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Gretsch G5230LH Electromatic Jet Left-handed - Airline Silver

Left-handed Solidbody Electric Guitar with Chambered Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Airline Silver
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Rocking Archtop from Gretsch

The Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT puts classic archtop feel, tone, and visuals into your hands at a great price. Featuring a chambered mahogany body with laminated maple top, the G5230T produces a rich, full tone that is ideal for a variety of genres including rock, jazz, and blues. It also has a mahogany neck with laurel fingerboard that is incredibly comfortable and playable. And with a pair of Black Top Filter’Tron pickups and anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge with V-Stoptail, the G5230T kicks out the classic Gretsch tone you know and love.

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Black Top Filter’Tron pickups give you classic Gretsch humbucker tone

When you want classic ’50s-era archtop guitar tone, Sweetwater guitarists agree that you need real Gretsch humbuckers. That’s why Gretsch gave the G5230T Electromatic Jet a pair of Black Top Filter’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.

A neck cut for play

The G5230T features a mahogany neck cut to a thin U-profile that players love for its comfort and incredible response. The 22 medium jumbo frets are ideal for lead playing as well as forming chords up and down the neck. The laurel fingerboard iconic pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail inlays that exude vintage Gretsch vibe and visuals. And with an anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge with V-Stoptail, you get great sustain and intonation. Guitarists at Sweetwater dig the Gretsch G5230T. So will you.

Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Features:

  • Classic archtop electric delivers killer tone and vintage vibe
  • Pair of Black Top Filter’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 mahogany neck for instant playability and feel
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge with V-Stoptail
  • Classic pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail inlays exude vintage Gretsch vibe

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Left-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody, chambered
  • Body Shape G5230 Electromatic Jet
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Top Material Maple Laminate
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Airline Silver
  • 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 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Synthetic Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Anchored Adjusto-Matic Bridge with V-Stoptail
  • Tuners Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Black Top Filter'Tron Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Black Top Filter'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: 2517220547

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Gretsch g5230 is a great investment

I just purchased a demo version of this exact same guitar from sweetwater. I must say it has a very stunning tone,powerful character,rich solid feel and the looks of a vintage hot rod. I owned a custom monte carlo painted the same color silver and it had a wood steering wheel that matches the color on the back and neck of this guitar ...
I love it. Feels and sounds awesome. Plays easy and stays in tune.
You can't go wrong with this axe. No other guitars look like this one,very special in deed...
by Jake from Apopka on
Music background: Intermediate long term player

Gretsch 5320 LH

I've always been your traditional Fender/Gibson guy. I even have a Kramer. I was looking for something that wasn't the traditional Fender/Gibson sound and that wasn't a traditional single coil or humbucker. I looked at the Epiphone Les Paul Special P90, the Epiphone Casino, the Epiphone ES 335, the Gretsch 5422, the Gretsch streamliner, and this. My background is Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Grunge, Metal, and some Country. I also have played 10 years in the band at church. This was exactly what I was looking for, and the exact sound I want to compliment my Gibson and Kramer. It's as if Gibson and Fender had a baby. It's a spanky, bright humbucker. I love it. The neck feels great, the finish looks like a million bucks. This has made me wonder why I've never considered Gretsch before. It can handle all of the genres listed above. If you're looking for something that's not the traditional sound we've all heard a 1000 times then I would urge you to consider this. I am not disappointed. Thank you Sweetwater!
by JB from Vidalia, GA on
Music background: Recreational Rocker (20 years), Church Lead Guitar (10 Years)

Tops

I bought this guitar from S.W. I wanted the Filtron pups because of the jangly refined sound to play rhythm on my recordings using my Strat and Les Paul with Seth Lover pups for the lead work and adding dimension to the songs I write. I write in the vein of Yardbirds, Stones, and the late Beatles.
The guitar arrived via FedX at a safe Walgreens drop-off point. It arrived quickly and safely.
It was so well packed that nothing short of a tactical nuke would harm it.
This guitar arrived with perfect intonation, and perfect low action, and is a joy to behold.
Plugged it in, and heaven did happen. Perfect for that ghost rhythm I love to have in the background.
In particular, the sales agent, Cameron G was extremely helpful and oversaw everything to the end.
I now totally trust S.W. for quality and will purchase from them from now on due to quality and follow-up. I am impressed. And this guitar with those Filtertrons are the dead hand!
Have a fine day,
Keith
by Keith from Chicopee, MA on
Music background: 40 years serious playing, and a total creative.
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