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Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Left-handed Electric Guitar - Dark Cherry Metallic

Solidbody Electric Guitar, Left-handed, with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Walnut Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Dark Cherry Metallic
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Left-handed 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 black walnut 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.

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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 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.

Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Left-handed 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 Left-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody, Chambered
  • Body Shape Jet
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Top Material Laminated Maple
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Dark Cherry Metallic
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Black Walnut
  • 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: 2517120539

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Great Guitar

The setup team did a wonderful job making sure the guitar was pliable out of the box the action on it is great. The feel of the guitar is great. It may not be a Les Paul Custom but it's the closest thing you can get. Alex did a wonderful job also.
by Cary Loynd from Oklahoma City on
Music background: Started playing guitar at seven years old self taught.

Great product, great service

I have not played guitar in about 30 years and wanted to get back into playing. I was not sure what wanted but knew the Gretsch name and reputation - and after reading the reviews on this model, decided to purchase one and sure am glad I did. It plays so easy I'm sure I'll have no problems getting back up to my previous playing level. The customer service was amazing and the guitar arrived as advertised - clean, tuned and ready to play. This will not be my last purchase from Sweetwater. Keep up the good work.
by Steve Burleson from San Antonio, TX on
Music background: Used to play a lot in the early to mid 70's and just messed around after that.

Excellent guitar for beginners too

After watching a You Tube video by Brooks Reid explaining the differences between the necks of the Gretsch Electromatic guitars I decided to give this one a try. This is my best purchase so far, being a beginner I needed something that offered more space between strings and this guitar gives me exactly that. I also own a CV 50s Telecaster and a CV 60s Stratocaster and this Gretsch is becoming my favorite. I liked the sound and playability so much that I got myself another Gretsch, a G2622 Streamliner, which is a little bigger but the neck feels the same and the sound is a little different but still sounds nice. Maybe as I improve the CVs will be easier to play but for now the Grestch is the way to go for me.
by Dayn Mizuno from Hawaii on

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I was looking for something that fell between the full to muddy sound of a Gibson and the jangle of a telecaster. It was a tossup between this and a boutique style tele with swiss army knife combinations of single and humbucker tones. I have always loved the classy look of Gretsch guitars, and pulled the trigger on this Jet BT.

It beautifully hits that in-between sound! On the bridge bucker alone, you get a very 'tele' feel, but more mojo. With both pickups on, you get a really rich, articulate (hello, Gretsch!) sound with enough midrange for some thickness. You can change the flavor of the output substantially with different picking attack, since there is treble there, but also good beef in the pickups. The neck pickup also has better than expected articulation. Sounds great clean, and with low to middle ground gain. Paired with a Fender Twin or Vox sound you get everything from richness to Beatles style kerrang!

I am interested in classic rock and blues tones, so I don't get into high gain very much. However, this gives my Les Paul Studio a very serious run for the money, at less than half the price. BTW, Sweetwater set this thing up so it plays like butter. It looks super nice. And, Sweetwater delivered as promised to a secure pickup location, on the second business day! Great job by Dave Snow's team, as usual!
by Bob from Tallmadge, OH on
Music background: Former garage bander, now bedroom noodler

Love it

First gretsch I have owned and I am impressed. Plays smooth, price is awesome, and it seems to help me achieve the sound I have been chasing for a while now. I have been playing worship music with a Strat. This Guitar simplifies my playing by being able to achieve the tones I need with pick attack more so than adjusting all of the knobs and switches on my strat. It"s all personal preference but, Im a fan now and thanks to Kevin Spunde for taking care if me.
by Clint from South Carolina on
Music background: Worship Elevation, Hillsong, Etc.
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