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Gretsch G5222 Electromatic Double Jet - Walnut Stain

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Walnut Stain
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Chambered Double-cut with Broad'Tron Pickups

The Gretsch Electromatic G5222 Jet BT Double-Cut with "V" Stoptail electric guitar is the perfect way to get your hands on a real Gretsch for a great price. The G5222 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 signature humbucker sound. And a mahogany neck with laurel fingerboard also brings you the familiar Gretsch feel and playability. Finally, a "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 G5222 Electromatic Jet BT.

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Superb tonewood pairing

The G5222 Electromatic Jet electric guitar represents the timeless Gretsch tone by not shying away from a chambered mahogany body. It may not be the lightest tonewood around, but it is 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 a '50s-era Gretsch guitar tone, you need real Gretsch humbuckers. That's why Gretsch gave the G5222 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 G5222 Electromatic Double JetElectric Guitar Features:

  • Vintage Gretsch stylings at a great price
  • Pair of Blacktop Broad'Tron pickups provides signature Gretsch sound
  • Chambered mahogany body and laminate maple top add bright overtones
  • Thin U-style neck for instant playability and feel
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge with V-Stoptail provides great sustain for each and every note
  • 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 G5222 Electromatic Double Jet
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Top Material Maple
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Walnut Stain
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnails
  • Number of Frets 22, Nickel Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.6"
  • Nut Width 1.685"
  • Nut Material Synthetic Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Anchored Adjusto-Matic Bridge with V-Stoptail
  • Tuners Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Black Top Broad'Tron Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Black Top Broad'Tron Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 1 x master volume, 1 x mastser tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2509310517

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Ordered this from Matthew, thanks Matthew!
I had Sweetwater Plek it and install a bone nut.
I replaced the bridge pickup with a TV Jones, just like Malcolm Young's beast, a $3000 guitar!
I removed the neck pickup and left the cavity open.
Upgraded the tuners to locking tuners and I use 11-48 strings!
I sanded the neck down to the wood and gun oiled it!
I am so happy how the tone matches with AC/DC tunes!
I have my version of the beast
I love this guitar!
by Jeffrey D Skyberg from East Grand Forks, MN on
Music background: Livin a life long dream!

My new favorite guitar

I've had this guitar for a few months now and it's become my favorite. The great thing about "affordable" guitars like this is that I'm not afraid to tinker with it for fear of diminishing its value if I ever chose to sell it (which I won't). I've played around with pickups (TV Jones filtertrons, and GFS single coils) and now I have it set up with GFS dream 90s and I think it sounds perfect. Great clean tones and really nice overdriven tones.

The price/quality ratio for this guitar is amazing. I had mine plek'd and given a bone nut before it was sent to me. It plays effortlessly and rings out forever. It's a real pleasure to play. I'm certain that the Japanese made version for $2.5k is beautiful, but I find little to complain about with this guitar. I also have a Fender mustang and Fender american performer telecaster. Those are nice too, but I think the tele is going to hit EBay soon because I always reach for the Gretsch first and the mustang second.
by Sweetwater Customer on

Fantastic vibe!

I got this guitar hoping that it would have a different sound from my other guitars due to the filtertron pickups. Well it does sound different but not necessarily in the classic Gretsch way. The Broad'Tron pick ups Sound great…. Sparkling cleans and growling with some gain. The guitar itself is flawless, and resonates beautifully. Fretwork is beautiful, neck is easy to play (though I like a satin finish neck better), and with some string stretching it holds tune beautifully. A bit neck heavy but nothing terrible….. not nearly as bad as my SG. I got some HS filter'trons to put in this guitar, but I think I'm going to wait a while and enjoy the sound that the guitar makes now. I like it so much I may just have to buy another Gretsch to put those filter'trons in! A great guitar for the money, and a great guitar at any price.
by Rich from Albuquerque on
Music background: Intermediate home player

Wow

This guitar is the best out of the box guitar I've ever bought.
I have two new Gibsons.
An LP and an SG and this guitar is nicer, prettier, better sounding and easier to play. At 1/4 the cost of either of the Gibsons.
I love playing it. Perfect intonation and not a buzz anywhere with the action set at .050"
Amazing fit and finish.
And these pick ups are amazing.
by Rock from Yucca Mesa on
Music background: Long long long time beginner who knows some things

Surprisingly nice for the money

I was honestly shocked at how nice it sounded and the quality of the build considering the price tag. I found it sits a little funny after a bit of playing and rotating it out with a SG Standard and a Les Paul Deluxe. Overall I recommend for classic rock tones as well as overall appearance.
by Sweetwater Customer from Kalispell, MT on
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