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Gretsch G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT Electric Guitar - Vintage White

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Vintage Whte
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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 Jet Electric 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 Vintage White
  • 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, Medium Jumbo, Nickel
  • Scale Length 24.6"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Synthetic Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Anchored Adjusto-Matic 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 master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2509310505

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Exceptional Tones

You're probably expecting me to say that this is a great guitar"for the price". No. This is a GREAT guitar period. The cosmetics are flawless, but the real magic happens when you plug in. Broadtron is a good name for these pickups. They really do cover a broad range of tones. I only just brought this guitar home yesterday and the setup is perfect. I like low action and was expecting to do a bit of tweaking, but every time I picked this guitar up all strings were about 1/2 cent sharp. That told that this guitar is settling in and now the action is perfect. Big shout out to the setup team at Sweetwater. I've been plugging into my Pod Go and scrolling through various amp models and settings to find a place where this guitar excells and have been surprised by how many different tones the 5222 can get along with. Based on my experience with Gretsch guitars I was expecting the pickups to shun an overdriven,soaring type of lead tone. Not so. In fact there are some sweet spots on the fretboard that deliver a remarkable harmonic overtone when pushed. That's magical! I've been around many years(62)and played a lot of guitars. I can tell you that I haven't experienced this measure of joy from a new guitar in a long time.
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Excellent guitar and exceptional customer service

This unique guitar lives up to my expectations and the exceptional customer service exceeded my expectations!

Jason Baker handled my purchase and follow up after delivery. The Gretsch guitar was set up perfectly and we discussed upgrades and he provided me with an amazing option for the pickups to achieve the specific sound that I was seeking.

SweetWater is a gem of a company with extensive knowledge, expertise and provide a friendly customer experience!
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