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Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Electric Guitar - Firestick Red

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Firestick Red
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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 fingerboard also brings you that classic Gretsch feel and playability. Finally, a classic "V" Stoptail bridge provides a vintage look as well as great support for staying in tune. Gretsch guitar lovers here at Sweetwater are big fans of the value-packed Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT.

Classic tonewood pairing

The G5220 Electromatic Jet electric guitar represents 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 laurel 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.

Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Electric Guitar 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

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody, Chambered
  • Body Shape Jet
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Top Material Laminated Maple
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Firestick Red
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Big Block
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.6"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Synthetic Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Anchored Adjusto-Matic with V-Stoptail
  • Tuners Die-cast Chrome
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Black Top Broad'Tron Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Black Top Broad'Tron Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 2 x volume (neck/bridge), 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel-plated Steel, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2517110595

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My 2nd Gretsch

I already had a Gretsch G5622T guitar and really liked it. That's what got me interested in looking at the G5220. It is a chambered solid body and I thought it would be a different feel and a different sound. I was correct in my thoughts. Even though it has the same style pickups it does sound different and I love it. The neck is not as chunky as the G5622T for sure. It plays and sounds wonderful, very full sound. I have to get used to the neck radius though as I have always played Fenders with 9.5 radiuses. The quality in workmanship is amazing and the color is beautiful! It looks different in different lighting and that's a cool thing to me. I did have a hard time choosing what color to purchase because of all the beautiful colors offered. I am glad I went with the Firestick Red! As always Sweetwater made the purchase easy, fun, informative and affordable. My guitar arrived in 2 days, double boxed in perfect condition. If all this is not good enough I got $100 in bonus bucks that I put towards the matching case for my new guitar. What a great deal!! Thanks to David at Sweetwater and all of his great sales engineers.
by Tom from CINCINNATI on
Music background: Only play at home anymore but love playing still, none the less!

My first Gretsch

This sling goes from clean to mean. I'm glad I took a chance on it. I have a little Vox modeling amp and putting it through the various settings has been a blast. I have it tuned to open G with the Keith Richards 5 string set up and the strings are at a good low height. Good guitar from a beginner like me to learn on. Easy to maneuver up and down the neck. It's heavy compared to my acoustic for sure. Almost twice the weight. But you certainly don't have to reach so far around the body and the weight keeps it in place on your knee.
by James Peacock from NACOGDOCHES, TX on
Music background: Pandemic Beginner

Great guitar!!

Overall, this guitar is outstanding. I own the 2210 and 2215...they're great too, but this model is certainly a step up.
The neck, frets and fretboard, the pickups and hardware are superb.
It plays very easily and it's "fast." The chambered body gives your tone warmth and a roundness that's very pleasing. The pickups take effects and overdrive very well! The tuners, bridge and nut are stable...you'll stay in tune! The intonation was almost perfect!
The red is not at all a fire engine red; rather, it's subtle and almost soft looking. I prefer the subtle red to a bright, in your face red and this fits the bill.
by Shane from Los Angeles on
Music background: Playing for 37 years!

Awesome guitar

The finish on this guitar is so beautiful. The gretsch Jets are some of the best guitars on the market. Not for the price point just over all. They are amazing.
by Scott from Alabama on

Gorgeous Guitar

I've had this guitar for a few days now and it is so good. It is absolutely stunning with the looks of it. The guitar plays great as well. You would not think this was a $... guitar. It plays better than my Gibson. Can not recommend this one enough.
by Scott from Dothan, AL on
Music background: 25 years
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