreme skill and amazing customer service. I always get a phone call after an order and he is always available with a lifetime of music experience and pro audio study to provide guidance and recommendations. Thanks Drew!!

Cons:

1. Sound and Projection - Not really a con. This guitar sound great for $. Just remember how much you are paying for it. It resonates pretty well but not as loud as you would think for the size, and definitely not as loud as many other jumbos out there. This is due to the construction technique, bracing, strings, and probably the amount of finish applied to the exterior - all of which are directly attributed to the price point. It really does sound nice but this is a very subjective assessment and it's not like picking up your holy grail guitar, strumming a nice fat chord, and leaning back to relish that fat, amazing tone and projection. It does sound quite nice however and when plugged in, much of this can be compensated for.
2. Electronics - Not bad but just OK. Remember how much you are paying for this. I haven't played around with it enough while plugged in to give a more accurate assessment. If you are just plugging into an amp or a PA to play solo shows in the corner it should do quite well. For recording work, if you have some nice plug-ins or additional electronic circuitry to run the signal through, you can find some nice sounds. The EQ is marginally acceptable to work out the sound that you want. It's just OK.
3. Tuner - Being a frequency freak, I find the tuner tolerances to be so large that if you don't have a good ear, you'll be playing out of tune quite a bit if you rely on this tuner. For me it's basically a toy and I won't be using it - at all. Clip a little Peterson strobe on the headstock and tune up correctly or better yet, tune a fat string and then tune the guitar to itself by ear for proper intonation. I would not rely on this tuner while tuning silently in the corner before your next song.
4. Tuning Knobs - The hardware is beautiful but low cost. I'll be replacing these in short order. There is quite a bit of slop in the tuner when reversing direction and it makes tuning up a bit more of a challenge. The guitar does stay in tune beautifully once tuned but the process bothers me using these tuners. Compared to a Taylor GS Mini that has a similar price point, these aren't so good. The Taylor tuners are wonderful.
5. No Case - Doesn't come with a case. Not a problem for me because it's a studio guitar but you have to throw that into the decision matrix. This would be the best deal on the planet if it came with a nice case. Plan on spending $ for a quality case. It will be a rather large case also. There are other reviews online that recommend certain cases. Apparently the factory case is quite tight with this guitar and many people don't like the fit.

Overall, I am pleasantly surprised at the overall value and quality of this instrument - especially for the wonderfully low price. You get a nostalgic look, a great playing instrument that sounds great, and the ability to plug in and play for an amazing price.

The closest competitor in this price point was the Taylor GS Mini which played absolutely amazing, is offered in many different wood choices (spruce for bright sound, mahogany for a more mellow sound, koa is mellow with a nice top end), comes with a soft case or gig bag, and gets you that famous name if you're into that. The finish on that one was lackluster (satin) and it has a shorter string length so it's easy to play for smaller hands, and the body is quite a bit smaller so it's easy to transport and has a much smaller footprint. I personally found it a bit unrewarding to play over time because of the size and string length but if you're looking for an amazing machine in a smaller package, definitely play a few of those.
by Pete on
Music background: METAL… and lots of classical.

Very nice

Very nicly made and sounds great
by Freddie Anderson from Col. Ohio on

Envy

My friend just bought this from Sweetwater. It's a very well made guitar, has excellent playability and a great tone.
by Gary Carpenter from TX on
Music background: Guitarist of Fifty-one years

Big Sound at a Fair Price

WOW! A co worker recommended this guitar for performance use and it is great! The Isys pre amp system sounds transparent when dialed properly. The Phase switch is a great addition for playing varying volumes. The guitar was set up great EXCEPT I needed to tweak the truss out of the box and the strings were dead(comes with D'Adarrio 12s I case you were curious.) once I put fresh strings on it was great. I would buy another if mine was stolen or buster!
by Jake Wax from NorthEast PA on
Music background: Retail Music, Part Time Preformer, Engineer
See also: 6-String Guitars, Gretsch, Gretsch Acoustic / Electric Guitars, Gretsch 6-string Acoustic Guitars
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